{"id":223293,"date":"2021-04-13T07:10:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T12:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=223293"},"modified":"2021-04-13T14:36:32","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T19:36:32","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-apr-13-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=223293","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Apr 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

. REST OF TODAY…Snow showers. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch in the Valley City area . Total snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs 30 to 35. Windy. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.<\/div>\n

.TONIGHT…Cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the evening.<\/p>\n

Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds<\/p>\n

15 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North<\/p>\n

winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds<\/p>\n

10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with slight chance of rain possibly<\/p>\n

mixed with snow in the evening, then mostly cloudy with slight<\/p>\n

chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of<\/p>\n

precipitation 20 percent.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n

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NDDoH<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n

Mon. Apr. 12,\u00a0 2021<\/p>\n

11-a.m.<\/p>\n

Barnes<\/p>\n

New Positives 1<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 1357<\/p>\n

Active: 14<\/p>\n

Recovered 1312<\/p>\n

Stutsman:<\/p>\n

New Positives: 2<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 3381<\/p>\n

Active:\u00a0 35<\/p>\n

Recovered: 3266<\/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\u00a0website<\/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\u00a0dashboard<\/em><\/a>\u202fwill continue to be updated daily.<\/em><\/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
BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
260,969<\/td>\nResidents who received at least one dose of vaccine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
475,233<\/td>\nTotal COVID-19 vaccine doses administered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,358<\/td>\nTotal Tests from yesterday*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,845,438<\/td>\nTotal tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64<\/td>\nPositive Individuals from\u00a0yesterday*****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nPCR Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nAntigen Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
104,808<\/td>\nTotal positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.78%<\/td>\nDaily Positivity Rate**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,075<\/td>\nTotal Active Cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-36<\/td>\nChange in active cases from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
84<\/td>\nIndividuals with a recovery date of yesterday****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
102,262<\/td>\nTotal recovered since the pandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nCurrently hospitalized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0<\/td>\nChange in hospitalizations from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nNew death(s)\u00a0since\u00a04\/9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,471<\/td>\nTotal deaths since the pandemic began<\/strong><\/p>\n

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INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19 SINCE 4\/9<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Man\u00a0in his\u00a060s from\u00a0Stutsman\u00a0County\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY BY COUNTY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adams<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nGrant<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRansom<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barnes<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nGriggs<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRenville<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nHettinger<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRichland<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Billings<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nKidder<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRolette<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottineau<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nLaMoure<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nSargent<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bowman<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nLogan<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSheridan<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burke<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMcHenry<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nSioux<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burleigh<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/strong><\/td>\nMcIntosh<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSlope<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cass<\/strong><\/td>\n27<\/strong><\/td>\nMcKenzie<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStark<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cavalier<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMcLean<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSteele<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dickey<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMercer<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStutsman<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Divide<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMorton<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/strong><\/td>\nTowner<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dunn<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMountrail<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nTraill<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eddy<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nNelson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWalsh<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emmons<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nOliver<\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\nWard<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foster<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nPembina<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWells<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golden Valley<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nPierce<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWilliams<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grand Forks<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/strong><\/td>\nRamsey<\/td>\n0<\/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\u00a0dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the\u00a0NDDoH\u00a0website 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

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

Vaccine Clinics:<\/p>\n

Second Dose Moderna<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday April 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

10-a.m. to 12:30-p.m.<\/p>\n

Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Second Dose:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pfizer Vaccine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday April 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-pm., to 3-p.m.<\/p>\n

Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Review the due date on the back of your\u00a0CDC COVID vaccination record card<\/strong>\u00a0prior to registering.<\/p>\n

* 2nd dose clinics ONLY.\u00a0 If you register as a first dose, your appointment will be canceled.<\/p>\n

Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.
\n.
\n. To register for an appointment, visit our website\u00a0www.centralvalleyhealth.org<\/a>\u00a0and click the \u201cCOVID-19\u201d<\/a> tab.<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 A free COVID-19 testing event for the VCSU and Valley City communities will be held this week from 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, \u201cThe Bubble\u201d. Rapid and conventional testing will be offered at these events again on April 16.<\/p>\n

These are WALK-IN testing events.<\/strong> If you wish to be tested, please park your vehicle and enter through the west entrance. Handicap parking spaces and access are available at the east entrance. Preregistration at\u00a0testreg.nd.gov<\/a>\u00a0is encouraged; one only needs to register once.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0Weather permitting, the Jamestown Road Diet project the week of April 12 will begin storm sewer work, to include five intersections. The initial three week phase will be followed by concrete prep work.<\/p>\n

Also this week, the disconnected traffic lights will be removed.\u00a0 The signals at Third Street to be reinstalled in June.<\/p>\n

Starting at Seventh\u00a0 Street South,\u00a0 crews will begin removing\u00a0 one quadrant of each intersection at a time, and keeping pedestrians moving along, continuing north on First Avenue, then going west.\u00a0 At the same time, electrical work will be going on.<\/p>\n

