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Jamestown

Rescue squad called to Gavilon Tues p.m.

Jamestown (CSi)  The Rescue Squad was called to Gavilon Grain west of Jamestown at about 2:48-p.m., Tuesday, to a reported industrial accident. Jamestown City Fire Department, Lt., Sheldon Mohr says a worker was trapped in a piece of equipment outside the building and was freed by co-workers with a pry bar. […]

State

No vote on latest attempt, repeal, replace Obamacare

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will not vote this week on the latest, last-ditch effort to repeal and replace Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. That’s the word from senators as they emerged from a closed-door meeting on Tuesday. Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona shook his head and said “no” when […]

State

Hoeven weighs in on “Graham-Cassidy,” bill

Washington  (CSi) – Senator John Hoeven Tuesday, released the following statement on the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson (GCHJ) health care reform legislation and Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis. “Obamacare has raised health care costs and limited choice, which is why we’re working to provide relief for American families. We need to reform our […]

Jamestown

Tourism board concludes votes to fund events

Jamestown  (CSi)  Finishing business from last Thursday’ s Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Board meeting, on Monday the grant and executive advisory board voted to fund project requests. The requests were tabled to Monday due to either a conflict of interest or lack of information. On Monday the board voted 3-0 to […]

State

DFL, Pomeroy, others oppose “Graham-Cassidy” bill

(Bismarck  CSi ND Dem NPL) – The North Dakota Democratic NPL Party reports, that former North Dakota Congressman and Insurance Commissioner Earl Pomeroy joined 35 other current and former state insurance commissioners in opposition to the latest Republican health care repeal bill, known as “Graham-Cassidy.” In a letter sent to the […]

Jamestown

Gutter Fire Monday in SW Jamestown

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to 8th Street and 14th Avenue Southwest, about 3:05 p.m., Monday. Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said the fire was contained to the street gutter in front of a residence.  The probable cause was “juvenile fire play,” with a flammable […]

Jamestown

Homeless coalition reports successful drive

Jamestown, ND, The South Central Homeless Coalition kicked off its second annual diaper drive in July which ran through August 14, 2017. The news release thanks the many contributors who helped the coalition reach the 2017 diaper drive goal. The goal was $5,000 in diapers, wipes, and monetary donations. Thanks […]

Valley City

VCSU celebrates record enrollment numbers

VCSU   (CSi)  Valley City State is celebrating VCSU’s  record enrollment numbers, No. 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report, and being a “Best College” for 20 consecutive years! On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 everyone is  encouraged to wear VCSU gear and show Viking Pride! Starting at 11 a.m. the […]

State

Very poor prognosis, McCain’s cancer

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. John McCain says doctors have given him a “very poor prognosis” as he battles brain cancer. McCain underwent surgery in July for a brain tumor that was later found to be a form of glioblastoma, the same type of cancer that took the life of […]

State

ND gas prices drop 3.2 cents/gallon last week

(CSi) ND, September 25,2017 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.48/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.5 cents per gallon […]