{"id":222853,"date":"2021-04-06T14:32:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T19:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=222853"},"modified":"2021-04-07T07:06:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:06:15","slug":"wayne-byers-show-evening-apr-6-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=222853","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

Near critical fire weather conditions are possible Tuesday afternoon and early evening.<\/p>\n

TONIGHT\u2026Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area . Lows in the 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY\u2026Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n

Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of<\/p>\n

rain in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY\u2026Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the<\/p>\n

morning. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n

after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY\u2026Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the<\/p>\n

morning. Highs in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs around 60.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY\u2026Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the<\/p>\n

afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy with slight chance of rain in the<\/p>\n

evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of rain and snow<\/p>\n

after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation<\/p>\n

20 percent.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the<\/p>\n

morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in<\/p>\n

the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.<\/p>\n

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Fire Danger Rating<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 By action of the Barnes County Commission the Barnes County Burn ban has been extended through April 20.<\/p>\n

Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said the burn ban now includes<\/strong> the use of fire pits as well as the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage pits, construction debris, fallen trees, crop residue, sloughs, campfires and bonfires.<\/p>\n

Gas or gas camp stoves, charcoal or wood-fired grills with a cover may be used so long as they are on a hard non-organic surface 15 feet away from vegetation and an extinguisher or water is available on site.<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (VCPD) Valley City Police reports that\u00a0 a bicyclist was injured Monday just after 4:30-p.m. when it\u00a0 struck the side of a pickup in the 900 block of Central Avenue North.<\/p>\n

Police Chief Phil Hatcher says the 26 year-old female was leaving the Sheyenne Care Center parking lot when her bike ran into the side of a southbound pickup driven by a 58 year-old Valley City man.<\/p>\n

The bicyclist was wearing a helmet.\u00a0 She received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital by Barnes County Ambulance.<\/p>\n

NDDOH<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n

Tues. Apr 6,\u00a0 2021<\/p>\n

Barnes<\/p>\n

New Positives 4<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 1345<\/p>\n

Active: 17<\/p>\n

Recovered 1297<\/p>\n

Stutsman:<\/p>\n

New Positives: 14<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 3356<\/p>\n

Active: 28<\/p>\n

Recovered: 3249<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Test Results<\/strong>
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u202fon\u202fthe\u202f<\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Please note that\u202ffrom\u202fnow on\u202fthe\u202fdaily news release will be\u202fsent\u202fMonday \u2013 Friday. The\u202f<\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>\u202fwill continue to be updated daily.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
246,651<\/td>\nResidents who received at least one dose of vaccine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
434,810<\/td>\nTotal COVID-19 vaccine doses administered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4,333<\/td>\nTotal Tests from yesterday*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,816,189<\/td>\nTotal tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
261<\/td>\nPositive Individuals from\u00a0yesterday*****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/td>\nPCR Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
186<\/td>\nAntigen Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
103,974<\/td>\nTotal positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.09%<\/strong><\/td>\nDaily Positivity Rate**<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,142<\/td>\nTotal Active Cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+37<\/td>\nChange in active cases from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
186<\/td>\nIndividuals with a recovery date of yesterday****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
101,364<\/td>\nTotal recovered since the pandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nCurrently hospitalized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+1<\/td>\nChange in hospitalizations from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+2<\/strong><\/td>\nNew death(s)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,468<\/td>\nTotal deaths since the pandemic began<\/p>\n

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INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Woman in her 70s from Cass County<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Man\u00a0in his 40s from Grand Forks County<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY BY COUNTY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adams<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nGrant<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nRansom<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barnes<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nGriggs<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nRenville<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nHettinger<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRichland<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Billings<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nKidder<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRolette<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottineau<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nLaMoure<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSargent<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bowman<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nLogan<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSheridan<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burke<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMcHenry<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSioux<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burleigh<\/strong><\/td>\n22<\/strong><\/td>\nMcIntosh<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSlope<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cass<\/strong><\/td>\n138<\/strong><\/td>\nMcKenzie<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nStark<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cavalier<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMcLean<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSteele<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dickey<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nMercer<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStutsman<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Divide<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMorton<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/strong><\/td>\nTowner<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dunn<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMountrail<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nTraill<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eddy<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nNelson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWalsh<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emmons<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nOliver<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWard<\/strong><\/td>\n17<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foster<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/strong><\/td>\nPembina<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWells<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golden Valley<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nPierce<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWilliams<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grand Forks<\/strong><\/td>\n15<\/strong><\/td>\nRamsey<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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*\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

