CSi Weather…

 REST OF TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. COLDER. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. LOWEST WIND CHILLS AROUND 25 BELOW LATE
IN THE MORNING.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN CLEARING. LOWS
AROUND 5 BELOW. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
.NEW YEARS DAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 15 TO 20. WEST WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
EVENING…THEN CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. NOT AS COLD. LOWS
10 TO 15. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 30 PERCENT, IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA…40 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.WEDNESDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. PATCHY
BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR ZERO.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 15.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.
LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.

SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT HOLIDAY TRAVEL… JAN 1,2, 2013
 
 A CANADIAN LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL SWEEP THROUGH THE DAKOTAS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY. WHILE SNOWFALL TOTALS ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA WILL BE LIGHT…NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 30 MPH WILL CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW.
 
 THOSE TRAVELING TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY SHOULD EXPECT HAZARDOUS  DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALLOW FOR EXTRA TRAVEL TIME…AND INCLUDE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT AS WIND CHILLS WILL FALL BELOW ZERO AFTER SNOW MOVES OUT ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.

 

 Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Keith and Jane Norman officially ended their “Great Stories of the Great Plains,” program, on Friday (December 28, 2012). 

The program heard daily on The Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, and several radio stations in the upper mid west, had been airing since October of 2003, recorded and distributed by Keith and Jane Norman from their Jamestown, North Dakota studio. 

During the final show, Norman thanked the outlets for airing the program, to tell the stories of North and South Dakota. 

He said, “Situations and times do change,” thanking the program’s audience for listening to the stories, and purchasing books written by Norman associated with the program, and those who have sent him correspondence concerning “a piece of history they know about.” 

Reminded listeners that the great history of North Dakota and South Dakota has been and will continued to be made by the “great people,” of the two states. 

Norman has also published four books about the life of the Dakotas, “Great Stories of the Great Plains Vols. 1,2 &3,” that contains some of Keith and Jane’s favorite stories from the audio shows. 

The book, “Great People of the Great Plains,” is a collection of biographies of people who have had an impact on the states.

 

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Special Session, Friday morning, (Dec 27, 2012) at 8-O’Clock at City Hall. All members were present.

 

First, Commissioners discussed issues with the 9-1-1 System.

 

Originally the proposed plan was to have the change take effect January 1, 2013.

Earlier this month the Barnes County Commissioners voted 3-2 to develop a Resolution to clear up the issues of control and distribution of funds with the cost ratio.

At the December 17, 2012 Valley City Commission meeting, Commissioners voted unanimously to not move the 9-1-1 dispatch center, equipment from it’s current location, until new 9-1-1 equipment is purchased.,

At that meeting the City Commissioners voted unanimously to postponed any action, indefinitely

Mayor Werkhoven said the motion was appropriate, regarding moving the aging equipment.

Police Chief Fred Thompson also agreed to postponing the move.

At Friday’s City Commission meeting, Commissioner Nielson said the meeting was called to solidify the City Commission’s position on the 9-1-1 system.

She told the Commission that she met with the North Dakota Association of Counties, concerning how the 9-1-1 system is run.

She said the North Dakota Legislature in January will be requested to fund $4 million to start the program.

Nielson said her position is to leave the 9-1-1 system in place at Valley City Police, until new 9-1-1 equipment arrives and then moved.

When moved she and City Commissioner Duane Magnuson agree that the 9-1-1 system be run by Barnes County, including financially.

She also consulted with Stutsman County 9-1-1 Coordinator Jerry Bergquist on how the 9-1-1 system is run at the Jamestown Law Enforcement Dispatch Center.

Magnuson added the move to Barnes County Should occur on July 16, 2013, and funds be included when the Sheriff’s Office budget is discussed.

Commissioners Luke, and Pedersen agreed with the proposals.

The City Commission took no official action.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.

　

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission Friday morning (Dec 28, 2012) reviewed options with the Special Assessment Review Team.

All members were present.

