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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
TONIGHT\u2026 Cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds around 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY\u2026Cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. \u00a0 A 20 percent chance of light snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Chance of light freezing<\/p>\n
drizzle and snow in the evening, then slight chance of snow after<\/p>\n
midnight. Patchy blowing and drifting snow after midnight.<\/p>\n
Colder. Lows 5 to 10 above. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. in the Jamestown area, 50-percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Patchy blowing and drifting snow.<\/p>\n
Colder. Highs 10 to 15. Northwest winds around 20 mph with gusts<\/p>\n
to around 40 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Highs 5 to 10 above.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10 below.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Highs around 5 below.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows around 20 below.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs around 5 below.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows around 15 below.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Highs zero to 5 above.<\/p>\n
A winter system to impact the region around in the Wednesday to Thursday timeframe. Potential hazards from this system include light icing, blowing snow, accumulating snowfall, and a sharp decrease in temperatures. This
\nmay impact travel across the region.<\/p>\n
There is high confidence in much colder temperatures starting
\nthis coming weekend. Widespread subzero temperatures and breezy winds
\nwill contribute to an extended period of hazardous wind chills.
\nThis increases the potential for cold weather impacts like hypothermia and frostbite.<\/p>\n
Many locations will see high temperatures at or a bit below zero. Of additional concern is the northerly breeze with these systems, which will bring very frigid wind chills.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Fire Department responded about 9-a.m. Tuesday to a natural gas leak at the University of Jamestown Taylor Stadium renovation project.<\/p>\n
City Fire Chief, Jim Reuther says, two fire units and about 7- fire fighter were on scene along with MDU to contain the leak as a larger six inch gas line was struck.<\/p>\n
The fire department was also traveling around the stadium area and UJ Place on campus, to determine if the gas fumes were causing any concerns, from a southeast wind.<\/p>\n
The fire units were expected to be on scene for a period of time, making sure the area was safe.<\/p>\n
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NDDoH<\/p>\n
COVID 19 Stats<\/p>\n
Tues. Feb 2, 2021<\/p>\n
11-a.m.<\/p>\n
Barnes:<\/p>\n
New Positive 0<\/p>\n
Total Positives 1277<\/p>\n
Active 3<\/p>\n
Recovered 1243<\/p>\n
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Stutsman<\/p>\n
Positives 5<\/p>\n
Total Positives 3252<\/p>\n
Active 14<\/p>\n
Recovered 3153<\/p>\n
COVID-19 Test Results\u202f<\/strong> Please note that\u202ffrom\u202fnow on\u202fthe\u202fdaily news release will be\u202fsent\u202fMonday \u2013 Friday. The\u202f<\/em>NDDoH\u00a0dashboard<\/em><\/a>\u202fwill continue to be updated daily.<\/em><\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 71,292\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Residents\u00a0who\u00a0received\u00a0at least\u00a0one\u00a0dose of vaccine<\/p>\n 105,616\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Total\u00a0COVID-19 vaccine doses administered<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5,047\u202f\u2013 Total Tests from yesterday*<\/p>\n 1,530,182\u00a0\u2013 Total tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n 139\u202f\u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 78\u00a0\u2013 PCR Tests |\u00a061\u00a0– Antigen Tests 3.36% \u2013\u202fDaily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 885\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Total Active Cases<\/p>\n -68\u00a0individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 132\u00a0\u2013 with a recovery\u202fdate\u202fof yesterday****<\/p>\n 95,491\u202f\u2013 Total recovered since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n 45\u202f\u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n -2\u00a0individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 0\u00a0\u2013 New Deaths*** (1,422\u00a0total deaths since the pandemic\u202fbegan) <\/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 <\/p>\n All members were present.<\/p>\n Approval of Consent Agenda Items:<\/p>\n An Application for Raffle Permit for the Express Wrestling of Valley City for the activity dates of 1\/1\/2021-6\/30\/2021.<\/p>\n An Application for Raffle Permit for the Disabled American Veterans for the activity dates of 7\/31\/2021-6\/30\/2022.<\/p>\n An Application for Raffle Permit for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited for the activity date of 4\/8\/2021.<\/p>\n An Application for Raffle Permit for El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps for the activity date of 8\/21\/2021.<\/p>\n Paid $141,879.44. monthly bills.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Public Comments\u00a0 No one spoke<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ordinance:<\/p>\n Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory.\u00a0 City Attorney Martineck said the annex pertains to Valley Plains Equipment, along the East Interchange.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved the\u00a0 Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance, Approving Rezone of Nextera Addition to the City of Valley City.\u00a0 <\/em>City Attorney Martineck this applies to \u00a0Valley Plains Equipment.\u00a0 He said no changes from the First Reading.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved the First Reading on an Ordinance, enacting a new section of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to Wireless Telecommunications Facility Guidelines.\u00a0 City Attorney Martineck said,\u00a0 in 2018 the FCC amended regulations concerning charging fees for erecting wireless towers, and the Ordinance complies with FCC Regulations, regarding the fees able to be charged. \u00a0\u00a0The city will enter into an agreement with each wireless company.\u00a0 Changes may be included in the Second Reading.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Resolutions:<\/p>\n R<\/strong>ESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved , a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 119 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.<\/p>\n Approved was a Resolution Approving Paving Improvement District No. 119B and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.<\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Approving Sanitary Sewer District No. 64 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.