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Bismarck (CSi– The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has released airline boarding numbers for February (2015.)
In Jamestown last month there were 796 boardings on UnitedExpress/SkyWest.
There were no Jamestown boardings in February of 2014, as Great Lakes Airlines had discontinued Jamestown service.
In February of 2013 Delta boardings in Jamestown were 797.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday April 29, 2015, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown.
On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, JSDC’s Vice President of Economic Development, Holly Miller said, the meeting starts with the social at 5:30-p.m., followed by the meeting at six.
Guest speakers will be from Great River Energy and Midwest Energy group with updates on projects.
Awards will also be given.
Reservations are required by calling 701-252-6861 by April 13th.
Update…
Jamestown (CSi) As CHS officials continue to look at starting construction this summer on its planned $3 billion nitrogen fertilizer plant at Spiritwood, questions remain on the project,
That includes establishing a water supply and a final design plan and a construction schedule.
The plant will reportedly use 4,000 to 5,000 gallons of water per minute.
A water plan and a water reuse facility near Spiritwood are under review by the North Dakota State Water Commission, and could, if approved, provide enough water for the planned CHS nitrogen fertilizer plant.
Additional capacity for future projects, could also benefit.
The State Water Commission’s Jon Patch, says, a water plan option would draw water from the Jamestown and Spiritwood aquifers based on the levels of the aquifers.
The Jamestown Aquifer runs under the James River and James River Valley and is quite shallow. Its levels vary with the changes in river flows. The Spiritwood Aquifer is a larger and deeper aquifer with a larger supply of water.
It might also be supplemented by Missouri River water delivered by pipeline.
Stutsman Rural Water District is applying for permits to draw water from the Spiritwood and Jamestown aquifers to supplement the greywater.
A regional water reuse facility would take in a significant amount of wastewater from Cargill Malt for about one third of the water supply with about two thirds coming from groundwater.
The reuse facility would take in greywater from Cargill Malt, Dakota Spirit AgEnergy and Great River Energy’s Spiritwood Station.
Greywater is treated wastewater and is commonly allowed to flow into the James River.
Construction would be timed so that completion of the water reuse plant would coincide with the completion of the CHS nitrogen fertilizer plant.
During plant construction crew camps are likely to spring up, near Spiritwood, with arrangements the contractor’s responsibility, with about 1,800 construction workers anticipated to be in the area during parts of the three-year construction process.
CHS is a farmer-owned Fortune 100 corporation involved in agricultural product marketing. It is headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
Valley City (CSi) FEI, Inc., of Valley City has pledged a donation of $200,000 to the Valley City Health, Wellness, and Physical Education Center.
FEI president Brad Moen said “This is a great asset to our employee owners. The Wellness Center will enhance retention of these employees as well as aiding in the recruitment of future employees. We have grown over the years and have more personnel in our Valley City office than ever before. We felt that it was the time to give a substantial amount to the Wellness Center as this new facility will benefit everyone in the community and region.”
Valley City Park Board, President, Dick Gulmon said “For an employee owned company to make a $200,000 commitment to the Wellness Center, it really speaks to the vision and commitment of the company and employees.”
Bismarck (CSi) The State Water Commission is proud to present the Celebrate Water Festival in Kathryn, March 12, 2015 at the Prairie Waters Education and Research Center. These educational events promote awareness and appreciation of water resources through a variety of presentations.
The State Water Commission along withmany coordinators and volunteers will be teaching area 4th grade students as they participate in hands-on activities showcasing the different aspects of water and the importance of one of our greatest resources.
Courtenay (CSi) The Courtenay Rural Fire Protection has received a $2,500 donation from Stutsman County farmer Steven Somsen and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help the organization purchase a new grain bin rescue system, which is used to retrieve people trapped in grain bins.
Somsen, who is also the fire chief says, “We have purchased a new grain bin rescue system and have taken the training on how to properly use it. All four of the local fire departments in the area have purchased a set and went through the training after an accident near Kensal, ast year.”
According to Farm Progress, there have been over 900 cases of grain engulfment over the last 50 years, with 62% of them ending in fatality. Last year (2014) was a record year for grain engulfment deaths across the nation.
For five years, America’s Farmers Grow Communities has collaborated with farmers to donate over $16.5 million to over 7,300 community organizations across rural America. This year winning farmers will direct another $3.3 million to nonprofits to help fight rural hunger, purchase life saving fire and EMS equipment, support ag youth leadership programs, buy much needed classroom resources, and so much more.
America’s Farmers Grow Communities is part of the America’s Farmers initiative. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers campaign and programs have advocated on behalf of farmers and their efforts to meet society’s needs through agriculture.
Today, consumers are more interested than ever in agriculture and how food is grown. Consider joining the conversation and helping to raise awareness about agriculture. Learn more at FoodDialogues.com.
A sister program in the America’s Farmers effort, Grow Rural Education, is currently in its farmer nomination phase. Farmers interested in supporting math and science education in their communities should visit www.
GrowRuralEducation.com from now through April 1 to learn how.
Oakes (CSi) Oakes Police reports that a medical condition led to an accident Monday about 5-pm, that damaged an Oakes convenience store .
