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REST OF TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 5 BELOW. SOUTH WINDS AROUND
10 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 25 BELOW.
.TONIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS AROUND 10 BELOW. TEMPERATURES
RISING INTO THE UPPER SINGLE DIGITS AFTER MIDNIGHT. SOUTH WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH. LOWEST WIND CHILLS AROUND 30 BELOW IN THE EVENING.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. NOT AS COLD. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S.
SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. NOT AS COLD. LOWS 10 TO 15.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 20S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 30S. LOWS 10 TO 15.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. BREEZY.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. WINDY. LOWS 15 TO 20.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.
A CLIPPER SYSTEM IS FORECAST TO MOVE INTO THE NORTHERN PLAINS ON
MONDAY…AND COULD BRING VERY STRONG WINDS TO WESTERN AND CENTRAL
NORTH DAKOTA MONDAY AFTERNOON AND MONDAY NIGHT.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Residents are being asked to conserve electrical power usage, after several customers experienced a power outage Tuesday morning.
Electrical Supervisor, Stan Hansen says, while crews work to repair a substation, that went off line about 4-a.m., power was rerouted to another substation.
Until the substation is repaired and back on line, Valley City residents are being asked to reduce power usage, until further notice.
Hansen says it will be critical to cut back on power Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning when the temperature was forecast dip to 25 below zero.
Jamestown (CSi) A survey of Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce members shows 51 percent of the 156 respondents of a Chamber survey, say the city should be a part in retail economic development.
The survey asked “Should the city of Jamestown engage in retail economic development? And should public funds be used by the city of Jamestown to purchase land for retail real estate development?” Those responding were also allowed to add comments with their responses.
Asked if the city should purchase land for retail real estate development. and 51 percent, said no.
The survey was a result of a big box home improvement store looking to locate in Jamestown.
The City of Jamestown has announced a developer’s agreement with R.H. Johnson Co. to purchase land in southwest Jamestown with the intent of bringing either a Menards, Home Depot or Lowes to Jamestown.
The agreement requires the city to purchase the land for the development, and the city to pay fees of up to $900,000 to the developer as the project progresses.
The results of the poll distributed to 450 members, will be used by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors when it formulates a position on the project at its January meeting.
Jamestown (CSi) – Dakota Spirit AgEnergy officials say construction is planned to start this month January for the 65-million gallon per year, $155 million renewable fuels plant at Spiritwood Energy Park.
The plant expects to employ about 275 workers during construction and will employ about 36 people when it goes on line and is operational.
The plant will purchase about 23 million bushels of corn to produce ethanol and fuel-grade corn oil to make bio-diesel and distillers grain for livestock feed.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session on TUESDAY January 7, 2013. All members were present.
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 $2,105,027.71
Electricians License for DC Electric.
Public Forum: No one spoke
A Public Hearing was held for Replat of Hi-Line Estates. City Attorney Myhre said the public hearing was advertised for 10 days as required.
Resolutions:
Approved a Resolution Declaring Resolution of Necessity for the replat of Hi-Line Estates.
Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 104. The area includes the Winter Show Road area, 2nd Street northeast and northwest, 12th Street northeast and northwest.
Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 106. The area includes a mill and overlay on 4th St northwest, and 8th to Central Avenue.
Approved a Resolution approving engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 104.
Approved a Resolution approving engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 106.
Approved a Resolution approving an electric rate increase.
City Administrator David Schelkoph said the last increase was in 2010.
He proposes an overall increase of 4%, a 2% increase in city costs of power, and a 2% increase in materials, labor and other costs of distribution of electricity.
Mayor Werkhoven pointed out the increase is based on the city’s cost of power.
New Business:
The City Commission voted to adopt the Operational Procedures for AMI process. Commissioner Magnuson said he is opposed to charging for the meter to be moved outside the home or building at a cost of $600 if the owner opts out. Schelkoph said leaving the meter inside is problematic.
About 20-25 customers are affected.
The City Commissioners voted to approve the procedures with financing up to 18 months the cost of moving the meters outside.
Commissioners vote to send a letter of support to the ND Highway Dept. requesting the State of ND to sell their land in the SE corner of the Kathryn interchange for Valley City Development Corporation development. Economic Development Director Jennifer Feist explained the procedure would be through the public sale process.