Mayor Werkhoven noted the North Dakota Century Code, concerning Special Assessments.

The City Commission reviewed aspects of the Special Assessment District as they pertain to Valley City.

Those include paving districts, and water and sewer utility rates, and dollars generated.

He said, concrete paving does not last forever, adding that asphalt paving is easier to maintain.

He said doubling the utility surcharges is “extreme.”

Presently the surcharges brings in $350,000.

The Mayor noted the median income in Valley City is currently $39,000.

City Attorney Russell Myhre outlined the Century Code differentiating between property taxes, and special assessment, and how each benefits Valley City.

He pointed out that the governor’s proposed budget may contain property tax relief, in addition to legislative action.

Mayor Werkhoven said Myhre needs to review the special assessment process in Valley City to make sure the city is in compliance with state law, and that the city is assessing with consistency.

Commissioner Magnuson agreed that a review of what is legal is needed, followed by public meetings, and then go forward, and work with citizens.

Commissioner Luke suggested City Attorney Myhre obtain information from the North Dakota Attorney General, concerning the management of funds received by the Special Assessment districts.

City Auditor, Avis Richter, also brought up the bonding process, and its impacts.

She noted terminologies concerning fees, special assessments and property and city sales tax, saying each terminology has a specific meaning, and application.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Dec 28, 2012) — The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department is asking the public to keep snowmobiles off Hillcrest Golf Course property, all city parks, and Park land located along 17th Avenue Southwest.

Fines could be incurred.

Anyone seeing snowmobiles on these properties are asked to report the activity to the police department.

Jamestown, ND, December 26, 2012 (KCSi-T.V. News) —Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Clinic is now open in the new Jamestown Clinic Building located on the campus of JRMC.

Dr. Dean, Dr. Harris and Dr. Mead, along with visiting JRMC Specialists are located in the new clinic building adjacent to the west side of the hospital.

Cindy Gohner,Vice President of Clinical Services, says, “We are excited to welcome patients to the new JRMC Clinic location. The building will provide patients, physicians and staff a warm and welcoming environment that is close to additional services located in the hospital including radiology and the laboratory.”

For more information on the JRMC Clinic go to www.jrmcnd.com or call 952-4878.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, ND. For more information on services at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown Performing Arts Association presents an “Evening With The McIntyre Family,” on Friday January 4, 2013, at the Arts Center in Jamestown.

On Friday’s (Dec 28, 2012) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, spokesperson Bruce Berg said Mike, Cheryl Tony, Matthew, and Brittany McIntyre will be performing.

The Evening With the McIntyre Family will start at 7:30-p.m.

Tickets at the door are $8 for adults, and $3 for students.

A reception will be held following the performance.

Berg pointed out that over the past 18 years the Evening With…performances have raise about $40,000 for the arts in Jamestown.

Valley City, N.D.— (KCSi-T.V. News) December 28, 2012 — Hospice of the Red River Valley invites health care professionals to its January Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore various topics related to end-of-life care.

The next Lunch and Learn will take place on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, from noon – 1 p.m. Paulette Arrison, paralegal with Legal Services of North Dakota, and Anne M. Hoefgen, supervising attorney with Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, will present “Legal Services for Older Adults in Minnesota and North Dakota.”

Participants will learn about the various services available to older adults through Legal Services of North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota. Participants will also understand advantages of advanced health care directives and power of attorney.

Hospice of the Red River Valley is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in North Dakota. This program has been approved for 1 contact hour for social workers.

For your convenience, Lunch and Learns will be held at four Hospice of the Red River Valley locations: Fargo – 1701 38th St. SW, Fargo, N.D.; Lisbon – 415 Main Street, Lisbon, N.D.; Valley City – 1240 W Main Street, Valley City, N.D; or Detroit Lakes – 1102 West River Road, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

The Lisbon, Valley City and Detroit Lakes office locations will be connected via video conference to the Fargo office where the live presentation will take place.

Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Contact Missy at melissa.haut@hrrv.org or 701-356-1563 one week prior to the lunch and learn and indicate which location you will be attending. Participants may bring their own lunches; coffee and water will be provided.

Lunch and Learns are free and open to all health care professionals. They will be held on an ongoing basis every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) on the third Tuesday of the month from noon – 1 p.m. Specific topics and descriptions will be shared closer to each date.

 

About Hospice of the Red River Valley

Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, not-for-profit hospice serving all or portions of 29 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hospice care is intensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing quality of life for terminally ill patients and families by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual and grief needs. For more information, call toll free 800-237-4629, e-mail questions@hrrv.org or visit www.hrrv.org.

　

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – In a survey of Associated Press members, the showdown between Democrat Heidi Heitcamp and Republican Rick Berg for U.S. Senate ranked as North Dakota’s top news story of 2012.

The remaining 10 are:

The state becomes the country’s second-leading oil-producing state; the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname is retired; a grandmother and three grandchildren are shot to death in New Town; the state reaps $1.1 billion in oil royalties since 2007; charges are filed against a man accused in four 2011 slayings; a shooting in Beulah kills a man; oil prosperity continues to strain housing and traffic; 11 people, including eight North Dakota State University football players, are charged with forging signatures on ballot-initiative petitions, and a judge rules to lift a century-old ban on Election Day campaigning.

　

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) – A friend of six Missouri men killed Wednesday (Dec 26, 2012) in a crash on North Dakota’s Interstate 94 near Jamestown says the group was looking for work in the area.

 

Yolanda Lorge, president of a Hispanic advocacy organization in Springfield, Mo., tells the News-Leader newspaper that the driver in the wreck was 47-year-old Martin Zuniga, who owned a small construction worker.

 

Also killed were 54-year-old Jose Isabel Avila, 51-year-old Mayolo Lopez, 43-year-old Alibo Galicia Martinex, 50-year-old Epitacio Acosta Padron and 34-year-old Herson Orellana.

 

The men died when their pickup crossed the median of the icy interstate and was struck by an eastbound semitrailer.

 

Lorge says Zuniga was a hard worker who arrived in America 25 years ago with nothing. The men’s families are trying to get their loved ones back to Missouri.

 

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) – Charity organizers throughout Barnes County say they’ve seen record donations this year as residents and businesses donated time and money to help those in need.
 
     The county’s Salvation Army saw its best year ever. An anonymous donor gave $7,500 to the organization Wednesday, bringing its already record-breaking total to about $53,500. The number is up more than $9,000 from last year.
 
     The group’s chairman, Lee Isensee, says he’s grateful that residents “really stepped forward.”
 
     Pat Hansen of the county’s food pantry has also done well thanks to several food drives. Valley City Public School students donated 109 tubs of food in mid-November, bringing in more than 4,000 items and nearly $400 in cash.
 

 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A University of North Dakota immunologist has been awarded a $700,000 state grant for avian flu research.
 
     UND says David Bradley’s research on avian flu antibodies could help poultry farmers effectively combat outbreaks of the disease.
 
     Bradley is working collaboratively on the project with a company called Avianax.
 
     Researchers say they hope to develop commercially viable therapeutic treatments within 12 to 18 months.

 

 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A nurse assistant course through Grand Forks Area Career and Technology Center is designed to give students enough hands-on experience to allow them to take their certification test ahead of their peers.
 
     The  one-semester class is meant to save students time and money while preparing them to fill North Dakota’s growing need for health care workers.
 
     The center serves eight area school district, including Grand Forks. It offers specialized courses to students when there isn’t enough interest for their districts to offer those courses.
 
     Six programs, such as automotive technology, are offered in a mix of in-person classes, online work and hands-on activities. The nursing assistant class is the most popular with 119 online and standard students enrolled this year.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A city in the midst of North Dakota’s oil boom is boosting police patrols around the time that bars close in hopes of deterring alcohol-fueled crime.
 
     Williston officers also are teaming up more often with Williams County Sheriff’s deputies for backup.
 