<\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Approving Storm Sewer District 52 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.<\/p>\n Approved a Resolution \u00a0Approving Water Main District No. 100 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.<\/p>\n The projects will be paid in part with funds from the Prairie Dog bill dollars that have been allocated to Valley City, of $2.5 million, with the local share of costs at $1.3 million, with $318,00 Transferred from the R&R Fund toward local funding.\u00a0 The bid opening will be in a few weeks.<\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Amending Master Fee Schedule \u2013 Residential Building Permit and Inspection Fees.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Business:<\/p>\n Approved \u00a0was the VCBCDC request for $10,000 for marketing, from the Economic Development Fund.\u00a0 Jennifer Feist said the dollars being used funds assisting two businesses that required buyouts in their restructuring.<\/p>\n Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City State University Foundation on February 1st, 2021 through June 30th<\/sup> 2021 at Brockopp Brewing.\u00a0 Finance Director Richter said this is another new gaming site for the Foundation.<\/p>\n The City Commission reviewed and awarded bids for 2021 vehicle purchase.\u00a0 Miller Motors submitted the low bid.<\/p>\n The City Commission approved a one time utility bill $5 credit for customers that allow the E-mailing of bills, in line with new software that moves away from paper billing.<\/p>\n The City Commission approved Transferring Sewer Funds to the Water Fund, and from the Electric Fund to the Street Fund, to offset deficits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Administrator\u2019s Report Highlights:<\/p>\n Gwen Crawford said, delinquent payments of public works bills changes will include charging late fee, that were not previously charged.\u00a0 There will be some stipulations in individual cases.<\/p>\n City Updates & Commission Reports:<\/p>\n Avis Richter said a check for $212,000 will be delivered to the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, in CARES ACT funding that will be converted to Chamber Bucks in the Chamber\u2019s economic stimulus program, Love of Local.\u00a0 The program starts February 6, at 9-a.m., at the Chamber office.<\/p>\n The Chamber previously said, beginning February 6th, 2021 through April 30th<\/sup> (or until city contributed funds run out), you will be able to purchase Chamber Bucks and for every dollar you spend, you will be given 25% in addition to the amount you purchase. Chamber Bucks can be used just like a check at all local businesses* from February 6th until April 30th<\/sup>.\u00a0 After this time, Chamber Bucks are valid at Chamber Member businesses only. If you use your Chamber Bucks before April 30th, you may also receive special offers at participating businesses as listed on the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce website. The listing of participating businesses were posted on the Chamber\u2019s web site, on January 23rd.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud reported that 1677 COVID-10 vaccines have been administered, 13-percent of the population. 1000 doses administered by City County Health District. Of those 43-percent were given to those 75 and older.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem,\u00a0 the competition will be held in the Heritage Center Auditorium on the state Capitol grounds, beginning at 9:00 AM. This year, to comply with social distancing requirements, only eight teams will be competing, one team from each of the following high schools: Jamestown,<\/strong> Flasher, Burke Central, Tioga, Bottineau, Fessenden-Bowdon, Litchville-Marion, and new this year: Nedrose High School.<\/p>\n The LifeSmarts competition tests students on their general knowledge in five subjects: personal finance, health and safety, the environment, technology, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Each team will be guaranteed to compete in at least two rounds and the undefeated teams will advance to the championship round. The winning team will go on to represent the state in the national finals, which will be held virtually, in April.<\/p>\n The LifeSmarts state final competition event, now in its 25th year, is supported by many North Dakota groups, including the ND Securities Department, Capital Electric Cooperative Inc., Capital Trophy, Cash Wise Foods, and ND JumpStart!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name.\u00a0 For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a> or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.<\/p>\n See closure story on line at CSiNewsNow.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said, a few grant funding requests will be viewed, including the Jamestown Art Center\u2019s planned Chalk Fest this summer, at the Jamestown Downtown Arts Park.<\/p>\n He also pointed out that applications for funding of projects under the 2021, Visitor\u2019s Promotion Capital Construction Fund<\/a>, is due by March 1, 2021.\u00a0\u00a0 Another round of applications will be due by October 1, 2021.<\/p>\n Past projects that have benefit from that funding include the Fort Seward Glamping Experience, the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse Historical Display, along with grants to the soccer club, and improvements to Jack Brown Stadium.<\/p>\n On another topic, Searle said, Tourism and the Jamestown Downtown Association continue to partner on working with the Road Diet project, specifically\u00a0 with new historical sidewalk pavers to be installed this summer.<\/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
\n97,798\u00a0\u2013 Total positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n
\nCOUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED
\nTUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Lifesmarts-300x202.jpg\")
Bismarck\u00a0 The finals of the North Dakota LifeSmarts competition in Bismarck is Wednesday February 3, 2021.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PitStopExp-Rib-cutting--300x216.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 \u00a0 Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Pit Stop Express Lube. They recently moved to a new location at 117 4th St. NW here in Jamestown. You can reach them at 701-952-7867.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PerkinsTornDown3-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Demolition has started on the former Perkins Restaurant in Jamestown.\u00a0 A Bismarck developer is making future plans, for the site, to be announced later.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tourism-Jamestown-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Tourism reports tourism grant requests are set to be reviewed this month, at the Grant\/Executive Board meeting.<\/p>\n
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