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.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026 Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of\u00a0 rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.\u00a0 Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY\u2026 Patchy fog in the morning, then sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest<\/p>\n
winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around<\/p>\n
5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT\u2026Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Starting on Monday October 4th, 2021, Central Avenue in Valley City will be closed from Main Street to 4th Street South for a mill and overlay.<\/p>\n
Parking will not be allowed on the street during the closure. No signed detour route will be posted.<\/p>\n
The closure is expected to last through Thursday October 7th, 2021. If you have any questions regarding this closure of Central Avenue South in Valley City, please contact KLJ at (701)\u2010845\u20104980.<\/p>\n
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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 COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n Fri. Oct. 1,\u00a0 2021<\/p>\n 10:30-a.m.<\/p>\n Barnes<\/p>\n New Positives: 6<\/p>\n Total Positives:1640<\/p>\n Active: 67<\/p>\n Recovered: 1534<\/p>\n New\u00a0 Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals:109<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman<\/p>\n New Positives: 12<\/p>\n Total Positives:4084<\/p>\n Active: 94<\/p>\n Recovered: 3898<\/p>\n New Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 159<\/p>\n The COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state surpassed 160 on Friday for the first time in nearly 10 months, and the percentage of staffed hospital beds in North Dakota that remained available fell below 10%. North Dakota\u2019s six largest hospitals on Friday reported 43 patients have been sent to other facilities, sometimes hundreds of miles away.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information, please call CVHD at 252-8130.<\/p>\n More information on Buffalo Mall Vaccination Clinics. and S&R Truck Plaza Clinics, in Jamestown.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Schedule subject to changes depending if the listed vaccination clinic is full. Contact CVHD at 252-8130.<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, October 4, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccine Type:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0PFIZER, MODERNA<\/em><\/p>\n Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:30am<\/em><\/p>\n Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, October 7, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccine Type:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0PFIZER, MODERNA<\/em><\/p>\n Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 11:30am<\/em><\/p>\n Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Monday, October 11, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccine Type:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0PFIZER, MODERNA<\/em><\/p>\n Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 10:30am<\/em><\/p>\n Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, October 14, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccine Type:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0PFIZER, MODERNA<\/em><\/p>\n Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 11:30am<\/em><\/p>\n Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, October 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccine Type:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Influenza<\/strong>, COVID-19<\/strong> \u2013 PFIZER booster vaccine<\/em><\/p>\n Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 1:00pm \u2013 5:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Buffalo Mall<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, October 28, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccine Type:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0PFIZER, MODERNA<\/em><\/p>\n Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 9:00am \u2013 11:30am<\/em><\/p>\n Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Pop-Up COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinics<\/p>\n Various Upcoming Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n Event Information:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>These are pop-up community clinics with varying times\/locations.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Buffalo Mall and S&R Truck Plaza<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0CLICK HERE TO SEE LISTINGS\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Administrator Theresa Will says testing has moved to the Leevers North Parking Lot<\/strong>, on Mondays and Fridays, with an expanded time 12:30-p.m. to 2:30-p.m. located in a trailer.