     Police Officer Walter Hall says the department began increasing police presence around bars this summer. He says it’s already improved safety by cutting down on altercations and drunken driving incidents.
 
     Hall says being around the public more is also helping community relations because officers are talking more with area business owners and residents.

 

 MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Hundreds of card players are putting on their best poker faces in Minot as the North Dakota Texas Hold’Em Poker Championship Tournament nears its final showdown.
 
     The annual competition is under way at The Vegas Motel and Sevens Bar & Restaurant.
 
     Motel manager and tournament creator Wendy Ruppertsays  there were 800 registered players through Saturday. She expects to pull in at least 1,200 players to offer a $45,000 first-place prize.
 
     Sunday was the second qualifying day, with the championship round set for Monday.
 
     The event is the largest poker tournament in the continental U.S. outside of Las Vegas. Ruppert says players have come from all over the country and Canada.
 
     The tournament began in 2004 with about 400 players.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s oldest state park could be getting a makeover.
 
     Mark Zimmerman, director of the state Parks and Recreation Department, says the Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park south of Mandan has bought 300 acres of land adjacent to the Cavalry Square area.
 
     Park officials hope to add a new campground there to accommodate bigger motor homes and campers.
 
  A public meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9 in Mandan to outline the plans.
 
     There’s no request in the state budget for the upcoming biennium for upgrades. Zimmerman says funding will be requested in the 2015 budget cycle and the work could be done in phases.
 
     Other upgrades under consideration are new sleeping cabins and an in-park transportation system.

 

In sports..

 NATIONAL  FOOTBALL  LEAGUE

 

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Adrian Peterson rushed for 199 yards yesterday as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 37-34 and clinched an NFC wild card spot. Peterson finished the regular season nine yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record. The Vikings and the Packers will meet again Saturday night at Lambeau Field.
 
     MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson became the seventh running back in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Peterson rushed into history in the third quarter with a 20-yard run against Green Bay. Peterson joins O.J. Simpson, Eric Dickerson, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, Jamal Lewis and Chris Johnson in the 2,000-yard club. 
 
   Final    Cincinnati          23    Baltimore          17
   Final    Carolina              44    New  Orleans      38
   Final    Chicago                26    Detroit              24
   Final    Pittsburgh          24    Cleveland          10
   Final    Indianapolis      28    Houston              16
   Final    Tennessee            38    Jacksonville    20
   Final    Buffalo                28    N-Y  Jets              9
    Final    San  Francisco    27    Arizona              13
     Final    San  Diego            24    Oakland              21
   Final    Seattle                20    St.  Louis          13
  

The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants routed Philadelphia 42-7 in what may have been Andy Reid’s final game as Eagles coach. They lost their final eight games.
 The Giants were eliminated from the playoff chase when the Chicago Bears outlasted Detroit 26-24. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished the year throwing an NFL-record 727 pass attempts.

 

Russell Wilson tied Peyton Manning’s record for most touchdown passes by a rookie with 26, and his 1-yard TD run with 1:39 left gave Seattle a 20-13 win over the St. Louis Rams. Seattle finished with an 8-0 home mark, the only unbeaten home team in the NFL.

     – San Francisco clinched the NFC West with a 27-13 win over Arizona. Michael Crabtree caught touchdown passes of 49 and 7 yards and finished with a career-high 172 receiving yards. The Niners get a first-round bye.

Atlanta already had wrapped up No. 1 seed in the NFC and San Francisco joined the Falcons in earning first-round byes. The Niners beat Arizona 27-13 to finish 11-4-1.
 
  The Washington Redskins earned their first NFC East title since 1999 by beating Dallas 28-18 last night. Rookies Robert Griffin III ran for one score and Alfred Morris carried 33 times for 200 yards and three TDs.
 
 
 The road to the AFC championship will run through the Mile High City. The Denver Broncos secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC by routing Kansas City 38-3 and New England also gets a first-round bye following its 28-0 shutout of Miami.

