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REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
LATE IN THE MORNING. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 20 MPH BECOMING WEST 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS AROUND 15. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOWS NEAR ZERO. NORTH
WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
.THURSDAY…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN SNOW
LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. MUCH COLDER. LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS.
HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW
70 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS AROUND 10 BELOW.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR ZERO. HIGHS
5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND
10 BELOW. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
AROUND 15.
LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW IS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY.
AREAS SOUTH AND WEST OF THE MISSOURI RIVER IN WESTERN NORTH
DAKOTA…AS WELL AS ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE 94 CORRIDOR IN
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…ARE CURRENTLY FAVORED FOR THE HIGHER SNOWFALL
AMOUNTS. NORTH OF HIGHWAY 2 ONLY LIGHT AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED. STAY
INFORMED THIS WEEK AT WEATHER.GOV/BIS.
WIND CHILLS AROUND 25 BELOW ZERO ARE POSSIBLE THURSDAY MORNING AND
AGAIN FRIDAY MORNING.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has issued a travel alert for northern and central North Dakota due to blowing snow causing areas of scattered ice on the roadways. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds due to potential slippery road conditions and drive accordingly. Cities included in the travel alert are Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Valley City, Jamestown, Bismarck and surrounding areas. Conditions are such that motorists can travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions.
On I-94 near Valley City Monday morning about 8:30 authorities reported a pickup truck accident, that may have been caused by slippery road conditions. The driver of the vehicle lost control and went into the median. It was not immediately known if there was an injury. Also Monday morning in Valley City a school bus was involved in an accident. No immediate word on any possible injuries..
Jamestown (CSi) – A water main break has on Tuesday, closed the All Vets Club in downtown Jamestown.
There is no Tuesday Lunch Buffet normally from 11-a.m., to 2-p.m.
The All Vets Club is expected to be closed until 4 PM today, if repairs are made by that time.
Other businesses may be affected.
Spiritwood (CSi) – Meeting Monday, the Spiritwood Township established a $250,000 cap for building that may effect property taxpayers in all of Stutsman County.
The cap will immediately effect the planned CHS nitrogen fertilizer plant.
The township’s standard fee structure would have set the cost of a building permit for the plant at about $1 million based on building construction costs of about $1 billion and a total project cost of about $1.5 billion.
The cap applies to all future projects that agree not to apply for a full tax exemption. It also limits the fee to $10 for any project up to $250,000. The previous fee schedule charged $1 per $1,000 of construction costs.
CHS has not yet submitted a request for a tax exemption. The final decision would be made by the Stutsman County Commission and a committee consisting of representatives of Spiritwood Township, Jamestown Rural Fire District and Barnes County North Public School District.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Committees met in joint session on Monday at City Hall, at 2-p.m..
With Finance and Legal Committee business;
The committee considered the plan to place a Bus Shelter in the City parking lot on 2nd Avenue SW, south of the former Eagles Club. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said research into a bus shelter in Sydney, Montana indicated that the city is using a three-sided structure. Council Member Kourajian does not agree with liability issues that could arise with a structure. Council Member Gumke said the city should investigate issues further. Council Member Buchanan suggested that Jefferson Bus Lines be involved in the planning.
The committee decided to table the issue to the January committee meeting.
The committee considered the request from the JSDC for Economic Development Funds, in the amount of $15,000, to cover the cost of participating in the ACT Certified Work Ready Communities Program, with the City Share to be $12,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. The JSDC’s Holly Miller said the dollars would be used toward funding local individuals to attend the Academy.
The committee recommends approving the request.
The committee considered the request for Renaissance Zone incentives from Casey Willman and Lucas Dockter for the property at 113 1st Avenue South (N ½ of Lot 13 less the East 40’, Block 32, Original Addition). Details have been approved to enter the Renasissance Zone.
The committee had previously recommended to approve the request.
The committee considered the request from Metro Plains, LLC, for City of Jamestown Letter/Resolution of Support for Jamestown Court Rowhomes—an affordable senior housing rental project that contributes to concerted community revitalization plan known as the Renaissance Zone.
The committee recommends drafting a letter of support, independently of a Renaissance Zone request, regarding the need for housing in Jamestown, prior to the January City Council meeting.
Any action on the Renaissance Zone request will come after a public hearing.
The committee considered amending the alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow for special permits to dispense alcoholic beverages in non-public buildings. Mayor Andersen said the intent is to make sure to entity is following the letter of the law. Assistant City Attorney Mary Jensen said an amendment would be significant, under the City Code.
