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CSi Weather…<\/p>\n\u2026WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY\u2026<\/p>\n
* WHAT\u2026Snow and gusty winds expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph creating areas of blowing snow.<\/p>\n
* WHERE\u2026Turtle Mountains south through the James River Valley. Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota.<\/p>\n
* WHEN\u2026From 3 AM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.<\/p>\n
* IMPACTS\u2026Plan on hazardous travel conditions. Areas of blowing
\nsnow could significantly reduce visibility at times. Strong
\nwinds will make travel hazardous, especially for high profile
\nvehicles.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\u2026<\/p>\n
Slow down and use caution while traveling.<\/p>\n
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
\nbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n
Forecast…<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then chance<\/p>\n
of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 15 to<\/p>\n
25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph after midnight. Chance of<\/p>\n
precipitation 70 percent.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then<\/p>\n
snow likely in the afternoon. Windy, colder. Snow accumulation up<\/p>\n
to 1 inch. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph<\/p>\n
with gusts to around 60 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Windy. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY\u2026Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the morning. Windy. Highs in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY\u2026Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Highs around 30.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.<\/p>\n
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY\u2026Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
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A Cold front<\/a> quickly swings into western North Dakota around sunset, on Wednesday and pushes east across the area.<\/p>\n Stronger winds continue through the day on Thursday, and even into Thursday night as another push of colder air slides through the area.<\/p>\n As for precipitation, chances remain over the area Wednesday into<\/p>\n Thursday. Models continue to be a bit meager with amounts of<\/p>\n precipitation, but some inconsistencies remain.<\/p>\n Any snow with this system will have a significant impact on visibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gusty winds continue into Friday, primarily over eastern portions<\/p>\n of the area before gradually subsiding as warmer air works into<\/p>\n the system.<\/p>\n Going into the weekend, quiet weather is expected with temperatures a bit above average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n NDDoH<\/p>\n COVID 19 Stats<\/p>\n Wed. Jan 13,\u00a0 2021<\/p>\n 11-a.m.<\/p>\n Barnes County<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives:\u00a0 0<\/p>\n Total Positives: 1272<\/p>\n Active:\u00a0 18<\/p>\n Recovered:\u00a0 1218<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman County<\/strong><\/p>\n Antigen tests (BinaxNOW, etc.) were added to the website beginning Dec. 9.<\/p>\n NEW DEATHS 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Woman in her 60s<\/strong><\/p>\n TOTAL DEATHS 72<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Positives:\u00a0 6<\/p>\n Total Positives:\u00a0 3199<\/p>\n Active:\u00a0 45<\/p>\n Recovered:\u00a0 3082<\/p>\n More updates anticipated from NDoH<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results\u00a0<\/strong> BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 7,880\u00a0\u2013 Total Tests from yesterday*<\/p>\n 1,425,429 \u2013 Total tests completed since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n 227\u00a0\u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 162 \u2013 PCR Tests | 65 \u2013 Antigen Tests 3.33% \u2013\u00a0Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1,749 \u2013\u00a0Total Active Cases<\/p>\n -14\u00a0Individuals from yesterday. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 172 \u2013 with a recovery\u00a0date\u00a0of yesterday****<\/p>\n 92,029\u00a0\u2013 Total recovered since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n 72\u00a0\u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n +2 \u2013 Individuals from yesterday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2 \u2013 New Deaths*** (1,357 total deaths since the pandemic\u00a0began)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state. <\/em><\/p>\n **Individuals (PCR or antigen) who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n *** Number of individuals who tested positive with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they\u2019re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay). <\/em><\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u00a0www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and visit the CDC website at\u00a0www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n The news release from Valley City Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson:<\/p>\n \u201cWe are currently experiencing the lowest impact of COVID-19 (positive cases and close contacts) in our district since the beginning of the school year. On January, 12th we reported no positive cases and very few students in quarantine as close contacts. While we are hopeful that this trend will continue, the reality is North Dakota will \u2018likely\u2019 see another increase of COVID-19. We need your continued support and involvement with the implementation of mitigation