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REST OF TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. BREEZY. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE EVENING. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
20 PERCENT.
.WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. BREEZY. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 40.
.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 35 TO 40.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE PIPESTEM CREEK NEAR PINGREE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* AT 7:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST…THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY
WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT…AT 10.0 FEET…FLOODING AT THIS LEVEL AFFECTS FARMLAND, BUT
NO MAJOR CITIES OR ROADS.
FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME TUE WED THU FRI SAT
JAMES RIVER BASIN
PINGREE 9 9.6 MON 7 PM 9.2 8.7 8.3 7.9 7.4
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News May 6, 2013) – The Jamestown Public School Board, at the May 6, meeting, declined to “renew” (reconsider) its previous April 25 decision to not hire Jeff Nold.
After hearing from 2 members of the public, asking the Board to take up the matter for further discussion, the motion to “renew” failed, 4 to 5.
Voting in favor of reconsidering the April 25 vote, (bringing the matter back for more discussion and possible revote) were board members: Diane Hanson, Gail Martin, Heidi Larson, and Greg Allen.
Opposed to reopening the matter were board members: Roger Haut, Roy Musland, Tanya Ostlie, Shelly Jystad and Terry Anderson.
The result of the motion failing was no further discussion regarding the previous vote could take place.
The Board moved on to other business.
The crowd of 150 individuals left quietly.
The teaching position remains unfilled.
The discussion was recorded by The Replay Channel and was posted later Monday evening.
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(Background)
At the April 25, 2013 meeting the school board, on a 5-3 vote, turned down hiring Jamestown High School Principal Bill Nold’s son, Jeff for a business teacher position, after a contentious discussion.
Jeff Nold is the son of Bill Nold, principal of Jamestown High School — where the position of business teacher now remains vacant.
He said following rescinding the April 25th vote, school board is able to discuss again, hiring Jeff Nold, and then vote again on whether or not he should be hired.
At the April 25ht meeting, voting in favor of hiring Jeff Nold were board members, Diane Hanson, Gail Martin and Greg Allen.
Opposed were board members Roger Haut, Roy Musland, Roger Haut, Shelly Jystad and Terry Anderson.
Board member Heidi Larson was not present during the vote.
Since then, a group of community members has gathered 450 signatures on a petition asking the School Board to reconsider.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening (May 6, 2013) at 5-p.m., at City Hall. All members were present.
Consent agenda items considered separately included:
Council Member Brubakken asked that item “N” be removed, aResolution to authorize entering into an agreement with the RDG Planning & Design and Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., to prepare a Land Use and Transportation Plan for the City of Jamestown and the NDDOT (NDDOT Project SPR-P032(002).
He stated his biggest concern was that the committee was given information not in a timely fashion, including documentation.
Five responded to a request for proposals, four were interviewed. He asked what the criteria was that was used in the selection. City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf said the criteria was base on qualifications.
Mayor Andersen said she was comfortable with the review of the agreement by the city engineer’s office.
Council Member Buchanan had a concern of being in a hurry to adopt a Land Use and Transportation Plan for the city, and overlapping of studies.
Brubakken said he has reviewed the agreement and is not comfortable in voting on the issue.
The City Council voted 3-2 to approve the agreement, with Council Members Kourajian, and Buchanan voting against.
On the Regula Agenda:
Resolutions:
A Public Hearing was held concerning the special assessments on the 2012 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #12-11.
Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the special assessments in the total amount of $84,176.01, with the City Share-Departments at $30,591.27, and benefited properties to be assessed in the amount of $53,584.74.
The Council approved plans and specifications for the 2012 Lift Stations and Force Main Improvements Project, Phase I and Phase II, and authorization for Interstate Engineering, Inc., to proceed with advertising and bidding.
Discussion was held concerning conveyor problems at the Solid Waste Baler Building. Schwartzkopf said a single source provider is going to be needed.
Installation is at $11,000 and the total including the new conveyor is $68.000.
The City Council voted unanimously to proceed.
Committee reports were presented.