\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU)\u00a0 A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place on Wednesday, April 7 for all VCSU students, employees and family members of employees\/students ages 18 and up.<\/strong> The clinic will be held in Graichen Gym from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There will be 285 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine <\/strong>available.<\/p>\n

Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made at https:\/\/www.ndvax.org\/\/reg\/0146051292 <\/a>(link will not open in Internet Explorer).<\/p>\n

On Thursday April 8<\/strong> from 2:30- p.m., to 4:30-p.m., at CCHD there will be a Second Dose Moderna Vaccine Clinic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday April 9<\/strong> from 8-a.m. to 11:30-a.m, at the Hi-Liner Activity Center there will be a Second Dose Pfizer Vaccine clinic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Central Valley Health has set more vaccination clinics for early April.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday April 7\u00a0 Second Dose Moderna<\/strong> Vaccine Clinic will be held from 1-p.m. to 3-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (SAFE Shelter)\u00a0 Nationally, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich has \u00a0proclaimed Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Day in the city of Jamestown.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown SAFE Shelter, Sexual Assault Services Coordinator, Mary Thysell said,\u00a0 National data shows that more than one in three women and nearly one in four men have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime\u00a0 and one in ten children will experience sexual abuse often resulting in long term effects that can impact individuals, families, communities and society at large.<\/p>\n

In 2020, Safe Shelter assisted 35 victims of sexual assault, fifteen of whom were primary victims with whom we had personal contact. Mary says,\u00a0 \u201cWe ask that you show your support for survivors of sexual assault by wearing teal on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The SAFE Shelter 24 Hour Crisis Line is 251-2300.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photo Courtesy of Mary Thysell<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 Available on the zoom platform for viewing.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n

R<\/strong>ECOGNITION FOR <\/strong>M<\/strong>AYOR FOR A <\/strong>D<\/strong>AY WAS HELD.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduced was Haley Martin whose essay was chosen as the winner, and selected a Mayor for a Day, 2021.<\/p>\n

She was given a ride to City Hall, on a city fire truck.\u00a0 On Monday she was given a tour of the City Fire Hall.<\/p>\n

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C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>G<\/strong>OVERNMENT <\/strong>W<\/strong>EEK <\/strong>P<\/strong>ROCLAMATION WAS\u00a0 READ BY MAYOR CARLSRUD.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor Carlsrud said Valley City has received recognition as being in compliance\u00a0 with North Dakota Guidelines for Safe Drinking Water.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A<\/strong>PPROVAL OF <\/strong>C<\/strong>ONSENT <\/strong>A<\/strong>GENDA ITEMS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.<\/p>\n

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Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,361,072.60.<\/p>\n

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Electrician, Plumber and\/or Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following businesses: a. Magnum Electric, Inc.<\/p>\n

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  1. On Demand Plumbing<\/li>\n
  2. Ace Plumbing<\/li>\n
  3. ASAP Electric<\/li>\n
  4. Home Heating, Plumbing & A\/C, Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Maple River Electric<\/li>\n
    2. Engel\u2019s Electric ..those contingent with state approval.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      A Raffle Request for a. St. Catherine\u2019s Knights of Columbus.<\/p>\n

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      Barnes County Wildlife Federation.<\/p>\n

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      Approved \u00a0Blocking off Street Request for Thundering Saints Debbie Gabel Memorial from 12 PM on August 13, 2021 to 8 AM on August 14, 2021 for 3rd Ave SE from Main St. to 2nd St SE contingent on receiving payment.<\/p>\n

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      Public Comments :No One Spoke<\/p>\n

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      General\u2019s \u201cA Citizen\u2019s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws\u201d *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations. <\/em><\/p>\n

      \u00fc No personal attacks to persons present or not<\/p>\n

      \u00fc No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform<\/p>\n

      \u00fc 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair<\/p>\n

      \u00fc Thank you for participating in City Government.<\/p>\n

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      P<\/strong>UBLIC <\/strong>H<\/strong>EARING <\/strong><\/p>\n