The committee decided to ask the City Attorney to research the issue and make a recommendation on any amendments, at the Janaury committee meeting.
The committee considered the adoption of a formal Computer Systems Usage Policy relative to City owned property.
The committee recommends approval.
The committee considered amendments to Chapter 26 of the City Code pertaining to taxicab licenses and taxicab driver’s licenses, which is scheduled for Second Reading at the January 6, 2014, City Council meeting. Administrator Fuchs said the current language would include, licensing the James River Transit and drivers. He said the amendments may not be ready of the January City Council meetings.
The committee will review changes at the January City Council at the Second Reading.
Mayor Andersen said the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority is asking the City Council for a letter of support, for an Essential Air Service contract bidder for the Jamestown route. She recommends the SkyWest bid package, with service to the Denver hub, under United Express, one mid day flight daily with 50 seat jet aircraft service. Community feed back is due by January 6, 2014.
Council Member Brubakken noted the CsiNewsNow.com survey on airline preference. On Monday afternoon the poll showed 60 percent favoring SkyWest, 40 percent Great Lakes.
The committee recommends on a 4-1 vote sending a letter of support for SkyWest.
Building, Planning & Zoning Committee
Draft Minutes of the December 9, 2013, Planning Commission meeting was presented.
The committee considered amendments to the City Code pertaining to simple lot splits and boundary line adjustments, which is scheduled for Second Reading at the
January 6, 2014, City Council meeting. City Assessor Darrell Wollan suggested putting the issue on hold pending additional research.
The committee recommends Wollen’s recommendation.
The committee considered the plat of Platinum Commerce Second Addition, near Wal-Mart and the Buffalo Mall being proposed for a new bank location.
The committee recommends approving the plat.
Considered the Southwest Conceptual Development Plan map, from SRF Consultants.
JSDC’s DeAnn Brunner said the map indicates the area between Jamestown Regional Medical Center, and Wal-mart, including concerns of drainage.
She said the map is a concept, a tool, for the City Council and planning to utilize.
No action was taken by the committee.
The committee reviwed the application for appointment to the Board of Adjustments. (Two Openings).
The committee recommends the appointment of Neil Barkus.
Civic Center & Promotion Committee: No official business.
Council Member Kourajian noted that Buffalo City Tourism is continuing with the re-branding process
Police & Fire Committee:
Reviewed the applications for appointment to the Fire Code Board of Appeals. (Two Openings) The committee recommends the appointments of Scott Roemmich and Rod Johnson.
Public Works Committee:
Considered allowing permanent curbside trash pick-up at certain locations.
The committee noted a change, with letters sent out to those property owners affected. Four indicated opposition at their location.
The committee moved the topic to the January committee meeting.
An update on computer and telemetry problems was given at the Water Treatment Plant.
Superintendent Steve Suko said with the upcoming water supply to GRE,, plus other issues of concern, the computer system needs an update.
The committee recommends approval of the request for new computer equipment and software and costs of an upgrade.
An update was given on evaluation related to claims of utility conflicts by Sellin Brothers on Wastewater and Lift Station Replacement and Force main Improvements Project, Phase II – Force Main and Gravity Sewer project.
The City Attorney is conducting an investigation.
The item will be placed on the January City Council meeting for further consideration and the attorney’s opinion.
The committee considered an estimate for clean-up of city-owned LeFevre buildings, (SE Building) littered with rodent and bird droppings, and ridding the building of the pests. The building is used for city cold storage.
The committee recommends approval of a cleanup costs as proposed by Service Master.
The committee considered a Change Order in the amount of $8,919, relating to the Wastewater & Lift Station Replacement & Force Main Improvements Project Phase II – Force Main and Gravity Sewer.
The changes stem from such items problems encountered with such items as piping, lift station work, removing of railroad ties, and additional manhole work.
The committee recommends approving the change order.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday at 5-p.m., at City Hall. All members were present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:
A Beer and Wine license renewal for Chinese Palace.
A Mobile Home Park license renewal for Sunrise Trailer Court and Plecity Mobile Home Park.
A Liquor & Beer license renewal for VFW Club, Eagles Club, and New Bar, Corner Keg, American Legion. Also all renewals that may come in before the end of 2013.
A Taxi License renewal for South Central Adult Services.
Public Forum No one spoke
RESOLUTIONS
A Moore Engineering representative gave a description of the areas involved.