She said the land is located on the south side of I-94 and the east side of the Kathryn Road.
Considered selling three lots city property at 1054 Riverview Drive that came back to the city through delinquent tax payments. City Commissioners voted to approve the sales, which will be advertised.
Considered the sale of the city auditorium, for $1,000, with plans to be converted into an event center, which will stay on State’s Historic Sites Registry.
The building is appraised at $178,000, costing the city $25,000 annual to carry the building.
The City has invested about $35,000 in upkeep of the building.
The City Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the sale, contingent upon approval by the City Attorney.
Brandon and Lindsey Culver of Valley City purchased the building and outlined plans they have for the building.
The City Commission approved having a public meeting for Sheyenne River Management-Permanent Flood protection update, along with the Greenway, Erosion mitigation. The date to be announced. Commissioners Pedersen, and Nielson voted in opposition
City Administrator’s Report:
David Schelkoph reported on the Tuesday’s power outage in Valley City (see separate story).
He asked citizens to conserve power usage, such as doing laundry after 8-p.m., and turning off some lights.
City Update and Commissioner Reports
City Attorney Myhre noted the city of Valley City is experiences growth, with a recent article in the Fargo Forum, concerning growth along the I-94 cooridor.
He said he will attend to personal items soon, and asked if city matters can be handled through is office before that time.
City Building Inspector Dave Andersen reminded landlords that it’s their responsibility to attend to any heating complaints by renters.
City Fire Chief Retterath reminds residents to keep fire hydrants free of snow.
City Police Chief Fred Thompson said the remodeling process at the police station is progressing on target.
Commissioner Nielson said the Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking forward to working with the new owners, who will be converting the auditorium into an event center.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) In his Annual Report, Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Robert Lech identified English Language Learner (ELL) students as a group whose needs will have to be addressed in the near future.
The annual report is compiled by Lech, his assistant and the school’s business staff.
Lech plans to make a formal presentation and recommendation to the board.
He says the school district is currently meeting the needs of those students, but as the school looks to grow those needs will change.
Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Correctional Center, Jail Administrator, Tracey Trapp has resigned his position, which becomes effective February 1, 2014..
Darin Goter will serve as interim jail administrator while a search is conducted for Trapp’s replacement.
Goter has been Deputy Administrator at the jail since October 2012.
Before that he served as a sergeant.
As Deputy Administrator, he assisted in implementing new training programs for the jail staff, as recommended by a jail consultant.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown/Stutsman United Way Campaign is looking to wrap up receiving donations, through February this year.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 United Way Vice President, Megan Aldinger said the campaign kicked-off event of prom in September and the bake sale in October, with great success.
The United Way continues collect packets and donations through February.
She said the campaign is a little behind the donations in comparison to the donations we received the year before so they’re hoping to collect donations in the next month to meet our goal.
This year the board set an ambitious goal of $200,000, the same as last year, with an increase in need in the community over the last few years, but they’ve also seen an increase in donations, and they’re hopeful that the community will come together again to help meet the needs in Jamestown.
The Jamestown/Stutsman campaign serve 22 agencies, including the local Red Cross, local Girl Scout and Boy Scouts, the Arts Center, RSVP +, Senior Companion Program, Service Dogs of America, James River Transit, and the YMCA.
Ms. Aldinger pointed out that a donation to the United Way helps young and old alike, and added that 99% of donations stays local.
You can make a donation through employers by either making a one-time donation out of our check or having a certain number of dollars come out of each check. That is how United Way raises the most money.
She said the United Way is thankful to their biggest donors who make all the difference such as, Newman Signs, Cavendish, Cargill, UTC Aerospace Systems, Noridian, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, and many others. Their generous support really makes a difference in the community.
Make a United Way donation by mailing a check to P.O. Box 85 Jamestown, ND 58402 or call at 952-U-W-A-Y that’s 952-8929. On Facebook “like” the page, United Way of Stutsman County, to receive updates on the campaign and upcoming events, or to become involved in serving on the board,or becoming involved otherwise.
Jamestown (CSi) At the January 6, 2014 City Council meeting, the owner of Strategic Plan ND, Jim Boyd, and Mainstreet Downtown Association President, Nancy Miller, told the Council of plans for the Downtown Association for 2014.