Ti-Zack Concrete Inc. spokesman Chris Hartwig adds, traffic signs will be posted for motorists and pedestrians to follow.<\/p>\n

The finished project will include bump-outs at each intersection, at the two-lane roadway, on land in each direction, with a dedicated left-turn lane as indicated by the temporary pavement markings.\u00a0 Flashing beacons will assist pedestrians crossing at Fifth Street South, Second Street South, Third Street North, and Fourth Avenue Northwest.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (Chamber 4-12-21)\u00a0 A message from Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud.<\/p>\n

Hello Everyone,<\/p>\n

\u201cSpring Clean-up\u201d will be the week of May 24th.\u00a0Please keep your alleys and boulevards free of junk until that time.\u00a0Be proud of your property and keep it \u201cLooking good\u201d in the mean time.\u00a0Thank you for your cooperation.\u00a0https:\/\/www.valleycity.us\/public-works\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Valley City is a Municipal Power Community and through Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), our electrical rates have been very reasonable and are expected to remain stable for many years to come.\u00a0MRES\u2019 leadership has utilized long range planning so that base load power generation along with renewable energy (hydro, wind, and solar) combined with hedge purchases of market power have enabled members like Valley City to avert increased energy costs during the polar vortex.\u00a0In fact, MRES\u2019 power generation exceeded needs during the polar vortex allowing MRES to realize financial gains.<\/p>\n

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Nicer weather is bringing more people out to enjoy Valley City parks, the Sheyenne River, shared use paths etc.\u00a0People who are out on bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, walking and jogging need to enjoy their activities safely.\u00a0Drivers need to be prudent about safety too.\u00a0There are a number of drivers going too fast for conditions, speeding and going through stop signs.\u00a0\u201cStop\u201d means to \u201ccease motion\u201d versus slowing or rolling through.\u00a0Please everyone, respect each other and be safe.<\/p>\n

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We are still in a drought!\u00a0Over the weekend where there had been an inch of rain, a person though it would be okay to burn.\u00a0The decision resulted in a runaway fire and a call to the fire department.\u00a0Wait a bit longer, DO NOT burn yet!<\/p>\n

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Our Parks and Recreation and Valley City Public Works are cleaning and trimming our parks, streets and alleys for your use.\u00a0Please dispose of your garbage in appropriate containers versus LITTERING.\u00a0Please do your part in keeping our city the \u201cMost Beautiful City in North Dakota\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Chautauqua Park gets really dusty, please adhere to the 5 MPH Speed Limit so the kids playing and people picnicking can enjoy without dust.\u00a0Oh, and drive slower in alleys.\u00a0Thank you for your efforts.<\/p>\n

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There are legislative bills that could affect you.<\/p>\n

See:\u00a0https:\/\/www.legis.nd.gov\/assembly\/67-2021\/regular<\/a>\u00a0to track bills and to contact your legislators if you wish.\u00a0It is an interesting process to watch.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI hope we never lose sight of one thing; \u2013 it was all started by a mouse.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Walt Disney)<\/p>\n

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Blessings, Be Kind, Be Respectful and Pray<\/p>\n

Dave<\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU) \u2013 Valley City State University has announced plans to hold an in-person commencement ceremony on May 15, 2021. It is VCSU\u2019s first in-person commencement ceremony since December 2019. Both the May 2020 and December 2020 commencements were virtual events due to COVID-19 precautions.<\/p>\n

VCSU President, Dr. Alan LaFave says, \u201cWhile we are still finalizing specific details, it is with great excitement that we announce we are planning for an in-person commencement ceremony. \u201cWith protective protocols in place, we are ready to honor our graduates with a traditional commencement.\u201d<\/p>\n

VCSU\u2019s 2021 commencement is scheduled for 10 a.m. inside the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse on Saturday, May 15.<\/p>\n

Face coverings will be required for all attendees. Based on current protocols, graduating students may receive up to six tickets to distribute to family and friends who wish to attend.<\/p>\n

Graduating seniors and those finishing their Master of Education or Master of Arts degrees are eligible to participate. All graduates recognized at the Virtual Commencement Ceremonies in May 2020 and December 2020 are also invited back to participate in the face-to-face ceremony.<\/p>\n

Graduates planning to participate in the ceremony must confirm their participation by April 15. Email kim.hesch@vcsu.edu for more information.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CSi) The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation invites Valley City residents to join in a Pilot Project conversation, a precursor to an upcoming community event this summer, The Longest Table.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Longest Table is a community event featuring a continuous table on Central Avenue welcoming residents to enjoy a free dinner and facilitated conversation. Residents will be seated among new people to foster stronger connections, exchange stories, and share ideas about community innovation. Conversations will cover various community aspects such as: overall image, attractions, engagement, quality of life, and amenities.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>The Pilot Project will be held at\u00a0Alley Beans\u00a0on\u00a0Thursday, April 15.\u00a0Each conversation is limited to 18 people and registration is required.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a>\u00a0to register for the\u00a08:15-9:30 a.m.\u00a0conversation. Coffee and treats will be provided.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a>\u00a0to register for the\u00a011:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. conversation. Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

