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Outpouring of support continues, Carrington family

CARRINGTON, N.D. (AP) — A small community in northeastern North Dakota is coming together to support a couple who lost their three children in a weekend fire. Carrington Police Chief Randy Munkeby Monday confirmed the identities of the three young victims — 7-year-old Spencer Tufte, his 8-year-old sister, Melody, and […]

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2 dogs & 6 puppies rescued at protest camp

A post from Furry Friends Rockin Rescue of Bismarck-Mandan Facebook page: “Yesterday a group of volunteers headed down to the DAPL campsite and brought back some of the abandoned animals – 2 dogs and 6 puppies.  They received immediate vet care, were given a bath and love, and will now remain in […]

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Three die in Carrington mobile home fire

Carrington  (CSi)    Three children died in a mobile home fire in Carrington early Saturday morning, February  25, 2017. Three others survived the fire and were taken to the local hospital.  Carrington Fire Chief Ken Wangen says volunteer firefighters were called to the scene at about 4:30 a.m., Saturday. The fire […]

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JC Penny will close 130-140 stores in 2017

NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney said Friday that it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it aims to improve profitability in the era of online shopping. The closures represent about 13 percent to 14 percent of […]

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Committee hears condition of Ice House Dam, funding

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Fire & Police, and Public Works Committees met Thursday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Gumke was not present.  POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE No items at this time. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE The committee heard from Mandar Nangare, representing Barr Engineering, concerning  information and a […]

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Committee recommends approval & annexation

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Planning & Zoning Committee, and Civic Center and Promotion Committee met Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Council Members Phillips and Gumke were not present.   FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE BUSINESS: The committee recommends the request for permission  from JSDC to […]

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JPS Board receives school facilities report – CSi 10

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School Board  this month was updated on a progress report concerning  the Citizen’s Advisory Committee’s  recommendations on the status of school facilities.  Superintendent Rob  Lech said the Citizen’s Advisory Committee is touring buildings and reviewing reports in order to make a recommendation to the School […]