The Mainstreet Downtown Association newsletter reports that the organization is doing some planning for the future and has enlisted the services of Strategic Plan ND to assist them.
The MSDA board of directors has been meeting with Jim Boyd, the past
months and has come up with a strategic plan that will guide the organization in the future.
The plan’s goals are:
A. Re-Branding the organization
B. Infrastructure advocacy
C. Art Park advocacy
D. Re-Purposing projects advocacy
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce reports that the January Business Training Series “Ready Rating” presented by the American Red Cross is being rescheduled for Thursday, February 13th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Ready Rating is a FREE service designed to help businesses be prepared in the event of an emergency. Some examples include a family depending on you to bring home a paycheck. Developing a plan to relocate a business due to a catastrophic event. Those topics will be dealt with in this training.
Call the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce has more information at 252-4830.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo police and federal authorities say they’re looking into “strong similarities” between an armed robbery of a payday loan store and pawn shop in Fargo on Tuesday and the robbery of a similar store in neighboring West Fargo about two months ago.
Two men entered the Mr. Money store in Fargo armed with a pistol. They demanded money and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, and a police search failed to find them.
Two men armed with pistols also robbed the Mr. Money store in West Fargo in mid-November.
Police Lt. Joel Vettel says payday loan stores are becoming popular targets of robbers because of the amount of money they have on hand.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says she and a representative of Sen. John Hoeven’s office met with a National Transportation Safety Board leader to discuss the recent derailment of an oil train on the outskirts of Casselton.
The BNSF Railway train derailed Dec. 30, with several cars exploding and catching fire. No one was hurt, but most of Casselton’s 2,400 residents temporarily evacuated because of concerns about air quality.
The NTSB is investigating what happened. Heitkamp says she and a representative of Hoeven on Tuesday met with Rob Hall, director of the NTSB’s Railroad, Pipeline and Hazardous Material Investigations. Heitkamp says she impressed upon Hall that North Dakotans expect “a thorough and comprehensive investigation.”
Hoeven says he also wants the NTSB to recommend ways to avoid similar derailments in the future.
HAZEN, N.D. (AP) – Basin Electric Power Cooperative says it has turned to trucks to help haul coal in western North Dakota because rail shipments can’t keep up.
A fleet of dump trucks owned by Northern Improvement has been running up and down Highway 200 supplementing coal deliveries that can’t be met by rail shipments.
Basin spokesman Curt Pearson says trucks are making up to 250 trips daily to keep up with what can be normally delivered in two train loads.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The American Crystal Sugar Co. executive who led company negotiations during a labor dispute with union workers is resigning.
A spokesman for the Moorhead, Minn.-based cooperative says that Chief Operating Officer Joe Talley is stepping down on Jan. 17. Talley has worked for the company for nearly 20 years.
Crystal Sugar spokesman Jeff Schweitzer said in a statement that Talley has served the co-op “extremely well” and the company wishes him well in his future pursuits.
Talley was the company’s representative at the table during a lockout of union workers that last 20 months.
Crystal Sugar has plants in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Sunflowers growers are gathering in Fargo to get the latest information as they prepare for the spring planting season.
The North Dakota-based National Sunflower Association is holding its annual Research Forum on Wednesday and Thursday at the Ramada Plaza Suites and Convention Center.
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State, Kansas State, Colorado State and Iowa State will present their findings on sunflower studies they’ve conducted.
Topics will include dealing with diseases and insects, protecting sunflowers from blackbirds and preventing combine fires during harvest.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The sheriff in North Dakota’s most populous county says he’s running for re-election. Paul Laney was first elected as Cass County sheriff in November of 2006, and is seeking his third term. Laney says his office has “made an impact in our community as well as at the state and national level.”
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota philanthropist T. Denny Sanford is giving another $125 million to the Dakotas-based health system that bears his name for a program that will incorporate genetics into primary care. Sanford is a 78-year-old retired banker and businessman who gave $400 million in 2007 to the Sioux Valley health system, which then adopted his name.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Hollywood actor and Minot native Josh Duhamel (doo-MEL) is providing the voice for a series of tourism advertisements for North Dakota.