Ordinances
A First Reading concerned an ordinance to annex Auditor’s Lot 30-2 within the NE1/4 Section 30, T140, R63W, Bloom Township, into the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, ND. (The Request from Schmeichel Brothers Property, LLP)
A First Reading: concerned an ordinance to annex Auditor’s Lot 30-1 within the NE1/4 Section 30, T140, R63W, Bloom Township, into the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, ND. (Request from James & Debra Schumacher)
Mayor Andersen said it’s not known if the area will be served with city water, or water provided by Stutsman Rural Water District, as the area is proposed in the territory exchange.
If approved SRWD would serve the area south of Jamestown Regional Airport, with the City of Jamestown serving the area near the new Titan Machinery location west of Jamestown.
A First Reading concerned an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 8.8(F), Paragraphs 1 & 2 and Section 9(B) of Appendix C, pertaining to building requirements within zoning districts.
A Second Reading was for an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 6-7 of the City Code pertaining to the keeping of domestic animals.
The City Council voted to approve.
The First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending to change the zoning of the S55’ of the W130’ of Lot 7, Auditor’s Plat No. 3, from R-2-A (One to Twelve Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District)
Currently a single family home is located there and would be removed under the Don Wilhelm, Inc. plan to use the property for the dealership, parking.
Mayor Andersen pointed out that C-2 Zoning will allow for other types of businesses locating there, such as a “quick lube,” business.She feels that a “buffer zone,” be in place between residential and commercial property.
The City Planning Commission recommends approval, but not unanimously.
City Attorney Ken Dalsted outlined options available to the council, including an “OSP” Off Street Parking, zoning that would allow for a parking lot only.
Jeff Wilhelm ask the council to approve a C-2 zoning, with one “sliver” land in question.
It was noted that issuing a condition use permit would not require a zone change.
Mayor Andersen said she feels comfortable in approving OSP zoning.
Council Member Buchanan moved to approve a C-2 Zoning.
Hearing From The Audience: No one spoke
Mayor, and City Council Member Report
No reports were given.
Other Business:
The City Council approved the request from the Corner Bar for a street dance permit to close the east end of 100 Block/2nd St SW on July 5, from 6PM to 2AM, July 6, 2013.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown, ND — (KCSi-T.V. News May 6, 2013) — The Jamestown City Council met in Executive Session on Monday at 5:50 p.m., at City Hall to consult with the City Attorney, concerning territorial service claims by Stutsman Rural Water District.
In attendance at Monday’s meeting were: all city council members, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs, City Attorney Ken Dalsted, City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf, Assistant City Attorney Mary Jensen, City Fire Chief Jim Reuther, and on the phone was attorney Tammy Norgaard from Vogel Law Firm in Fargo.
Following the Executive Session, Mayor Andersen said, no action was to be taken by the Council.
The open portion of the meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67.
Earlier Monday on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen said city officials and representatives of Stutsman Rural Water District (SRWD) met last week, during a conference telephone call, as negotiations continue concerning which entity will serve Titan Machinery’s new location west of Jamestown, and other parcels in that area, within the one mile extra-territory of Jamestown.
The mayor said, the city had received a counter proposal on the city’s plan to for a territory exchanged between the city and SRWD.
The plan is to allow SRWD to serve Titan in exchange for the city to serve any new development in the quarter section of land directly south of the entrance to Jamestown Regional Airport.
The quarter includes some areas served by Jamestown and allows the city to extend water lines into the rest of the area.
Last week the mayor along with the city’s legal council talked with SRWD’s manager and legal council on the territory exchange.
Mayor Andersen said Stutsman Rural Water District was in favor of the land exchange, however, she said there were other issues in SRWD’s counter proposal that contained “legalize,” in the language, and further complicated the original agreement between the city and SRWD.
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Monday evening (May 6, 2013) at City Hall. Commissioner Nielson was not present.
Proclamations weree read for Nurse’s Day
and Arbor Day and observed on May 3, 2013 .
Approval of Consent Agenda items included:
Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,966,609.03
An Electric License renewal for Fehr Electric.
A Game of Chance Raffle Permit for Sheyenne Valley Soapbox Derby Club (2) and Barnes County 4-H Hippology Club.
A Renewal of PLCL Tree Trimming License.
A fireworks Display by The Broken Spoke on June 15 for Rally in the Valley.
