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REST OF TODAY…A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.SATURDAY…DECREASING CLOUDS. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY…SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE
MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA TONIGHT. THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS
WEATHER IS LOW.
.SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Severe storms that crossed North Dakota overnight brought hail, strong winds and heavy rains, damaging homes, vehicles, trees and crops from the southwest to the northeast.
Hail as big as baseballs was reported in Bismarck early Friday, damaging homes and vehicles.
Similar-size hail caused similar damage in Sheyenne, and strong winds downed numerous trees there.
National Weather Service reports show wind gusts of 70 mph or more in the Bismarck and Carrington areas.
Heavy tree damage reportd in Carrington, and power outages in Carrington, McHenry and Grace City.
Water over roads and flooded fields in the Park River and Grafton areas. Strong winds also blew a semitrailer off U.S. Highway 2 near Niagara.
Update…
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to the Cavendish plant near Jamestown about 5:30-a.m. on Friday.
Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the fire was between two friers, and caused minor damage to the fryer area.
No injuries reported with nine city fire units, and 29 fire fighters on the scene about an hour.
Valley City (CSi) Prairie Paws Rescue of Jamestown, assisted the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office when 64 dogs were seized in the county by the North Dakota Veterinarians Office .
The Office recommended that the dogs be confiscated from the property.
Prairie Paws Rescue is assisting the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office in the care of the dogs, as the investigation continues.
Kaye John with Prairie Paws is now asking for donations of dog food, treats, toys, and chew bones.
Donations of money also accepted to help with on-going expenses like gas, transportion, and supplies for the upkeep of temporary kennels.
Volunteers are needed . Anytone wishing to help may E-Mail: prairiepawsrescue@hotmail.com or call 701-320-4553 or 701-269-2206.
Valley City, ND (WDAY TV) – Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson says he’s a victim of identity theft.
Thompson tells WDAY News that he tried to file his taxes and the IRS called him and said ‘you already submitted your tax return’ and I said ‘no I didn’t’ and they said, ‘yes you did. We paid a refund to somebody.’”
Thompson said “Someone had got a hold enough of my information to file an income tax return and got a refund in my name.”
Thompson believes his information was taken from the database with a store or an employer.
The T.V. station reported that authorities do not believe Chief Thompson’s identity theft is related to the Valley City State University thefts.
Valley City (CSi) Rally in the Valley kicks continues today in Valley City.
The Chamber’s Event Coordinator, Jerilyn Beckman says activities start on Friday at
10-a.m., with the VCSU Viking Golf Scramble, Valley City Town & Country Club and Bjornson Park Golf Course.
Noon Lunch , and then events 6pm-Midnight, include the Barnes County Relay for Life at the Barnes County Courthouse.
7:30p.m. the Outdoor Concert at Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill
Saturday’s events are highlighted by the parade on Central Avenue starting at 10-a.m. As of Thursday afternoon about 60 parade entries had been received not including the classic cars, fire department law enforcement vehicles, and tractors.
The Bridge City Cruisers Car Show, starts at 11-a.m., at Central and Main.
The Saturday activities start off at 8-a.m. the 35th Annual Bill Jansen Road Race/Walk at Hi-Line Park.
From 9-a.m. to 3-p.m. the NDWS Rummage Sale
From 9-a.m. to 5-p.m. the Arts & Crafts Fair (Veteran’s Park)
11-a.m. to 5-p.m., Kid’s Zone at the VCBC Public Library with Jamestown Inflatable Games, Face Painting, Ag activities including Ag Cab Lab, Food, and Library activities.
She added that at 1-p.m., it’s the Rubber Duck Race at City Park Footbridge and as of Thursday afternoon 1,000 tickets had been sold with proceeds going to the local Boy Scouts, who are in charge of the event.
The VCHS All 80’s Reunion is going on during the weekend, plus more events and activities
At 9-p.m., the Street Dance with “Redline” on Main Street.
On Sunday at 10-a.m. it’s the Dakota Riders Hill Climb (Turn South off Exit 290, look for signs).
Many more activities highlight the weekend.
For more information call the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce at 701-845-1891.
On line look for the events/activities schedule posted at CSiNewsNow.com
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Relay for Life is Friday June 17, 2016, at the Barnes County Courthouse from 6-p.m., to midnight.
At 11:30 a.m., to 1-p.m., lunch will be provided by Valley Meats.
