CSi Weather…

..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT/7 PM MDT/ TUESDAY  EVENING…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE…Western and central North Dakota. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the MHA Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux Nation.   Along with Stutsman and Barnes Counties, plus portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel
may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution while driving. Secure outdoor
objects.

Forecast…

TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the upper 30s.

Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the evening.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to

15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening,

then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

East winds around 15 mph. Chance of showers 60 percent in the Jamestown area,  in the Valley City area.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain

showers in the evening, in the Jamestown area, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

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

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain

showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

.MEMORIAL DAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  Valley City Public Schools will end the face mask requirement on May 31, 2021.

In a news release from Valley City Public Schools, Superintendent Josh Johnson stated:

“We are very excited to be finishing this successful school year at Valley City Public Schools. We can truly say that this has been a school year unlike any other. Together, we faced incredible challenges and made several very difficult decisions along the way. On behalf of our staff and school board, we share our appreciation with the students and parents that provided unending support for our school district over the past 14 months. Thank you!

Thursday, May 27th is the Last Day of School. We will be dismissing students early this Thursday, the last day of school. Please make sure that you are paying attention for dismissal times shared from Cschools and/or teachers (hint: we will follow our early dismissal schedule, busing included).

The district COVID-19 plan will officially end Monday, May 31st. After this date, masks worn on school property will be optional for all students, staff, and visitors. Information regarding any health guidelines for our summer programs will be shared with parents via email and/or communications from administration, coaches, and teachers. We look forward to beginning to plan for a ‘normal’ 2021-2022 school year and will share more information with you in August.

If you have any questions regarding the end of the school year and/or our summer programs, please contact us at the district office. Hope everyone has a great week and finish to the school year.”

Thank you,

Josh Johnson

Superintendent

Valley City Public Schools

(701) 845-0483

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Public School District Board has approved the negotiated agreement in conjunction with teachers before the end of the school year.  The approval of the agreement was voted on at the May 24 Special School Board meeting.

Valley City Education Association president Sarah Lerud said the teachers and school board have worked together on issues since early spring.  The agreement  calls for a $500 base over the next two years, with the same step increases.  Paternity leave incentives were also agreed to.

Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson said he feels the negotiated agreement benefits both parties over the next two years.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats  11:00 a.m

Tues. May 25, 2021

Barnes

New Positives 0

Total Positives 1415

Active: 2

Recovered 1382

 

Stutsman

New Positives 2

Total Positives 3532

Active 13

Recovered 3436

 

(AP) Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12. The company released the preliminary findings Tuesday based on testing on more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States. Earlier this month, the U.S. and Canada authorized another vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech to be used starting at age 12. Moderna intends to submit its teen data to the Food and Drug Administration and other global regulators early next month. Moderna says its vaccine triggered the same signs of immune protection in kids as it does in adults, and the same mild, temporary side effects.

 

Bismarck  (NDDoH)  Income eligibility guidelines for the North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) have been adjusted based on federal poverty levels.  The change increases the amount of income a family can make and still qualify for services. Effective June 1, 2021, a family of four can earn up to $4,086 each month (or $49,025 annually) and meet the new WIC income eligibility requirements.

As the nation’s most successful public health nutrition program, WIC has provided healthy food, nutrition education and community support for more than 40 years. The WIC Program has improved children’s health, growth, and development by providing nutritious foods, including milk, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, 100 percent fruit juices, beans, whole grains and cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, WIC supports breastfeeding as the optimal way to feed infants. Infants who are not breastfeeding receive iron-fortified formula and older infants receive baby food.

State Health Department, WIC Program Director, Amanda Varriano, says,“Helping to keep families healthy is a main goal of WIC. WIC ensures that mothers and young children have access to healthy foods, breastfeeding support, accurate information, and referrals to health and other services.”

She says, if you are pregnant, have a new baby, or have children under the age of 5, you might be eligible for WIC. WIC is available to working and non-working families. Medicaid, TANF or SNAP participants are automatically income eligible. Families may qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for the household.

Visit the North Dakota WIC website to find out more about WIC and how you may qualify: health.nd.gov/wic

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

In Jamestown the WIC Program in through Cntral Valley Health District.

In Valley City, through City-County Health District.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Tuesday at City Hall.  All members were present, in person.

RESOLUTIONS:

  • Approved the request from Jamestown Parks and Recreation for a permit to conduct a dance on June 5, 2021, in the parking lot of Two Rivers Activity Center, 1501 5th St NE.

 

  • Approved the request from Corner Bar for a permit to conduct a street dance on June 12, 2021, on 2nd Ave SW from 1st Ave S westward to the alley.
  • Approved the request from Stutsman Harley Davidson for a permit to conduct a dance on June 19, 2021, in the parking lot of Stutsman Harley Davidson, 2501 3rd Ave SW.