<\/p>\n Depending if you are asymptomatic, or symptomatic, you will either be tested in your vehicle, or inside the trailer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n North Dakota hospitals and health systems have seen a significant increase in acute health care needs over the past several months, and they anticipate this higher demand to continue for some time, said Dr. Richard Vetter, chief medical officer at Essentia Health in Fargo. The additional demand has led to increased delays in access to care, particularly in emergency rooms and inpatient settings, Vetter said, noting patients are being referred outside of their usual referral patterns \u2013 sometimes to facilities several hundred miles away. Regional centers are currently unable to support critical access hospitals as they have in the past, and providers have seen adverse outcomes due to delays in care, said Dr. Chris Meeker, chief medical officer at Sanford Bismarck. On Friday North Dakota\u2019s six largest hospitals reported 43 patients were deflected to other facilities, including six psychiatric patients; and 29 patients were waiting in emergency departments to be admitted to the hospital. Dr. Jeffrey Sather, chief of medical staff at Trinity Health in Minot, said the staffing shortage is the most daunting challenge facing hospitals. Dr. Joshua Ranum, vice president of the North Dakota Medical Association and a physician at West River Health Services in Hettinger, said North Dakota was an early adopter of monoclonal antibody treatments that helped keep COVID-19 cases out of the hospital, but the current nationwide shortage of monoclonal antibodies is putting further strain on hospital capacity. How the public can help State fully engaged in response efforts The North Dakota Department of Health\u2019s (NDDoH) Department Operations Center (DOC) has added four ambulances to assist hospitals with the growing number of patient transfers. As supply chains are tightening, the DOC has supported hospitals with blood tubes and testing supplies. Currently, approximately 65 North Dakota National Guard members are on duty in support of the NDDoH to augment health care staff. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The donation cost is $7 for two tacos, or less for less tacos, and includes beverages and dessert.<\/p>\n Board Member Jay Nitschke says the event will benefit the general operation of the shelter.<\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The James River Humane Society has highlighted dogs and cats available for adoption at the shelter.<\/p>\n On Friday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, board member Jay Nitschke said with cats:<\/p>\n Toostie Roll is a 1-2 year old black male, and is good natured.<\/p>\n Ashe is a 3 year old female and seeks a quiet home.<\/p>\n Mona is a younger orange tabby with medium length hair.<\/p>\n With dogs:<\/p>\n Penelope is a female Husky mix.<\/p>\n Scout is Husky Collie mix, and has some separate anxiety issues, and needs companionship.<\/p>\n Bronx is a\u00a0 tan Boxer mix.<\/p>\n For more information on dog and cat adoptions call the James River Humane Society President, Ben, at 269-1596, the dog manager, Kris at 269-2803, and Sheila the cat manager at 367-6913.<\/p>\n The shelter still has limited access during the pandemic.\u00a0 For an appointment to visit call 701-0747.<\/p>\n It\u2019s located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.<\/p>\n On line visit:\u00a0 jamesriverhumanesociety.org<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n More about Pride of Dakota or to become aa member are encouraged to call (800) 242-7535 or (701) 328-2231. E-mail pod@nd.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Social starts at 4:30-p.m., with dinner served at 6:15-p.m.\u00a0 The event is semi-formal and includes several live auction items, raffle, games, and entertainment.The \u00a0Silent Auction opens Thursday, September 30, virtually at orrauctioneers.com.<\/p>\n No physical tickets will be given this year. Visit stjohnsacademynd.org for more information<\/p>\n The event features preschool through 8th grade students as they ask for the community\u2019s support of the annual fund.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The patch is located at 3523 82nd Avenue Southeast (also known as 17th Av SW),\u00a0 go north of Meidinger Park on 17th Av SW.\u00a0 It is open Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from Noon to 5 PM through October 10th. Cost of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. 2 years and under get in free.<\/p>\n Acres donated by El Zagal member Dr. Steve Looysen will feature events for families and kids including the corn maze, bale mountain, obstacles, petting zoo, barrel car train, hayride, and the popular pumpkin launcher.The pumpkin patch will allow kids to come out and pick a pumpkin to take home.<\/p>\n New additions this year include a petting zoo, a combine slide, trike track, a 0.75-mile nature trail and a 40-by-120-foot circus tent where private parties can be held on the weekend or if enough volunteers can be at the Pumpkin Patch during the weekdays. Looysen said he fixed up an old barn so it could be used for the general store that includes novelty items with a fall theme and food.<\/p>\n There is also a 2-acre pumpkin patch on site and another pumpkin patch that is between 3 to 4 acres at an offsite location<\/p>\n A member of the Jamestown El Zagal Clowns, Corey Bayer says they hope to use the event to fundraise for their yearly operations and the overall cause of the Children\u2019s Hospitals.<\/p>\n For more information, visit amazenclownpatch.com or like the Jamestown Clowns on Facebook.