At last report, eight teams and 51 participants will be involved, raising to date, $23,552.75.
On line go to CSiNewsNow.com for the Barnes County Relay For Life web site with links and more information.
Jamestown (CSi) A New Rockford man has been arrested in connection with a 45 minute Jamestown Police pursuit that covered 35-miles early Monday, starting just after 2-a.m. from Southeast Jamestown.
Lt. Justin Blinsky, says the pursuit started when the vehicle took off after officers tried a traffic stop.
The chase continued on County Road 39 into the county, going into Ypsalanti, ending when spike strips were put down, to blow the tires, near County Road 38.
The driver 36 year old Joseph Barnett, from New Rockford, was charged with DUI, Driving with a Revoked License, Attempting to Elude Police, and Reckless Endangerment. The passenger from Fargo had an outstanding warrant against him as did the driver.
Along with Jamestown Police Department, the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol were involved.
He is accused on June 2nd of leading law enforcement on another chase after reportedly driving off from a gas station in Northeast Jamestown, that led authorities north of Jamestown and into Foster County.
Jamestown (CSi) The community is invited to volunteer with additional plantings at the Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Arts Center, Director, Cyndi Wish said hedges will be planted along the wall, and volunteers may show up at the Arts Park on Tuesday June 21, 2016, between 4-p.m., and 7 or 8-p.m. Most supplies will be provided but bring along gloves or shovels if you want.
Volunteers are always needed for weeding at the Park.
Also on our show, Cyndi pointed out that summer classes are in progress, and to contact the Arts Center for more information at 251-2496.
The present exhibit in the gallery is by Mark Strand with images of Jamestown. Also Elmer Peterson’s sculptures are on display.
The Celtic Fingerstyle Guitarist, Jerry Barlow will be at the Arts Center on Thursday June 23, 2016, at 7-p.m. Tickets available at the door, at $15 or $10 for Arts Center members.
Also on the 23rd is the Annual Membership Meeting at noon at the Arts Center. New officers will be elected, along with the opportunity to discuss issues.
The musical drama camp is coming up for youth in grades 2-8, sponsored by the Jamestown Arts Center, and Two Rivers Performing Arts School in Jamestown.
The camp will be held from July 11, 29, 2016, Monday-Friday from 9-a.m., to noon, with a performance at the Arts Center July 29th at 7-p.m.
For more information call Two Rivers Performing Arts School at 701-952-3630, or the Arts Center at 701-251-2496.
Valley City (CSi) Come to Valley City’s Medicine Wheel Park (205 Winter Show Road SE) to Watch the rising of the Rare Summer Solstice Full Moon. On Monday, June 20th, 2016 at 9:30 PM.
Wes Anderson says you will be treated to the first full moon on the Solstice since 1948! A rare event which hasn’t occurred for nearly 70 years! North America will bask in more sunlight than any day since Truman was President.
Having a full moon land smack on the solstice is a truly rare event, though we probably won’t push people off pyramids like the Mayans did. But we will very much celebrate this extraordinary day of light starting at 9PM with a tour of the Medicine Wheel park by Dr. Joe Sticker (Valley City State University Emeritus). Bring your mosquito spray and a blanket to watch the sun set on the longest day and the full moon rise at 9:30PM!
For more information contact Wes Anderson 701-845-0966.
Jamestown (CSi) The Mrs. North Dakota /America Pageant Weekend will be held on July 8-10, 2016 in Jamestown.
Mrs. North Dakota-America 2011 state director, Mary Schwartzkopf says, this year’s festivities are including a Princess Mini Pageant segment that will be included in the state pageant show. The current Mrs. NDA 2015, Christine Jorissen will be crowning each Princess on stage during the state pageant show. There will be a mini Tea Party during Intermission for the princesses. The pageant show is scheduled for Sunday at 3:00 pm, July 10, 2016 at the Jamestown’s Quality Inn & Suites.
The Pageant will be noted by a special letter from the Governor. The Mrs. ND/America State Pageant and Christine Jorissen, Mrs. NDA 2015 will be honored with a Proclamation this year again.