New England is No. 2 seed in the AFC and also gets a first-round bye following their 28-0 victory over Miami. That’s the Patriots’ first shutout since 2009. Stevan Ridley ran for two touchdowns.

 The Cincinnati Bengals open the NFL playoffs on the road next Saturday at Houston in an AFC wild-card matchup. That game will be followed by an NFC wild-card game between Minnesota and Green Bay.

Next Sunday, the AFC North champion Baltimore Ravens will host the Indianapolis Colts, whose head coach Chuck Pagano rejoined them yesterday following months of treatment for cancer treatments. The NFC East champion Washington Redskins ride a seven-game winning streak into the playoffs when they host Seattle next Sunday afternoon.
 

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired general manager Gene Smith after four disappointing seasons, including the worst year in franchise history.

Owner Shad Khan made the announcement Monday.

Coach Mike Mularkey could be next. Khan is waiting to decide Mularkey’s fate until he hires a new general manager, which could happen this week.

 

College Hockey…

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Fourth-ranked Minnesota coasted to an 8-1 win over top-ranked Boston College Sunday in the championship game of the Mariucci Classic. Nick Bjugstad scored two goals for the Golden Gophers in a rematch of last year’s Frozen Four semifinal. Freshman goalie Adam Wilcox made 32 saves for Minnesota.

 
       NATIONAL  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION

 UNDATED (AP) – Make it 17 straight victories for the torrid Los Angeles Clippers. Caron (kah-RAHN’)  Butler’s game-high 29 points led the Clippers to a 107-96 win over the Utah Jazz. Butler made all six of his 3-point attempts.
 
     The Clippers went 16-0 in December to join the 1995-95 San Antonio Spurs and 1971-72 Lakers as the only teams to go undefeated over a month. Their franchise-record winning streak is the longest since Boston won 19 in a row four years ago.
 
   Final    Detroit                96    Milwaukee      94
   Final    San  Antonio      111    Dallas            86
   Final    Sacramento        118    Boston            96
   
 HOCKEY-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
 
     Canada beats U.S.
 
     UFA, Russia (AP) – The United States has fallen to 1-2 in the junior ice hockey world championships by falling to unbeaten Canada 2-1.
 
     Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent Hopkins and New York Islanders prospect Ryan Strome (STROH’-mee) scored for the Canadians, who sit atop Group B a 3-0.
 
     The Americans need to beat Slovakia on Monday in Group B to move on.
 
     Finland beat Switzerland 5-4, the Czech Republic doubled up Latvia 4-2 and Slovakia downed Germany 2-1 in overtime.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – The key sticking points remain the same – taxing the wealthy and cutting the budget to pay for Democratic spending proposals. The one thing different is that the deadline to avert the so-called fiscal cliff is getting closer – it’s midnight tonight. Vice President Joe Biden, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and top administration bargainer Rob Nabors worked late last night in hopes of settling those differences. And the House and Senate plan to meet today.     
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being treated with anti-coagulants for a blood clot. Doctors plan to keep her in New York-Presbyterian Hospital for at least 48 hours so they can monitor the medication. Clinton’s spokesman says the blood clot is associated with a concussion she suffered earlier this month after falling in her home.
 
     CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is facing new complications following his latest cancer surgery in Cuba. Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro says Chavez’ respiratory infection has left him in delicate condition. Chavez is supposed to be sworn in to a new six-year term on Jan. 10.  
 
     BAGHDAD (AP) – There are bombings across Iraq today, which have killed at least 15 people and wounded another 24. One attack happened in the city of Hillah, where a parked car bomb exploded in a busy street near government offices. Police say Shiite pilgrims were making their way to the nearby city of Karbala to mark the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. 
 
     ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Rapper Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian are expecting a baby. West made the announcement last night at a concert in Atlantic City. West is 35, Kardashian is 32. She’s in the process of divorcing NBA player Kris Humphries, whom she married in August 2011.