The goal of the Pilot Project is to hone in on key issues facing the community. The conversation will then carry over to this summer\u2019s The Longest Table, where residents will be encouraged to have open conversations about those issues and share ideas about community innovation. Contact Andrea Nelson for more information or questions:\u00a0vdgoffice@hellovalley.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Christian Motorcyclist Association, Dakota Sonshine Riders, Jamestown Chapter will hold the Run For The Son, event, on Saturday April 24 at 6-p.m., at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Featured will be Randy and Cathy Schlecht, Rocky Seefried, and Bernie Satrom.<\/p>\n

All Proceeds go to Run For The Son.<\/p>\n

Funds for the event are distributed:<\/p>\n

20-percent: Story of Jesus To The World<\/p>\n

20-percent: Transportation For Pastors<\/p>\n

20-percent: Bibles For The Persecuted<\/p>\n

40-percent: Biker Evangelism<\/p>\n

The basic purpose of a CMA Chapter is to support the National CMA effort of \u201csharing and showing the love of Jesus Christ to motorcyclists,\u201d and supporting this ministry through regular financial support to National. In this, there is a three-fold purpose:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Provide and encourage members to be active in testimony and Christian witnessing to all motorcyclists.<\/li>\n
  2. Provide a Christian fellowship ride group.<\/li>\n
  3. Provide an evangelistic association for motorcycling.<\/li>\n
  4. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 A bill to prevent the Governor or other state officials from imposing a mask mandate as a health protection is now on its way to Governor Burgum.<\/p>\n

    As introduced, HB 1323 would have prohibited state and local officials from imposing a mask mandate. The Senate changed it to state officials only.<\/p>\n

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    BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Gov. Doug Burgum will be faced with some politically tricky legislation once lawmakers finish their work on several unsettled measures and budget bills as the Legislature enters its final weeks. Conference committees rule at the North Dakota state Capitol this week, as legislators work to reconcile differing versions of bills endorsed in both chambers. Some of the more contentious issues still in play include bills that appeal to North Dakota\u2019s ultra-conservative base, such as a measure to allow the Ten Commandments to be posted in schools and anti-mask legislation that the Republican will no doubt see as an encroachment on his executive authority.<\/p>\n

    BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) \u2014 Police clashed with protesters for a second night in the Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot a Black man in a traffic stop over the weekend. Brooklyn Center’s police chief said the officer had apparently intended to fire a Taser, not a handgun, as 20-year-old Daunte Wright struggled with fellow officers. Police Chief Tim Gannon described the shooting as \u201can accidental discharge.\u201d Wright died Sunday in Brooklyn Center, a city of about 30,000 people just north of Minneapolis. His death sparked protests and unrest. Police reported 40 arrests Monday night at the Brooklyn Center protest. The Minneapolis area was already on edge because of the trial of the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.<\/p>\n

    In sports…<\/p>\n

    Update<\/p>\n

    \"\"Jamestown (CSi) The GPAC Champion Jimmies women\u2019s volleyball team has learned that it\u2019s the Number One overall seed in the national tournament and will play St. Mary of Kansas on Saturday April 17 at Newman Arena.<\/p>\n

    The 36 automatic qualifiers and 12 at-large selections play in the opening-round matches this Saturday, determining the 24 teams going to Sioux City in begin pool play April 27 at the Tyson Events Center. The final site pools will announced by 5 p.m. April 18.<\/p>\n

    The round of 16 begins on April 29, with the semifinals scheduled for April 30 with the national title game on May 1.<\/p>\n

    \n

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    \"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (UJ<\/a>)\u00a0 The University of Jamestown men\u2019s volleyball team drew one of the top four seeds in pool play at the 2021 Men\u2019s Volleyball National Championship. The 12-team field begins play on April 20 in Des Moines, Iowa.<\/p>\n

    \n

    Jamestown (20-2), regular-season and postseason champions of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, are the fourth seed overall, and the top seed in Pool D, which also features fifth-seed Park (Mo.) and twelfth-seed Georgetown (Ky.)<\/p>\n

    The Jimmies will play Georgetown at 4 p.m. on April 20, then have an off-day before finishing pool play on April 22 against Park at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

    Each of the pool winners will advance to the semifinals on April 23, with the championship set for April 24.<\/p>\n

    All of the pool play games will be streamed on the NAIA Network<\/a>\u00a0and the semifinals and the championship will be streamed on ESPN3.<\/p>\n

    2021 Men\u2019s Volleyball National Championship Bracket<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \"\"Valley City \u00a0 (vcsuvikings.com<\/a>) \u2013 Valley City State University hitter\u00a0Katie Juarez<\/a>\u00a0has been named NSAA Volleyball 2nd Team All-Conference, the North Star office announced Monday.<\/p>\n

