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REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED FLURRIES THROUGH THE
DAY. BREEZY WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH. . HIGHS AROUND 20. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.
.TONIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS 15 TO 20. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE. SOUTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS AROUND 30. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 30S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. BREEZY.
LOWS AROUND 15.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. BREEZY. HIGHS
15 TO 20.
.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.
A CLIPPER SYSTEM WILL BRING A CHANCE OF SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS
SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT.
THE HIGHEST PRECIPITATION CHANCES ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN PARTS OF NORTH DAKOTA.
WRAP AROUND MOISTURE AND COLD AIR WILL DROP SOUTH ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY…AND SEASONABLY COOL THROUGH TUESDAY.
NDDOT….
BELFIELD, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Transportation Department has reopened all lanes of Interstate 94 between Dickinson and Belfield, after a crash involving four vehicles forced the shutdown of the highway for several hours.
The Highway Patrol says the crash happened Tuesday evening about 2 miles east of Belfield. Blowing snow was reducing visibility, and there was scattered snow and ice on the roadway.
The crash involved a semitrailer, a pickup truck, a sport utility vehicle and a crane. A total of three people were hurt. They were taken to a Dickinson hospital with unspecified injuries.
Traffic was rerouted while the interstate was closed. It was fully reopened early Wednesday.
Valley City (CSi) A Spiritwood couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning Monday evening.
Barnes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin said in a news release late Tuesday afternoon, that Rodney and Janet Larson, both 71, passed away at their home at 4131 97th Ave. SE in Spiritwood, The Larsons’ home is located south of Eckelson. No foul play is suspected in this matter. They died of what appears to be carbon monoxide poisoning, due to a faulty furnace.
McClaflin says there was a strong smell of propane inside the home when rescue crews arrived on scene Monday night, about 7:30.
The call came from family and friends after they had not heard from residents living in the home.
Sharon Price, Janet Larson’s sister from Wisconsin, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Valley City and transferred to a Fargo hospital.
Her condition is unknown.
The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
Bismarck (CSi) Jamestown airline boardings soared in October of this year. The State Aeronautics Commission reports, Jamestown boardings were 553 compared to 246 in October of 2013, an increase of 124 percent.
The number surpasses the October 2011 boardings of 525, when Delta with larger aircraft serviced Jamestown.
The figures compare United Express/SkyWest numbers to Great Lakes Airlines boardings, as United Express/SkyWest began Jamestown Service in June of 2014, with larger aircraft and other amenities not previously available with Great Lakes planes.
In October of 2012 Jamestown boardings with Great Lakes were 261.
Statewide North Dakota continues to set record-breaking numbers.
In October North Dakota airports posted 109,827 passengers, and increase of 12% from October of 2013.
Through October this year, North Dakota airports logged over one million passengers, the earliest month the state has achieved that landmark number.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out about 10:24 a.m., Tuesday, to the Legacy Center in downtown Jamestown with a report of smoke on the 4th floor.
City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, the minor smoke was caused by cooking materials on the stove, and no fire. Legacy Center employees drew smoke from Apt 401, with no damage reported to the apartment, and no injuries.
Six city fire units, and 27 fire fighters were on the scene about 20 minutes.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Public Schools District will bring in a second agency to help do background checks for the district’s new staff members.
At Monday’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Rob Lech said the North Dakota Century Code requires schools to do background checks on staff and volunteers.
The meeting was recorded by CSi 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL, now showing.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal Committee, Building Planning & Zoning Committee, and Civic Center and Promotion Committee met Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
With Finance & Legal Committee business:
The committee considered the request from the JSDC for up to $50,000 to replace the elevator in the Center for Economic Development building with the City Share to be $45,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. JSDC’s Holly Miller said the cost may be more if there is high voltage concerns with the installation.
Sanford health provided a bid representing the elevator brand.
The committee recommends approval of the request.
The committee recommends an amendment to the engineering services contract with RDG Planning & Design, the NDDOT and the City of Jamestown for the Land Use and Transportation Plan, Project, to extend the completion date to June 30, 2015.
The committee recommends engaging the law firm of Bliss & Stebbins to represent the City of Jamestown relative to the City’s participation in a six party agreement to provide treated waste water for the CHS project at the SEPA Industrial Park. Parties include the City of Jamestown, Stutsman Rural Water, Great River Energy, plants, CHS, and Cargill Malt. Mayor Andersen said the law firm has the expertise in water law, from prior experience in dealing with such contracts.
