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Spring flood outlook, James River Valley

Bismarck  (National Weather Service)  Jan, 2020,  James and Pipestem watersheds have very wet soils, but to compound the risk they are also holding a well above normal snow-water equivalent for this time of the year. Given that there is roughly 6-7 weeks left of the normal snow accumulation season, the […]

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Two arrested in Griggs Co., kidnapping suspects

(AP)  Authorities in North Dakota have arrested a woman and her brother wanted in Wisconsin for allegedly kidnapping the woman’s toddler son. Authorities say 34-year-old Jessica Cleasby and 52-year-old Jamey Cleasby were arrested without incident Saturday night after their vehicle was found at a motel in Cooperstown in eastern North […]

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Inquire about Flood Insurance, Now

(AP/CSi)  Officials in North Dakota say it’s time for property owners in flood-prone areas of the Red River Valley to think about buying flood insurance. The state Water Commission has scheduled flood preparation meetings next week in Fargo, Grand Forks and Jamestown that will focus on insuring homes and other […]

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Awards presented at Chamber’s Annual Banquet

Jamestown  (Chamber)   At the January 23, Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, at the University of Jamestown’s, Harold Newman Arena, awards were handed out, based on a review of nominations submitted by the community. Chamber Executive, Emily Bivens reports the winners. Beautification Awards: Continuing Beatification: Better Homes Property Management […]

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ID, Man dies of medical condition while driving

Jamestown  (NDHP) On January 21, shortly after 7 pm, Gregory Anderson, 63, Little Falls, MN, was driving a 2004 Peterbilt loaded with cattle from a Jamestown feedlot to Aberdeen. Shortly after beginning the trip, approximately 2.5 miles east of Jamestown on Old Highway 10, Anderson suffered a sudden medical condition. The […]

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City Commission approves utility rate hikes

Valley City (CSi)   The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Commissioner Powell was not present. PROCLAMATION Mayor Carlsrud read a Proclamation declaring January 26 – February 1 as Catholic Schools Week   APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: A Raffle Permit for Sheyenne Valley […]

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JSDC reaches extended agreement with processor

Jamestown  (JSDC)   The JSCD reports that an extension of exclusivity agreement has been signed with a company interested in locating in Stutsman County. SEPA COO, Connie Ova says the January 10 extension of exclusivity agreement is with a company exploring a value added Ag processing project in Stutsman County. The […]

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Presidential Disaster Declaration approved

Bismarck  (Gov. Burgum’s Office)  – President Donald Trump has approved Gov. Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for the impacts of an October storm that dumped heavy rain and snow on a large swath of North Dakota and caused up to $9.7 million in damage to public […]

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Monday evening power outage SW Jamestown

Update.. Jamestown  (CSi)  A portion of Jamestown was without power Monday evening. Otter Tail Power reports the power was out between 7pm and 11pm. The area affected was the Southwest area of Jamestown. The power outage affected 400 customers. Otter Tail reports the problem was an underground fault.