strategies within our school district and believe that our District COVID-19 Plan has been successful because of the coordinated effort between students, staff, and our parents\/guardians. Please continue to reduce the risks for further impacts of COVID-19 at Valley City Public Schools by wearing your Face Mask, practicing Hand Hygiene, and staying at home if you are Sick. #StartStrongFinishStrongerVC<\/p>\n We have had an unbelievably \u2018mild\u2019 winter and hope that it will continue for the rest of the school year. VCPS has prepared for inclement weather and would like to remind parents\/guardians to review our winter weather plan. \u00a0If we need to close our schools due to weather, we will follow this district plan for making up the lost hours\/days (1 school day = 7 hours): There will be No School for students on Monday, January 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). All employees of our school district will be participating in training on this day focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For your information, there is an agenda of our in-service for this day attached below.<\/p>\n This Friday, we mark the end of the first semester of the school year. A huge Hi-Liner \u201cShout-Out\u201d to all of you for helping Valley City Public Schools provide in-person education for all 83 school days this year!!! We have 87 days remaining this school year\u2026.#StartStrongFinishStrongerVC\u201d<\/p>\n Josh Johnson<\/p>\n Superintendent<\/p>\n Valley City Public Schools<\/p>\n (701) 845-0483<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The news release from the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce States:<\/p>\n \u201cThe Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Valley City, is hosting \u201cFor the Love of Local\u201d. \u201cFor the Love of Local\u201d is an initiative created with the intention of supporting local businesses in a way that also benefits the people of Valley City and surrounding areas. During this event, between February 6th, 2021 and April 30th, 2021, while supplies last. You will be able to purchase Chamber Bucks \u2013 and for every dollar you spend on Chamber Bucks you\u2019ll be given a bonus of 25% in addition to the amount you purchase. Chamber Bucks can be used just like a check at all local businesses* from February 6th to April 30th and at all Chamber Businesses during and continuing after this period. If you use your Bucks before April 30th, you can receive special offers at participating businesses as listed on the Valley City Chamber of Commerce website. This listing of participating businesses will be live January 18th.<\/p>\n Chamber Bucks can be purchased at the front desk of the Valley City Chamber of Commerce, located inside the Rosebud Center. The minimum purchase is $50 and the maximum is $500 per person. The 25% bonus means that for $100 of Chamber Bucks purchased you receive an additional $25, totaling in $125 \u2013 this is free bonus money that you can spend at local businesses! This initiative has been created with the intent of bolstering the local economy to keep our community strong- the Valley City Chamber of Commerce website has more details about terms, conditions, and special offers regarding the use of Chamber Bucks.<\/p>\n Chamber Executive Director Kay Vinje said this program is going to help boost our economy and give our community strength to be the best it can be. The Valley City Chamber of Commerce appreciates your loyalty and participation in Chamber programs. Thank you for supporting our local business community, we hope to see you spending your Chamber Bucks soon!\u201d<\/p>\n Chairperson Mindi Schmitz, along with Mike Soulis, and Mark Ukestad voting in favor, while members Ron Olson and Mike Landscoot voted in opposition.<\/p>\n The Ordinance goes effect three days after the official publication.<\/p>\n Now, the Park District prohibits smoking in buildings it operates,\u00a0 with the Ordinance to include outdoor areas such as parks, playgrounds, fields, golf course, walking and hiking trails, and parking lots.<\/p>\n Signs are to be erected, along with a increase public education about the Ordinance.<\/p>\n Also passed by the Board is to close all property daily from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.,<\/strong> with the thought to limit park vandalisms.\u00a0 An exemption applies to those participating in an event organized by the park district that\u00a0 goes beyond the 10:30 p.m. close.<\/p>\n That Ordinance\u00a0 goes \u00a0into effect on January 19, 2021.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday\u2019s route will be collected on Tuesday<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday\u2019s route will be collected on Wednesday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday\u2019s route will be collected on Thursday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s route will be collected on Friday, January 22, 2021.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Baling Facility and Recycling Center will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For questions regarding garbage collection, call the Baling Facility at 701-252-5223 and questions regarding recycling, call 701-320-9218.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Love\u2019s spokeswoman Caitlin Campbell says, business \u00a0will also have a Love\u2019s Truck Care with tires, vehicle lube and light mechanical services.<\/p>\n The $4.5 million facility will have fueling islands, plus DOT inspections for professional drivers and fleets.<\/p>\n The Valley City Love\u2019s Travel Center, will have several products and amenities for professional drivers and four-wheel customers.