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New E-Cig regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) – Hundreds of electronic cigarette brands will have to seek federal permission to stay on the market under new rules that have the potential to upend a multi-billion dollar industry attempting to position itself as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released […]

Valley City

VC Commission candidates forum, May 19

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce informs voters that a Candidates Forum for Valley City Commission will be held on Thursday May 19, at the Hi-Liner Activity Center Lobby at 7-p.m. (Date corrected by the Chamber). This is a chance to hear from your candidates before […]

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JHS CERT excercise held Thurs

Jamestown (CSi) The sixth year of Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was held at the Jamestown High School on Thursday. Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist says, Students participating utilized newly-learned CERT skills under the direction of local emergency response agencies and school staff, and because of the large […]

State

Sunflower seed recall, possible listeria

(CSi) A major sunflower seed producer is recalling some of its kernels due to possible contamination. SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernels under the Planters Sunflower Kernels and Dakota’s Best Biggy’z Roasted and Salted Kernels brands “out of an abundance of caution,” the company said in a press release. The kernels […]

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ND pilot, USPS new customer service program

Washington  (CSi)  – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp has announced that the U.S. Postal Service, inspired by Heitkamp’s Fix My Mail initiative and survey, is launching a new customer service program aimed at improving mail delivery and service. The program will initially pilot in North Dakota with the goal of resolving […]

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Haak responds to state budget cuts request

Jamesestown (CSi) – Dist 12 State Representative (D) Jessica Haak responding to the Governor’s bueget cut request says:  Further cuts this will continue to hurt District 12’s working families. Rep. Jessica Haak issued the following statement: “The lack of leadership and an unwillingness to hold a brief, strictly-focused special legislative session to […]

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Milbank SD Titan Machinery destroyed, fire

MILBANK, S.D. (AP) – Fire has destroyed the Titan Machinery building in the northeastern South Dakota town of Milbank. Police Chief Boyd Van Voren says there were multiple explosions inside the building, and ash from the Wednesday night fire traveled as far as a mile. No injuries were reported. The […]

Jamestown

High radon levels common in area

Jamestown (CSi) High radon levels are common in homes in Stutsman County, according to an inspector with First Choice Home Inspections. Darcy Herman,has tested has a radon level that is above what is considered a health risk. The high radon levels are found either in the basement or another part […]

Valley City

Martineck seeks SE Judicial District judgeship

Valley City (CSi) Barnes County State’s Attorney Carl Martineck has announced his candidacy to run for the Judgeship Number Two position in the Southeast Judicial District. In a News Release, Martineck said he’s looking forward to meeting with people across the district to discuss ways we can improve the law, […]

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State agencies requested to make cuts next 2 years

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple is asking agency directors to include 10 percent spending reductions in their proposed budgets for the next two years. The Republican governor’s directive on Wednesday reflects a downturn in tax revenues due to slumping oil prices and activity. The blueprint is the biggest […]