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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph. Heat index 90 to 95.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Heat index 95 to 100.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South<\/p>\n
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the<\/p>\n
afternoon in the Jamestown area, 20 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight<\/p>\n
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely and<\/p>\n
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in<\/p>\n
the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.<\/p>\n
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Low humidity values and steady south winds will lead to near
\ncritical fire weather conditions through the early Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n
Low humidity values and gusty south winds will lead to near
\ncritical fire weather conditions again on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Thunderstorm chances increase Wednesday through Friday with strong
\nto severe storms possible, especially Thursday.<\/p>\n
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Update…<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office reported Tuesday evening that the man being sought by authorities, was arrested Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Sheriff Chad Kaiser reports that they were contacted Tuesday morning by\u00a0 beekeepers who were at beehives, and noticed a suspicious vehicle on an old farmstead.<\/p>\n
Kaiser says, \u201cThe suspects in the vehicle fled, but upon investigating, there was a car up on a jack. It appeared the suspect was attempting to steal a catalytic converter off the old vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n
While searching for the suspect, a vehicle matching the description was found. Following a brief pursuit, the suspect fled into a combined wheat field and then into a corn field near the intersection of 84th Avenue Southeast and 41st Street Southeast, after 12 noon.\u00a0 A female was apprehended from the vehicle as the driver fled on foot. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, a bloodhound, and drone were also used to search the field, only turning up an article of clothing.<\/p>\n
Tuesday evening, a resident near Central Sales who has cameras was alerted to someone walking past their home.<\/p>\n
Kaiser adds that, \u201cWe located the suspect near the home and took him into custody.”<\/p>\n
Arrested on charges of fleeing and reckless driving is Daniel John Hoffer.\u00a0 Charges\u00a0 are pending for the theft of catalytic converters. He\u2019s currently booked into custody and remanded to the Stutsman County Correctional Center.<\/p>\n
Kaiser states, \u201cWe\u2019d like to thank the residents of Stutsman County for remaining diligent and assisting us in the search.”<\/p>\n
Earlier Tuesday<\/p>\n
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 Tuesday afternoon, August 17,\u00a0 the Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office was asking for the public\u2019s assistance in locating a man who fled authorities on foot Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
Being sought is a male that fled on foot into a cornfield just Southwest\u00a0 of Jamestown on Tuesday morning. The man was\u00a0 last seen wearing a grey cutoff shirt and has long hair. Possibly James Hoffer<\/strong>. Last seen at 84th Ave\/41st Street Southeast. Do not approach individual, call 9-1-1, or contact the LEC dispatch center, at 701-252-1000.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s unknown if he has any weapons at this time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this\u00a0dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from\u00a0previous news releases or social media postings.<\/p>\n Check out our other dashboards:<\/strong> The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard<\/a>, NDUS Dashboard<\/a>.COVID- 19 stats:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tues Aug 17, 2021<\/p>\n 11:00- a.m.<\/p>\n Barnes<\/p>\n New Positives:\u00a0 2<\/p>\n Total Positives:\u00a0 1447<\/p>\n Active: 7<\/p>\n Recovered: 1408<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman<\/p>\n New Positives: 5<\/p>\n Total Positives: 3610<\/p>\n Active: 22<\/p>\n Recovered: 3507<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Active cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota soared above 1,000 for the first time since spring, The state\u2019s coronavirus dashboard on Tuesday showed 267 new virus cases. It’s the highest daily total since 303 cases on Jan. 8. Active cases statewide rose to 1,101, up 112 from Monday and more than double the total just two weeks ago. Cases are spiking nationwide due primarily to the highly contagious and fast-spreading delta variant of the coronavirus. Health officials also confirmed three more virus-related deaths Tuesday, raising North Dakota\u2019s pandemic death toll to 1,548.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n LaFave says, \u201cWe are extremely grateful for this generous gift.\u00a0 This contribution speaks to Dacotah Bank\u2019s ongoing commitment to Valley City State University and the Valley City community. This gift, in addition to several others, clearly shows our campaign is gaining momentum and members of our community recognize this effort as an important part of the future of VCSU.\u201d<\/p>\n The $500,000 one-time donation is the largest to VCSU in Dacotah Bank\u2019s relationship with VCSU.<\/p>\n Dacotah Bank, Market President, Paige Bjornson adds, \u201cAs a committed, independent community bank we understand the value of creating quality experiences in our home towns and helping support the organizations that are shaping our future community members, leaders and families. We want our town to be a target for the best of the country\u2019s youth to come and succeed. To celebrate VCSU\u2019s legacy of successes we are more than excited to help the facility complete the new Dacotah Bank Viking Hall of Fame.