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Farmers Union praises Fair Practice Rules

Jamestown  (CSi)  North Dakota Farmers Union praised the release Wednesday of Farmer Fair Practices Rules that aim to provide livestock producers and poultry growers with contract protections against unfair or discriminatory practices. NDFU President Mark Watne, says, “These rules will provide needed transparency for families that have fallen victim in […]

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Fed hikes key interest rate

NEW YORK (AP)  It’s just the second time it’s happened in more than ten years. The Federal Reserve, as expected, Wednesday increased a key interest rate by a quarter of a point. Amid a sluggish recovery, the Fed had delayed raising rates, helping to stimulate economic activity by making it […]

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Alan Thicke passes, 69

(A&E) Alan Thicke, the 1980s television star best known as the patriarch on ABC’s “Growing Pains,” died on Tuesday, his publicist confirmed. He was 69. TMZ, who was first to report the news, said the actor had a heart attack Tuesday afternoon while he played hockey with his son, Carter. […]

Jamestown

JFD responds to small fire Tues evening UJ

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department responded to the call of a washing machine fire at the University of Jamestown, at Kroeze Hall, at 9:49-p.m. Tuesday. Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the cause was a burned belt, due to overloading. No other fire damage reported, with the fire department extracting […]

Jamestown

JRMC Cancer Care announcement

Jamestown  (CSi)  Cancer care will soon be a reality in Jamestown. Jamestown Regional Medical Center announced its plans to build its JRMC Cancer Center, at a Tuesday luncheon, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The cancer center will offer infusions and chemotherapy treatments to individuals in the Jamestown region. Currently, […]

Valley City

Winter Show announces 2017 headliners

Valley City  (CS9) The 2017 the North Dakota Winter Show entertainment will be headlined by Eric Paslay, Blackhawk, and 32 Below. The  Winter Show concert will be Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the main arena. The early bird ticket is $5 off the regular price now through December 31, 2016. […]

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Hastings man charged, fatal crash, in Aug

Valley City (CSi)  A Hastings man seriously injured in a crash last August,  that killed the driver of another car, has been charged with Criminal Vehicular Homicide. The crash killed a LaMoure man on Highway one just north of Hastings,  August 31st. A Toyota driven by David Roehl of LaMoure was southbound […]

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Dalrymple, Archambault discussions

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple and Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault met late Monday to discuss ways to begin rebuilding the relationship between the state and the Standing Rock Tribe. Dalrymple says, “The meeting was constructive, an important step toward rebuilding long-term relationships. It was also helpful to […]

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Trump nominates Rick Perry to head Energy Dept

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Energy Department. That’s according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The two-time presidential candidate had been a harsh critic of Trump during the 2016 race, calling him a “cancer to conservatism.” […]

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Rex Tillerson nominated Secretary of State

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has announced his choice of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state, hailing him as “among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world.” In a release from his transition headquarters in New York, Trump calls […]