    A junior from Angels Camp, Calif., Juarez led the Vikings this season with 226 kills (2.63\/game) and 31 service aces. She hit .133 while playing all the way around. Juarez recored 261 digs, which was second-best on the team.<\/p>\n

    Also on Monday, VCSU junior\u00a0Jakenda Short<\/a>\u00a0was announced as the team\u2019s recipient of the NSAA Champions of Character Award.<\/p>\n

    Complete All-Conference teams and volleyball awards are listed at vcsuvikings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

    \n

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    Mon<\/p>\n

    UJ Golf<\/p>\n

    Women\u2019s Golf<\/p>\n

    2nd-of 10<\/p>\n

    \"\"NEWTON, Kan.\u00a0 (UJ<\/a>)\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Jamestown women\u2019s golf team is in second place after day one of the Bethany College Spring Invite, being held at the par-72, 6103-yard Sand Creek Station Golf Course.<\/p>\n

    The Jimmies shot a team score of 57-over 345 Monday, 17 shots back of Tyler Junior College.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe battled windy conditions yet again,\u201d said UJ head coach Zach Hale<\/a>. \u201cSeems like that\u2019s been the theme of the spring season, but we continue to grind through it.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Paige Argent<\/a> (SR\/Minot, N.D.) carded a 5-over 77 and is in second place, two shots back of leader Marie Larretche of Tyler JC.<\/p>\n

    \u201cPaige played tremendous golf today, and it\u2019s a testament to the hard work she puts in day in and day out,\u201d Hale said.<\/p>\n

    Izzy Marchino<\/a> (JR\/Highlands Ranch, Colo.) is tied with five other players for fifth at 13-over 85. Teagan Fee<\/a> (SO\/Havre, Mont.) is tied for 15th at 17-over 89, Jayme Carlson<\/a> (SO\/Hartford, S.D.) is tied with two others at 22-over 94 in 22nd place, and Faith Justesen<\/a> (FR\/Hawley, Minn.) is tied for 33rd with two others at 29-over 101.<\/p>\n

    The tournament concludes Tuesday with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.<\/p>\n

    Men\u2019s Golf<\/p>\n

    5th of 10<\/p>\n

    \n

    NEWTON, Kan.\u00a0 (UJ<\/a>)\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Jamestown men\u2019s golf team battled windy conditions Monday during the first day of the Bethany College Spring Invite, being held at the par-72, 6785-yard Sand Creek Station Golf Course.<\/p>\n

    Despite the wind, the Jimmies finished with a opening round score of 26-over 314 for fifth place. UJ is two shots in back of Bethany College\u2019s second team for fourth place, and just 13 shots back of leader Bethany College\u2019s first team.<\/p>\n

    Jackson Worner<\/a> (SO\/West Fargo, N.D.) shot a 2-over 74 and is tied for fourth. Tate Olson<\/a> (JR\/Cook, Minn.) is tied for 13th at 6-over 78.<\/p>\n

    Hudson Roling<\/a> (JR\/Thermopolis, Wyo.) is 20th at 8-over 80, and Treyton Forsman<\/a> (JR\/Lewiston, Idaho) and Benjamin Schaefer<\/a> (FR\/New Rockford, N.D.) are tied for 25th at 10-over 82.<\/p>\n

    \u201cJackson had a little bit of a bumpy first nine today, but kept grinding to shoot one-under on his second nine,\u201d said UJ head coach Zach Hale<\/a>. \u201cWe look to finish on a strong note tomorrow and build momentum going into next week\u2019s tournaments and then conference at the end of the month.\u201d<\/p>\n

    The tournament concludes Tuesday with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    MLB<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 Minnesota\u2019s Twins, Wild and Timberwolves all postponed their games scheduled for Monday because of safety concerns following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in a nearby suburb.<\/p>\n

    The Red Sox and Twins were scheduled for a four-game series beginning Monday afternoon at Target Field. There was no word yet about rescheduling or the status of games set for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n

    The Wild\u2019s game against the St. Louis Blues that was scheduled for Monday night was rescheduled for May 12. The Timberwolves\u2019 game against the Brooklyn Nets also was postponed.<\/p>\n

    Daunte Wright was killed Sunday when a police officer in Brooklyn Center fired a handgun instead of a stun gun after a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

    NBA..<\/p>\n

    UNDATED (AP) \u2014 The Philadelphia 76ers have taken a half-game lead over the Brooklyn Nets for first place in the NBA\u2019s Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

    Joel Embiid (joh-EHL\u2019 ehm-BEED\u2019) was 14 of 15 from the line while scoring 36 points in the Sixers\u2019 113-95 romp over the Mavericks. Philadelphia\u2019s Furkan Korkmaz (FUR\u2019-kahn KOHRK\u2019-mahs) was 4 of 7 from 3-point range and matched his season high with 20 points. Ben Simmons had eight points, six rebounds and seven assists for the Sixers, who went 8-4 in a stretch of mostly road games.<\/p>\n