      For Application for Property Tax Incentives for New or Expanding Businesses (PILOT) for Trademark Tooling, LLC. \u00a0\u00a0A letter of opposition was received, noting an unfair competitive advantage. Letters notifying the application was sent to three businesses, and to political subdivision, if they have opposition.<\/p>\n

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      Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission unanimously Approved a Resolution approving Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for Trademark Tooling, LLC.<\/p>\n

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      O<\/strong>RDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance enacting a new section of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facility Guidelines. City Attorney Martineck said the Ordinance was reworked, and a first reading was redrafted, including a right of way fee, and other language.<\/p>\n

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      Approved the \u00a0First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reenact section of the Valley City Municipal Code related to numbers on buildings. City Attorney Martineck said the Ordinance is in line with state mandates including the size of numbers on buildings, and a penalty if not adhered to.<\/p>\n

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      R<\/strong>ESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Approved a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule re Planning and Zoning Application Fees. City Administrator Crawford said a fee change was included in the Master Fee Schedule.<\/p>\n

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      Approved \u00a0a Resolution Approving Modifications to the Electric Rates. Public Works Manager Jacobson said there is no rate increase, noting a rate decrease in the Green Energy rate, along with other \u2018housekeeping\u2019 items.<\/p>\n

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      N<\/strong>EW <\/strong>B<\/strong>USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Approved a NDDOT Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement for Project NHU-2-094(181)929, Paving Improvement District No. 122 (Main Street Seal Coat).\u00a0 KLJ said the project includes a 10 percent local cost, not covered by NDDOT funding.<\/p>\n

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      Approved a \u00a0Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. on April 6, 2021 through June 30, 2021 at Woodland Steakhouse, to conduct pull tabs.<\/p>\n

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      Approved an \u00a0Amendment to Employee Salary Schedule. \u00a0\u00a0Three positions were noted by City Attorney Martineck.<\/p>\n

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      Approved with one vote in opposition, \u00a0a \u00a0Construction Engineering Agreement for Paving Improvement District No.119 and119B, SanitarySewer District No. 64, Storm Sewer District No. 52 and Water Main District No. 100. KLJ said the project was bid out, and was awarded, with work to start in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Discussed was increasing the $10,000 maximum purchasing power of the city.<\/p>\n

      The Commission voted to approve an increase of up to $30,000.<\/p>\n

      C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>A<\/strong>DMINISTRATOR<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>S <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORT:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Gwen Crawford said attention has been paid to water tower improvements, including flow and pressure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>U<\/strong>PDATES <\/strong>& C<\/strong>OMMISSION <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORTS \u00a0Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Carl Martineck said, Public Works is hiring for summer help.<\/p>\n

      Finance Director Avis Richter said the city has worked with Eide Bailey with budget auditing.<\/p>\n

      City Assessor, Sandy Hansen said the Board of Equalization meeting is April 14th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

      City Fire Chief Scott Maguson said the fire ban remains in the City and has been extended.<\/p>\n

      (By action of the Barnes County Commission the Barnes County Burn ban has been extended through April 20.<\/p>\n

      Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said the burn ban now includes<\/strong> the use of fire pits as well as the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage pits, construction debris, fallen trees, crop residue, sloughs, campfires and bonfires.<\/p>\n

      Gas or gas camp stoves, charcoal or wood-fired grills with a cover may be used so long as they are on a hard non-organic surface 15 feet away from vegetation and an extinguisher or water is available on site.)<\/p>\n

      Public Works Director, Gary Jacobson said residents may still contact the city to take part in E-Mail billing, with 860 respondents, or about a quarter of water customers responding so far.<\/p>\n

      Commmissoner\u00a0 said updated\u00a0 funding for the firehouse project is continuing.<\/p>\n

      Mayor Carlsrud said Valley City Citywide Cleanup week is May 24-28, 2021.\u00a0 He asked that items not be placed out until that week.<\/p>\n

      Avis Richter pointed out that the next City Commission meeting will be on Monday<\/strong> April 19.<\/p>\n

      The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n

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      \"\"Bismarck\u00a0 (NDSH)\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 The North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH) will host three on-site job interview fairs on April 12, April 19 and April 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. each day for various full-time and part-time health care-related positions. Interviews will be held in the Learning Resource Building, 2605 Circle Drive in Jamestown. Cloth face masks are required, and social distancing and other health and safety practices will also be followed.<\/p>\n