The committee considered one (1) day license suspensions for alcohol sales to minors to the following:
NPC International, Inc., Pizza Hut #2760
Buffalo Lanes, Inc. dba Buff Bar
Main Investment Corp. dba The Office Bar & Lounge
All have paid fines.
Mayor Andersen recommends the suspensions occur for all three businesses on Wednesday December 17, 2014. The committee concurred with the recommendation. Action will be taken at the December 1, 2014 City Council meeting, to allow notice of the date to the businesses.
The committee considered the request from Newman Signs to lease space for two (2) sign structures on Out lots A & B, Menards Addition. Council Member Gumke was granted permission to abstain from the vote, being a Newman’s employee.
The committee recommends tabling the issue upon further review.
Considered the request from Daryl and Velma Dockter to lease Lot 2, Block 2, Homestead 3rd Addition. City Attorney Ken Dalsted said the city might want a memorandum of understanding with the State Historical Society regarding limitations and restrictions regarding Indian burial ground.
The committee recommends voted to table, pending discussion with the State Historical Society.
Departmental and financial reports were presented.
With Building, Planning & Zoning Committee business:
Considered a Future Land Use Plan Amendment on Lot 1, Block 61, Klaus Second Addition (503 2nd Ave SW) from Low Density Residential to Commercial.
The amendment was recommended by SRF development consultants.
A nearby property owner, Ron Hemmer (Mayor Andersen’s father) asked that the lot remain low density residential, siting the need for residential development.
A nearly 24 percent protest has been received on the amendment.
Another resident, who lives across the street, at 506 2nd Street southwest, Pat Stockert said the land needs development, and commercial space is also needed in Jamestown. Mayor Andersen said the lot may be used for a business that may not be to the liking of the residents in the area.
City Planning Commission member Jane Trautman said the area is a mixed use area and that increased traffic would not be an issue if the lot is zoned commercial.
Commission Chairman Dave Hillirud added that the commission’s recommendation was in line with SRF’s.
Kevin Reuther, who plans a commercial entity on the lot spoke in favor of the commercial use of the lot, and that the city needs commercial development for growth.
The committee recommends approving the amendment to commercial, with Mayor Andersen voting in opposition.
The committee recommends the First Reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of Lot 1, Block 61, Klaus Second Addition (503 2nd Ave SW) from R-2-A (One to Six Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District).
Informational: A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 17, 18 & 19 Plus N ½ Vacated Alley, Block 7, Mill Hill Second Addition from M-1
(Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 Followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS;
A New House Movers Permit for Victory Home Sales, Inc.
A Parade Application for VC Area Chamber of Commerce on December 5.
A Game of Chance Raffle Permit for VCSU Golf Team and ND Winter Show.
PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke
ORDINANCES :
Approved the first reading of an Ordinance of Animals and Fowl.
CityAttorney Myhre said changes in technology and legislative approval regarding animal cruelty have been addressed, noting limits city ordinances have. He pointed out that Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals added input.
RESOLUTIONS:
Approved Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract to Swanberg Construction for Permanent Flood Protection Phase I, and selected alternates, contingent on approval from the State Water Commission.
Approved a Resolution designating depositories and authorizing officers to make deposits and withdrawals.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved fixed CROD Exhibit for WAPPA contract.
Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event permit for Bridges Bar & Grill for the Bull Ride at Winter Show on November 21 and 22.
Approved both, the Classification and Compensation Study Final Report prepared by Fox Lawson & Associates and approved the 2015 proposed increases in salaries. Commissioner Magnuson said the changes have been budgeted for in 2015. Mayor Werkhoven said the process needs to be reviewed every five years, and pointed out that the salaries range mid-point would be $47,000. The vote was unanimous.
Approved a language agreement with Certified Languages International. Police Chief Thompson said an language other than English is sometimes required in questioning individuals by police, and recommends approval.
Approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Barnes County Health for an amount not to exceed $7,500.00, for transforming the former Community Credit building.
Considered approving a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Lawn Realty, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $5,395.79, in the former Movieland Video location. Commissioners voted to approve.
Approved the purchase of three properties, 439 4th Ave SW, 492 6th St SW, and 651 5th Ave SW, for the flood buyout in the amount of $252,525.00. City Administrator Schelkoph said the purchases completes Phase One of the buyouts, and allows implementation of Phase One permanent flood control plans.
Approved a policy on Utility Service Ownership. City Administrator Schelkoph said there is an inconsistency in the current policy. He asked for a policy be established to allow all utilities to be under the policy concerning property owners responsibilities and costs that may be incurred. The property owners responsibilities include the boulevard.
