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.TONIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Colder. Lows zero to 5 above. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to15 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above. South winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs<\/p>\n
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.SATURDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows zero to 5 above.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 15.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 10.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 10 to 15.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
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NDDoH<\/p>\n
COVID 19 Stats.<\/p>\n
Thurs. Jan. 21,\u00a0 2021<\/p>\n
11-a.m.<\/p>\n
Barnes County<\/strong><\/p>\n NEW DEATH 1<\/strong><\/p>\n In their 80’s<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives:\u00a0 0<\/p>\n Total Positives: 1275<\/p>\n Active:\u00a0 6<\/p>\n Recovered: 1238<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman County<\/strong><\/p>\n Antigen tests (BinaxNOW, etc.) were added to the website beginning Dec. 9.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Positives:\u00a0 3<\/p>\n Total Positives: 3215<\/p>\n Active:\u00a0 22<\/p>\n Recovered: 3119<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results\u202f<\/strong> BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 7,407\u202f\u2013 Total Tests from yesterday*<\/p>\n 1,472,152\u00a0\u2013 Total tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n 152\u202f\u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 111\u00a0\u2013 PCR Tests |\u00a041\u00a0– Antigen Tests 2.40% \u2013\u202fDaily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1,169\u00a0-\u202fTotal Active Cases<\/p>\n -8\u00a0-\u202fIndividuals from yesterday.\u00a0\u202f<\/em><\/p>\n 143\u00a0\u2013 with a recovery\u202fdate\u202fof yesterday****<\/p>\n 93,801\u202f\u2013 Total recovered since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n 54\u202f\u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n -1\u00a0– Individuals from yesterday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 13\u00a0\u2013 New Deaths*** (1,400\u00a0total deaths since the pandemic\u202fbegan)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n In 80s from\u00a0Barnes\u00a0County.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n *\u00a0Note that this\u00a0includes PCR\u00a0and antigen; it\u00a0does not include individuals from out of state.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n **Individuals\u00a0(PCR or antigen)\u00a0who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n ***\u00a0Number of individuals who tested positive\u00a0with a PCR or antigen test\u00a0and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.\u00a0Please 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).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n ****<\/em>\u00a0The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n *****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test.\u00a0Totals 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 For descriptions of these categories, visit the\u00a0<\/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\u202fwww.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u202fFacebook<\/a>,\u202fTwitter<\/a>\u202fand\u202fInstagram<\/a>\u202fand visit the CDC website at\u202fwww.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Preregistration is required.<\/p>\n With vaccinations:<\/p>\n City-County Health is completing vaccinations this week, in Tier 1A vaccine recipients, including healthcare workers, essential front line and emergency response workers, and long-term care staff and residents, following guidelines set up by the ND COVID-19 Vaccination Ethics Committee and the ND Department of Health for an orderly administration of vaccine to those people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19.<\/p>\n Tier 1B will begin with those 75 years of age and older and and then gradually work through the rest of people in that tier.<\/p>\n Sanford Health patients should not contact their doctor\u2019s office to find out when they are eligible for the vaccine, as Sanford Health will notify patients when the vaccine is available for them.<\/p>\n Essentia Health will notify patients, invited to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through MyChart and recorded phone messages sent to the preferred phone number in their medical chart.<\/p>\n Families, friends or neighbors are asked to help the older population who don\u2019t have computer or smart phone access to information.<\/p>\n The city states that the road on 3rd Street NE, from 3rd Ave. NE to 4th Ave. NE, will be closed for COVID-19 from 1PM to 5PM.<\/p>\n Motorists should use extreme caution in the area and take alternate routes if possible.<\/p>\n If you have questions regarding the vaccine, contact Central Valley Health at 701-252-8130.<\/p>\n Update<\/p>\n The report says, a Buick Century was traveling west bound on Interstate 94 towards Jamestown. The driver, 50 year old\u00a0 Andrea Sweeney,Valley City lost control of the Buick and overcorrected causing it to enter the median of Interstate 94. The Buick overturned and crossed the east bound lanes of Interstate 94. The Buick came to rest on the east bound shoulder facing south west. She was transported by Valley City Ambulance to CHI Mercy Hospital in Valley City to be treated for her injuries sustained in the crash.<\/p>\n A seat belt was not in use at the time of the rollover.