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“Phil” says early spring

UNDATED (AP) – Spring is coming early: So sayeth the rodent — or at least that’s what his handlers tell us. Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has failed to see his shadow, meaning he’s “predicted” an early spring. But, of course, members of the top hat-wearing Inner Circle decided […]

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Roosevelt Elementery receives good report

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Public School Board, Monday heard from Roosevelt Elementary Principal Pat Smith, who told the Board that the school’s English Language Learner (ELL) program received a good assessment report. Smith said the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction assessed the ELL program in 66 areas one week […]

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Council approves purchase underwater sonar unit

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular session, Monday evening at City Hall.   All members were present. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY…. Item “H” Resolution: to award the bid for the purchase of a new side scan sonar/dual frequency fish-towed scanner with sonar to Marine Sonic Technology/Atlas North […]

Jamestown

Wilkerson, JRMC volunteer coordinator

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Tiffany Wilkerson has accepted the position of Volunteer Services Coordinator. Auxiliary president Cindy Grimm, says “The members of the JRMC Auxiliary are pleased to welcome Tiffany, and we are looking forward to working with her in the future.” […]

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JSDC readjusts Eldermark security interest

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Board of Directors has voted to make its security interest in a Jamestown firm secondary to a more recent Small Business Administration loan. Eldermark provides computer software and training for senior care facilities. It opened in Jamestown in 2010 and employs 11 people […]

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Dalrymple orders agency budget cuts

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota legislative leaders are split over how the state should have made up a $1 billion shortfall due to depressed crude prices and a drop in oil drilling. Gov. Jack Dalrymple on Monday ordered agencies to cut their budgets by 4.05 percent. The governor also […]

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Griggs courthouse dispute may go to trial

Cooperstown (CSi) A December 2016 Jury Trial has been set in a civil lawsuit between Griggs County and the Griggs County Building Authority. Southeast District Judge Jerod Tufte set the trial dates of December 12-21, 2016. Tufte’s order requires attorneys for both parties to make at least one attempt to […]

Valley City

Dist 24 GOP house, senate candidates 2016

Valley City (CSi) The GOP District 24 election candidates are set with the Primary Election in June 2016. The local Republican Party nominated former Barnes County Commissioner, Eldred Knutson to run for the District 24 Senate seat now held by State Senator Larry Robinson, who has announced his re-election bid. […]

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ND gas prices continue decline

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP, Feb 1, 2016) – Retail gasoline prices in North Dakota continue to slide. GasBuddy.com reports the average price of a gallon of gas in the state has fallen to $1.66. The national average is $1.80 – the lowest level in seven years. AAA’s estimate for North Dakota’s […]

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Service dog fundraising for ND veteran meets goal

Adrian (CSi) An Adrian, group has reached its goal of $20,000 to purchase a service dog for another veteran. At the Junkin’ for G Is event, over $12,000 was raised. The event featured up-cycled junk courtesy of Tesa Klein with Wildflowers, Inc. The organization will donate the funds, and during […]