    Luka Doncic (DAHN\u2019-chihch) scored 32 points but the young Dallas star didn\u2019t have enough help with European sidekick Kristaps Porzingis (KRIHS\u2019-tahps pohr-ZIHN\u2019-gihs) sitting out the second night of a back-to-back<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Stephen Curry scored 53 points to pass Wilt Chamberlain for the most in Warriors franchise history, doing it in a 116-107 win over Denver. Draymond Green had 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, Andrew Wiggins scored 17 points and Kent Bazemore added 14 for the Warriors. Nikola Joki\u0107 had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists for the Nuggets, who have dropped two straight since an eight-game winning streak.<\/p>\n

    Checking out Monday\u2019s other NBA action:<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Utah\u2019s team-record, 24-game home winning streak is over following a 125-121 loss to the Wizards. Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for the Wizards, who have swept the season series with the Jazz after shooting 52% from the field and 47% from 3-point range. Bradley Beal paced all Washington scorers with 34 points.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Jae Crowder scored 26 points and the Suns tied an NBA record with 18 3-pointers in the first half to build an 81-58 lead in a 126-120 win against Houston. The Suns were 18 of 24 from beyond the arc in the opening half and finished with a team-record 25. Devin Booker had 24 points as Phoenix climbed within 1 1\/2 games of Utah for first place in the NBA\u2019s Western Conference.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Knicks picked up their third straight win as Julius Randle had 34 points and 10 rebounds against his former team to lead a 111-96 drubbing of the Lakers. Elfrid Payton scored 20 points and Derrick Rose added 14 off the bench as the Knicks showed plenty of energy on the second night of back-to-back games. Dennis Schroder (SHROO\u2019-dur) scored 21 points and Markieff Morris had 17 for the Lakers, who fell to 5-7 since LeBron James sprained his ankle March 20.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Jonas Valanciunas (YOH\u2019-nuhs val-ehn-CHOO\u2019-nuhs) delivered 26 points and 14 rebounds to carry the Grizzlies to a 101-90 victory over the Bulls. Valanciunas scored 10 in the fourth as Memphis used an 18-6 run to break open a close game. Dillon Brooks finished with 17 points and Grayson Allen added 14 for the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 DeMar DeRozan scored 19 points in less than three quarters of work and Dejounte Murray added 17 as the Spurs clobbered the Magic, 120-97. The Spurs\u2019 wins on Sunday and Monday gave them their first consecutive victories since a three-game winning streak from March 15-19. They led by 60-37 at the half, by as much as 30 in the third period and never allowed their lead fall less than 20 throughout the second half.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Brandon Ingram scored 34 points, Zion Williamson added 30 and the Pelicans held off a furious Kings comeback for a 117-110 victory. Steven Adams had 16 rebounds and Eric Bledsoe scored 13 points for the Pelicans, who saw their 26-point, second-quarter lead trimmed down four in the final minute. De\u2019Aaron Fox poured in 43 points to pace Sacramento.<\/p>\n

    NBA-KINGS-FOX FINED<\/p>\n

    De\u2019Aaron Fox fined $20,000 for criticizing officiating<\/p>\n

    NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Sacramento guard De\u2019Aaron Fox has been fined $20,000 for criticizing the officiating following the Kings\u2019 128-112 loss to the Utah Jazz over the weekend.<\/p>\n

    Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell kept Fox from going after the officials after the game in Salt Lake City. The Kings guard had been bothered throughout the second half and Mitchell wanted to save him from a potential fine. Fox scored 30 points during the loss. He\u2019s averaging 24.7 points and 7.2 assists for the season.<\/p>\n

    NHL..<\/p>\n

    UNDATED (AP) \u2014 The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the cellar-dwelling Detroit Red Wings on Monday with a chance to take sole possession of the NHL\u2019s Central Division lead. The Red Wings played spoilers as Adam Erne (UR\u2019-nee) and Filip Zadina zah-DEE\u2019-nah) scored two quick third-period goals in a 3-1 victory over the Canes. Sam Gagner (GAHN\u2019-yay) added a clinching empty-net and Jonathan Bernier (BURN\u2019-yay) finished with 37 saves.<\/p>\n

    Bernier blanked Carolina until Nino Niederreiter (NEE\u2019-dur-eye-tur) made it 2-1 with 6:06 to play.<\/p>\n

    The outcome keeps the Hurricanes and Tampa Bay tied with 58 points. Each team has 15 games remaining.<\/p>\n