Public Forum..No one spoke…
Resolutions
Commissioners approved a Resolution accepting the Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District No. 102 and Paving Improvement District No. 103 to Strata Corporation in the amount of $696,911.52
Approved a Resolution establishing Water and Sewer Hook-up rates to
$1,000 per hook-up if done after ten years of sewer or water main replacement.
$1,000 per hook-up if done after ten years of sewer or water main replacement
$2,000 per hookup if done in conjunction with total reconstruction of street
$3,000 per hook-up for water or sewer replacement with trench patch up to 10 years.
New Business
Approved the 2012 transfers out of the infrastructure R&R fund.
City Auditor Avis Richter outlined the two projects and the costs incurred.
City Commissioners approved a request to Block Off Central Avenue on June 8, 2013 for the Soap Box Derby (or June 9 if it rains) from 3rd Street to 8th Street. (Sheyenne Valley Soap Derby Club)
Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for The Broken Spoke Family Restaurant & Saloon during June 15 Rally in the Valley
Police Chief Fred Thompson discussed a weapon purchase plan by officers.
He indicated the weapons that are purchased, are paid back to the city by a payroll deduction.
The City Commissioners vote in favor of the plan.
As explained by City Administrator Schelkoph, the City Commission considered the Valley Recycling Garbage Truck Lease Agreement in the amount of $25,000.
The City Commission approvedthe Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Three ER sites, Safe Routes to School, Paving Improvement District No. 97 and Box Culvert replacement, hot bituminous patching, riprap and incidentals.
Approved the Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 101.
Approved the Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 48.
From the audience, Bob Drake discussed Smart Meters. He said the City Commission did not have the proper facts to approve the meters, at a prior Commission meeting, including the over all costs and the number of meters that will need to be replaced.
City Administrator Schelkoph said it was unfair to say the City Commission did not take time to review issues, and that Cooper Power made a presentation to the city.
Drake questioned if the City Commission followed Roberts Rules of Orders in the original vote on the approval of smart meters.
Mayor Werkhoven said some of Drake’s and other community issues on the meters, including F.C.C. regulations will be addressed at a public meeting.
Commissioners approved the renewal of Site Authorization for North Dakota Wildlife Federation at the Eagles Club.
Also approved was the renewal of Site Authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Tavern 94 (renewal) and one at Bridges Bar & Grill (new).
Considered the Environmental Health Services voluntary testing fees of $25/per employee, with a wellness program with On the Move. The Commissioners voted to approve the availability.
Approval was given for the Barnes Rural Water Agreement for Hoff and Swanberg properties to hook up to city water, applying to those two customers only, at the appropriate rates.
City Administrator Report
David Schelkoph noted this is Cleanup Week in Valley City and noted what will be picked up and what will not be picked up.
He said the Army Corps of Engineer’s reported Monday that releases from Bald Hill Dam may be increased to 2,400 cfs with the current inflows at 4,100 cfs. Rich Schueneman the Bald Hill Dam, Manager said the increase may not be necessary and will be decided later this week.
Schueneman has said inflows coming in from the north are manageable this year and the summer pool level of 1266 feet should be reached on Lake Ashtabula by the end of this week.
A release 2,400 cubic feet per second would put the Sheyenne River level in Valley City to about 11.25 feet.
City Attorney Russell Myhre explained Roberts Rules of Order, and Mason’s Rules of Orders as they apply to the City Commission business, and did not note any flaws in following the rules of order.
City Updates & Commission Comments
Commissioner Pedersen told the panel that the Governor has signed the bill that allocates $12 million in permanent flood control for Valley City, including flood walls, clay levees and protection for Valley City State University’s campus.
Mayor Werkhoven said he appreciates the efforts of Governor Dalrymple and State Senator Larry Robinson, in getting the dollars, along with the State Water Commission.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News May 7, 2013) — After months of planning and 3-4 day move, the James River Community/Senior Center is opening Tuesday (May 7, 2013) at its new location, Legacy Place, at the former Jamestown Hospital location.
The Center’s Director, Laurie McGuire said, there was a lapse in phone service for a time on Monday, however, the phone service was restored, and she points out that the same phone numbers are being used at the new location…252-2882 for Center One and 252-7888 for James River Transit.
