CSi Weather…

FRIDAY NIGHT …Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North

winds 5 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.

Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up

to 30 mph in the afternoon.

 

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 60.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy

with a 20 percent chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in

the upper 30s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs around 60.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain

showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s.

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

 

Near critical fire weather conditions are expected Into Friday
evening and Saturday.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Fri. Apr 30, 2021

11:00 am

Barnes

New Positives  2

Total Positives: 1402

Active: 17

Recovered 1354

 

Stutsman:

New Positives: 6

Total Positives: 3484

Active:  42

Recovered: 3361

 

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

In accordance with the end of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, our daily update on Friday, April 30, will be the last daily email update on COVID-19 test results. The NDDoH dashboard will continue to be updated daily

 

BY THE NUMBERS
277,962 Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
543,451 Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
5,978 Total Tests from yesterday*
1,927,858 Total tests completed since the pandemic began
175 Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
100 PCR Tests
75 Antigen Tests
107,473 Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
4.18% Daily Positivity Rate**
1,104 Total Active Cases
+7 Change in active cases from yesterday
147 Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
104,877 Total recovered since the pandemic began
35 Currently hospitalized
+1 Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
1 New death(s)
1,492 Total deaths since the pandemic began

 
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
Woman in her 70s from Cass County
 

NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED FRIDAY BY COUNTY
Adams 0 Grant 0 Ransom 1
Barnes 2 Griggs 1 Renville 0
Benson 1 Hettinger 0 Richland 3
Billings 0 Kidder 0 Rolette 0
Bottineau 0 LaMoure 2 Sargent 3
Bowman 0 Logan 0 Sheridan 0
Burke 0 McHenry 2 Sioux 0
Burleigh 26 McIntosh 0 Slope 0
Cass 37 McKenzie 2 Stark 18
Cavalier 1 McLean 1 Steele 0
Dickey 1 Mercer 1 Stutsman 6
Divide 0 Morton 3 Towner 1
Dunn 1 Mountrail 0 Traill 0
Eddy 1 Nelson 1 Walsh 3
Emmons 1 Oliver 0 Ward 27
Foster 0 Pembina 1 Wells 2
Golden Valley 0 Pierce 0 Williams 8
Grand Forks 18 Ramsey 0

 

* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state. 

**Individuals (PCR or antigen) who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters). 

*** Number of individuals who tested positive with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay). 

**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson has issued an updated statement.

He said “For the past two weeks, our school district has had between 3 to 8 active Covid-19 cases involving our students and staff. Because we do NOT want our students to be excluded (as close contacts) from school, activities, prom, and graduation, we believe it is important that we continue with the current mask protocols.

He said our planning for next fall is focused on returning to NORMAL operations/functioning within our school district. In addition to the elimination of masks and other protocols, we will be excited to welcome back parents and community members into our schools in ’21-22.

Johnson also said, Valley City Public Schools will be celebrating ALL EDUCATORS during the week of May 3-7. In addition to our outstanding teachers, we will recognize cooks, custodians, counselors, paraprofessionals, aides, administrative assistants, and others during this very special week. We welcome everyone to join us in celebrating all educators at Valley City Public Schools.

Josh Johnson

Superintendent

Valley City Public Schools

(701) 845-0483

 

Jamestown  (City of Jamestown)   Starting Monday, May 3, 2021, road construction will begin for the 2021 Paving Project. This will begin on 4th St NW (Anne Carlsen Center area) and continue South staying West of 2nd Ave.
This project is expected to last throughout the summer.
Motorists and other traffic should use extreme caution and consider using alternate routes, if possible.

 

Jamestown  (City of Jamestown) Jamestown  City crews will start flushing fire hydrants in the SE & SW areas of the city on Monday, May 3 and continue through Friday, May 7, 2021. This will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. throughout the week until finished.

The possibility of lowered water pressure may occur in these areas during these times.

Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas.

 

Jamestown  (Kiwanis Club)  The 2021  Pancake Day is 11 am to 7 pm Monday May 3, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children, $24 for family and preschool and under are free. If purchased in advance, bulk tickets are available for as little as $4 per person.

With the help of the community, Jamestown Kiwanis has packaged more than 1 million meals for hungry families, rang bells for Salvation Army, supported student scholarships and delivered gifts to families in need at Christmas.

Kiwanis Club President, Searle Swedlund says, “Kids need Kiwanis, especially after the year of our pandemic. And Kiwanis needs the community’s support.”

To help finance its service projects, Jamestown Kiwanis holds its Pancake Day fundraiser once a year. The club raised about $9,500 in 2019. The club canceled Pancake Day in 2020 due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Kiwanis Pancake Day Co-Chair, Toni Wegenast says, “Like other nonprofits and service clubs, Kiwanis’ canceled event left a void in the community. Now more than ever, we hope the community will support this cause and give back to organizations that really need it. Wegenast, Kiwanis Pancake Day is a great way to safely spend time with family and also support area nonprofits.”

She says, again this year, Hugo’s Family Marketplace is sponsoring the event. That means every dollar raised is returned to the community.

