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City Commission accepts mayor’s resignation

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  The meeting was conducted by Vice President Pedersen. The City Commissioners formally, and unanimously accepted the resignation of Mayor Robert (Bob) J. Werkhoven. He submitted his resignation on May 12, 2016. The acceptance takes affect on […]

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County anticipates less state aid

Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County is anticipating to see between $100,000 and $200,000 less in aid from the state of North Dakota this year. Stutsman County COO/Auditor Casey Bradley, does not see a need to cut budgets, telling the Stutsman County Commission, Tuesday, that the county has adequate reserves, addding that […]

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Governor debate draws rancor

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Republican governor candidates Wayne Stenehjem and Doug Burgum exchanged jabs on health care and a handful of other topics during a rapid-fire debate in a Fargo television studio.  In the liveliest exchange of Monday’s half-hour program, Stenehjem accused Burgum of being disingenuous by criticizing […]

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Low gas prices prompt more road trips

BOSTON (CSi)— More Americans are planning to hit the road this summer compared to 2015, according to the annual summer travel study conducted by GasBuddy. Over 75 percent said they would be traveling this summer, a 2.2 percent increase from last year, with an overwhelming majority (79 percent) doing so […]

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Burgum brings campaign to Jamestown

Jamestown (CSi) GOP gubernatorial hopeful Doug Burgum visited Jamestown Monday evening, at Sabir’s Buffalo Grill in downtown Jamestown discussing with about 30 residentshis campaign and views on several issues facing the North Dakota. Burgum told the gathering why he wanted to run for North Dakota Governor, because government needs a […]

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School board discusses busing options

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Public School Board Monday, discussed new route-based school bus contract that will emphasize efficiency. The plan may require private schools to pay a portion of the costs for their students now riding free with the Jamestown Public School District. Board member Gail Martin said tax-paying families […]

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Libraries to offer temporary cards

Jamestown (CSi) The Alfred Dickey and Stutsman County Public Libraries will be offering temporary library cards to those briefly living in the area, On Monday the James River Valley Library System Board of Directors unanimously approved the action. Library director, Joe Rector added that he receives several requests weekly for […]

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Haak selected to attend summit

Jamestown CSi) – Representative Jessica Haak (D-12) of Jamestown was selected to attend the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) 2016 Human Trafficking Summit. The summit is limited to 30 female elected officials from across the nation. The summit will be held in Arlington, VA on Thursday, June 16 and […]