MILWAUKEE (AP) – A federal judge in Milwaukee has struck down Wisconsin’s voter Identification law, saying it unfairly burdens poor and minority voters. Wisconsin’s law would have required voters to show a state-issued photo ID at the polls. Supporters said it would cut down on voter fraud and boost public […]
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Jmst., National Day Of Prayer, May 1
Jamestown (CSi) On Thursday, May 1, 2014 there will be participation at noon, at Jamestown City Hall, in the National Day of Prayer. Father Christian Senyoni from Rwanda, will be speaking. He was present when the genocide was going on there. Father Christian is the assistant Pastor from Grace Episcopal […]
Cobb Gets 4 Yrs Probation For Terrorizing Leith ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota judge has sentenced a white supremacist to four years of supervised probation but no additional prison time for terrorizing the small community of Leith, where he tried to set up an all-white enclave. Sixty-two-year-old Craig Cobb has been jailed since November when he […]
Billion Barrels of Oil Produced, Bakken
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – State data show that 1 billion barrels of oil have been produced from the rich Bakken shale formation in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Drillers first targeted the Bakken in Montana in 2000 and moved into North Dakota about five years later using […]
Services Set For Dan Buehner, Lino Lakes, Mn.
Valley City (CSi) Visitation and Funeral services have been set for Daniel C. Buehner, in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Buehner was a Valley City State University business student and baseball player. Buehner died in a rafting accident on the Sheyenne River in Valley City on April 21, 2014. Visitation will be […]
Am. Legion Aux. To Honor Members, Over 50 Yrs., Service
Jamestown (CSi) On May 4th the American Legion Auxiliary in Jamestown will host a Tea, to commemorate members of the club that have served for 50 years or more. On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2,auxiliary member, Delores Rath, said, all of these members will be honored during […]
BCTF Sets Branding Unveil, Approves Grant Request
Jamestown (CSi) The Buffalo City Tourism Foundation, Grant and Executive Committee has approved a grant request of $10,000 from the Jamestown Civic Center for the North Dakota Roughrider Rodeo State Finals, to be held September 25-27, 2014. The funds being used for advertising the event around the state. The BCTF […]
Jmst No. 3, Ten Best Places To Live, N.D.
Real estate research blog Movoto, Monday released a ranking of the top places in North Dakota using their Big Deal Score ranking system. It takes into account desirable factors such as cost of living, education, home values, and more. Jamestown took the #3 spot. 1. City of Lisbon 2. City of […]
Moderate Red River Crest, Some Action In Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The Red River in Fargo is expected to crest at nearly 26 feet by Friday. The National Weather Service is predicting the river will reach moderate flood stage at approximately 25.7 feet. City officials say they don’t expect to implement any emergency […]
VCSU Pres. Steven Shirley – Community Spirit Award
Valley City (CSi VCSU Newsletter) VCSU President Steve Shirley was honored with a Community Spirit Award from the Valley City Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet of the chamber and the Valley City–Barnes County Economic Development Corporation, held Thursday, April 24, at Sheyenne Riverbend Farm. Shirley was one of […]