\u201d<\/p>\n Based in Aberdeen, S.D., Dacotah Bank has assets that exceed $3 billion, making it one of the largest independent banks in the upper Midwest. With dozens of hometown locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, Dacotah Bank employs over 500 people and serves over 60,000 customers with banking, insurance, mortgage, and trust and wealth management services.<\/p>\n VCSU\u2019s Forward Together campaign includes an expansion of the university\u2019s athletic facilities, increased scholarship support and renovations of two key buildings on campus.<\/p>\n Athletic facilities on campus have remained largely unchanged since the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse was built in 1960. The number of athletes, teams and athletic staff have more than doubled. The expansion of the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse will include an indoor turf practice facility, a new weight room and locker rooms, and the new Dacotah Bank Hall of Fame to honor former Viking athletes.<\/p>\n The campaign also includes additional scholarship support for students. Forward Together also includes necessary improvements to the Memorial Student Center, and renovations for McCarthy Hall. McCarthy Hall will become the home for VCSU\u2019s renowned School of Education and Graduate Studies.<\/p>\n LaFave says, \u201cThese improvements are long overdue and will meet actual needs of the university.\u00a0 This campaign is critical in our efforts to continue to provide the highest quality education for students. We are grateful to supporters who have stepped up to the plate like Dacotah Bank, and look forward to welcoming more donors as the campaign continues.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n All members were present.<\/p>\n Missouri River Energy Services Update.\u00a0 CEO Tom Heller, talked about the partnership between MRES and the City, along with the power supply, and the four state area, served established in 1965 supplying \u00a0power wholesale,a $300-million company. \u00a0\u00a0Loans are secured by support from power purchasers such as Valley City.\u00a0 Hyrdo power is supplied by WAPA.\u00a0 He said a five percent reduction in rates \u00a0from MRES will be coming in 2022. $660,00 was refunded to Valley \u00a0\u00a0the last year, in the form of an energy rebate.\u00a0 He said Valley City has 93-percent carbon-free power supply.\u00a0 In the future MRES is looking at a solar power supply that would be installed in Valley City.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A<\/strong>PPROVAL OF <\/strong>C<\/strong>ONSENT <\/strong>A<\/strong>GENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n An Application for a Raffle Permit for Barnes County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. from August 17th, 2021 to June 30, 2022.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n P<\/strong>UBLIC <\/strong>C<\/strong>OMMENTS \u2026.No One Spoke\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n O<\/strong>RDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was the First Reading of an Ordinance Approving Text Amendments to Titles 11 and 16 of the Valley City Municipal Code.\u00a0 City Attorney Martineck said, the Ordinance approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, involves changes to zoning and subdivisions with guidelines. Among the issues are the Ordinance requires ADA compliant sidewalks in all residential areas.\u00a0 It also outlines the number of off-street parking spaces, based on a formula, and includes multi family units.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n R<\/strong>ESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Sell City Property if it\u2019s below $2500. City Attorney Martineck said\u00a0 the Resolution allows the City Administrator to do so administratively.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Approving the Replat of Original Townsite Block 17 Lot 15 (Fire Department Expansion). \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The City Commission approved a Resolution Approving the Replat of Grangers Subdivision Lots 9 & 10.<\/p>\n City Attorney Martineck said, stormwater runoff will be addressed, and incorporate sidewalks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n N<\/strong>EW <\/strong>B<\/strong>USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was a request for the City of Valley City, to provide a Letter Supporting Changes that Support Development and Object Recent Changes Implemented by MDU. Valley City Barnes County Economic Development Director, Jennifer Feist said, the, changes require a Class One contractor license for work performed.\u00a0 She said the issue needs to be elevated to community awareness, and statewide, concerning safety issues, and federal guidelines interpreted by MDU.\u00a0 Support from the city and Barnes County, along with economic development is being requested.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission discussed Delinquent Electric Bills staying with Properties.<\/p>\n Commissioner Bishop, said the current Ordinance \u00a0procedure in place needs to be negotiated with landlords to possibly modify the policy, at a public meeting. Several North Dakota cities have the policy in place including Jamestown.\u00a0 The City Commission voted to \u00a0set up a meeting with landlords regarding delinquent electric bills to protect the entities involved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was the Appointment of Tyler Marthaler as the Community at Large Representative for the Visitor\u2019s Committee.\u00a0 Deputy Auditor Klein said, the Visitors Committee approved the recommendation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was a Visitors Committee Recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant for Dakota Dogs in the amount up to $1,000 towards additional signage and $3,587 towards exterior and lobby improvements for a total grant of up to $4,587.00.