She pointed out that there will be no changes in the James River Transit phone number or services.
She added the buses are still garaged at the former southeast Jamestown location which is owned by Center One, as the bus drivers will drop off patrons at the new Legacy Place location, at the former Jamestown Hospital location, and work with the staff there on transportation arrangements with patrons.
Those coming to the new location, starting on Tuesday May 7, 2013 will be able to enter the ground level location, either by coming in the south door, the west door across from Lincoln School, or the front door of the former hospital, and then taking the elevator to the ground level location.
There will be tours of the new facility at Legacy Place, to familiarize patrons with the lay out and the services available, including lunch and other activities.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi –T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Engineer’s Office is informing residents that beginning Monday, May 13, 2013, City Sanitation crews will resume garbage pick-up in the alleyways.
Street Department crews will also begin grading and graveling operations in un-paved alleys..
Please place garbage out for pick up by 7:00 a.m.
Trucks WILL NOT return to the area due to missed garbage placed out after the scheduled garbage route has been picked up!!
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News May 6, 2013) — Valley City Public Schools has announced that Governor Dalrymple’s office has confirmed that the request to waive the make up day requirement for the April 15, 2013 storm day has been approved.
Superintendent Dean Koppleman says parents and students can plan a normal daily schedule through the end of the school year.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — At the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. (JSDC) meeting, on Monday (May 6, 2013) it was noted that Cavendish Farms may purchase additional land from JSDC, as part of an expansion that would allow it to ship frozen processed potatoes by rail.
Cavendish is building a $3 million additional to its loading facilities along with rail spur lines to load frozen processed potato products onto railcars.
Also the planned rail spur lines requires movement of a natural gas line onto the adjacent JSDC property and dividing that property.
Cavendish officials had initially asked the JSDC to fund about $220,000.
The JSDC countered with selling the rest of the land in the Food Processing Industrial Park.
An appraisal of the property will be arranged by the JSDC.
Further discussion was tabled until the May 20, 2013 meeting.
The JSDC Executive Board also voted to recommend to the full board, continuning funding the planning and technical services contract with SRF Consulting, at $25,000.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Authorities have arrested a suspect in an early morning convenience store robbery in Fargo after a brief manhunt.
Police say the man grabbed money out of the cash register at the Petro Travel Center just after 5 a.m. when the clerk opened the till for a transaction. Police in West Fargo spotted the suspect vehicle a short time later and gave chase.
The suspect eventually abandoned the car and fled on foot. A police dog was brought in and tracked the suspect, who authorities say has a history of similar grab-and-dash thefts.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bond has been set at $50,000 cash for a Virginia man accused of driving drunk and crashing into a party bus, injuring more than a dozen people.
31-year-old James Frank Warner Jr., was charged Monday with felony reckless endangerment and several misdemeanor charges stemming from the early Saturday morning crash.
Warner Jr. was also charged with failure to register as a sex offender.
Authorities say Warner Jr. was driving southbound on Highway 1806 about 15 miles south of Bismarck when he hit a party bus carrying 24 people. Another car collided with the Warner Jr.’s car shortly after the initial crash.
Seventeen people were taken to local hospitals.
LIDGERWOOD, N.D. (AP) – One person is dead after a house fire in the southeastern North Dakota town of Lidgerwood.
The Forum reports that 50-year-old Jeffory Solomon managed to get out of building shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday but was unable to help his girlfriend, 52-year-old Donelda Kae Hanson, escape. Hanson’s body was taken to Bismarck for an autopsy.
The state fire marshal’s office says it appears that smoking materials ignited the blaze.
BOTTINEAU, N.D. (AP) – A woman who lobbied the North Dakota Legislature for tougher drunken driving laws after her two sons were killed by a drunken driver last summer faces charges in an alleged alcohol-related driving incident over the weekend.
The Highway Patrol says 30-year-old Sandy Hernandez, of Souris, was involved in a rollover crash Saturday morning in Bottineau County. She faces citations for leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident, and a misdemeanor charge of actual physical control of a vehicle.
The latter charge accuses a person of being behind the wheel of a vehicle while drunk.