To ensure the safety of all guests, Kiwanis is limiting seating to 50% capacity and also offering an option for to-go meals.

Searle points out, “Our mission is kids,” Swedlund said. “Offering these COVID-friendly options ensures they all stay safe.”

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  First Class Aviation along with the Jamestown Classic Car Club is hosting a Fly-In/Drive-In community event, Saturday May 1, 6-a.m., to 5-p.m., at Jamestown Regional Airport.

Fly your plane in and compete in a static display airplane show or drive in and display your classic car. First Class Aviation will offer cash prizes and trophies for best single engine airplane, best multi engine airplane, and best in show as voted on by the attendees.

Civil Air Patrol pancake breakfast fundraiser starting at 7 -a.m. at KJMS. Local food vendors will be on site for lunch and snacks. Local vendors will also be on site displaying the best Jamestown has to offer. Something for everyone.

FCA will have 2 planes available and instructors for anyone who wants to do an introductory flight lesson. Bring your extra car or aircraft parts and participate in the FCA swap meet.

Contact us with questions (701)952-1515

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Choralaires will be back performing in Jamestown, with the free Concert set for Sunday May 2, at 2-p.m., at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Choralaires member Roger Caine said, 30 Choralaires members of the 40 members, will be performing, assisted by Cheryl McKintyre, and under the Direction of Pam Burkhardt.

He said the group has been rehearsing at Temple Baptist to prepare for the concert, featuring a wide range of musical selections.

Roger said due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Choralaires did not perform in 2020 in the typical concerts offered for many years.  He said the group got together and decided on offering the May 2 concert.  He said, the group hopes that maybe later this year, more concert can be scheduled depending on pandemic issues.

He added that Temple Baptist is asking those attending to wear face masks, and the sanctuary is large enough to accommodate social distancing protocols.

He also pointed out that last year’s and this year’s regional Big Sing have been cancelled, due to pandemic related safety precautions.

Valley City (CCHD)  City/County Health reports, that testing continues to be important. If you have any symptoms, it is important to be tested. If you have symptoms and need to be tested at other times contact your clinic.

Administrator Theresa Will says starting the week on May 3 Testing will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, moving to the CCHD location.  Enter through the west door.  The times will be 12:30- 1:30p.m.  Quick testing will be available.

Also  staring that week walk in Pfizer vaccination clinics will be held May 3,5, 7, and 10 at CCHD.  Pre-register for all clinics.

Valley City   A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place:

Monday May 3

8-a.m. to 10-a.m.

HAC Lobby

Pfizer 1st & 2nd Doses

Those 16 and older

 

Wednesday May 5

7:45-a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

HAC Lobby

Pfizer 1st and 2nd Doses

Those 16 and older

 

Friday May 7

8-a.m. to 10-a.m.

HAC  Lobby

Pfizer 1st and 2nd Doses

16 and older

 

Monday May 10

10-a.m. to 11-a.m.

Barnes County North School

Pfizer 1srt and 2nd Doses

16 and older

Also Monday May 10

1-p.m. to 4-p.m.

CCHD Location

Pfizer 1st and 2nd Doses

16 and older

Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made at https://www.ndvax.org//reg/0146051292 (link will not open in Internet Explorer).

City-County Health District now has COVID-19 vaccines available for all Barnes County residents over the age of 16.

Administrator Theresa Will said if you are 16 or older you may receive the Pfizer vaccine. She said for those 18 and older, the Moderna is a viable option.

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health has set more vaccination clinics.  Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.

Monday May 3

9 am to 3:30 pm

Vaccine Type:  Moderna

At Central Valley Health District

 

Thursday May 6, 2021

9-a.m. to 3:30-p.m.

At Central Valley Health District

Vaccine Type: MODERNA (2nd dose only)

 

Review the due date on the back of your CDC COVID vaccination record card prior to registering.

Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.
.
. To register for an appointment, visit our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click the “COVID-19” tab.

 

Jamestown (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in May Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s from 11-a.m. to 12 noon,  at the Jamestown Civic Center, with the exception of Memorial Day, May 31, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

Washington  (CSi) Cramer, R-N.D., announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $450,551 in Head Start and Early Head Start program funds to recipients in North Dakota including $40,932 to Community Action Region VI, which serves nine counties in the Jamestown region including Stutsman.

Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote school readiness for young children and toddlers from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development as well as early learning, health, and family well-being.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce has set dates for this summer’s events and activities.

The Chamber’s Event Coordinator, Tracey Compson says, Rally in the Valley is June 19 during Father’s Day weekend.

The Schedule Includes;

The 39th Annual Bill Jansen Road Race/Walk starting at 8-a.m. at Hi-Line Park

Food & Craft Vendors available from 9-a.m. to 5-p.m. on Central Avenue.

The Annual Rally in the Valley Parade down Central Avenue starts at 10-a.m.

The Bridge City Cruisers Car Show on Central Avenue is from 11-a.m. to 5-p.m.