The Oakes Police Department says 80 year-old Joseph Dethelfsen was attempting to park at the Farmland Ampride Convenience store in Oakes.
He went unconscious stemming from a medical condition and drove his vehicle through the north entrance of the store, which was void of customers at the time.
Dethlefsen was taken to an area clinic, where he was treated and released.
Total damages to the building and vehicle were estimated at $25,000.
WING, N.D. (AP) – A Wing woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of two gravel roads north of Bismarck.
The Highway Patrol says the 38-year-old woman was driving a pickup truck that failed to yield to another pickup truck. The vehicles collided about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, and the woman’s pickup rolled in the ditch.
The driver and a passenger in the other truck were taken to a Bismarck hospital for treatment of injuries the patrol said were not life-threatening. Both men are from Wilton.
Authorities did not immediately identify any of the people involved.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Trial has been set for two of four men accused of planning to commit a murder in Minot.
Judge Gary Lee on Wednesday scheduled trial to begin Sept. 24 for James Robinson and Charles Tomlin. Both have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder. Robinson also is charged with attempted murder.
Authorities allege Robinson, Tomlin and two others traveled to Minot in July 2013 seeking revenge for an acquaintance following a fight at a Minot bar. The shooting injured Christopher Docher, who was shot twice in the neck but survived.
Authorities allege the four suspects are members of a California-based street gang.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A woman has been charged in North Dakota after she attempted to retrieve a vehicle that authorities have linked to a suspected human trafficking operation.
25-year-old Tara Ridley is facing two counts of human trafficking. Court records show the Milwaukee traveled to Fargo to retrieve a rental car that law enforcement impounded over the weekend after the driver was arrested and charged with human trafficking and drug possession.
A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper pulled over driver Kurtis Johnson Saturday. During the investigation, authorities determined that the Milwaukee man was transporting two women to work as escorts in Bismarck.
Court records don’t list an attorney for Ridley. Johnson’s attorney did not immediately return a call seeking comment on the charges.
LINCOLN, N.D. (AP) – A group of North Dakota residents trying to recall the mayor of the city of Lincoln have submitted more than 200 signatures as part of their effort.
The petitioners on Wednesday submitted 219 signatures to the city’s auditor. The petitioners are hoping to oust Mayor Robert Johnston and hold a special election.
Organizers say they question Johnston’s credibility, his handling of city funds, as well as his use of the mayor’s position. Johnston has had disagreements with city council members since October over groundwater and drainage issues, and his plans to work with the Burleigh County Highway Department.
Johnston says the allegations are “unfounded.”
The auditor has 30 days to verify the signatures. Johnston would automatically be on the ballot if an election is held.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot police used spike strips to catch a man who fled from officers trying to arrest him following a domestic violence incident. Authorities say the 29-year-old man fled late Tuesday, and officers called off the chase when it reached unsafe speeds. Officers later came across the vehicle driving recklessly and used spike strips to deflate the tires.
WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) – The Wahpeton Breckenridge Area Chamber of Commerce is cautioning retailers about fake money after a member business received a counterfeit $100 bill.
Police are investigating.
Chief Scott Thorsteinson says people who handle money should look for irregularities in bills and also rely on their sense of touch. He says bogus bills usually don’t feel real.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota lawmakers are again deciding if they want closer oversight of themselves.
House assistant Democratic leader Corey Mock of Grand Forks has been pushing since 2011 to establish an ethics commission to investigate alleged acts of wrongdoing by politicians. But legislation to create such commissions was soundly defeated by the Legislature in the past two sessions.
Mock says North Dakota is one of the few states that lack such panels.
Opponents have argued that an ethics commission isn’t required because the Legislature already follows high standards of conduct.
Mock now is sponsoring a resolution that would let voters decide whether the state Constitution should be changed to form an ethics panel.
The resolution is slated to be considered by the House today.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The National Weather Service says the spring snowmelt in the Red River Basin is nearly completed.
The report released Wednesday says the melt should result in a “minimal response” in streams and rivers throughout eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota – and flooding is unlikely.
The weather service says the only snow left in the basin can be found in tree lines and shelter belts north of Grand Forks.
Forecasters say dry and warm weather is expected to continue in the next week.
In sports…
Update…
Jamestown (CSi) It’s on to the NAIA national basketball tournament Sweet 16, for the 10th ranked University of Jamestown women’s basketball team.
The Jimmie women, Thursday morning defeated number 22 ranked St. Francis, Florida 69-62 in the First Round of the tournament, in Sioux City, Iowa.
The Jimmies, next play on Friday at Noon against Number 5 Cardinal Stritch, Wisconsin, or Asbury, Kentucky.
Last season, Stritch eliminated the Jimmies at nationals in the Sweet 16.
Fargo (CSi) The Jamestown Blue Jays boy’s basketball team open up tournament play in the North Dakota State Class A Tournament on Thursday in Fargo. Its Jamestown’s first state tournament berth in 14 years.
The Blue Jays (10-14), are seeded fourth out of the West Region
The Jays play East Region champion Grand Forks Red River at 2 p.m. Thursday in the opening round.