The City Commission approved a Resolution creating Consolidated Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement District No. 58 on 7 th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution creating the Storm Sewer Improvement District on 7
th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution creating the Paving Improvement District on 7
th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Consolidated Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement District No. 58 on 7 th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 49 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution approving engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 105 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution a resolution approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Consolidated Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement District No. 58 on 7 th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 49 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
Approved a Resolution approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Paving Improvement District No. 105 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.
NEW BUSINESS
City Commissioners approved requests to NDDOT for Urban Roads and Urban Regional projects for federal fiscal year 2018. Chad Peterson of KLJ said three urban roads projects are included, plus city streets.
Commissioner Pedersen reviewed the appraised amount for Phase 2 buy-out of property at 512 5 th Avenue SW and 474 5th Avenue SW. He said spending $350,000 for moving, legal, and asbestos costs, for these two buyouts about expends dollars available.
The City Commission voted to approved the two agenda items.
The City Commission accepted the 12th Avenue, Southeast Box Culvert Replacement.
Vicki Rosenau speaking on Tobacco Free Valley City was rescheduled for January.
Commissioner Luke updated the AMI operating plan.
Among the items included meters are being installed and load controls are 10 percent installed and operational. There is no installation cost to the property owner. Other eters currently indoors will have to be moved outdoors.
The item will be voted on next month.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
David Schelkoph said the adjustments on city utility rates will be address after the first of the year.
CITY UPDATES AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
City Attorney Myhre said, with recodification, the proposed alcohol Ordinance is receiving amendments and further input meetings will be held in January.
City Building Inspector Dave Andersen reminded residents that city sidewalks need to be shoveled within 24 hours of a snowfall.
City Fire Chief Gary Retterrath reminded residents of care with appliances, and other items that can cause fires during the holiday season. He also pointed out the need for home and business owners to have a working carbon monoxide detector installed. He said a grant is being written for a new fire truck.
Mayor Werkhoven said he has concerns with rail cars carrying toxic materials, and oil coming through the city, and the city will meet with railroad officials on safety concerns.
Commission Nielson said the city will meeting with liquor and alcohol license holders after the new year, concerning working on revisions to city’s alcohol ordinance.
Commissioner Luke reported the Lake Ashtabula level went up point-nine feet this year, with the National Weather Service forecasting a drier than average winter.
Commissioner Magnuson asked about making, public, snow removal plans, which Mayor Werkhoven agree with.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center officials will meet Wednesday-Friday this week with representatives a planning and design firm, to discuss information on development ideas for the Arts Park in downtown Jamestown.
On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Taylor Barnes said public information has been, and is still be solicited on new ideas for the Arts Park.
She said the space has flexibility to accommodate new ideas, including possibly showing outdoor movies and more.
She added that the planning and design firm will offer what may be feasible for the Arts Park.
Anyone with ideas may still become part of the public input by calling the Jamestown Arts Center, at 701-2512496.
Ms. Barnes pointed out that the next phase will be obtaining dollars, primarily through grants plus, public fundraising.
Other Arts Center notes include:
A Caravansari presentation January 16, 2013.
The next exhibit will be “Creative Spirits,” Mixed Media Works by Lydia Richez-Bowman, and Tammy Jones, January 9-March 1, 2014.
Exploring Islamic Culture will be at the Arts Center, January 16, 2014 at 7:30-p.m.
On January 18, 2014, the Arts Center will host “An Evening With-featuring Steve and Nancy Kuykendall at 7:30-p.m., with a musical presentation.
On January 25, 2014, Wine and Cheese Tasting from 7-p.m., to 9-p.m.
Tickets are available at Cork & Barrel, the Arts Center, and from a board member.
In March the Arts Center hosts the next 2nd Act Community Theater production, Noel Coward’s “Relative Values.” Auditions are still be held by contacting the Arts Center, or the production’s director Lori Doerr at 701-320-9579.
Ms. Barnes said Arts After School classes start January 6, 2014.
For more information and to sign up for classes call the Jamestown Arts Center at 701-251-2496, on line visit JamestownArts.com
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Hospital, which is part of the N.D. Department of Human Services, was recently named Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for its exemplary performance in providing evidence-based clinical measures that are shown to improve patient care for hospital-based inpatient psychiatric services. This recognition was presented by the Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.
State Hospital Superintendent Alex Scheweitzer says, “This recognition validates the quality work and commitment of North Dakota State Hospital staff to provide person-centered care based on nationally recognized evidence-based clinical practices. We are honored to be recognized for this commitment to high quality care that contributes to better health outcomes for our patients.”