This year’s Pageant Entertainer is Cissi Marie from Phoenix, Arizona. During the pageant, Cissi Marie will open the pageant with the “Star Spangle Banner.” She will also incorporate one of the songs with the local titleholders “Evening Gown” category. For more information on this entertainer, go to:
Another Special feature that will be in place during the Mrs. ND/America state pageant is the “Princess in the Mirror” Mini Pageant that each contestant will be crowned a star tiara by Mrs. North Dakota/ Amer., 2015, Christine Jorissen. Applications can be found and downloaded on the state pageant website:
www.mrsnd.com and click at the button labeled, Princess in the Mirror. Deadline is: July 1st. A headshot picture of each princess contestant is requested to be put into this year’s program book by deadline date as well. You can email the director at the email address below.
The new Mrs. NDA 2016 will be competing in the Mrs. America National pageant that will be held in Las Vegas, NV., at the Westgate Resort. Keep watching for future pageant developments with state winners and First Runner-up delegates Fabulous Face Contests on the state pageant website
The Mrs. North Dakota ~ America Pageant is the official state preliminary to the national event. It is also a stage from which women in North Dakota can promote family values, women causes and local charities. Mrs. ND- America state pageant is for married women that are at least 18 years of age – 60 + . She must be legally married at the time of competition, a North Dakota resident and a U.S. citizen.
For more information on the 2016 Mrs. ND-America state pageant, Please email your questions to:
mrsndamerica2011@hotmail.com and visit the Mrs. NDA State Pageant Website at: www.mrsnd.com
You can view the Mrs. America website at:
www.mrs.america.com and read more about Mrs. America, the national pageant and this year’s official cause of choice for Mrs. America, “Victoria’s Voice” that all of the state pageants for Mrs. America are supporting.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A shooting in Fargo sent a man to the hospital with an injury that authorities say is not life-threatening.
Police say the victim suffered a gunshot wound to an arm shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday. Further details weren’t immediately released.
Authorities believe the two people involved in the incident knew one another. Police are searching for the shooter.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Grand Forks police are investigating the overnight burglary of three businesses in a strip mall.
Authorities say break-ins were discovered at a flower business, a mattress store and a golf shop.
It was not immediately clear what all was stolen.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A 61-year-old Minot man accused of sexually abusing a girl he was baby-sitting has avoided prison time under a plea deal with prosecutors.
Carl Short entered an Alford plea this week to a felony gross sexual imposition charge. He was given a suspended 10-year sentence and five years of supervised probation.
An Alford plea means Short doesn’t admit guilt but acknowledges there is enough evidence to convict him. He said in court that he feared dying in prison if found guilty at trial. His attorney said the defense also didn’t want to put the child on the stand during a trial.
Prosecutor Kelly Dillon said she agreed to the plea agreement because she might have difficulties obtaining a conviction at trial.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – The 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base is getting a new leader.
The base has scheduled a change-of-command ceremony Friday morning. Col. Colin Connor will be replacing Col. Michael Lutton as wing commander.
Connor formerly served at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
The Minot-based wing oversees Minuteman III missiles buried in silos across the northern North Dakota countryside.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bobcat Co. says it is moving manufacturing of compact excavators from its Gwinner facility to the company’s plant in Bismarck.
The company said Thursday that it estimates about 160 jobs will be created in Bismarck, while roughly 140 employees will be cut in Gwinner.
The West Fargo-based company makes light construction equipment. It says the jobs impacted in Gwinner are expected to be managed through attrition.
Laura Ness Owens of Bobcat says that Bismarck provides the resources, manufacturing space and greater capacity the company needs to remain successful in the excavator market.
The company says moving manufacturing to Bismarck offers the space necessary to produce its next generation of compact excavators.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Manufactured Housing Association is calling for an investigation into a buyout program for flood protection in Minot.
Some former residents of a mobile home park say they’ve incurred thousands of dollars in property damages and untold headaches in the relocation of their homes.
The association says state and federal governments need to halt further buyout grants to Minot and investigate existing spending.
The city is compensating homeowners for the cost of relocating the homes. City Finance Director Cindy Hemphill says any damages incurred in the process are the responsibility of the contractor, not the city.
Flood protection planning and work in Minot has been ongoing since the June 2011 Souris River flood, which caused $700 million in damage in the city.
In sports…
AA…
Fargo-Moorhead 6, Lincoln 3
MLB…
INTERLEAGUE
Final Toronto 13 Philadelphia 2
AMERICAN LEAGUE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Didi Gregorius hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, CC Sabathia had another strong start and the New York Yankees stopped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory Thursday night over the Minnesota Twins.