Considered a Police Officer Hiring Contract that includes paying for academy training for new police hires. Police Chief Thompson said sending the new hires through the academy will aid in having qualified police officers. The Commission tabled a decision until the December 2, 2014 City Commission meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT :
David Schelkoph said MRES has and 8% rate increase in store of 2015.
A WAPA contract extension is proposed.
The former Armory location now has a pedestrian cross walk.
CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS INCLUDED:
City Assessor Sandy Hansen said the property assessments have been essential completed for 2014.
Fire Chief Retterath reminds residents to be cautious as ice forms on the river.
Commissioner Pedersen thanked voters for approving the ballot issues of permanent flood protection and supporting the wellness center.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The community is invited to attend the official send-off for the retiring Jamestown Arts Center Director Taylor Barnes on Saturday November 22, 2014 at 7-p.m., at the Arts Center.
Taylor Barnes many years of leadership and her retirement will be celebrated. There will be refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and live music.
Taylor asks that in lieu of gifts please consider making a donation to The Arts Center.
RSVP: amartini@jamestownarts.com
(CSi) The Canadian Pacific Railroad,U.S. Holiday, “Santa Train,” has stops planned in North Dakota.
All train stop locations are free and open to the public.
Food and monetary donations to local food banks and pantry’s will be on site to take collections.
Starting December 15, 2014, the train stops in Hankinson at 6:45 p.m., followed by planned stops in Enderlin, Carrington, and Harvey.
The Carrington stop is scheduled for December 16th at 1:45 p.m., featuring entertainment from Home Free and Kira Isabella.
Since 1999, the Holiday train has raised close to $9.5 million dollars and 3.3 million pounds of food for North American food banks.
North Dakota’s U.S. Senators have crossed party lines to join in support of a Keystone XL pipeline plan that ultimately failed.
Democrat Heidi Heitkamp and Republican John Hoeven voted for the proposed legislation Tuesday, but the proposal to approve the long-delayed pipeline failed, teeing up another vote on the measure once Republicans take over the chamber next year.
The pipeline could move up to 100,000 barrels of North Dakota crude a day if approved later. The GOP-controlled House voted last week to approve the pipeline, which would move Canadian oil to the Gulf Coast.
After its failure, Heitkamp said the vote is a “good place to start as we move forward into the next Congress.”
Police in Fargo have arrested two men in connection with an investigation into a vehicle that was found ablaze. Twenty-seven-year-old Hyatt McAllister and 24-year old David Hanna have been arrested on initial charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and unrelated warrants. A witness reported seeing the vehicle traveling recklessly in Fargo and later seeing two men running away from the burning vehicle. Firefighters ruled the incident arson.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A Mandan man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he assaulted a police officer during a domestic violence investigation.
39-year-old James Messmer entered not guilty pleas to felony assault of a peace officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Authorities say Messmer allegedly tackled the officer on Oct. 12 and the two fell down a set of steps.
The officer subdued Messmer with a stun gun.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – Williston police have arrested a man they say promoted prostitution. The man faces charges after police determined he was using a website to prostitute a woman. She tells officers the man had prostituted her and struck her because he was upset that she had made $400 instead of $1,000 the previous night.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division says workers have contained 317 barrels of saltwater and four barrels of oil after a spill in the state’s northwest corner.
The agency says the spill was reported Monday by Whiting Oil and Gas at a tank battery near Alexander. The company says a frozen valve is blamed for causing the spill.
The agency says less than a barrel of oil and 37 barrels of saltwater had not been recovered by Tuesday morning.
The division didn’t report any environmental damage. It says a state inspector in at the site and monitoring the cleanup.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – American Indian and Alaska Native children are exposed to violence at rates higher than any other social group in the nation, according to a new report that urges creation of a new Native American affairs office, additional federal funding and other measures to combat the problem.
A U.S. Department of Justice advisory committee released the report Tuesday that reflects information gathered at public hearings across the country in 2013 and 2014.
Based on the public input and research, the committee assessed the effects of violence on tribal youth and came up with an action plan.
Committee co-chair and former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota said during a teleconference that the report’s goal is to be a catalyst for action by Congress and the Obama administration.