To be considered a Top Performer, a hospital has to achieve a performance rating of 95 percent or more for each accountability measure reported to the commission annually. Each accountability measure represents an evidence-based practice. Psychiatric hospital performance measures include appropriate admission screenings, patient safety practices, creating and implementing patient care plans, and appropriate usage of multiple anti-psychotic medications.
Out of 3,343 eligible hospitals that submitted accountability measures, the North Dakota State Hospital was one of 1,099 hospitals in the United States to earn the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures.
As part of the honor, the State Hospital will be recognized in the Joint Commission’s Improving America’s Hospital’s annual report, and on the Joint Commission’s Quality Check website at
The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. They evaluate and accredit more than 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
The North Dakota State Hospital is the primary provider of inpatient mental health and addiction treatment services for the Devils Lake, Dickinson, Jamestown, and Williston regions (a 26-county area) because those regions do not have community hospitals that provide these inpatient services.
For information about the North Dakota State Hospital call 701-253-3964, ND Relay TTY 800-366-6888, or visit
www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/statehospital/index.html.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The small North Dakota town of Leith is moving to condemn and demolish the home of a white supremacist who has tried to take over the town but has instead ended up jailed on felony terrorizing charges.
Mayor Ryan Schock says Leith is condemning Craig Cobb’s home because Cobb has missed a 30-day deadline to install water and sewer service. Schock says City Attorney Thomas Kelsch is putting the paperwork together. Kelsch didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
The girlfriend of a man who’s jailed with Cobb still lives in the home, with three children. Schock says she’ll be evicted – just like anyone else would be in a similar situation.
A telephone listing for the woman couldn’t be found, and no one has been answering Cobb’s cellphone.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Investigators say a fire that heavily damaged some apartment complex garages in Fargo was caused by leaking gasoline ignited by open-flame propane heating equipment.
The Fire Department says the Monday afternoon blaze started in a garage stall where people had been working on a car. Six of the 24 stalls in the garage were destroyed and four others suffered moderate damage.
Three vehicles also were destroyed, along with other items in the garages. A damage estimate was not immediately determined.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A man convicted in the brutal killings of two children on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A federal jury in September found Valentino “Tino” Bagola guilty for the May 2011 slayings of 9-year-old Destiny Shaw-Dubois and her 6-year-old brother, Travis DuBois Jr., of St. Michael.
Investigators say the victims were stabbed a total of 100 times.
The U.S. attorney’s office says U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson in Fargo sentenced Bagola on Monday to life in prison on each of two counts of first-degree murder.
The case is one of two high-profile indictments involving the deaths of children on the reservation. Last month, a Spirit Lake woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison for throwing a child down an embankment.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – State officials say they’d like to put together a report studying the characteristics of North Dakota’s oil in the hopes of calming fears that it’s dangerously explosive to ship by rail. But North Dakota Pipeline Authority Director Justin Kringstad says the idea of the report, along with who would do it and how it would be funded, haven’t been finalized.
LINCOLN, N.D. (AP) – Lincoln’s former police chief has been cleared of child abuse accusations. Marcel Sim was placed on administrative leave in September after his wife filed a restraining order against him that accused him of domestic violence. He resigned but withdrew the resignation and the City Council fired him in October. Sim says he’s not surprised he was cleared of charges because he “knew there was nothing there.” But he says he doesn’t know whether it’s possible to get his job back.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Longtime state employee Joe Morrissette will be incoming North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger’s deputy, beginning Jan. 1. For the past 12 years, Morrissette has served as a budget analyst with the Office of Management and Budget. Before that he worked for the North Dakota Legislative Council for eight years.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Supreme Court will not move a soon-to-be-vacant state district court judgeship out of Fargo.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple recently appointed East Central District Judge Lisa Fair McEvers, of Fargo, to the Supreme Court, effective Jan. 1. Under state law, whenever a district judgeship becomes vacant the Supreme Court must review whether the judgeship is necessary and if so, whether it should be moved to another district.
Justices say they have concluded that the Fargo judgeship is necessary in its present location.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A South African Krugerrand gold coin has wound up in a Salvation Army kettle in Fargo.
Spokeswoman Elaine Medlock says the coin might be worth more than $1,200.
Last week, two Austrian coins worth a total of about $255 were found in Fargo kettles.
Donations of such coins in Salvation Army kettles has become an annual event in many cities around the country. Gold coins have been found in Fargo-area kettles for nearly a dozen years.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Work is progressing on a B-52 maintenance facility at the Minot Air Force Base
The $31 million facility is slated for completion in November.