 

  • Approved the request from Jamestown Country Club-Elks Lodge 995 for a permit to conduct a street dance on August 6, 2021, in the Elks Club Parking Lot and 4th St SW from 2nd Ave SW westward to the alley. Mayor Heinrich voted in opposition so as not to conflict with he being on the Elks Board of Trustees.

 

  • Approve the City of Jamestown sponsoring the CDBG grant application as requested by the Jamestown Parks and Recreation District for ADA improvements to park restrooms.

 

  • Approve the Quit Claim Deed, releasing an existing 20-foot easement on the property line at Lots 14 and 15, Block 2, Meidinger Third Addition, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Auditor to sign.
  • Mayor Heinrich said a boring will be started for a main water line, under the river, and the property owner asked if the line go be placed in another location. A new right of way easement will be implemented for the line.

 

  • Then the City Council officially approved the Right-of-Way Easement for the placement of a watermain as part of the 21-61 watermain project at Lot 14, Block 2, Meidinger Third Addition, authorizing the City Administrator to accept the easement, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Administrator to sign.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center and Promotions Committee met Tuesday afternoon,  in joint Jamestown session at City Hall.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

The committee recommends approving  a Resolution to approve and authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers for the issuance of improvement warrants for $1,998,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2021 (Paving District 20-41), and to schedule the sale at the August 24, 2021, City Council meeting.

The committee recommends approval of the Special Use Permit for a Compassion Center Dispensary as required under City Code Appendix C, Sec. 12, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The medical marijuana facility.  Police Chief Scott Edinger said,  the dispensary has been compliance, with no issues in the past. City Assessor Jamison Veil said the facility has been sold, and the new owners have applied for the permit.  He said background checks were made, with no issues.

The committee recommends approving the request from JSDC for additional funding for 2021 Flex PACE Program, in the amount of $30,000, that buys down business loans through a grant in the amount of 70-percent, with the local entity paying the 30 percent.  The $30,000 makes up for shortfall in local funding.  Mayor Heinrich said alternate means of financing projects need to be looked at in the future.

The committee recommends approving the Volunteer Reintegration Agreement and Waiver for James River Correctional Center, volunteers on city projects.  The agreement would not hold city liable for any issues that may come from the volunteers.

INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing is scheduled at the June 7, 2021, regular City Council meeting, to consider the request by James River Valley Library Board of Directors to establish a James River Valley Library Building Fund for the purpose of construction, addition, alteration, purchasing land or purchasing a building to be used as a public library according to the policies as established by the Library Board of Directors.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing and second reading is scheduled at the June 7, 2021, regular City Council meeting, for Ordinance No. 1546 to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Auditor’s Lot 27-11, Midway Township (Part of Proposed Country Ready Mix Subdivision), within the Northwest Quarter and Northeast Quarter of Section 27, T140N, R64W, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from Ag (Agriculture) to M-2 (General Industrial & Manufacturing District). The property is located at 8144 34th St SE.

 

INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing and second reading is scheduled at the June 7, 2021, regular City Council meeting, for Ordinance No. 1547 to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Part of the Southwest Quarter and part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27 (Proposed Loose Bypass Subdivision), Township 140N, R64W of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Midway Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota, Extraterritorial Lands of the City of Jamestown, from A-1 (Agricultural/Rural Open Space) & C-2 (General Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) and from A-1 (Agricultural/Rural Open Space) to A-1 (Agricultural/Rural Open Space). The property is located at 81st Ave & 35th St SE.

 

From A-1 (Agricultural District) & C-2 (General Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial)

Proposed Loose Bypass Subdivision

Block 1, Lot 1

Block 2, Lots 1 & 2

Block 3, Lots 1, 2 & 5

Block 4, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7

Block 5, Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4

From A-1 (Agricultural District) to A-1 (Agricultural District)

Proposed Loose Bypass Subdivision

Block 3, Lots 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9

Block 4, Lots 6 & 8

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No official business was on the agenda.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

Jamestown  (City of Jamestown) On Weds May 26 and Thurs May 27; there will be a road closure on 9th St SW (between 1st & 2nd Ave SW) and starting from 8th St SW to 2nd Ave SW (8th to 9th St SW).

This closure will take place from 7:00 AM on Weds (May 26th) until 7:00 AM Thursday (May 27th) for utility work.

Construction signing will be put in place by the contractor.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.

Bismarck  (NDDOT) – ND Sober Ride, a new program to remove impaired drivers from North Dakota roads, will offer Lyft codes May 29 through May 31 or while codes last.

Use Lyft code “VZMEMORIAL1” to get $10 off Lyft for Memorial Day weekend.