Hernandez is due in court May 28. Court documents do not list an attorney for her and a home telephone number could not immediately be found.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A man accused of spearheading an operation to smuggle people into the U.S. at the border of North Dakota and Canada says he will plead guilty.
Darwin Cantarero-Sanchez is charged with bringing people into the country illegally and harboring them.
Authorities say that Cantarero-Sanchez, a citizen of Honduras, helped eight people cross into the U.S. near Sherwood, in northwestern North Dakota. He’s accused of arranging transportation for the group from Montreal.
Witnesses say the defendant agreed to smuggle one person into the U.S. for $2,000 and another for $1,500.
A change of plea hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday in Bismarck.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Sentencing is set for one of four people charged in the case of a defunct Arizona mortgage lender accused of swindling Bismarck-based BNC National Bank out of about $27 million.
Authorities say 69-year-old David Kaufman lied to investigators when he was questioned about his role as an independent auditor. He pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice.
Three executives with American Mortgage Specialists Inc. also are charged in the case. AMS allegedly defrauded the bank by providing it with false financial statements and other information about the status of loans the bank had financed.
Sentencing is scheduled for Monday in Bismarck. Kaufman will appear via video from Arizona. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – The family of a Williston man who disappeared under suspicious circumstances is offering a $30,000 reward for information that solves the case.
Fifty-eight-year-old Jack Sjol (shohl) has not been seen since April 24. Authorities say there was evidence of a violent crime at his rural home but they have few leads. Ground and air searches turned up no sign of Sjol and were called off last week.
Family members are asking area landowners to report anything unusual on their property.
Sjol has lived in the area for more than 30 years. He retired from his job with the city of Williston two years ago and lives on a hobby ranch. He isn’t married and has two grown children.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature took the entire 80 days allowed by law to spend a record amount of cash from the state’s oil-fueled coffers.
Lawmakers also passed more than 475 bills that did everything from strengthen North Dakota’s drunken driving laws to allowing North Dakotans with concealed weapon permits to pack heat in church. But nothing the Legislature did in 2013 attracted as much attention outside the Capitol as anti-abortion measures that give the state the toughest restrictions in the nation.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple hailed the session as historic, with record funding for education and infrastructure.
Democrats accused GOP colleagues of lack of leadership and say the session was marred by the abortion bills that are sure to draw a legal challenge from abortion-rights activists.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An energy company is holding a grand opening ceremony Wednesday at new natural gas processing facilities in Williston, in northwest North Dakota.
Oneok Inc. is Tulsa, Okla., is the biggest operator of natural gas pipelines and processing plants in the Williston Basin, which includes the Dakotas and Montana.
The company says it also is highlighting two new natural gas pipeline projects that total about 870 miles of pipe.
North Dakota’s natural gas production has been rising along with the state’s oil output. About one-third of the natural gas that’s produced now is burned off, because of the lack of pipelines and factories needed to process the fuel.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple is slated to attend the grand opening in Williston on Wednesday.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Warmer, drier weather conditions have helped farmers in North Dakota start fieldwork.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in its weekly crop report that producers were able to start preparing fields by the middle of last week.
Spring wheat seeding was rated 7 percent complete. This is well behind last year at 80 percent and the average and the 40 percent average.
Calving was 90 percent complete, while lambing was 94 percent complete.
Cattle and calf conditions were rated 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 66 percent good and 8 percent excellent.
Sheep and lamb conditions rated 4 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 67 percent good and 8 percent excellent.
In sports…
MLB…
INTERLEAGUE
Final Chi Cubs 9 Texas 2
Texas at Chi Cubs 8:05 p.m.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
BOSTON (AP) – Stephen Drew’s RBI double in the 11th inning gave the Boston Red Sox a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins last night. Drew, Shane Victorino and Dustin Pedroia added home runs for the Red Sox. Twins second baseman Brian Dozier hit a solo shot in the ninth inning to send the game to extra innings.