The facility will cover 87,000 square feet, or about two acres. It is designed so that two B-52s can fit inside for maintenance.
The Minot base is one of the nation’s two B-52 bomber bases and the command center for about 150 Minuteman III missiles.
In sports…
Valley City (CSi) Valley City is set host the Special Olympics North Dakota State Winter Games in January, 2014.
Over 150 Special Olympics athletes, children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and Unified Partners throughout North Dakota will compete in the two-day event for the chance to be a state champion.
The two days of games will be held January 10 through Saturday January 11 at the Valley City Recreation Center, Valley City Auditorium and at Metcalf Farms.
On Friday, Jan. 10th
10:00 a.m. Volunteer Registration opens @ VC Auditorium
11:00 a.m. –Opening Ceremony @ VC Auditorium
1:00 p.m. –Handball competition
1:30 p.m. Snow Shoe & Cross Country Ski racing
7:30 p.m. Evening Athlete entertainment.
On Saturday, Jan. 11th
8:00 a.m. –Volunteer Registration opens @ VC Auditorium
8:30 a.m. –Handball competition resumes.
All Events are free, and open to the public is encouraged to attend.
More information about the SOND contact the Director of Sports, Reid Huttunen at 701-746-0331 or email: traindir@aol.com
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Outgoing North Dakota State University head football coach Craig Bohl has been honored as the national coach of the year in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision for the second straight season.
Bohl was presented with the Eddie Robinson Award Monday night during an awards banquet in Philadelphia. He is the first FCS coach to win the honor in consecutive seasons, and only the second coach to win it twice. Former James Madison coach Mickey Matthews won it in 1999 and again in 2008.
Bohl has led the Bison to back-to-back FCS titles, and NDSU is a favorite to win a third straight championship this year.
Bohl announced earlier this month that he was taking the head coaching job at Wyoming, though he will coach NDSU through the team’s playoff run.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Central Cass 57, Thompson 41
Divide County 46, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 34
Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 85, Sargent Central 61
Four Winds/Minnewaukan 90, Starkweather-Munich 47
Grafton/St. Thomas 60, Dakota Prairie 46
Grant County 60, Glen Ullin-Hebron 50
Lakota/Adams-Edmore 58, Benson County 57
Larimore 55, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 43
Lewis and Clark-Berthold 72, Drake/Anamoose 52
New England 86, Lemmon, S.D. 50
Parshall 59, Kenmare 47
Rolette-Wolford 77, Rolla 43
Warwick 87, Langdon 37
NDSCS Shootout
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, Minn. 88, Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah 69
Hankinson 52, Underwood, Minn. 48
Wheaton/Herman-Norcross, Minn. 53, Lidgerwood-Wyndmere 46
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 59, Hatton-Northwood 25
Dunseith 49, Kenmare 19
Napoleon 52, Kindred 45
North Star 71, New Rockford-Sheyenne 39
Underwood 64, Solen 19
New Salem Almont Invitational Tournament
First Round
Flasher 52, Mandan Soph 50
New Salem-Almont 64, Glen Ullin-Hebron 33
Sawyer Tournament
First Round
Minot Our Redeemer’s 44, North Shore – Plaza 43
Velva 42, Lewis and Clark-Berthold 29
Tioga Tournament
First Round
Divide County 46, Burke County 44
Trenton 58, Powers Lake 18
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
DETROIT (AP) – The Baltimore Ravens still have control of the final AFC wild-card berth at 8-6 following an 18-16 win over the Lions in Detroit. Justin Tucker hit six field goals, including a go-ahead, 61-yard kick with 38 seconds left before Ravens rookie safety Matt Elam sealed the victory with an interception. Matthew Stafford was picked off three times as the Lions dropped to 7-7, one game behind Chicago for first place in the NFC North.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
BOSTON (AP) – Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 11 rebounds, hitting a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:22 left last night and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-97. Kevin Love had 27 points with 14 rebounds for Minnesota. But he was also 2 for 11 from 3-point range as the Timberwolves, who hit a season-high 12 3-pointers at Memphis on Sunday, went 8 of 29 from beyond the arc.