Fernando Abad relieved Twins starter Kyle Gibson (0-5) with one out in the seventh to face the left-handed Gregorius, after an infield single and a walk to start the inning. Abad, who had yet to allow a homer all season and took a 0.79 ERA into the game, threw a first-pitch fastball to Gregorius that landed in the right-field seats.
Final Seattle 6 Tampa Bay 4
Final Texas 5 Oakland 1
Final Baltimore 5 Boston 1
Final Detroit 10 Kansas City 4
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final Atlanta 7 Cincinnati 2
Final N-Y Mets 6 Pittsburgh 4
Final Washington 8 San Diego 5
Final Milwaukee 8 L.A. Dodgers 6
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
CLEVELAND (AP)-LeBron James scored 41 points — his second straight 41-point performance — and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second-straight must win-win game by beating Golden State 115-101 to even the NBA Finals at three games apiece. Game 7 is Sunday night in Oakland.
CLEVELAND (AP) – After taking down one of the best teams in NBA history, LeBron James had a heartfelt moment with one of the game’s most popular sideline reporters.
James was interviewed by Craig Sager (SAY’-gur) after Cleveland’s 115-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors that tied the NBA Finals at three games apiece.
It was Sager’s first NBA Finals in 34 years on the job. His employer, TNT, worked out a deal with ABC, the network that broadcast the game, to get Sager on the air.
Sager was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014 and has been in a fight for his life over the last two years.
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final N-Y Liberty 80 Connecticut 72
Final Dallas 88 Seattle 79
COPA…
SEATTLE (AP)– The United States edged Equador 2-1 to reach the semifinals of the Copa America tournament. Clint Dempsey opened the scoring with a header into the net in the 22nd minute. Gyasi (JAH’-see) Zardis added a goal in the 66th minute. The Americans will play the winner of Saturday’s Argentina-Venezuela quarterfinal next Tuesday in Houston.
US OPEN…
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) – Not much golf was played on opening day of the US Open with rain interrupting the action three times before it was suspended. They will try to complete the first round early this morning.
Little-known Andrew Landry tops the leaderboard at 3-under through 17 holes and set up a 10 foot birdie putt on the final hole when play was halted. The PGA Tour rookie is ranked 624th in the world.
Amateur Scottie Scheffler has the clubhouse lead after posting a 1-under 69. Only nine of the 156 golfers were able to complete their round.
Defending champ Jordan Spieth is 1 over through 11 holes. Masters champ Danny Willett is 4 over through 12 and Rory McIlroy is 4 over through 13 holes.
LPGA-MEIJER CLASSIC…
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) – Defending champion Lexi Thompson shot a 6-under 65 for a share of the Meijer LPGA Classic lead.
Thompson is tied with 52-year-old Laura Davies, Sei Young Kim, Carlota Ciganda and Paula Reto.
Women’s PGA Championship winner Brooke Henderson and top-ranked Lydia Ko are two off the pace.
In world and national news…
BIRSTALL, England (AP) – The brother of the suspect in the killing of a British lawmaker says Thomas Mair has a history of mental illness, but wasn’t violent. Lawmaker Jo Cox was shot and stabbed in her district. A U.S. civil rights group now says Mair had links to an American white supremacist organization, the National Alliance.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) – The Kremlin has a strong reaction to reports about an internal document in which dozens of U.S. State Department employees call for military action against Syrian President Bashar Assad’s forces. It’s produced a stern warning against Washington striking Assad’s forces, saying it would fuel turmoil across the entire region.
BAGHDAD (AP) – A commander says Iraqi special forces have taken another step forward in their battle for Fallujah against Islamic State militants who hold the city. Commander Haidar al-Obeidi, of the special forces, says troops entered the center of Fallujah city early today, taking over a government complex and a neighborhood that served as an IS base. Aid groups estimate that 50,000 civilians remain trapped inside Fallujah.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – It’s already been a deadly week for Orlando, Florida and now authorities say Orange County Sheriff’s deputies found the bodies of two teens, ages 16 and 18, on the front lawn of a home. Officials say they were shot late yesterday. Witnesses told deputies they saw a dark-colored car leaving the scene after the shooting.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is about to head off for some stress relief after an emotionally trying week. Obama is taking his wife and daughters on a Father’s Day weekend getaway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico and Yosemite National Park in California. He’ll highlight challenges threatening facing America’s national parks as the system nears its 100th birthday.
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