State Tourism Division Director Sara Otte Coleman made the announcement Tuesday at a Bismarck banquet room partially owned by Duhamel. The actor wasn’t present.
Duhamel is providing narration for six TV ads. He’s being paid $6,600 per spot.
North Dakota tourism officials historically have geared marketing campaigns toward audiences in the neighboring states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Montana, as well as the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
In sports…
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bismarck Century 69, Dickinson 36
Central Cass 72, Lisbon 47
Des Lacs-Burlington 96, Towner-Granville-Upham 49
Devils Lake 73, Jamestown 63
Dickinson Trinity 63, Mott-Regent 33
Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 60, Kidder County 56
Ellendale 74, Linton-HMB 72
Fargo Shanley 67, Grand Forks Central 65
Flasher 78, Standing Rock 39
Garrison 66, Turtle Lake-Mercer 62
Grafton/St. Thomas 67, Park River/Fordville Lankin 46
Griggs County Central 64, Langdon 28
Harvey-Wells County 70, Rolette-Wolford 53
Hazen 65, Richardton-Taylor 41
Hettinger/Scranton 51, Killdeer 40
Hillsboro/Central Valley 67, Dakota Prairie 47
Kindred 48, Sargent Central 43
Larimore 64, Hatton-Northwood 63
Maple Valley 63, Barnes County North 36
Minot 64, Mandan 59
Minot Our Redeemer’s 65, Velva 61
New England 54, Heart River 46
North Star 68, Benson County 41
Northern Cass 44, May Port CG 40
South Border 56, Eureka/Bowdle, S.D. 50
St. John 80, Starkweather-Munich 71
Thompson 73, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 40
Tioga 60, Glenburn 36
Trinity Christian 51, Divide County 40
West Fargo 73, Valley City 37
Westhope-Newburg 64, Bottineau 41
Wilton-Wing 49, Washburn 35
McLean County Shootout
Beulah 76, Bowman County 39
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bismarck Century 62, Dickinson 21
Carrington 50, New Rockford-Sheyenne 41
Central Cass 56, Lisbon 48
Enderlin 66, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 49
Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah 36, Kindred 31
Fargo Shanley 73, Grand Forks Central 40
Garrison 56, Turtle Lake-Mercer 52
Grant County 77, Standing Rock 38
Hankinson 54, Richland 45
Hawley, Minn. 43, Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 37
Jamestown 82, Devils Lake 71
Kidder County 51, Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 28
Lakota/Adams-Edmore 66, Cavalier 41
Larimore 52, Hatton-Northwood 34
Lemmon, S.D. 71, Bowman County 57
Lewis and Clark-Berthold 62, Sawyer 50
Lidgerwood-Wyndmere 58, Rosholt, S.D. 45
Linton-HMB 41, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 39
Maple Valley 58, North Sargent 46
Milnor 50, Oakes 24
Minot Bishop Ryan 91, Rugby 34
Napoleon 70, Strasburg-Zeeland 45
North Shore – Plaza 55, Trinity Christian 37
Northern Cass 70, May Port CG 57
Parshall 76, Kenmare 32
Ray 50, Tioga 20
Rolette-Wolford 65, St. John 24
Thompson 87, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 35
Watford City 68, Killdeer 54
West Fargo 55, Valley City 51
Wilton-Wing 52, Washburn 44
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Cleveland 111 Philadelphia 93
Final Indiana 86 Toronto 79
Final Washington 97 Charlotte 83
Final New York 89 Detroit 85
Final Miami 107 New Orleans 88
Final Golden State 101 Milwaukee 80
Final Chicago 92 Phoenix 87
Final OT San Antonio 110 Memphis 108
Final Dallas 110 L-A Lakers 97
Final Denver 129 Boston 98
Final Utah 112 Oklahoma City 101
Final Sacramento 123 Portland 119
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Nino Niederreiter scored the tying goal early in the third period and netted the only goal in a four-round shootout to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last night. The Wild, playing their first game since leading scorer Mikko Koivu broke his ankle Saturday at Washington, have won three straight.