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      The state hospital is looking to fill several positions including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medication assistants and direct care associates for various shifts. Prior work experience varies by position. Paid on-the-job training is offered for certified nursing assistants, certified medication assistants and direct care associates.<\/p>\n

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      Interested individuals should bring a resume and be ready to be interviewed for the available positions. Preregistration is not required.<\/p>\n

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      Tami Mitchell, registered nurse and recruitment coordinator, said the state hospital is working to build a recruitment plan to increase applicant engagement and reduce the time it takes to fill open positions.<\/p>\n

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      \u201cWe are using a mix of new and time-tested strategies to recruit skilled health care professionals that can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable North Dakotans,\u201d she said. \u201cThese on-the-spot job interviews offer flexible opportunities for interested individuals looking for employment. We are also increasing our recruitment efforts using social media and other platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n

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      The NDSH, which is part of the North Dakota Department of Human Services, offers a generous benefits package that includes fully-paid family health insurance with no monthly paycheck deductions, retirement, paid sick and vacation time and other benefits.<\/p>\n

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      Job seekers who are unable to attend the on-site job interview fairs in April can access state hospital job listings at www.nd.gov\/omb\/public\/careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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      Individuals who need accommodations to participate in any of the on-site job interview fairs can contact Tami Mitchell at 701-253-3844, 711 (TTY) or tmitchell@nd.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      The NDSH provides specialized inpatient and residential care to individuals with severe, complex, and persistent mental illnesses and substance use disorders or other co-occurring diagnoses such as traumatic brain injuries that result in significant behavioral challenges that exceed community resources. It serves as the secondary hospital for six North Dakota regions and accepts patients from other hospitals for specialized treatment response. About 330 people are employed by the hospital.<\/p>\n

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      Update<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      (CSi) 4\/6\/2021 \u2013 As of 9:30 AM MDT Tuesday, firefighters are reporting 45% containment and an estimated 5000 acres burned for the Horse Pasture Fire in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) and the McKenzie District of the Little Missouri National Grassland. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Light winds last night and expected today have responders optimistic as they continue to contain the wildland fire. At this time, no structure damage has been reported, but the CCC campground and other infrastructure in the park are still at risk, as well as some private residences on the north end of the fire.<\/p>\n

      The USDA Forest Service has expanded the closure for the area affected by the Horse pasture wildfire south of Watford City. This Closure now includes CCC Campground, the Maah Daah Hey Trail from CCC Campground South to National Forest System Road (NFSR) 823, the Long X and Sunset Trail, Summit Campground, and the Summit Overlook. The closure applies to all National Forest System lands including roads and trails, in the area from the North Boundary of Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit, West of Highway 85, continuing West until NFSR 851 and South of 17th<\/sup> Street Northwest. Complete details and a map of these closures can be found on the U.S. Forest Service-Dakota Prairie Grasslands<\/a> Facebook page. This order is to protect public health and safety, and is in effect until further notice.<\/p>\n

      The USDA Forest Service has also issued an Emergency Order for Fire and Shooting Restrictions on all National Forest System lands within Billings, Golden Valley, Grant, McKenzie, Sioux, Slope, Ransom and Richland counties, North Dakota and Corson, Perkins, and Ziebach Counties, South Dakota until further notice. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, smoking, and discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun are prohibited with some exceptions.<\/p>\n

      MANDAN, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A plea agreement could be in the works for a former Mandan police officer charged with felony sex crimes. Court records show the prosecution has moved to amend the charges against Scott Warzecha and the defense has made a request to cancel his trial which was scheduled to start Thursday. Warzecha is accused of using his cellphone to record a minor. Warzecha was a 13-year police veteran and the department\u2019s dog handler. He was placed on administrative leave at the onset of the investigation and fired a few days later. A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for April 16.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota\u2019s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bipartisan bill to recognize Juneteenth as a ceremonial holiday in the state. North Dakota is only one of three states that does not legally recognize the June 19 holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. West Fargo GOP Rep. Austen Schauer says the recognition of Juneteenth \u201cis a step of good will toward becoming a nation of respect to each other.\u201d Although the legislation would make June 19 a state-recognized holiday, it would not be an official paid holiday for state employees. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, who is expected to sign it.<\/p>\n

      MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 Jurors at the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin have been told that he received extensive training in how to defuse tense situations and how to properly restrain suspects. A use-of-force trainer testified Tuesday that officers aren\u2019t trained to use their legs or knees on somebody\u2019s neck, and are told to avoid neck pressure when possible. And a sergeant in charge of crisis-intervention training also testified that officers are taught to make critical decisions in dealing with people in crisis, including those suffering mental problems or the effects of drug use, and then defuse the situation. T<\/p>\n

      In sports\u2026<\/p>\n

      Tuesday…<\/p>\n

      UJ Women’s Soccer<\/p>\n

      At Sioux City, IA.<\/p>\n

      GPAC\u00a0 Semifinals<\/p>\n

      Jamestown 1 Briar Cliff 0<\/p>\n

      Box Score<\/a><\/p>\n

      SIOUX CITY, Iowa\u00a0 (UJ<\/a>) —\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Jamestown women’s soccer team continued their run to a GPAC postseason tournament championship, defeating No. 18 and top-seed Briar Cliff University 1-0 Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

      Jamestown, 13-7 and the tournament’s fifth-seed will await the winner of tonight’s Midland (Neb.) – Concordia (Neb.) matchup in Friday’s final. If Midland wins, the Jimmies would host, but if Concordia wins, UJ would travel to Seward, Neb.<\/p>\n

      Autumn Opperud<\/a> (JR\/Huntington Beach, Calif.)’s third goal of the season, and her second in the last two matches, was the only offense the Jimmies needed against the Chargers at Memorial Field. Briar Cliff, 12-2-2 on the year, conceded just their sixth goal in 16 matches, two of them by Jamestown.<\/p>\n

      Opperud took a pass from Kalese Sunamoto<\/a> (FR\/Reedley, Calif.) and fired the ball high into the top left corner, leaving Charger keeper Ruby Campa with no chance to make a save.<\/p>\n

      Once again, a stellar performance from the Jimmie defense keyed the victory. Briar Cliff managed just five shots overall, and both of their shots on goal came in the first half.<\/p>\n

      Alex Nowka<\/a> (SO\/Anchorage, Alaska) saved both of the shots she faced in recording her ninth clean sheet of the season.<\/p>\n

      It was UJ’s first victory over a ranked team since a 3-1 win at Central Methodist (Mo.) University on August 24, 2018.<\/p>\n

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      BISMARCK, N.D. (vcsuvikings.com<\/a>) \u2013 The North Star Athletic Association announced its eighth baseball weekly honors edition Monday. \u00a0Corey Jackson of Bellevue (Neb.) was selected as the Pitcher-of-the-Week. Dustin Mertz of Valley City State (N.D.) was \u00a0named as the Player-of-the-Week.<\/p>\n

      North Star Athletic Association Baseball Player-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong>
      \n      Dustin Mertz<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Valley City State (N.D.) \u2013 6\u20191\u2033 \u2013 Freshman \u2013 catcher\/utility \u2013 West Fargo, N.D.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Mertz smashed a home run in five of Valley City State\u2019s (N.D.) six games as they went 4-2 record for the week.\u00a0 He posted a batting average of .579 by going 11-of-19 at the plate.\u00a0He registered an on-base percentage of .692 and a 1.474 slugging percentage.\u00a0For the week, Mertz scored 13 runs, drove in 11 runs, reached on base by a walk six times, and hit two doubles.\u00a0He also swiped two bases.<\/p>\n

      North Star Athletic Association Baseball Pitcher-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong>
      \nCorey Jackson \u2013 Bellevue (Neb.) \u2013 5\u201910\u201d \u2013 Senior \u2013 pitcher \u2013 Calgary, Alberta, Canada\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Jackson struck out a total of 18 batters, setting a school record for a seven-inning game victory as Bellevue (Neb.) went 5-0 record for the week.\u00a0 He tossed a complete game 3-0 victory at Viterbo (Wis.), limiting the V-Hawks to four hits.\u00a0 It was Jackson\u2019s third complete game shutout of the year and recorded at least 10 strikeouts for the third straight game.\u00a0 He posted an earned run average (ERA) with 62 strikeouts in his last 38 innings for work (14.7 strikeouts per 9 innings).<\/p>\n