<\/p>\n She adds that the travel center will include fresh coffee and snacks including \u00a0Hot to Go and Fresh to Go food options, a McDonald\u2019s restaurant, Truck, car and RV parking spaces, a Mobile-to-Go Zone with the latest electronics and a dog park for travelers.<\/p>\n The $4.5 million facility will have fueling islands, a convenience store, restaurant and a tire shop all located southeast of exit 292 in Valley City.<\/p>\n According to a 2019 survey over 12-thousand vehicles pass through that stretch of I-94 daily.<\/p>\n (VC Chamber)\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering an informational webinar about the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program,<\/strong> included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. Up to $10 million in grants is available to eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n The webinar will be offered January 14, 2021, at 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain<\/strong> and will include introductory information about the grant, who can apply, how organizations can prepare and additional details regarding eligibility and applications.<\/p>\n Please Register at <\/strong>https:\/\/shutteredvenueoperatorsgrant.eventbrite.com<\/a> and share with your network.<\/strong><\/p>\n A second<\/strong> webinar offered by the SBA North Dakota District Office and the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers will be January 14, 2021 at 3 p.m. Central, 2 p.m. Mountain.<\/strong> This webinar will provide information about the new Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance under the Economic Aid Act.<\/p>\n Registration: <\/strong>https:\/\/und.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_dyvuoo2jQ9ObAwTg88H6hA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For more information, please contact:<\/p>\n Sheri Weston<\/p>\n Public Affairs Specialist<\/p>\n North Dakota District Office<\/p>\n U.S. Small Business Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n (701) 239-5044<\/p>\n Cell (701) 690-6821<\/p>\n sheri.weston@sba.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (NDDoH)\u00a0 \u2013 The state of North Dakota and the North Dakota Medical Association (NDMA) are working together to encourage individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk for serious complications to reach out to their health care providers as soon as possible to discuss new treatment options, including whether monoclonal antibodies may be right for them.<\/p>\n
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0<\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n95,135 \u2013 Total positive individuals since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n\n
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\n****<\/em> The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/JohnsonJoshVCsupt-300x202.png\")
Valley City\u00a0 (VCPS)\u00a0 Valley City Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson has updated the COVID-19 impact on the school district, and passes along the school district\u2019s policy concerning, inclement weather school closing earlier dismissals.<\/p>\n
\n+ Up to 7 hours (no make-up day)
\n+ 7-14 hours (make-up day on May 28th)
\n+ 14-21 hours (make-up day on March 19th)
\n+ Above 21 hours will consider virtual learning days (to be determined)
\nWe are closely following a weather system forecast to impact our area on Thursday afternoon thru Friday morning. Please be alert to any announcements that will be made using our communication systems (phone, email, local media, and social media).<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/VCchamberlogo-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the \u201cFor the Love of Local, an initiative to support local businesses while benefiting residents the the Valley City area.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Jamestown-Park-rec-300x202.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) The Jamestown City Park Board on a 3-2 vote, has approved an Ordinance banning smoking at properties owned or managed by Jamestown Parks and Recreation.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/GarbageTruck-Jamestown-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0The City of Jamestown informs residents that due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday, there will be NO garbage or recycling collection on Monday, January 18, 2021.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/loves-gas-300x224.jpg\")
City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Officials with Love\u2019s Travel Center have announced that the new Valley City facility, located southeast of \u00a0I-94 exit 292, is planning to open on Thursday January 21,2021.<\/p>\n
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WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 President Donald Trump has been impeached by the U.S. House over the violent siege of the Capitol. He is the only president to be twice impeached. He faced a single charge \u201cincitement of insurrection\u201d in Wednesday’s vote after he encouraged a mob of loyalists to, as he put it, \u201cfight like hell\u201d against election results. The subsequent attack on the U.S. Capitol turned deadly and delayed finalizing Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory. Security was exceptionally tight at the Capitol for Wednesday’s vote, beefed up by armed National Guard troops, with secure perimeters set up and metal-detector screenings required for lawmakers entering the House chamber. A handful of Republicans supported impeachment along with the Democrats.<\/p>\n