Final N-Y Islanders 5 Toronto 3
Final OT Philadelphia 3 New Jersey 2
Final Nashville 3 San Jose 2
Final Tampa Bay 4 Winnipeg 2
Final Phoenix 6 Calgary 0
Final St. Louis 5 Edmonton 2
Final Anaheim 5 Boston 2
Final 2OT Pittsburgh 5 Vancouver 4
Carolina at Buffalo (7:00 p.m., postponed, Inclement weather)
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 2) Syracuse 72 Virginia Tech 52
Final OT ( 5) Michigan St. 72 ( 3) Ohio St. 68
Final ( 9) Iowa St. 87 ( 7) Baylor 72
Final (16) Duke 79 Georgia Tech 57
Final (25) Kansas St. 65 TCU 47
TOP-25 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 1) UConn 90 Houston 40
NBA…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves want fans to show Kevin Love some love by voting him into the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. The Wolves are launching the “Show Kevin Some Love” campaign to help the star forward secure a starting spot in the All-Star lineup. Starting today, the team will begin several contests and promotions to drive All-Star votes for Love. The campaign will run until balloting closes on Jan. 20.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – You don’t see many three-team trades pulled off in the middle of an NBA season, but the Memphis Grizzlies have managed to swing one with the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Grizzlies have acquired guard Courtney Lee and sent guard Jerryd Bayless to the Celtics. The Grizzlies get Lee and a 2016 second-round draft pick from Boston. The Celtics received forward Ryan Gomes (gohmz) from Oklahoma City, and the Thunder receive a conditional 2017 second-round draft pick from Memphis.
MLB…
UNDATED (AP) – Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris has reached the final year of his Hall of Fame eligibility, and his candidacy has been threatened by a crowded ballot. This year, a group of premier starting pitchers has debuted on the ballot with Tom Glavine, Mike Mussina and Greg Maddux. Nobody was elected last year, so there’s a backlog of candidates in 2014. That could wind up keeping Morris out when results are revealed today.
COLLEGE…
EL PASO, Texas (AP) – UTEP has kicked three players off the men’s basketball team for betting on at least one sporting event. University executive vice president Richard Adauto said McKenzie Moore, Justin Crosgile and Jalen Ragland were not believed to have bet on UTEP games or participated in point-shaving to influence the outcome for bettors. Coach Tim Floyd said he learned about the alleged gambling when he received a random tip.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Big Ten has suspended Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery for one game and fined the school $10,000 for his outburst during a loss at Wisconsin last Sunday. McCaffery received back-to-back technical fouls and was ejected for arguing with officials midway through the second half.
UNDATED (AP) – Missouri junior Henry Josey is leaving school early to enter the NFL draft. So is Ball State junior receiver Willie Snead, along with Auburn sophomore left tackle Greg Robinson.
In world and national news…
ATLANTA (AP) – An arctic blast that gripped the country from the Midwest to the East and South has begun to blow itself out after smashing low temperature records far and wide, some of which had been more than 100 years old. It’s not expected to be balmy today by any stretch, but forecasters say temperatures are beginning to warm. Officials recorded 21 weather-related deaths since Sunday.
WASHINGTON (AP) – School discipline is in the spotlight as the Obama administration rolls out some new recommendations that try to address disparities in punishment for students of different races who break the rules. Civil rights advocates have long said that a “school-to-prison” pipeline stems from overly zealous school discipline policies targeting black and Hispanic students.
PHOENIX (AP) – Bell-ringing, flag-raising ceremonies and church events are scheduled across Tucson today to mark the third anniversary of the mass shooting that killed six people and wounding 13, including former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Jared Lee Loughner (LAWF’-nur) pleaded guilty last year and is serving seven consecutive life sentences, plus 140 years.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Four suspects in a fatal carjacking at a New Jersey mall are due in court today. Authorities say 30-year-old Hoboken lawyer Dustin Friedland was killed while returning to his car in the mall parking garage with his wife after a shopping trip. Officials say the family was targeted because they owned an upscale SUV. The suspects face murder, felony murder, carjacking and weapons charges.
PLASTER ROCK, New Brunswick (AP) – A spokeswoman for an ambulance service says no casualties were transported for a sparsely populated area in the Canadian province of New Brunswick where a train hauling crude oil and propane derailed. A fire broke out and officials evacuated about two dozen nearby homes.
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