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 […]
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 […]
Protest camp officially shut down, buildings razed
CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) Authorities this week cleared the last holdouts from a Dakota Access pipeline protest camp on federal land in North Dakota, but it will be a while before the region returns to normal. There’s tons of debris to be cleared. There’s a highway bridge that remains closed. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Commission approves plans, permanent flood protection
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Special Session at 7-a.m., Thursday. All members were present. The Commissioners approved a Resolution approving the Final Plans and Specifications and Authorize for Bid for Permanent Flood Protection Phase II. KLJ reported that this phase will be the most challenging, starting […]
City Commission approves Renaissance Zone app
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED: A Mechanical Contractor License for Jerald W Ostermann LLC, dba AA Air An Application to Block off Street on 3rd Avenue SE from Main […]
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 […]
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 […]