<\/p>\n The crash is under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. <\/p>\n FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended for approval was the request from JSDC Economic Development Funds for Jamestown Tourism Grant, in the amount of $75,000, with the City Share to be $60,000, paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n Recommended for approval was the request from the JSDC Economic Development Funds for 2021 Flex PACE Program to be held by the JSDC incentive fund account in the amount of $250,000, with the City Share to be $200,000, paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n Another recommendation was the request from the JSDC to repair the caulk, mortar and brick on the exterior building in the amount of $26,400, with the City Share to be $23,760, paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n Recommended for approval \u00a0was re-establishing the sales prices on City owned lots for the year 2021, as suggested by the City Assessor\u00a0 Jamison Veil.\u00a0 He said all but two lots were lots not for sale.\u00a0 The prices are published and those interested in purchasing can come into City Hall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n Considered was approval of the easement agreement with Eagle Flats Apartments LLC, pertaining to the Eagle Flats project at 211, 213 and 217 Second Ave SW, Jamestown and the city-owned parking lot located at 116 3rd St SW Jamestown, ND. The Assistant, City Attorney Abby Geroux said the easement will be for 40 years.\u00a0 The committee moved to recommend approving the easement agreement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved for recommendation is \u00a0the Major Subdivision, Preliminary plat of Stoudt Second Addition, Re-plat of Blocks 4 and 5 of Mall Woods Addition, within N \u00bd Section 2, T139, R64W, City of Jamestown, North Dakota. The property is located at 912 & 1024 23rd St SW.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>The second reading of Ordinance No. 1542, introduced by Council \u00a0, to annex property located at 2806 8th Ave SW, Jamestown, ND, legally described as LOWRY\u2019S SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 12, LOTS 1 AND 2, & THE EAST 7.70\u2032 OF LOT 3, & ONE HALF OF THE VACATED ALLEY ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SAID LOTS 1 AND 2, & EAST 7.70\u2032 OF LOT 3 (CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY #0230635), within the SE1\/4 of Section 2, T139N, R64W, Woodbury Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota, is scheduled at the February 1, 2021, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Informational:\u00a0 A Presentation was made on the Jamestown Land Use and Transportation Plan Audit \u2013 December 2020. The Representative from SRF Consulting reviewed the plan which indicates the Land Use area addresses planning and zoning plans for the future.\u00a0 The original plan was approved in 2015, and was updated, based on community input.\u00a0 Representation included, Mayor Heinrich, Council Member Steele, Downtown Association President, Lynn Lambrecht, Parks and Recreation, the University of Jamestown\u00a0 Jamestown Tourism, the City Planning Commission, and the Jamestown\/Stutsman Development Corporation.\u00a0 Improvements to the plan include the downtown Road Diet project, and the report indicates a population growth of less than one percent.\u00a0 It shows improvements in downtown, and the University of Jamestown.\u00a0 Relocation of the Anne Carlsen Center, and other transportation issues, in cooperation with the NDDOT.\u00a0 Also included is the maintenance of current infrastructure, along with the Two Rivers Activity Center, the proposed Buffalo City Park.\u00a0 The report contained several pages of areas (chapters) of \u00a0information, including improvements in the transportation plan, including trail network, plus working with the NDDOT on future highway improvements, including the I-94 exit and 17th<\/sup> street Southwest.\u00a0 The road diet a major catalyst in \u00a0transportation, being more engaging.\u00a0 Housing projects can be expanded in the downtown areas, noting the Eagle Flat project.<\/p>\n It recommends building on past successes downtown, and making facility improvements.<\/p>\n 19 recommendations have been made for downtown, with six or seven completed, over the past five years. Also was the 4th<\/sup> Avenue viaduct future plans.<\/p>\n Also addressed were services in the city such as water and sewer utilities, with improvements over the past five years.\u00a0 Housing planning partnerships remain to be established.<\/p>\n After reviewing the plan SRF obtained feedback from the Steering Committee, for needs in the future, and prioritization.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n No items at this time.<\/p>\n POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Police department and municipal court general update, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented, was given to the committee. Police Chief Edinger said compliance of the City Mask Mandate is going well.<\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Fire department adder truck update was given with Mayor Heinrich saying a presentation by a donor is expected in the near future. \u00a0Fire Department update, inspections, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented were noted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended was approval of the 2021 Jamestown Standard Specifications as prepared by the City Engineer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended for approval was \u00a0the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids <\/strong>for the Civic Center Roof Removal and Replacement of NW Quarter \u2013 Area A.<\/p>\n Recommended for approval were plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids \u00a0<\/strong>for the University of Jamestown Storm Sewer Project District 21-71. 13)<\/p>\n Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering said the project rerouting the storm is moving along rapidly, with the work to start this spring, with the UJ contractor JE Dunn, as he line will be located under Taylor Stadium undergoing renovations.