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North Dakota Legislative issues this week

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Guns, blue laws and Bibles in public schools: North Dakota lawmakers are considering some weighty issues as the legislative session enters its second full week. A look at what’s expected: BILL DROP DEADLINE Monday is the deadline for House members to introduce bills. And after that, […]

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Traffic lights being installed at Hwy 281 & I-94

Jamestown  (CSi) The new traffic lights, part of the  I-94 Exit 258  on and off ramps traffic flow improvements, at Highway 281, are starting to be installed. [easyrotator]erc_64_1547234717[/easyrotator] It will take 2-3 weeks to complete before being activated, scheduled for the end of January. The infrastructure for the lights was […]

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Marine League Jamestown organizational meeting

Jamestown  (CSi)  The U.S. Marine Corps is planning a Marine League Detachment, to be established for Jamestown and Stutsman County. Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton said, the Marine League  Detachment, is similar to the VFW, and DAV, serving Marine veterans. There will be an organizational meeting on January […]

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Rural Fire called to pick up blaze

(CSi)  The Jamestown Rural Fire  Department was called Thursday about 6:15-p.m. to a pickup truck fire, four miles north of Jamestown. Jamestown Rural Fire  Chief, Ben Maulding says, the pickup was southbound on Highway 281, when it had  mechanical  problems. When the driver stopped to investigate,  the engine compartment was on […]

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FCA recalls Automotive Takata brand airbags

DETROIT, Mich. (NBC)- Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles worldwide to replace Takata front passenger air bag inflators that can be dangerous. Takata inflators can explode with too much force, hurling shrapnel into drivers and passengers. At least 23 people have died from the problem worldwide. The […]

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ND legislative bill, Bible classes, public schools

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would require schools to offer classes on the Bible.The American Civil Liberties Union’s North Dakota chapter says the measure championed by Republican Sen. Oley Larsen is “blatantly unconstitutional” and would likely lead to litigation if approved by […]

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Jamestown Fire Dept Run Report

Nov 30 – Dec 31, 2018 Call No. 261    November 30th, 1:46PM, ready squad responded to 2403 Circle Drive, NDSH-GM Building, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-accidental-conducting fire drill. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 20 minutes. Call No. 262    November 30th, 2:20PM, ready […]

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City fire department called to smoke in NE apt

Update… Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called about 4:35-p.m., Wednesday to a report of smoke in an unoccupied apartment unit at 1317 5th Street Northeast apartment 107. Reports from the scene indicate the smoke was caused by unattended cooking materials. The fire department extracted smoke from the […]

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ND Air National Guard’s new State Command Chief

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Air National Guard welcomed a new State Command Chief, Saturday as Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Miller assumed duties from Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Muehler during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Air Guard base in Fargo. As the state command chief, Miller reports […]

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Next round of Medical Marijuana dispensaries apps

Bismarck  (NDDoH) The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has released the draft Dispensary Application for the remaining regions of North Dakota. Regions with access to the application materials include Jamestown, Minot, Devils Lake, and Dickinson. The Division of Medical Marijuana,  Director, Jason Wahl says, “The Devils Lake, Dickinson, Jamestown, […]