In sports…
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final L-A Lakers 114 Atlanta 109
Final Milwaukee 117 New York 113
Final Utah 98 Oklahoma City 81
Final New Orleans 106 Sacramento 100
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Detroit 5 Columbus 0
Final Boston 2 St. Louis 0
Final N-Y Islanders 5 Tampa Bay 2
Final Nashville 9 Toronto 2
Final Pittsburgh 4 Montreal 0
Final Buffalo 4 San Jose 1
Final Winnipeg 3 New Jersey 1
Final Carolina 6 Dallas 4
Final 2OT Calgary 4 Anaheim 3 (SO Calgary 2-1)
Final OT Washington 2 Arizona 1
In 3rd Los Angeles 5 Florida 2
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 1) Kentucky 72 ( 5) Kansas 40
Final ( 4) Duke 81 (19) Michigan St. 71
Final ( 9) Virginia 75 SC State 55
Final (11) Wichita St. 71 Memphis 56
Final (15) VCU 87 Toledo 78
Final (16) San Diego St. 53 (25) Utah 49
Final (20) Ohio St. 74 Marquette 63
Final (21) Nebraska 82 Cent. Arkansas 56
TOP-25 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (14) California 76 Nevada 54
Final (18) DePaul 101 Bradley 77
Final (22) Rutgers 74 Northeastern 60
Final (24) Gonzaga 88 Idaho St. 63
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – DeAndre Mathieu had 11 points, six assists and five rebounds to help Minnesota control the pace from start to finish in a 76-54 victory yesterday over Western Kentucky. Mo Walker led the Gophers with 14 points, Joey King scored 10 and Elliott Eliason added seven. Nigel Snipes scored 15 points and hit 4 of 6 attempts behind the arc for the Hilltoppers.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-CFP RANKING
Tide takes top spot
UNDATED (AP) – The Tide has turned in the latest College Football Playoff ranking.
Alabama has moved from fifth to first with Saturday’s 25-20 win over Mississippi State, which fell from first to fourth. Alabama has won five in a row since a 23-17 loss to Mississippi Oct. 4.
Oregon is second, unbeaten Florida State is third, TCU is fifth and Ohio State sixth.
NFL…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Vikings will be without their star running back for at least the rest of this season. That’s after the NFL suspended Adrian Peterson without pay. The player’s union quickly announced an immediate appeal as the Vikings running back remained at the center of an escalating dispute between the league and the NFL Players Association over the player discipline process.
Commissioner Roger Goodell (guh-DEHL’) told Peterson he will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15 for his violation of the NFL personal conduct policy – the first example of a crackdown on players involved with domestic violence.
Peterson pleaded no contest Nov. 4 to misdemeanor reckless assault in Texas for injuries to his 4-year-old son with a wooden switch. He said he intended no harm, only discipline.
MLB…
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a three-year, $15 million pact with left-handed reliever Zach Duke, boosting their bullpen. The 31-year-old flourished in his lone season with Milwaukee, going 5-1 with a 2.45 ERA in a career-high 74 appearances.
SOCCER-TEAM USA…
Ireland beats US
The United States men’s soccer team’s winless streak stretched to four games with a year-ending 4-1 loss to a second-string Ireland team in an international friendly.
Ireland changed all 11 starters from Friday’s 1-0 loss at Scotland in European Championship qualifying and went ahead in the seventh minute when Anthony Pilkington chipped goalkeeper Bill Hamid, who made his second international start and first since January 2012.
In world and national news…
BUFFALO, New York (AP) – Officials in Erie County, New York, have two emphatic words for residents this morning: ‘stay home.’ Parts of upstate New York are buried under several feet of snow from a ferocious storm. Some residents are trapped in their homes and there still may be motorists stranded in their cars on clogged roads. Several deaths have been reported. Forecasters say there could be more snow tomorrow.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – A new report says half of all medicine available in Afghanistan may be poor quality product that’s either smuggled in or made under sub-standard conditions in neighboring Pakistan. The Afghan government doesn’t regulate pharmaceuticals. The report is from the Independent Joint Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, a body set up by the Afghan government and international community.
ROME (AP) – A three-day U.N. nutrition summit in Rome has begun with a pledge to make progress against hunger. More than 170 governments have adopted a new voluntary set of guidelines to promote healthy diets and reduce levels of obesity. The guidelines note that wars, natural disasters and epidemics such as Ebola can all have devastating effects on nutrition and call for the safe distribution of food and medical supplies to people in need.
GENEVA (AP) – Two activist organizations have declared the World Economic Forum irrelevant and say they will no longer stage protests at the group’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Environmental group Greenpeace Switzerland and the Berne Declaration, which campaigns for responsible business, say 15 years of protests will end in January with the final “Public Eye Award” for “lifetime achievements in corporate irresponsibility.”
BEIJING (AP) – China is making a move to become less dependent on coal in the future. Limits have been announced today on growth in energy consumption which should be no more than 28 percent higher in 2020 than the 2013 level. For coal specifically, the increase would be limited to 16 percent.
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