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The gathering will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention\u2019s education and support programs and its goal to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide 20% by the year 2025. There will be virtual components for people who cannot make it in person.<\/p>\n Mary Weiler, AFSP North Dakota Chapter Board Chair, says, \u201cSuicide touches one in five American families. By connecting and sharing our stories with each other, we will keep going in the fight to stop suicide. Together, our community sends the message that you are never alone, that healing is possible, and when we connect, we create hope. Together we keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Participating retailers will donate three cents of every gallon of Unleaded88 sold from Oct. 1-31 to North Dakota Women\u2019s Way.<\/p>\n Pink at the Pump\u00ae is a joint effort between the North Dakota Ethanol Council and North Dakota Corn Utilization Council in partnership with N.D. Women\u2019s Way. For the entire month of October, participating locations will feature pink selector stickers, promotional posters in-store and on the pumps. Learn more about Pink at the Pump\u00ae at www.ndethanol.org\/pinkatthepump<\/a>.<\/p>\n Participants include:\u00a0 Petro Serve USA at 1020 8th Avenue Southwest in Valley City.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota lawmakers have scheduled six meetings for October to consider adjustments to the state budget and discuss how to spend the state’s $1 billion in federal coronavirus aid. Gov. Doug Burgum said Thursday that he wants to spend the aid quickly on infrastructure, economic development and other projects to avoid inflation and rising construction costs. Legislative leaders say they agree with some of the themes in Burgum\u2019s spending blueprint, but that the spending plan could differ significantly from the governor\u2019s proposal. The Legislature controls state government spending and will eventually decide how the money is spent.<\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The drought worsened in northwestern North Dakota over the past week, but conditions in all other regions of the state are holding steady. Parts of the northwest that were in severe drought last week are now in extreme drought, the second-worse of four categories, according to this week\u2019s U.S. Drought Monitor map. The Bismarck Tribune reports a small pocket of exceptional drought \u2014 the worst category \u2014 remained in Golden Valley County in the southwest. Record and even historic heat blanketed much of North Dakota early this week. Dickinson on Tuesday hit 100 degrees. Above-normal temperatures are likely again next week.<\/p>\n OMAHA, Neb. (AP) \u2014 A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states shows their confidence in the economy over the next six month plummeted to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year. The overall index for September of the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions released Friday dropped to 61.6 from August\u2019s 68.9. Any score above 50 on the survey\u2019s indexes suggests growth. But the survey’s business confidence index, which looks ahead six months, fell more than 16 points to 37 from August’s 53.5. The monthly survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In sports…<\/p>\n All inductees will be honored at halftime of the Homecoming game Friday night against Valley City. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm at Ernie Gates Field. Everyone is invited to the Elks Club after the game for a social and to celebrate the latest inductees to the Jamestown High School Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DriveupVax-BM-CVHD-300x202.jpg\")
Drive up clinics at the Buffalo mall are being held on Sundays and Mondays.<\/strong>\u00a0 The event takes place from 1 pm to 6 pm in the Buffalo Mall parking lot located at 2400 8th<\/sup> Ave SW in Jamestown.\u00a0 The clinics are open to anyone 12 years of age and older no appointment is needed you can preregister at https:\/\/www.ndvax.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CVHDshot1-300x202.jpg\")
Central Valley Health District Regularly Scheduled Vaccination Clinics And Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/VCBarnesHealth-300x202.jpg\")
(CCHD)\u00a0 City\/County Health reports, that testing continues to be important.<\/strong> If you have any symptoms, it is important to be tested. If you have symptoms and need to be tested at other times contact your clinic.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NDhealth-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (OCT. 1, 2021) \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum and chief medical officers and physicians from several of the state\u2019s largest hospitals Friday warned that hospital capacity in North Dakota is reaching critical levels and urged the public to help reduce the need for hospitalization.
\n\u201cThe pressure on hospitals and clinics in both our urban and rural areas is reaching critical levels, and we all need to do our part to avoid hospitalization and prevent further strain on these facilities and their staff as we work through this incredibly challenging time,\u201d Burgum said.