    Elsewhere on NHL ice:<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Mikko Rantanen (MEE\u2019-koh RAN\u2019-tah-nehn) had two goals and the Avalanche beat the Coyotes 4-2 for their eighth victory in nine games. Brandon Saad and Nathan MacKinnon also scored as the West Division leaders improved to 12-0-1 in their last 13 games at home. Philipp Grubauer made 35 saves for his career-high 25th win.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Vegas remains four points behind the West-leading Avs after Max Pacioretty (pash-uh-REH’-tee) scored his 300th career goal and Mark Stone furnished a goal and an assist in the Golden Knights’ 4-2 decision over the Kings. Nicolas Roy and Alex Tuch (tuhk) also scored for the Golden Knights, who won their third straight game. Robin Lehner (LEH’-nur) stopped 26 shots.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Anthony Stolarz (STOH’-lahrz) made a career-high 45 saves for his third career shutout as the Ducks dumped the Sharks, 4-0. Alexander Volkov had two goals to help the Ducks beat the Sharks handily on their home ice for the second time in less than a week. Martin Jones finished with 15 saves for the Sharks, who began the night four points out of the fourth and final playoff spot in the West and lost for the third time in four games.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Blackhawks beat the Blue Jackets, 4-3 on Brandon Hagel\u2019s goal 1:25 into overtime. Duncan Keith, Philipp Kurashev and Brett Connolly also scored for Chicago, and Patrick Kane had two assists in the team\u2019s fifth straight win against Columbus. Kevin Lankinen stopped 30 shots as the Blackhawks won for the third time in four games to move within two points of Nashville for the final Central Division playoff berth.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Maple Leafs\u2019 six-game streak is over after Tomas Tatar (tah-TAHR\u2019) scored twice in the Canadiens\u2019 4-2 victory over the North Division leaders. Nick Suzuki and Josh Anderson also scored for the Canadiens, who blew a 2-0 lead before winning for the first time in four games. It was the first loss of the year for Toronto goalie Jack Campbell, who set an NHL record with 11 straight wins to start a season.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Senators fell behind 2-0 before Brady Tkachuk (kah-CHUHK\u2019) scored twice and Evgeni Dadonov (dah-DAH\u2019-nahv) provided the tiebreaking tally midway through the third period of Ottawa\u2019s 4-2 win over the Jets. Tkachuk began the comeback with a power-play goal in the first period and added the insurance score. Connor Brown extended his franchise-record goal-scoring streak to eight games.<\/p>\n

    NHL-TRADE DEADLINE<\/p>\n

    Caps, Red Wings trade<\/p>\n

    UNDATED\u2014 The Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins picked up forwards as they battle the New York Islanders for the NHL\u2019s East Division title.<\/p>\n

    The Capitals made a blockbuster deal to acquire Anthony Mantha from the Red Wings before Monday\u2019s trade deadline. Detroit gets wingers Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik, a 2021 first- and a 2022 second-round pick. The Bruins acquired 2018 NHL MVP Taylor Hall in a trade with the Sabres. Boston also gets forward Curtis Lazar in a swap that brings Anders Bjork and a second-round pick.<\/p>\n

    The Pens improved their forward depth by getting Jeff Carter from the Kings for a pair of conditional draft picks.<\/p>\n

    Only 17 trades were completed Monday, involving just 26 players. That\u2019s down from the NHL trade deadline day record of 32 deals involving 55 players a year ago.<\/p>\n

    In other activity at the trade deadline<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The NHL-leading Avalanche reacquired forward Carl Soderberg, sending unsigned prospect Ryder Rolston and 23-year-old Josh Dickinson to the Blackhawks. The 35-year-old played four seasons for Colorado from 2015-19 before stints with Arizona and Chicago.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Blackhawks have acquired Adam Gaudette from the Canucks for Matthew Highmore in an exchange of forwards.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Lightning have picked up Frederik Claesson from the Sharks for goaltending prospect Magnus Chrona.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Golden Knights are acquiring center Mattias Janmark from the Blackhawks. A third team could be involved to help salary cap-strapped Vegas make the money work.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Devils traded defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to the Oilers for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. The pick becomes a third-rounder if Edmonton advances to the second round of the playoffs.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Some players rumored to be involved in trades are instead staying with their current team. The Flyers signed forward Scott Laughton to a $15 million, five-year extension. The Kings re-upped forward Alex Iafallo (eye-ah-FAH\u2019-loh) for $16 million over four years and the Sabres are hanging on to goaltender Linus (LEE\u2019-nuhs) Ullmark in the hopes the two sides can agree on a new contract before he hits the free-agent market this summer.<\/p>\n

    MLB..<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Pinch-hitter Luis Ur\u00edas (yoo-REE\u2019-uhs) drove in three runs with a go-ahead double while the Brewers scored six times in the sixth inning to beat the Cubs, 6-3. Freddy Peralta struck out 10 over six innings of two-hit ball for the victory. Milwaukee has won five of six, while the Cubs lost for the fifth time in six games.<\/p>\n

    UNDATED (AP) \u2014 The San Diego Padres have continued their strong start to the season.<\/p>\n

    Wil Myers drove in five runs and the Padres improved to 8-3 with a 6-2 victory in Pittsburgh. Yu Darvish allowed three hits over seven dominant innings, striking out six and walking one in San Diego\u2019s fourth win in a row.<\/p>\n