Duckin’ Down the Sheyenne, Rubber Duck Race is at City Park, near the footbridge, at 3:30-p.m. with proceeds to the Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals.

Other activities include:

June 18-20 the Valley City Saints Amateur Baseball Tournament.

June 18-19 Citywide Garage Sales, and Valley City Class Reunions.

June 20, the Dakota Riders Hill Climb.

Those and other events and activities listed at their website, ValleyCityChamber. Com

Coming up this summer:

Crazy Day, July 28, throughout Valley City with sales and bargains at participating businesses.  Contact the Chamber for vendor information.

Summer Nights on Central returns, August 12 and 19

Entertainment on August 12 is Slamabama.

On August 19 entertainment will be provided by Tripwire.

River Fest along the Sheyenne River is planned for August 6,7,8, including kiaking and more.

On another note, Tracey says the Valley City DMV office hours are now Monday-Friday 8-a.m. to 11-a.m., and 1-p.m. to 4-p.m.

Appointments for title work are being taken.

Walk ins are allowed for registration renewals.

The Valley City DMV phone number is 845-3812.

 

CARPIO, N.D. (AP) — A small northwestern North Dakota town was evacuated Friday as fire crews battled a grass fire threatening the town. Carpio, a town of about 150 people, was evacuated as a precaution. Ward County emergency manager Jen Wiechmann said no buildings in the town had burned as of mid-afternoon. Three fire departments were at the scene, with the sheriff’s department and police from nearby Berthold and Burlington helping with the evacuation. A shelter was being set up at a school in Berthold. Wiechmann said it wasn’t clear how many acres the fire covered nor how it started.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Board of Higher Education and the university system chancellor want Gov. Doug Burgum to veto a bill that would prevent a school from funneling grant money to a person or organization that promotes or performs abortions. University system officials say academic freedom and other factors outweigh the loss of so-called Challenge Grant funds that are authorized in the bill and would be lost if it’s vetoed. The Republican-led North Dakota Legislature passed the legislation that was primarily aimed at preventing North Dakota State University from funneling grant money to Planned Parenthood for sex education in the state.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The owners of the Dakota Access pipeline say they want the U.S. Supreme Court to review lower court opinions confirming that the project deserves a thorough environmental review and is currently operating without a key federal permit. A Washington, D.C., Circuit Court of Appeals panel earlier this year supported the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and other tribes on those two issues. That has left open the possibility that the pipeline will be shut down while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts the environmental study. Texas-based Energy Transfer, which operates the $3.8 billion, 1,172-mile (1,886 kilometer) pipeline, said in a filing to the circuit court that it will ask the Supreme Court to take up its complaint.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As activists in Minnesota press for murder charges against the police officer who shot Daunte Wright, the prosecutor is sticking by the manslaughter charge he filed. Wright died April 11 when the 20-year-old Black motorist was shot during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. The city’s police chief said he believed Kim Potter mixed up her gun with her Taser. Family members and some activists don’t believe it, and they have protested several times at the home of prosecutor Pete Orput. Orput told protesters he would not give in to their pressure.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House says, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergency of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that President Joe Biden’s administration made the determination on the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With 386,452 new cases, India now has reported more than 18.7 million since the pandemic began, second only to the United States. The U.S. action comes days after Biden spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the growing health crisis in his country and pledged to send assistance.

 

DALLAS (AP) — Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer. And the number of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has topped 100 million. The encouraging news around the U.S. stands in stark contrast to the deepening crisis in India and Brazil and the scant availability of vaccines in many of the poorest corners of the world.

 

(AP)  Cruise lines are cheering word the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is committed to resuming sailings in the United States by mid-summer and tweaking some rules around resuming trips. A spokeswoman for the Cruise Lines International Association says the group’s experts are still reviewing the CDC comments but show progress in discussions to restart cruising. This week, the CDC said in a letter to the group that it will let ships cruise without going through practice trips if 98% of the crew and 95% of passengers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The agency also promised a quick review of plans for practice voyages – five days instead of 60 – and changes in testing for fully vaccinated people.

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has ordered police in Ohio’s capital city to stop using nonlethal force such as tear gas on nonviolent protesters who aren’t harming people or destroying property. Lawyers had sued Columbus last year on behalf of people who alleged they were injured in clashes with police in late May and early June. Judge Algenon Marbley on Friday called the case a “sad tale” of police officers running amok. He also ordered police to stop using the infliction of pain to punish or deter nonviolent protestors. The mayor says the circumstances last summer were “extraordinary” but that the ruling tells the city it “fell short” in responding.

 

SEATTLE (AP) — A police watchdog agency released a report saying a Seattle police sergeant who drove an unmarked SUV onto a sidewalk toward protesters during last summer’s demonstrations violated department policies to protect life and safety. The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer sparked protests nationwide, including in Seattle. The Office of Police Accountability received a total of 19,000 complaints involving the demonstrations. In a report released Friday, the agency said the officer’s actions were dangerous, ill-advised and undermined public trust in the police department. Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz did not immediately comment on the report.