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Burn Ban map available

Whenever extremely dry weather conditions persist, be sure to be aware of burn bans that may be issue by local authorities, or the State of North Dakota. On line go to http://www.nd.gov/des/ for the latest information.

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State Auditor Peterson won’t seek re-election

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State Auditor Robert Peterson says he won’t seek a sixth term. Peterson told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he’s decided to retire next year. His departure will spell the end of a remarkable family dynasty in the office that monitors the finances and […]

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Utility phone scam alert

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Montana-Dakota Utilities is warning customers about a utility scam in which a caller threatens disconnection if a utility bill is not paid immediately.        The company says customers have been receiving calls from someone representing themselves as a utility company representative stating that if the […]

State

Biden won’t seek pres. nomination

 WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Joe Biden has announced that he will not make a third run for president. With President Barack Obama and wife Jill at his side in the White House Rose Garden this afternoon, Biden said he had run out of time to mount a viable campaign. […]

Featured Valley City

City to advertise for new Police Chief

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Luke was present via conference telephone call.   APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED…. The VC Area Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights on December 4, 6 p.m. PUBLIC FORUM…no one spoke. NEW BUSINESS … The […]

Valley City

Public input on VCPS superintendent search

Valley City (CSi) On Monday evening, at the Hi-Liner Activity Center, the public gathered to give input in the search for a new Valley City Public Schools Superintendent. A search committee is in the process of selecting a successor to current Superintendent, Dean Koppleman, who retires at the end of […]

Featured Jamestown

Apt Building yard fire damages bicycles

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department Tuesday at 3:30-pm responded to a grass fire outside of 904 Thomas Avenue, Northeast, adjacent to an apartment building. [easyrotator]erc_28_1445375017[/easyrotator] Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, the fire was reported under control at 3:35-p.m.  Damage was confined to a small area of […]

Valley City

Barnes ends burn ban

Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff’s Department has lifted the burn ban, that has been in place since earlier this month by the Barnes County Commission. Currently, burn bans remain in effect for McIntosh, LaMoure, Dickey, and Sargent counties.