Program funding for Memorial weekend codes are sponsored by AAA – The Auto Club Group. Companies interested in becoming a part of the solution can sponsor ND Sober Ride by contacting NDDOT Safety Public Information Program Manager, lbjork@nd.gov.

ND Sober Ride will expand to include smaller communities by utilizing taxi and other transportation services in the future. Lyft codes are unique to each holiday or event and a user may only use a code once per time period. Codes can be found on the Vision Zero website.

This campaign is part of the Vision Zero strategy to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Fifteen years after 3-year-old Reachelle Smith disappeared, Minot’s police chief says the case on the girl known as “Peanut” is closed and the only suspect in her disappearance killed her. Chief John Klug said at a news conference Tuesday that police believe “without a doubt” that Leigh Cowen killed Reachelle. Cowen killed himself a week after she was last seen. Police say a “substantial amount” of Reachelle’s blood was found in a cooler at Cowen’s home. Police say they still don’t know a motive. The child’s body was never recovered. Klug says police were hoping her remains would be found.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A new quarterly report shows North Dakota’s economic outlook is improving as the coronavirus pandemic begins to wane. The second-quarter outlook from North Dakota State University shows a growing labor force, an increase in gross state product and steady total tax collections. One cloud in the improved outlook is lingering difficulties in the labor market, where wages and salaries are projected to decrease and unemployment might increase. The unemployment rate is projected to increase early in the second and third quarters before leveling off near 6.5%.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police have identified a man who was fatally shot outside a nightclub on the west side of the city. Police say 28-year-old Dominque Dewayne McNair was killed Sunday in the parking lot of the Africa Restaurant and Nightclub. McNair worked at the club, police said. He does not have a permanent address. Investigators continue to conduct interviews, review video and work other tips in the case. Police say there were several vehicles and people seen leaving the parking lot at the time of the shooting, but no further details have been released.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd has been honored with a moment of silence in the city where he died at the hands of police, a death captured on a wrenching bystander video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later. Mayor Jacob Frey and members of Floyd’s family joined citizens and activists at a downtown park to observe the moment at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Gov. Tim Walz said in a proclamation that “true justice” for Floyd will only come by dismantling systemic racism. Former Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted in April of murder in Floyd’s death. Three other former officers await trial on aiding and abetting charges.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet next month in Geneva. It’s a face-to-face encounter that the White House hopes will help bring some predictability to a fraught relationship that’s only worsened in the first months of the Democratic administration. The June 16 summit is being tacked on to the end of Biden’s first international trip as president: He’ll also visit Britain for a meeting of Group of Seven world leaders and attend a NATO summit in Brussels. The agenda is expected to include discussion of Russian action in neighboring Ukraine, this week’s forced diversion of a Lithuania-bound flight by Russian-ally Belarus, efforts by both nations to stem the coronavirus pandemic and more.

 

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders are forcefully condemning GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia over her comments comparing House COVID-19 safety measures like masks to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that her words were “appalling.” The Georgia conservative firebrand and ally of former President Donald Trump has thrived on stirring controversy and pushing conspiracy theories. But, until now, Republican leaders have proven hesitant to criticize her. They refused to join with Democrats earlier this year when they voted to strip her of committee assignments. And though Republicans condemned her words Tuesday, they announced no disciplinary measures.

 

JERUSALEM (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced the reopening of the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem. The move announced Tuesday restores ties with Palestinians that had been downgraded by the Trump administration. The consulate long served as an autonomous office in charge of diplomatic relations with the Palestinians. But former U.S. President Donald Trump downgraded its operations and placed them under the authority of his ambassador to Israel when he moved the embassy to Jerusalem. The move infuriated the Palestinians, who view east Jerusalem as occupied territory and the capital of their future state. Blinken announced the reopening during a visit to the region to shore up the Gaza cease-fire.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s housing market has grown so overheated as demand outpaces supply that prices keep hitting record highs — and roughly half of all U.S. houses are now selling above their list price. Two years ago, before the pandemic struck, just a quarter of homes were selling above the sellers’ asking price, according to data from the real estate brokerage Redfin. On Tuesday, new data further illuminated the red-hot nature of the housing market: Prices rose in March at the fastest pace in more than seven years. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index jumped 13.3% in March compared with a year earlier — the biggest such gain since December 2013.

 

DALLAS (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant lost two teeth when she was attacked by a passenger this weekend, and the president of her union calls it part of a disturbing increase in unruly passengers. The president of the Southwest flight attendants’ union, Lyn Montgomery, said Tuesday that she wants more air marshals and a tougher stance against disruptive passengers. The attack happened Sunday after a flight from Sacramento landed in San Diego. Southwest says the passenger was taken into custody. The Federal Aviation Administration says airlines have reported about 2,500 cases of unruly passengers this year.