Thursday, March 14 the Blue Jay girls in state tournament action take on West Fargo at 7-pm in Fargo.
Meanwhile the 10th ranked University of Jamestown women’s basketball team will play 22nd ranked, St. Thomas, Florida, in the opening round of the NAIA National Tournament in at 8:30-a.m., on Thursday in Sioux City, Iowa.
Also…
L-L-M takes on Oakes in the class B region 3 boys basketball championship game on Thursday at 7:30, at the Jamestown Civic Center…preceded by the third place game.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
PHOENIX (AP) – Markieff Morris scored 24 points as the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-97 last night. Rookie T.J. Warren’s dunk with 3:20 left punctuated the win. He was fouled on the basket and made the free throw to give the Suns a 12-point lead. Kevin Martin had 16 points for Minnesota.
Final OT Chicago 104 Philadelphia 95
Final Sacramento 113 Charlotte 106
Final Miami 104 Brooklyn 98
Final Boston 95 Memphis 92
Final L-A Clippers 120 Oklahoma City 108
Final Milwaukee 97 Orlando 91
Final Denver 115 Atlanta 102
Final Golden State 105 Detroit 98
Final Portland 105 Houston 100
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final 2OT Toronto 4 Buffalo 3 (SO Toronto 1-0)
Final N-Y Rangers 3 Washington 1
Final Calgary 6 Anaheim 3
BIG TEN TOUNEY…
CHICAGO (AP) – Joey King hit six 3-pointers and scored 20 to lead Minnesota to an 80-68 victory over Rutgers in the first round of the Big Ten tournament yesterday. The Golden Gophers broke open a tight game on a 22-8 spurt midway through in the second half. Carlos Morris scored 16 points for the Golden Gophers. Kadeem Jack led Rutgers with 18 points.
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (19) North Carolina 81 Boston College 63
Tournament highlights..
Atlantic Coast Conference
Second Round
Final Florida St. 76 Clemson 73
Final NC State 81 ( 3)Pittsburgh 70
Final ( 1) North Carolina 81 Boston College 63
Final Miami 59 Virginia Tech 49
Big East Conference
First Round
Final Marquette 78 Seton Hall 56
Final Creighton 78 DePaul 63
TOP-25 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (20) Florida Gulf Coast 62 Jacksonville 42
NFL…
The Minnesota Vikings have finalized a two-year contract with quarterback Shaun Hill, securing their backup for Teddy Bridgewater and bringing the veteran to his original NFL team. The Vikings also re-signed defensive tackle Tom Johnson and agreed to terms on new deals with two of their other unrestricted free agents, offensive lineman Joe Berger and long snapper Cullen Loeffler.
NASCAR-KURT BUSCH…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – NASCAR has lifted its suspension of Kurt Busch and the former champion is expected to compete at Phoenix this weekend. He can also compete in the championship Chase this season should he qualify. Busch missed the first three races of the season when NASCAR suspended him for an alleged domestic assault on his ex-girlfriend.
The Delaware attorney general last week declined to charge Busch for the September incident with Patricia Driscoll.
In world and national news…
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) -Two St. Louis-area police officers are in the hospital after demonstrations outside the Ferguson Police Department turned violent early this morning. One officer was shot in the face, another in the shoulder, as protesters gathered following an announcement that the Ferguson Police Chief is resigning. The officers shot were from St. Louis County and nearby Webster Groves. The St. Louis County police chief says someone clearly took aim at the officers, who were simply “standing there.”
TIKRIT, Iraq (AP) – Rockets and mortars are echoing across Saddam Hussein’s hometown of Tikrit (tih-KREET’) this morning, as Iraqi security forces clash with Islamic State militants a day after sweeping into the Sunni city north of Baghdad. Recapturing Tikrit is seen as a key step toward rolling back the extremist group, which seized much of northern and western Iraq last summer and controls about a third of Iraq and Syria.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) – Residents in the Atlanta area are adding their voices to a chorus of calls for increased police accountability after an unarmed, naked man was shot and killed by an officer responding to a complaint of a suspicious person at an apartment complex. More than 100 protesters gathered in the city of Decatur to protest the death of Anthony Hill. DeKalb (deh-KAB’) County police officer Robert Olsen fatally shot Hill Monday when he says Hill started running at him and wouldn’t stop when ordered to.
LONDON (AP) – British lawmakers say the country’s spies intercept Britons’ communication data in bulk, but not enough for it to count as blanket surveillance or “reading everyone’s emails.” Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee has made the most detailed public disclosure yet of Britain’s electronic snooping abilities. A report out today says the U.K.’s electronic spy agency accesses traffic on “a very small percentage” of the Internet. It says a smaller portion of that is collected, and even less is read.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – The triggerman in the sensational Pamela Smart murder trial is getting his first chance for parole, 25 years after he gunned down the husband of his lover and teacher. William “Billy” Flynn was 16 in 1990 when he and three friends carried out what prosecutors said was Pamela Smart’s plot to murder Gregg Smart. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 28 years to life in prison. A parole board hearing is scheduled for this morning. Today happens to be Flynn’s 41st birthday.
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