<\/p>\n A Presentation was made by Interstate Engineering Inc., on the Condition and Alternatives for Lift Station Improvements \u2013 Lift Station 11. The committee heard recommendations for improvements, including constructing a new station, with I.E. recommending refurbishing the lift station, with an SRF loan over 30 years. \u00a0It\u2019s recommended the improvements take place in the near future. Then the committee recommends the selection of Alternative No. Two for the Lift Station Improvements \u2013 Lift Station No. 11 Project District 20-31.<\/p>\n The committee then recommended approval of the 2020 Lift Station Improvement District 20-31 for Lift Station 20<\/strong>, the portion of the project which shall be specially assessed to Cavendish Farms, and for Lift Station 11 and the Main Lift<\/strong>, the portion of the project which shall be funded by the Sewer Utility Fund.<\/p>\n The committee recommends approval of the 2020 Watermain Improvement District 20-62 for the ND State Hospital Watermain, which $1,113,500 shall be specially assessed to the North Dakota State Hospital for the State\u2019s watermain portion of the project and the remainder shall be funded by the City\u2019s Water Utility Fund.<\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>A bid opening is scheduled at 1:15 PM, February 1, 2021, for the purchase of One (1) New Single Axle Truck (Cab, Chassis & Packer Body), for the City of Jamestown Sanitation Department and the consideration to award the bid is scheduled on the 5:00 PM, February 1, 2021, City Council agenda.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>City Engineer project updates were highlighted, by Interstate Engineering, with bid openings this summer for the indicated projects.\u00a0 It was noted that the temporary paving markings on First Avenue are fading. \u00a0The markings are possibly going to be touched up when possible this winter.\u00a0 Motorists are urged to use caution in the meantime.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends \u00a0approval of the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for the 2021 Watermain Improvement Project District 21-61., in the area fo Newman Signs, and 17th<\/sup> Street, SW.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Garbage Collection update: It was reported the recent high winds, have caused an issue with missing garbage bins, which will be addressed for replacements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Thursday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, the\u00a0 Gallery admission is always free.<\/p>\n Open Hours: Coming up is the continuing Perfectly Paired A Wine & Cheese Gallery Experience is January 28 at 7:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n In association with the opening of each new exhibition the Arts Center, is offering an \u201cexclusive\u201d wine and cheese tasting for up to 25 participants\u00a0\u00a0 coupled with art.<\/p>\n Karla Sandness will be choosing each exhibition\u2019s pairings which may be inspired by the art or other common theme.<\/p>\n This program is first-come-first-served. To sign up for participation give the office a call at 701-251-2496.\u00a0Perfectly Paired:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0January 28, March 5 and April 22 at 7:00 pm in The Arts Center gallery.\u00a0<\/strong>Call soon to reserve your spot as they are limiting attendance to 25 guests.<\/p>\n Tickets are $25 .<\/p>\n Pottery Throwing with Shelly Schultz is set for Saturday & Sunday: February 6 and 7\u00a0<\/strong>from 1:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm<\/p>\n Learn how to make lovely ceramics from Nodakian Studio\u2019s, Shelly Schultz. All of Shelly\u2019s pieces are highly decorative, showcasing her signature marking and sgraffito technique.<\/p>\n Registration for the class and details can be found by visiting:\u00a0www.jamestownarts.com.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u202fon\u202fthe\u202f<\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n96,370\u00a0\u2013 Total positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n\n
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(CSi) City\/County Health in Valley City reminds residents that the COVID-19 Testing this week will be again\u00a0 Friday January 22 from 1-p.m., to 2-p.m., inside the VCSU Fieldhouse.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/RoadClosed1-300x202.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The City of Jamestown informs motorists that \u00a0a road closure planned for Tuesday, January 26 for COVID-19 vaccinations.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/NDHP-blackcarV2a-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (NDHP)\u00a0 The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of a Valley City woman\u00a0 involved in a one vehicle crash on Wednesday about 9:50-a.m. on I-94 at mile marker 285.5, west of Valley City injured a 49 year old Valley City woman.<\/p>\n
\nAssisting at the scene were:\u00a0 The Barnes County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Valley City Police Department, and Valley City Ambulance.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/City-Hall-3-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Committees met in joint session virtually, Thursday afternoon at City Hall.<\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) \u00a0Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The current Exhibit at the Jamestown Arts Center, \u201cHere Now,\u201d by Linda Roesch concludes on Saturday January 23.<\/p>\n
\nMonday \u2013 Friday from 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that due to changes in this year\u2019s North Dakota Winter Show schedule, being shorter, the Chamber has had to cancel affiliated events in 2021.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/LafaveAlan-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU)\u00a0 Valley City State University has announced the first ever Capital Campaign to raise $25 million, for the benefit of the students and the institution.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/BluejayHockey-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (JPS)\u00a0 The Jamestown High School boys hockey team will not be playing Williston this Saturday.<\/p>\n