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Jamestown

Open City Position, City Planning Commission

Jamestown  (CSi)  The City of Jamestown is currently accepting applications for the following: • 1 open position on the Planning Commission—5-year terms to August 2025. Anyone interested in serving on the above committees/boards should complete an “Application for Appointment”. The application may be obtained in person at City Hall, 102 […]

State

Juneteenth peaceful march, F-M low turnout Friday

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Organizers of a peaceful march in the Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota, area  Friday, to celebrate Juneteenth and address racial injustice said threats by city leaders and a federal prosecutor contributed the low turnout and promised a robust crowd for another march planned on Saturday. Fargo Mayor […]

Celebrate

4-H contest winners

Jamestown  (NDSU Ext Service) The Stutsman County 4-H held its county consumer decision making contest on Sunday June 14th at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds.  This is a contest that encourages the kids to learn how to make smart buying decisions and how to express the reason why they chose that […]

State

ND Gas prices rise back to $2 per gallon

Fargo  (June 17, 2020) — The North Dakota AAA reports that after 89 days below $2, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in North Dakota has returned to that level. Wednesday’s statewide average is $2, while the national average stands at $2.10. With a steady increase in […]

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Community Prayer June 20, virtual, at 10-a.m.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The next community prayer meeting will be conducted through Zoom from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20. The topic is “My Community Prayer.” This event is for people from any community. To join the Zoom event: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77038898576?pwd=QlhkYkdqRlRUZzQwaWJtSHpjZjB4UT09 The meeting ID is 770 3889 8576; password: Prayer

State

Business Briefing call available Jun 18, state programs

Bismarck  (CSi)    – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that a special Business Briefing call will be held this Thursday, June 18, at 9 a.m., in response to the latest updates regarding the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.   The […]

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Aunt Jemima Syrup, Mix brand to go away

NEW YORK (AP) — Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes the character’s origins are “based on a racial stereotype.” Just hours later, the owner of the Uncle Ben’s brand of rice says the brand will “evolve” in response to concerns about racial stereotyping. […]

Obits

Elaine Haugen – Sunday June 14, 2020

Elaine Haugen, 84, of Jamestown, ND, died on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Jamestown, North Dakota. Elaine Esther Staael was born August 8, 1935 in Sanish, ND, the daughter of Jess Otto and Anna Christie (Anderson) Staael. She attended St. Agnes Academy in Kenmare, ND and in 1949 transferred to […]

State

Beadle wins GOP nomination, St. Treasurer

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Fargo businessman Thomas Beadle will be moving on to the November general election after winning a spirited Republican primary race for state treasurer, according to results reported Monday on the North Dakota secretary of state’s website. The count by the state and county canvassing boards shows […]

Jamestown

ND State Hospital modifies visitor policy

Bismarck  (CSi) On Tues the ND State Hospital announced its modified campus visitation policy to allow family members and friends to visit loved ones who are receiving behavioral health services. Under the modified policy, family members and friends can visit patients during regular business hours, by appointment only, in designated rooms. […]