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission Approved \u00a0Construction Engineering for West End Lift Station. Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was Design Engineering for 6th Street NW Reconstruction Project (NDDOT Project No. SU-2-990(060), PCN 23154). Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>A<\/strong>DMINISTRATOR<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>S <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n Gwen Crawford said a downtown speaker issue has been addressed.<\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>U<\/strong>PDATES <\/strong>& C<\/strong>OMMISSION <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n Police Chief Hatcher outlined the agreement with local vehicle dealers concerning preventing the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles, by inscribing the vehicle\u2019s VIN number on the part.\u00a0 The service is free of charge.<\/p>\n With school starting ,crosswalks and pavement markings have been installed \u00a0around schools, \u00a0with some changes to traffic flows that motorists need to be aware of.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a> or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Baesler pointed out that the North Dakota legislature passed a bill that provides the state with flexibility to recognize a certified learning continuum as a personalized way for students to graduate high school.<\/p>\n Each school district will be given the opportunity of utilizing a learning policy that awards students the credits necessary to graduate from high school through demonstrated mastery of learning continuum competencies.\u00a0 Students move through their learning at different paces and rates.<\/p>\n In other business, the school board, recognized Bob Toso for his service to the school district, first as assistant superintendent and then superintendent from 2001 to 2013 and as a member of the school board from 2014 to 2021.<\/p>\n Approved was a transportation agreement with St. John\u2019s Academy for the 2021-22 school year.<\/p>\n Approved submitting a grant to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission to assist in the defraying of the cost of aviation and drone technology classes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MINOT, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Minot police have identified the victim of a homicide and a suspect found dead at the scene of the crime. Authorities say officers were called to a southwest side residence Sunday about 7 a.m. on a report of a shooting. They found the body of 50-year-old Carrie Welnel. Police identified a suspect and began a search. Twenty-three-year-old Caleb Heyward-Treib was found dead in the back yard of a residence a short distance from the crime scene. Officials say there were no obvious signs of trauma to the suspect and his cause of death will be determined following an autopsy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In sports\u2026<\/p>\n The Jimmies received 27 points in the poll, ahead of Briar Cliff (Iowa) with 19, and Mount Marty (S.D.) with 13.<\/p>\n Morningside (Iowa) received eight of 11 first-place votes to finish in the top spot with 98 points, followed by Northwestern (Iowa), which received the other three first-place votes, with 93 points.<\/p>\n Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team in the poll.<\/p>\n UJ opens the season at Valley City State (N.D.) on August 26, then opens the GPAC conference schedule at home on September 11 against Mount Marty University in the first home game at the newly renovated Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Aug-2021-Calendar-300x232.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing has\u00a0 resumed the week of August 16\u00a0 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Dacotahbank-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU) \u2013 Valley City State University President Dr. Alan LaFave and Dacotah Bank in Valley City have announced a $500,000 donation to VCSU\u2019s ongoing capital campaign. The donation from Dacotah Bank is one of several major gifts so far during the early stages of VCSU\u2019s $25 million capital campaign: Forward Together.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/VCcommission81517-300x202.jpg\")
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\/2021\/08\/Smile-Studio2021-300x225.jpg\")
Jamestown (Chamber) \u00a0\u00a0Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Smile Studio, formerly known as Dental Specialists. They recently built a new building at 1517 12th<\/sup> Ave. NE and made the location move and name change. Smile Studio provides Orthodontics services through modern technology and intuitive treatment options. They can be reached at 701-252-1212.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Baesler-Kirsten-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 At Monday\u2019s Jamestown Public School Board meeting, at the middle school\u2019s Thompson Community Room, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Superintendent, Kirsten Baesler, explained an update on the process of creating course content standards. that the DPI will use to certify graduation, by the beginning of the next school year.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UJ-jimmiepride-300x202.jpg\")
Sioux City IA.\u00a0 (UJ<\/a>) ––\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Jamestown football team was picked to finish ninth\u00a0in the GPAC conference preseason poll, which was released this week.<\/p>\n
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Valley City \u00a0\u00a0 The Valley City State volleyball teaam\u00a0 will host three\u00a0 teams for three friendly scrimmage games Wednesday August 18 at the Bubble.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Berverly-Patrick-300x219.png\")
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