    Myers ran his hitting streak to seven games, putting the Padres in front with a two-run homer in the sixth and adding a two-run single.<\/p>\n

    In other major league games:<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Garrett Cooper had three RBIs and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to lift the Marlins past the Braves, 5-3. Brian Anderson followed with an RBI double, and the Braves couldn\u2019t muster a rally in the bottom of the inning. Ronald Acu\u00f1a (ah-KOON\u2019-yah) Jr. tripled and scored two runs for Atlanta.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Kyle Schwarber doubled home a run in his delayed Nationals debut and Andrew Stevenson had a pinch-hit homer in a 5-2 victory at St. Louis. Schwarber, Josh Bell and Josh Harrison were in the starting lineup after being sidelined for Washington\u2019s first six games by a coronavirus outbreak that forced the postponement of the team\u2019s first four contests. Stevenson\u2019s solo shot was just his fourth homer in 221 career at-bats.<\/p>\n

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    \u2014 Joey Votto splashed a home run into McCovey Cove and Jesse Winker hit a two-run homer for the Reds in a 3-0 shutout of the Giants. Winker\u2019s first home run of the year marked the first hit off Aaron Sanchez in the third and provided left-hander Wade Miley with some early support. Miley allowed two hits over five innings as Cincinnati bounced back from a two-game skid that followed a six-game winning streak.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Matt Chapman homered and got three hits and the Athletics roughed up Madison Bumgarner in a 9-5 victory over the Diamondbacks. Jed Lowrie doubled home two runs in the third inning and singled and scored in a three-run fifth capped by Chapman\u2019s second homer of the season for a 6-2 lead. Bumgarner gave up seven hits and six runs in 4 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Kyle Higashioka (hih-gah-shee-OH\u2019-kah) homered twice to support Gerrit Cole in the Yankees\u2019 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. Cole allowed one run and three hits in six innings, struck out eight and walked one. He retired his final 15 batters but saw his ERA rise a tick to 1.47.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Tyler Glasnow (GLAS\u2019-noh) struck out a career-high 14 in 7 2\/3 innings of the Rays\u2019 1-0 win over the Rangers. Glasnow allowed two hits and got his first win of the season following two strong performances in no-decisions. Willy Adames (ah-DAH\u2019-mehs) homered off Taylor Hearn with two out in the seventh, just the third hit yielded by Texas pitchers.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The White Sox scored on a wild play in the ninth inning to beat the Indians, 4-3. First baseman Yu Chang hit Yasmani Grandal (yahs-MAH\u2019-nee grahn-DAHL\u2019) with a throw trying to force him at second base as Nick Madrigal raced home with the winning run. Adam Eaton homered in his second straight game and rookie Yerm\u00edn (yehr-MEEN\u2019) Mercedes got the winning rally started with a one-out single.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Rookie Casey Mize tossed seven scoreless innings for his first career win, pitching the Tigers past the Astros, 6-2. Akil Baddoo homered again to help manager A.J. Hinch win his first game in Houston since he was fired for the Astros\u2019 sign-stealing scheme. Renato N\u00fa\u00f1ez and Grayson Greiner also homered as Detroit jumped on Zack Greinke (GREHN\u2019-kee) for six runs to snap a four-game skid.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Angels rolled to a 10-3 win over the Royals as Shohei Ohtani (SHOH\u2019-hay oh-TAH\u2019-nee) had three hits and three RBIs. Ohtani hit a two-run double off Scott Barlow in the seventh for a 6-3 lead. Mike Trout added a two-run homer and Alex Cobb struck out 10, his high since he fanned 12 in a July 2014 game for the Rays against the Brewers.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 The Mets and Phillies were rained out in New York, as were the Orioles and Mariners in Baltimore. It\u2019s the second straight rainout for the Mets, who will make up the game as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday. The Orioles-Mariners tilt is rescheduled as part of a Tuesday twinbill.<\/p>\n

    MLB-NEWS<\/p>\n

    Cubs dealing with COVID-19 issues<\/p>\n

    UNDATED \u2014 The Chicago Cubs are concerned about a possible COVID-19 outbreak after two coaches tested positive for the virus and three relievers were placed on the COVID-19-related injured list.<\/p>\n

    The team announced the positive test for bullpen coach Chris Young on Monday, with first base coach Craig Driver already away from the team following his positive test.<\/p>\n

    Relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler were placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. There was no word on whether their designation was the result of a positive test or contact tracing.<\/p>\n

    Also around the majors:<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber and Josh Harrison have been reinstated from the injured list by the Washington Nationals. That makes the team\u2019s roster nearly whole again after a coronavirus outbreak sidelined nine players and caused postponements of the Nats\u2019 first four games on their schedule.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a strained groin. Rendon was hurt while making a throw late in a 15-1 loss to Toronto on Saturday. Angels manager Joe Maddon said he hopes Rendon will be sidelined for the minimum 10 days.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Right-hander Zac Gallen is set to return for the Diamondbacks after missing the season\u2019s first few games with a hairline fracture in his right forearm. Manager Torey Lovullo says Gallen is scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Athletics.<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Rangers right-hander Jonathan Hernandez has had ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow. It comes less than two weeks after fellow reliever Jos\u00e9 Leclerc had the same procedure.<\/p>\n

