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NASCAR Hall Of Fame nominees

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards are among the new nominees for NASCAR’s next Hall of Fame class. Janet Guthrie returns as a nominee in the Landmark category after a one-year absence. The voting structure was changed for this year. There are three ballots: […]

Jamestown

Chamber links to business resources

Jamestown  (Chamber)   The Chamber has created two pages on its website.  Director Emily Bivens says the first is to provide updates on their member businesses and how they have altered their operations. https://www.jamestownchamber.com/local-business-updates Initially  Restaurants and Bars have been included and they are adding more information as they gather it. […]

State

Information on CARE19 app, reducing COVID spread

Bismarck – On Tuesday Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) in partnership with ProudCrowd, creators of the popular Bison Tracker app, launched a free mobile app, Care19, to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in North Dakota. This app will help the NDDoH reduce the […]

State

Fargo leaders upset with uncooperative residents

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The leaders of North Dakota’s largest metropolitan area say some residents are not following state orders meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus and they may take further steps, such as closing parts of city parks. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and West Fargo City Commission […]

Obits

Bradley Orville Meyer – Apr 6, 2020

Bradley Orville Meyer, 63, of Anthem, AZ died April 6, 2020 due to complications with renal failure. Brad was born on May 7, 1956 in Fargo, ND, the son of Orville and Muriel (Stende) Meyer.  He grew up in Grandin, ND and was a member of Grandin Lutheran Church.  He […]

Obits

Ralph Wesley Strand – Apr. 5, 2020

Ralph Wesley Strand, 86, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Eventide, Jamestown.Mr. Strand was born February 20, 1934 in Jamestown, the son of Oliver and Eunice (Beach) Strand.  HE grew up and farmed south of Cleveland, ND.  Wes then worked for Progress and Experience Works until […]

Obits

Robert Curtis Tollefson – Apr 5 2020

Robert Curtis Tollefson, age 54, passed away at Sanford Hospital in Fargo on April 5, 2020.  Bob’s brother Jeff was by his side when he died.Bob was born in Jamestown on January 24, 1966 to Richard Tollef Tollefson and Helene (Pfeifer) Tollefson, the youngest of five children.  He graduated from […]

Valley City

Barnes Co. Commission Candidates, Jun 9 Primary

Valley City  (CSi)  Barnes County Commission candidates are set on the Jun 9, 2020 Primary Election ballot. Auditor Beth Didier says, there are two open seats, the only  offices up for election this year. In District 1 – Incumbent Cindy Schwehr takes on challenger Rockne Earles In District 5 – […]

Obits

Richard Wanzek – Saturday April 4, 2020

Richard Wanzek, 85, Jamestown, ND, joined his heavenly father April 4, 2020, while surrounded by his wife and seven children, some video/virtually. A few grandchildren were even able to gather outside his window holding hearts of love. He holds a very special place in heaven today. Richard was born November […]