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Keillor: MPR wrong in his dismissal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Garrison Keillor says Minnesota Public Radio shouldn’t have dismissed him last week without fully investigating what the radio station has called “multiple allegations.” Jon McTaggart, CEO of MPR’s parent company APMG, told employees Wednesday that the allegations against the 75-year-old former “A Prairie Home Companion” […]

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U.S. to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. embassies in the Middle East and Europe are warning Americans traveling or living there of the potential for violent protests after President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Within minutes of Trump’s announcement, the embassies in Turkey, Jordan, Germany and Britain […]

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“Silence Breakers” Time magazine’s Person of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — The “Silence Breakers” have been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year. Women have shared their stories about being sexually harassed and assaulted in the wake of revelations about Harvey Weinstein and other high-profile men. The announcement was made Wednesday on NBC’s “Today” show, where longtime […]

Jamestown

Homeless Coalition to ring Salvation Army bells

Jamestown  (CSi)   The South Central Homeless Coalition will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign December 11 and 12, 2017, at Cash Wise Foods, in Jamestown.  Members and friends of the Coalition will be ringing bells from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both of those days to […]

Jamestown

Crews clearing snow from residential streets

Update… Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown City crews will begin snow removal in the residential areas during normal working hours starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 7, 2017. PLEASE NOTE: The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions and snow accumulation totals.  

Jamestown

Change in emergency notification provider

(CSi)  Stutsman County Emergency Manager and 9-1-1-Coordinator, Jerry Bergquest says Stutsman, Barnes and Richland counties, will change  emergency notification providers from CodeRED to Everbridge, in 2018. He says CodeRED is not user friendly, adding that and the company has not provided software improvements over the past five years. He adds, […]

Jamestown

Two convicted sex offenders now living in Jmst

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police warns the public about  two high risk sex offenders living in Jamestown. 21 year old Taylor Nare Tabcum, resides  at 606 4th St. SE. He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee, Office of the Attorney General. He presently […]

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City: Unlawful to put snow in roadway

Valley City (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.   APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Approved Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant. Approved Monthly Bills for the City and Public […]

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35 storm crashes Mon Stutsman Barnes Cass

Bismarck (NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) responded to 35 crashes along I-94 and 1-29 in Barnes, Stutsman and Cass counties on Monday, December 4, 2017.  The majority of the crashes in Barnes and Stutsman counties involved commercial motor vehicles which were unable to maintain their lane of travel. […]

Jamestown

Fire Call Taco John’s Tues am

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to Taco John’s at 10th Street Southeast on Tuesday morning about 5:44. Lt. Sheldon Mohr says just smoke was reported by an employee, which was extracted by fire fighters. No fire source was found. No damage and the business will be […]