Final Detroit 101 Indiana 96
Final Atlanta 114 L-A Lakers 100
Final Brooklyn 130 Philadelphia 94
Final Miami 117 Utah 94
Final Washington 102 New York 101
Final Orlando 83 Chicago 82
Final L-A Clippers 115 San Antonio 92
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Pittsburgh 3 Toronto 1
Final Winnipeg 3 Columbus 2
Final OT Ottawa 3 St. Louis 2
Final Colorado 6 Dallas 2
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 8) Duke 85 Gardner-Webb 66
TOP-25 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 6) Stanford 75 New Mexico 41
Final (14) North Carolina 124 New Orleans 41
Final (23) Syracuse 82 Temple 76
Final (24) Florida St. 61 North Florida 42
Final (25) Gonzaga 87 UC Riverside 43
COLLEGE BASKETBALL…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota senior Austin Hollins has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week for men’s basketball. Hollins crossed the 1,000-point mark for his career last week in leading the Gophers to a 75-59 victory over South Dakota State. He posted his third double-double, with 20 points and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes. The small forward is averaging 13.8 points and 7.4 rebounds over 11 games. He’s seventh in the Big Ten in rebounds. Hollins is the 39th player in program history to pass 1,000 career points.
NFL…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Bears cornerback Charles Tillman will miss the remainder of the season because of a torn right triceps. He was injured against Detroit on Nov. 10 and had been hoping to come back to the club. Coach Marc Trestman says that won’t happen.
MLB…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Twins have agreed with right-hander Mike Pelfrey on an $11 million, two-year contract. The deal is pending a physical, according to the person who spoke yesterday on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to finalize it. Pelfrey underwent Tommy John ligament replacement surgery in 2012 and struggled through most last season – his first in the American League – finishing 5-13 with a 5.19 ERA and 53 walks in 152 2-3 innings.
The Royals have finalized a $30.25 million, four-year contract with veteran second baseman Omar Infante (ihn-FAHN’-tay), three days after a deal was reached. Infante hit .318 with 10 homers and 51 RBIs in 118 games for Detroit last season.
UNDATED (AP) – Major League teams won’t have to pay the Japanese leagues as much for one-month signing rights to Japanese stars. However, the new setup will lead to a different kind of bidding war.
MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball have finalized a new posting system that caps the fee for players at $20 million. Under the rules, a Japanese club may make players available between Nov. 1 and Feb. 1 and may set a price of up to $20 million. Any team willing to pay the fee will have 30 days from the posting to sign a player. A major league team pays the posting fee only if it signs the player.
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL POLL…
UNDATED (AP) – Arizona continues to lead the way in The Associated Press men’s Top-25 basketball poll. The Wildcats are 11-0 after Saturday’s 72-70 win over Michigan on the Wolverines home court.
Arizona received all but two of the first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel. Syracuse received the other No. 1 votes after running their record to 10-0 with Sunday’s overtime win against St. John’s.
Rounding out the top-five are Ohio State, Wisconsin and Michigan State.
The second five this week consists of Louisville, Oklahoma State, Duke, Villanova and Connecticut, with the Blue Devils and Wildcats tied for eighth.
In world and national news…
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Edward Snowden has written “an open letter to the Brazilian people” offering to help Brazil’s government investigate U.S. spying on its soil in exchange for political asylum. In a lengthy letter, the National Security Agency leaker commends Brazil for its strong stand against U.S. surveillance. The leaked documents reveal that Brazil is the top NSA target in Latin America. The spying included monitoring of the Brazilian president’s cellphone and hacking into the state-run oil company’s internal network.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Executives from Google, Twitter, Yahoo and other leading technology companies are scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House this morning. The National Security Agency’s surveillance programs are on the agenda as are the efforts to repair the HealthCare.gov website and reform government information technology. A number of the companies attending have urged Obama to curb surveillance programs.
BEIRUT (AP) – Syrian military aircraft are targeting rebel-held districts in the northern city of Aleppo for a third straight day. Syrian activists say at least 15 people have been killed in today’s strikes. Seventy-six people, including 28 children died in Sunday’s air raids. Aleppo is Syria’s largest urban center and was once the country’s commercial hub. The opposition has controlled parts of the city for more than a year.
BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) – This year has been the driest on record for California, and that’s been a factor in the spread of on a wildfire burning in the Big Sur area. It’s burned about 500 acres in Los Padres National Forest and destroyed at least 15 homes. High winds have whipped the flames through dry vegetation toward the ocean. No injuries have been reported. Fire officials say it’s zero percent contained.
BOSTON (AP) -A federal judge has ordered former Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger (BUHL’-jur) to pay $6 million to the family of a slain Oklahoma businessman. Bulger is serving two life terms after being found guilty this year in the killings of Roger Wheeler and 10 others. The Boston Globe reports Bulger also has been ordered to pay $19.5 million in restitution to his other victims’ families and forfeit $25 million to the government.
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