TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 15. NORTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO
20 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHEAST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.
LOWS AROUND 30.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS AROUND 50.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
Jamestown (CSi) Authorities are investigating an incident that occurred starting at about 11:41 Thursday morning.
Jamestown Police officer Justin Blinsky says 9-1-1 received a call of a stolen vehicle from 703 7th Avenue Southwest.
The vehicle was spotted traveling on Highway 281 southbound when Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser was traveling in the area.
The car was then reported parked at the Infinity Building Services lot.
Authorities set up a perimeter there, and the suspect was subsequently located near the New Star plant and arrested.
The man identified as 31 year old Michael Odermann of Fargo, was detained, and was found with items allegedly taken from the home broken into, from where the vehicle was stolen.
He was arrested and was charged by police with: Burglary to a Residence, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, and Theft of Property.
He remained without bond at the Stutsman County LEC jail, pending formal charges.
Agencies involved included: Jamestown Police, the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office,
Stutsman County Drug Task Force, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol
The patrol had additional staff available of need, as it was conducting a practice drill in Jamestown on Thursday during the time of the incident
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – An administrator from a university in Kansas is the new president at Valley City State University.
The North Dakota Board of Higher Education on Thursday named Tisa Mason to take over the job. She has spent the last six years as vice president of student affairs at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.
Mason succeeds Steven Shirley, who left to become president of Minot State University.
Mason has previously served as dean of student life at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, executive director of the Sigma Kappa Sorority and Foundation, adjunct professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and director of student life and assistant professor at Christopher Newport University.
The board interviewed Mason Thursday morning in Valley City, then went behind closed doors to discuss its decision and her contract.
Spiritwood (CSi) Dignitaries and local economic development officials gathered Thursday morning at the Spiritwood Energy Park Association’s (SEPA) railroad spur loop, for a “Spike Driving,” marking completion of the rail loop.
The spike drive comes before the 99 megawatt coal-fired plant becomes official this weekend.
The $10 million project will provide rail access to the Dakota Spirit AgEnergy ethanol plant and future businesses that might locate in the SEPA property.
The event followed the SEPA Board of Directors meeting, and was part of the JSDC Board of Directors Meeting.
On hand were Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation, Counsel Joe Larson, Eric Larson from Great River Energy, bookeeper Tracey Pringle, along JSDC Board Member and the JSDC’s Vice President of Economic Development Holly Miller, and CEO Connie Ova.
A program was held before the spike driving ceremony.
Connie Ova Welcomed those in attendance and passed along a “Thank You.” on behalf of SEPA
Jamestown Mayor Katie spoke on behalf of City
and Stutsman County Commission Chariman Mark Klose spoke on behalf of County
Following the ceremony the Special JSDC Board of Directors Meeting was continued, to further discuss SEPA.
A full rail loop with east and west access and daily service from Jamestown was built directly off the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) mainline which crosses the northern edge of the real estate section.
A rail loop will offer service flexibility and transportation cost savings in comparison to a smaller ladder track or spur that most new businesses would be limited to.
Jamestown (CSi) Prairie Paws Rescue Paw-sta Paw-Looza will be held on Saturday November 1, 2014, from 5-p.m., to 8-p.m., at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall in Jamestown.
Kaye John says, in addition to the spaghetti dinner, the fundraiser will include raffles and a live auction.
In addition it’s the debut of the Second Addition of the Private Label Prairie Paws Wine.
Kaye adds that Prairie Paws has worked with the Maple River Winery in Casselton making the “Private Label” Prairie Paws wine.
Again this year the Live Auction includes autographed bottles of Prairie Paws wine from country music stars, Miranda Lambert, Wynonna, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen and many more, including American Idol winner Kellie Pickler and North Dakota native and The Voice finalist, Kat Perkins,
Raffle tickets will be sold for various themed items, such as baskets.
She says there will also a good selection of boys and girls toys in the raffle, including some very unique raffle items,
Advance tickets available at Dr. Dawn’s Pet Stop, Country Acres, and Southwood veterinary clinics, along with Cork and Barrel, and any Prairie Paws volunteer.
Advanced tickets only are guaranteed a bottle of wine. A bottle is valued at $14.00. Each ticket receives a complimentary bottle of wine.
