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Traffic control, reduced speeds, water on roadways

Bismarck  (NDDOT)  The North Dakota Department of Transportation has opened ND Highway 17 from I-29 to the Minnesota border to all traffic. This opening coincides with the Minnesota Department of Transportation opening MN Highway 317 as water has receded from the roadway.   NDDOT warns motorists that driving through water […]

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Update: Safe reopening of The Arts Center June 1

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown  (CSi)  As businesses across North Dakota begin reopening with Governor Burgum’s loosening of Covid-19 related restrictions, The Arts Center is in planning for a safe reopening June 1. On The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2,Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz  said, “Our primary concern is for […]

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ND announces plans, guidelines, graduation, 2020

BISMARCK, N.D. – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Wednesday that a “virtual graduation ceremony” will be broadcast and livestreamed across North Dakota May 30 as a special opportunity to honor North Dakota’s Class of 2020. The ceremony is a bonus addition to any local graduation celebrations that local school […]

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Newman Signs re-purposes, pandemic

Jamestown   (JSDC)  Newman Signs typically manufactures and distributes signs for a wide range of traffic, urban and outdoor advertising. As the demand for billboards, window decals, vehicle graphics, art canvas, banners, posters and other specialty signs dried up with COVID-19 uncertainties, the company has repurposed their manufacturing capabilities to produce […]

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JFD Annual Pancake Breakfast Cancelled

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Firefighter’s Annual Pancake Breakfast has been cancelled this year. Fire Chief Reuther says,  “As our state and country go through these trying times with COVID-19, and not knowing what changes will be made in the future. We have made the decision to cancel our 2020 Annual Pancake […]

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Yard of the Week to resume, 2020

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Jamestown Area Chamber Beautification Committee is launching the Yard of the Week Award Program for 2020. The Yard of the Week program has been established to recognize and share appreciation for individuals that take pride in helping beautify our community. Nominate homes in the City of Jamestown […]

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Reminder, sanitary sewer guidelines, flushing

Jamestown (CSi)  The City of Jamestown Sewer Department would like to remind residents that the only thing to go down the toilet, besides human waste, is toilet paper. Items that say ‘disposable’, are not flushable. Some items may be labeled as flushable but can still cause problems to the sanitary […]

Sports

Anderson resigns NSAA Commissioner

Valley City (VCSU)  Cory Anderson of Jamestown, N.D., has been named director of development and major gifts in the Valley City State University Foundation, according to an announcement made by Larry Robinson, foundation executive director. Anderson, a 1989 VCSU alumnus, will begin work in his new position on June 15, […]

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Sheyenne Care Center, Zero COVID-19 Positives

Valley City   Last week, all 384 residents and staff members of the Sheyenne Care Center all tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. CEO Craig Christensen they will continue to maintain all necessary infection prevention measures, and  practice proper hand hygiene, masking and social distancing. Visitor restrictions will remain in place […]

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County Declares Spring 2020 Flood Emergency

Jamestown  (CSi) The Stutsman County Commission declared an emergency for flooding damage that has occurred this spring. It is the third emergency declaration in effect for Stutsman County at this time.  Stutsman County emergency manager and 911 coordinator, Jerry Begquist says,  the state of North Dakota declared a spring flooding […]