James H. Olson, 88, Jamestown, ND, died Saturday December 12, 2020 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Fargo. Jim was born March 28, 1932 at the family farm home, the son of Henry and Pearl (Vibe) Olson. He grew up on the farm 8 miles south of Streeter where he received […]
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Maurice “Mitch” Johnson – Dec. 11, 2020
Maurice “Mitch” Avery Johnson, 85, of Jamestown, ND passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by family following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. He was born November 26, 1935 to Avery and Bertha Johnson and grew up on their farm in Urbana, ND. He attended primary school […]
FDA Approves Emergency, Pfizer Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end the pandemic. Shots will begin in a few days after Friday’s decision by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA called the vaccine from Pfizer and […]
Hildegarde Elaine Sodawasser – Dec 10, 2020
We said goodbye to Hildegarde Elaine Sodawasser on Dec 10, 2020. A vibrant and active Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, sister. aunt and friend to so many. Much as in her life, she was surrounded by many family members and good friends. Hilde was born the 5th Child out of 12 […]
Driver arrested, Fargo pedestrian death
Update: FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police are investigating the death of a woman who was found with severe injuries in an apartment parking lot early Friday. Police say the woman was likely a passenger in a vehicle that had been fleeing police, and she may have tried to get […]
Emergency Grant Relief to ND K-12 students, families
Bismarck (CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum Friday announced that $2.48 million in emergency grant relief has been awarded to North Dakota education entities serving K-12 students and families to support all learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, created by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, […]
Mark Kvien – Wednesday Dec. 9, 2020
Mark Kvien, age 49, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Valley City and Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, December 9th at Sanford Health in Fargo. A private family funeral service will be held on Monday, December 14th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City. Interment will be in Memory Gardens […]
UJ lifts restrictions on sports attendance, Newman Arena
(UJ 12-11-20 ) University of Jamestown Athletic Director Sean Johnson reports that “As of Friday December 11, “We are lifting all restrictions on whom can attend home games at Harold Newman Arena while still enforcing our capacity restriction which is currently at 600.” The first event under the revised policy […]
VCPS statement on capacity limits, sports events
Valley City (VCPS 12-11-20) Valley City Public Schools Superintendent, Josh Johnson has issued an updated news release issued by Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson. It stated: “Earlier this week, the North Dakota High School Activities Association revised the capacity limits to match North Dakota’s Smart Restart for Large […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign
Bismarck (NDDOT) – Law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road from Dec. 18 until Jan. 31 as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Preliminary 2020 data shows fatalities from alcohol are at 32%. However, alcohol and drug-related […]
