Final Chi White Sox 2 Kansas City 1, 11 Innings
Final Cleveland 7 Oakland 3
Final Toronto 8 Tampa Bay 7
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final Atlanta 7 Cincinnati 4
Final Arizona 9 L.A. Dodgers 2
Final San Diego 5 Miami 0
Final Philadelphia 6 San Francisco 2
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
UNDATED (AP) – The Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs have opened their conference semifinal series with victories. Nate Robinson had a game-high 27 points and the Bulls closed on a 10-0 run to beat the Heat 93-86 in Miami. The Spurs erased a 16-point deficit in the last four minutes of regulation before Manu Ginobili (MAN’-oo jih-NOH’-blee) drained a three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in double-overtime to complete a 129-127 comeback win over Golden State.
NEW YORK (AP) – Chicago Bulls guard Marco Belinelli has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for his obscene gesture during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s playoff victory at Brooklyn. Belinelli made the gesture as he made his way back down the court after connecting on a 3-pointer that gave Chicago a 91-81 lead with 4:52 left.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
UNDATED (AP) – The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals now have two-games-to-one leads in the NHL’s Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Derek Stepan (STEP’-ahn) snapped a 3-3 tie with 6:25 remaining before the Rangers held on to beat the Capitals 4-3. David Krejci (KRAY’-chee) collected a goal and two assists in the Bruins’ 5-2 triumph against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
UNDATED (AP) – Damien Brunner scored at 4:50 of overtime to push the Detroit Red Wings past Anaheim 3-2, evening the Western Conference quarterfinal series at two games apiece. Los Angeles also knotted its Western Conference quarterfinal series at two games apiece as Anze Kopitar (AHN’-zhay KOH’-pih-tahr) and Justin Williams scored 1:16 apart to send the Kings to a 4-3 triumph over St. Louis.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Wild hope to even up their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Blackhawks at 2-2 tonight. The Wild beat Chicago 3-2 in overtime in Game 3 on Sunday. Minnesota forward Jason Pominville participated in a light practice yesterday, but Coach Mike Yeo declined to clarify his status for Game 4.
MLB…
UNDATED (AP) – The Philadelphia Phillies have placed two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay on the 15-day disabled list because of an injured right shoulder. Halladay is 2-4 with an 8.65 ERA in seven starts this season after allowing nine runs in 2 1/3 innings against Miami on Sunday. Halladay will be replaced on the roster by left-hander Joe Savery.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Chicago White Sox starter Gavin Floyd needs elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season. The 30-year-old was 0-4 with a 5.18 ERA in five starts for Chicago this season before going on the disabled list April 28.
NFL..
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Punter Chris Kluwe says he has been released by the Minnesota Vikings. Kluwe tweeted yesterday that he is no longer a member of the team. Kluwe thanked the Vikings fans, his teammates and owners Zygi and Mark Wilf.
GOLF-HALL OF FAME…
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) – Fred Couples and Colin Montgomerie shared the stage Monday night when both were inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, along with three others in the Class of 2013. The others were former U.S. Open champion and broadcaster Ken Venturi, former European Tour executive director Ken Schofield and two-time British Open champion and architect Willie Park Jr.
In world and national news…
CLEVELAND (AP) – More information could come today about three women found alive in a Cleveland house after disappearing 10 years ago. Authorities say they’ll hold a news conference about the rescue of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight. Three brothers are under arrest.
JERUSALEM (AP) – There’s word from Israel today about what could be an attempt to restart peace talks with the Palestinians. Two prominent Israeli groups say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stopped approving new construction in West Bank settlements. There’s no comment from Netanyahu’s office.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Turkey’s prime minister has lashed out at both Israel and Iran over the situation in Syria. Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH’-jehp TY’-ihp UR’-doh-wahn) has denounced Israeli airstrikes on Syria, saying they help strengthen President Bashar Assad’s hand. He criticized Iran for “turning a blind eye” to massacres in Syria and accused the international community of ignoring the bloodshed.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama and South Korea’s new leader hold an important White House meeting today as they mark the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korean alliance amid continued threats from North Korea. Obama and Park Geun-hye (goon-hay) hope to present a strong front against North Korea’s nuclear threats but they also want to leave the door open to talks with Pyongyang.
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis will return to the roots of his ministry during a trip to Brazil this July for World Youth Day. The Vatican says the pontiff will visit one of Rio de Janeiro’s slums as part of his week-long visit. As archbishop of Buenos Aires, the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (HOHR’-hay behr-GOHG’-lee-oh) often worked and preached in Argentina’s slums.
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