\nHospitals \u2018at redline capacity\u2019<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe are concerned that as influenza numbers increase, this will also put additional strain on our health system,\u201d Vetter said. \u201cWe strongly encourage everyone to consider receiving a flu shot in the next 1-2 months.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHealth systems across North Dakota face headwinds in caring for the people of our state. Our hospitals are at or above capacity, affecting care for all medical conditions. Physicians, nurses, and other vital frontline health care workers are doing heroic work caring for our communities despite shortages in staff and space,\u201d Meeker said. \u201cWe have difficult times ahead, but I\u2019m confident we\u2019ll work together to see us through.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe health care systems in our state and across the region are at the point of being overwhelmed,\u201d Sather said. \u201cWe are above our capacity to provide the normal care we all expect. I am so proud of every employee for what they go through every day. We have been doing the best we can over the past 18 months. I am also proud of the collaboration between health systems working together through this pandemic to care for our fellow citizens.\u201d
\n\u201cNow more than ever we need the help of everyone to reduce the strain on our health care systems by reducing the need for hospitalization,\u201d Sather added.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cRight now, stepping into a hospital in North Dakota is like stepping into an alternate reality,\u201d Ranum said. \u201cOur hospitals are at a redline capacity and will likely be that way for several more weeks. In stark contrast, one can move about the community almost normally, unaware of the chaos inside the hospital blocks away. We encourage all North Dakotans to get vaccinated, stay healthy, and stay safe in order to stay out of the hospital. It may be you or a loved one who desperately needs that hospital bed.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe medical officials suggest several ways the public can help reduce hospitalizations:
\n\u2022 Avoid dangerous or high-risk activities that could cause serious injury.
\n\u2022 See your primary physician regularly and take care of your chronic health conditions.
\n\u2022 Make sure vaccinations are current for you and your children.
\n\u2022 Wash hands, social distance and wear a mask to help against all respiratory viruses.
\n\u2022 If you are sick with any respiratory virus, stay home and isolate to avoid infecting others.
\n\u2022 Practice defensive driving. There have been many recent high-trauma vehicle accidents in North Dakota. Obey traffic laws, use caution in construction zones, avoid distracted driving, use seat belts and helmets, and don\u2019t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
\n\u2022 Consider a telehealth option if you aren\u2019t feeling well.<\/p>\n
\nState leaders are working closely with hospital leaders to understand and support hospital capacity challenges.
\nMeetings are held daily with chief medical officers and chief nursing officers from the six large hospitals to review numbers of med\/surg, pediatric and ICU patients, deflections, transfers, patients in the emergency department, nurses sidelined and monoclonal antibody usage. A weekly meeting is also held with the six large hospitals and the State Health Officer to discuss capacity issues.<\/p>\n
\nThe DOC also manages the allocation and delivery of monoclonal antibodies to health care providers. In addition to the weekly federal allocation of monoclonal antibodies, the state has purchased 1,000 doses and is encouraging hospitals to do the same.<\/p>\n
\nTo address the staffing shortage in health care facilities, State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi has extended the waiver for temporary nurse aid registration in North Dakota through Dec. 31, 2021.
\nThe NDDoH also continues to provide support for flu vaccinations and coordinate with long-term care facilities to make available more hospital capacity.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/HumaneSocietyThankYou-300x202.png\")
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The James River Humane Society invites the community to its Taco Bar Fundraiser, on Saturday from 5-p.m., to 7:30-p.m. at the Club 1883 in Downtown Jamestown.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/PrideofDakotaLogo-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This year, the Pride of Dakota Showcase in Jamestown is on Friday, October 1 and Saturday October 2, at the Jamestown Civic Center. Hours will be 4-p.m. to 9 -p.m. Friday and 9 -a.m. to 5 -p.m. Saturday.\u00a0 Admission is free.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HOPE-Auction-2021-300x72.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 St. John\u2019s Academy\u2019s H.O.P.E. (Help Offer Private Education) 31st<\/sup> Annual \u00a0Dinner & Auction is set for Saturday, October 2.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PumpkinPatch-300x202.jpg\")
(CSi)\u00a0 \u00a03rd annual A-MAZE-N Clowns Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is<\/a> open to the public\u00a0 weekends\u00a0 with a variety of games, activities, and more.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Out-of-the-darkness-300x202.jpg\")
Valley\u00a0 City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The Valley City Out of the Darkness Walk,<\/a> hosted by the AFSP North Dakota Chapter will be held on Sunday, October at 3 at Lokken Stadium at Valley City State University at 2:30pm.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Pink-at-the-Pump-283x300.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Nineteen Unleaded88 fuel retailers across the state are participating in the third annual Pink at the Pump\u00ae campaign to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, while increasing consumer awareness about Unleaded88, a higher-octane fuel containing 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/blue-jays-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown High School Athletic Hall of Fame is set to induct seven new members and one team for its Class of 2021.<\/p>\n