    NFL-NEWS<\/p>\n

    Edelman retires with knee injury<\/p>\n

    BOSTON (AP) \u2014 One of the most productive wide receivers in NFL playoff history says he has played his final game.<\/p>\n

    Julian Edelman has announced his retirement after failing his New England Patriots physical on Monday. Edelman cited a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games.<\/p>\n

    It brings an abrupt end to the 11-year New England tenure of the 34-year-old, whose fingertip catch helped complete the Patriots\u2019 historic Super Bowl 51 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons. A seventh-round pick in the 2009 draft out of Kent State, Edelman retires ranked second in team history with 620 receptions, fourth in receiving yards 6,822 and ninth with 36 receiving touchdowns.<\/p>\n

    COLLEGE BASKETBALL-NEWS<\/p>\n

    Henry leaving MSU, Gillespie, Samuels staying<\/p>\n

    UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Aaron Henry has decided to skip his senior season at Michigan State to enter the NBA draft. Henry said Monday he plans to sign with an agent after averaging a team-high 15.4 points for the Spartans last season. He helped Michigan run its NCAA Tournament streak to 23, extending the longest run in Big Ten history and trailing only Kansas\u2019 31-year stretch among active streaks.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, seniors Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels have announced that they will return to Villanova next season.<\/p>\n

    Gillespie was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award as the nation\u2019s top point guard and co-BIG EAST Player of the Year. He averaged 14 points before suffering a torn MCL in his left knee on March 3 against Creighton.<\/p>\n

    Samuels averaged 15.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the postseason for the Wildcats, helping them reach the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.<\/p>\n

    NFL-CHIEFS-BRITT REID CHARGES<\/p>\n

    Ex-Chiefs assistant coach charged with DUI after crash<\/p>\n

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) \u2014 Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that critically injured a 5-year-old girl.<\/p>\n

    Prosecutors allege the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was driving about 84 mph, and he had a blood alcohol level of .113 about a half hour after the crash near Arrowhead Stadium on Feb. 4.<\/p>\n

    Police say his truck slammed into two cars stopped along an entrance ramp to Interstate 435 near the Chiefs\u2019 training facility. Five-year-old Ariel Young, who was in one of the cars, suffered a traumatic brain injury.<\/p>\n

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

    TOKYO (AP) \u2014 Global shares are mostly higher with hopes growing for a global economic rebound even as coronavirus cases surge in many places. Benchmarks rose in Paris and Frankfurt but Britain’s FTSE 100 edged lower. U.S. futures were little changed. Asian markets were mostly higher, though the Shanghai Composite index fell. China reported its exports rose nearly 31% in March from a year earlier, in line with expectations but weaker than the 60% growth seen in the first two months of the year. Earnings reports, expected soon, may indicate a gradual recovery from the pandemic.<\/p>\n

    WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 More than 300 businesses and investors are calling on the Biden administration to set an ambitious climate change goal that would cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. The target would nearly double the nation\u2019s previous commitment and require dramatic changes in the power, transportation and other sectors. Those sending a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden calling for action include such giants as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Coca-Cola. Biden is considering a range of options for expected carbon reductions by 2030 ahead of a virtual climate summit the United States is hosting later this month.<\/p>\n

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    BERLIN (AP) \u2014 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he is expanding the U.S. military presence in Germany by 500 troops and has stopped planning for large-scale troop cuts ordered by the Trump administration. Austin said Tuesday in Berlin the planned increase in U.S. personnel underscores the U.S. \u201ccommitment to Germany and the entire NATO alliance.\u201d That’s a notable counterpoint to the Trump administration\u2019s repeated complaints that Germany is a weak partner on defense and security. Austin made the announcement after talks with Germany’s defense minister on his first tour of Europe since becoming Pentagon chief in January. Austin says the move will create \u201cmore space, more cyber, and more electronic warfare capabilities in Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    BRUSSELS (AP) \u2014 The chief of NATO has expressed the Western military alliance\u2019s \u201cunwavering\u201d support for Ukraine and warned Russia not to push its troop buildup along its border with the neighboring country. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Stoltenberg said during a news conference with Ukraine’s foreign minister that the Russian movements were \u201cunjustified, unexplained and deeply concerning.\u201d The comments came amid a surge of cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine, where Russia-ba\u0441ked separatists and Ukrainian forces have been locked in a conflict since Moscow\u2019s 2014 annexation of Ukraine\u2019s Crimean Peninsula. Stoltenberg called Moscow\u2019s recent troop deployment the biggest military buildup since the conflict in eastern Ukraine began. NATO is holding a special meeting Tuesday on Ukraine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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