Advanced tickets are..a single, $15, a couple $25, family $40, with tickets at the door slightly more.
Those individuals must be 21 or older. Under 21 will receive another complimentary gift.
Proceeds to benefit the rescue pets at Prairie Paws.
More information on line at www.prairepawsrescue.com
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Auxiliary will hold its annual Holiday Magic fundraiser Friday, November 7, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Items for sale will include ornaments, holiday décor, stocking stuffers, a bake sale and gifts for everyone on your list.
JRMC Gift Shoppe Coordinator, Nancy Jo Johnson says, “Holiday Magic is our largest annual event that the Auxiliary holds every year. This is a great time to get an early start on your Christmas shopping and support a great cause.”
The Christmas bazaar will be located on the lower level conference rooms of JRMC. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the JRMC Foundation for an infant warmer in the Family BirthPlace.
Steele (KFGO) The Kidder County Auditor, has been charged in Kidder County with allegedly stealing money from the city.
KFGO Radio reports, that Carrie Monroe is charged with misapplication of entrusted property, a felony. Investigators say Monroe admitted that she made purchases on a city credit card of at least 20-thousand dollars.
She said she began using the credit card for her own use last December.
FORBES, N.D. (AP) – The mayor of the small southeastern North Dakota town of Forbes is accused of removing a campaign sign from private property.
Dennis Schrum is charged with criminal trespass, criminal mischief, theft and disorderly conduct. All of the charges are misdemeanors that carry a maximum punishment of about a month in jail.
Dickey County Sheriff Jim Bohannon tells the American News of Aberdeen that Schrum allegedly removed a campaign sign for one of two deputies seeking to succeed Bohannon, who isn’t running for re-election.
Schrum is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Nov. 18. Court documents don’t list an attorney for him. He did not immediately respond to an Associated Press request for comment.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A convicted felon from Williston faces up to life in prison after being convicted in federal court on weapons charges.
Authorities who executed a search warrant at the home of Gabriel Garcia-Hernandez in January say they found drugs, drug paraphernalia, five guns and more than 300 rounds of ammunition. They say the serial number on one of the guns had been scratched to the point of being illegible.
U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon says a jury on Wednesday convicted Garcia-Hernandez of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. His sentencing was not immediately scheduled.
Garcia Hernandez was prohibited from possessing guns because of multiple felony convictions in New Jersey and Florida for crimes including assault, armed robbery and kidnapping.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A man accused in the beating death of another man outside a Williston strip club in August now faces a murder charge.
Twenty-nine-year-old Kyle Siler initially faced an aggravated assault charge in the death of Dean Niederklopfer, who died about four days after the alleged beating. Prosecutors on Wednesday upgraded the charge to murder, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
Defense attorney Ryan Sandberg says the prosecutor has “overcharged this case,” and his client will plead not guilty.
Siler is from McKinleyville, California. He was working as a bouncer at the strip club.
He and his girlfriend were arrested in South Dakota several days after Niederklopfer was taken off life support. Thirty-year-old Jessica Gibson is charged with hindering law enforcement and attacking a correctional officer.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The state Board of Higher Education has added a permanent agenda item at the end of its meetings that will allow members to talk about the pros and cons of each meeting and recommend future agenda items.
The question is whether the board will have another monthly meeting.
Voters will decide next week whether to replace the current eight-member, part-time board with the proposed three-member, full-time commission. Backers of the measure say the change is needed to manage a billion-dollar system that includes 11 colleges and universities.
Board president Kirsten Diederich, of Fargo, says it hasn’t been easy to listen to complaints about the board but believes the group can learn from the criticism.
The board has scheduled a special meeting two days after the election to plot its future.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says the federal Department of Agriculture has extended the comment period for its proposed rule for importing beef from Argentina.
The proposed rule would allow beef from northern Argentina to be imported to the United States. The comment period on the rule has been extended through December 29.
Hoeven says the rule has raised concerns among U.S. livestock groups because of Argentina’s past cases of foot and mouth disease, which affects cloven-hooved animals including cattle, sheep, bison and goats.
Hoeven says it is important to make sure stakeholders are given enough time to review and assess any impacts that the imports could have on the livestock industry in the U.S.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The president and CEO of CHI St. Alexius Health plans to retire next April after 30 years with the Bismarck hospital.