      (vcsuvikings.com<\/a>)\u00a0 For the fourth time this season, Valley City State University has swept the NSAA Softball Player of the Week awards. Senior Emily Smith<\/a> has been named NSAA Pitcher of the Week, and junior Riley Perryman<\/a> is the NSAA Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.<\/p>\n

      North Star Athletic Association Softball Pitcher-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong>
      \n      Emily Smith<\/a> \u2013 Valley City State (N.D.) \u2013 5\u20197\u2033 \u2013 Senior \u2013 pitcher \u2013 Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Smith picked up three wins on the week, allowing just four runs on 10 hits in 21 2\/3 innings of work as Valley City State (N.D.) went 4-1 record.\u00a0She tallied a total of 38 strikeouts, recording at least 11 strikeouts three times in\u00a0four games.\u00a0Smith held her\u00a0opponents\u2019 batting average to .133. It is the fourth time this season she has earned the weekly honor.<\/p>\n

      North Star Athletic Association Softball Player-of-the-Week<\/u><\/strong>
      \n      Riley Perryman<\/a> \u2013 Valley City State (N.D.) \u2013 5\u20197\u2033 \u2013 Junior \u2013 outfielder \u2013 Cottage Grove, Minn.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Perryman hit three home runs and had three multi-hit games as Valley City State (N.D.) went 4-1 record for the week.\u00a0She totaled eight RBIs and scored seven runs during VCSU\u2019s 3-1 record weekend at Dickinson State (N.D.).\u00a0Perryman was 9-of-18 at the plate and recorded a slugging percentage of 1.056 (three home runs, one double).\u00a0She reached on base by a walk twice.<\/p>\n

      In world and national news…<\/p>\n

      SAN FRANCISCO (AP) \u2014 California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces June 15. State officials said Tuesday that enough people should be vaccinated by then to allow for life to almost get back to a pre-pandemic normal. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the mask mandate will stay in place. He says the nation’s most populated state won’t reopen more widely unless there’s sufficient vaccine supply and hospitalization rates stay low. The announcement comes as states across the country have lifted health restrictions as more people get vaccinated. California had some of the nation\u2019s strictest pandemic rules, becoming the first to institute a statewide stay-at-home order last spring.<\/p>\n

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      WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says \u201cit\u2019s quite stupid\u201d for corporations to speak out politically on controversial issues. The GOP leader intensified his warning to big business on Tuesday to stand down as Congress delves into voting rights, President Joe Biden\u2019s infrastructure package and other hot-button issues. Speaking in Kentucky, McConnell said he still wants companies to give freely to political campaigns. But as Congress wrestles with Biden’s top issues, the colorful language from the typically reserved McConnell shows the dilemma ahead for the party and its fractured relationship with the business community. Last week Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola and Major League Baseball voiced opposition to Georgia\u2019s new restrictive voting laws.<\/p>\n

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      NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Two New York City apartment building workers have been fired for failing to help an Asian American woman as she was being violently attacked on the sidewalk outside. The building\u2019s management company said Tuesday the doormen failed to follow required emergency and safety protocols during the March 29 attack near Times Square. The doormen\u2019s union, SEIU 32BJ, confirmed that they had been fired but declined to comment further. The union previously said they waited until the attacker walked away to check on Kari and flag down a nearby patrol car because they thought he had a knife.<\/p>\n

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      (AP)\u00a0 Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases hit a record of nearly 50,000. The Health Ministry reported 49,685 confirmed single-day cases. The daily deaths also reached the highest level this year, with 211 confirmed in the past 24 hours. Infections in this country of 84 million have surged since the government eased restrictions in March. Last week, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced renewed weekend lockdowns and the closure of cafes and restaurants for all but take out service during the Islamic month of Ramadan, which begins on April 13. However, health groups say the measures are not strong enough to stem the spike. About 75% of the infections in Turkey have been traced to the more contagious variant first identified in Britain, according to the health ministry.<\/p>\n

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      JERUSALEM (AP) \u2014 Israel\u2019s president has handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a new government. That gives the embattled Israeli leader a chance to extend his lengthy term in office. But with the newly elected parliament deeply divided and the prime minister on trial for corruption charges, Netanyahu has little to celebrate. He now has up to six weeks to lure his political foes into a coalition, an effort that appears to have slim odds of success. At the same time, those opponents will be working to form an alternative government that could end his 12-year reign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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