Gary Miller spent 25 years as the medical center’s chief financial officer before becoming president and CEO five years ago. His retirement announcement comes about a month after the hospital became an affiliate of the national Catholic Health Initiatives nonprofit.
Miller says he plans to spend his retirement teaching, fishing, hunting, writing, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
The hospital says it will begin a search for a new president immediately.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – Williston residents are getting a chance to view an award-winning documentary about the gritty side of life in the oil boomtown.
Jesse Moss’ documentary “The Overnighters” is being shown Thursday night at the Grand Theatre in Williston. The screening is being hosted by Drafthouse Films, in cooperation with the Williston Herald and T&J Agnes Theatres.
“The Overnighters” follows a Lutheran pastor who allowed down-and-out migrant workers to sleep in his church. That stoked tensions in a community that had been a small, isolated city just a few years before. The film won the Special Jury Award for Intuitive Filmmaking at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
Following the screening, there will be a question-and-answer session with Moss, Herald Managing Editor Jerry Burnes and former Williston Mayor Ward Koeser.
In sports…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Head women’s basketball coach Jill DeVries has announced that Willmar (Minn.) native Courtney Magnuson has signed a letter of intent to attend Valley City State University (N.D.) and play basketball for the Vikings in 2015-16.
A 5-foot-6 guard from Willmar High School, Magnuson signed her letter of intent with VCSU on Thursday. She is entering her senior season at Willmar.
DeVries said, “We are excited to have Courtney join our Viking women’s basketball program Her toughness and versatility as a combo guard is what makes her a special player. We anticipate that she will be able to score multiple ways, finishing with contact as well as hitting 3’s.”
Magnuson is a 3-year starter for Willmar and was named All-Central Lakes Conference and Team MVP last year in her junior season. Magnuson averaged 12.5 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists per game last year. She shot 34 percent from the 3-point line and 41 percent overall from the field.
Outside of high school, Magnuson played AAU basketball with the Minnesota Comets.
She plans to major in math while at VCSU.
DVries adds, “Courtney is a fantastic student, and fits the culture of VCSU women’s basketball. She really understands what it takes to be her best on and off the court. Her basketball IQ makes her a tremendous passer and defender as well.”
Courtney is the daughter of Ross and Kelli Magnuson. She is the first signed member of the VCSU women’s basketball 2015-16 recruiting class.
Valley City State University is a member of the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and a conference member of the North Star Athletic Association. The Vikings finished last season 13-12 and took third in the conference. With DeVries as head coach, VCSU qualified for three straight NAIA national tournaments from 2011-2013.
In world and national news…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – Authorities say the search for additional victims of a small plane crash at the airport in Wichita, Kansas, Thursday will resume when the building that was hit by the plane is stable enough for searchers to enter. Officials and witnesses say the plane lost power after takeoff and crashed into an airport building while trying to return. At least four people were killed and five others were hurt. And four more people are unaccounted for.
FORT KENT, Maine (AP) – Kaci Hickox is practically daring health authorities in Maine to go to court to have her confined. The nurse who recently treated Ebola patients in Africa Thursday left the home in Maine where she’d been honoring a voluntary quarantine, and went out on a bike ride with her boyfriend. The governor says negotiations with Hickox and her lawyers have broken down. The state is hoping to get a court order to keep her at home against her will until the incubation period for Ebola ends in a week and a half.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama will rally votes for the Democratic candidate for governor in Maine later today. It’s the latest in a burst of campaign appearances Obama is making before next week’s midterm elections after months of sitting on the sidelines because of his low approval ratings and unpopularity in some states.
NEW YORK (AP) – Police Commissioner William Bratton says there are no credible threats against Sunday’s New York City Marathon. This is the second time the race has been run since the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon. Security was stepped up last year, and organizers plan similar measures Sunday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio city has agreed to rehire an American who was arrested and detained in North Korea for nearly six months. But at the same time, city officials are criticizing his decision to travel there. The city of Moraine in suburban Dayton agreed to give Jeffrey Fowle (FOWL) his street department job back beginning Monday — but said risky travel in the future would result in firing. Fowle returned home last week after his release. He’d been detained for leaving a Bible in a night club.
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