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Dillon Kifer – new UJ Esports, coach

Jamestown  (UJ)   Dillon Kifer has been hired as the University of Jamestown’s Esports Coach. Kifer, a native of Little Falls, MN, and a 2017 UJ graduate in elementary education, competed in TESPA’s collegiate Hearthstone tournament in 2015, as well as finishing 2nd in UJ’s Hearthstone tournament in 2017.   Additionally, […]

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NY Mets release veteran, Matt Kemp

New York  (AP)  Veteran outfielder Matt Kemp was released by Triple-A Syracuse last weekend. The 34-year-old Kemp, a three-time All-Star, was 8 for 34 (.235) with a home run for Syracuse after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Mets in late May. He was released May 4 by […]

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3 killed in fiery crash near Minot, Monday

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says three people have died in a fiery crash near Minot. Authorities say the driver of a pickup truck crossed into the path of a Chevy Suburban on Highway 23 west of Minot Monday afternoon. The two vehicles collided head-on with […]

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Ardis Johnson – Sunday July 14, 2019

Ardis Johnson, a faithful witness for her savior Christ Jesus, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019. At age 84, she passed at her home in Jamestown, ND. Ardis was born near Woodworth, ND, baptized at Newhome Lutheran Church and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Ardis was a […]

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Man killed in tractor rollover, ID’d

Update… PORTLAND, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the man who died when his tractor rolled over in Traill County. Authorities say 77-year-old Alton Anderson was pulling a sickle mower and cutting grass in a ditch near Portland last Friday when a tractor tire dropped into […]

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Samuel Lochlan Williams – July 13, 2019

Samuel Lochlan Williams, 7 day old infant son of Anthony and Rachel (Shannon) Williams died on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. Memorial Service: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jamestown with Pastor Erik Weber officiating. Arrangements are in the care of […]

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Semis hauling wind turbine blades, escorted

Bismarck  (NDHP)  Troopers responded to Highway 83 and I-94 near Sterling to assist multiple semi-trucks hauling wind turbine blades make the turn onto I-94W from Highway 83. Trucks were hauling the turbine blades from Aberdeen, SD to Glen Ullin. Troopers successfully got all trucks heading west bound on I-94 towards […]

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Mandan apartment fire Sunday, causes major damage

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — The Red Cross is helping tenants displaced by a large apartment fire in Mandan. Firefighters from Mandan and Bismarck rotated in and out of service Sunday afternoon because of the sweltering heat. Temperatures approached 90 degrees (32 Celsuis). (Photo by Bismack Tribune) Deputy Mandan Police Chief […]

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Esther Graf – Thursday July 11, 2019

Esther Graf, 91, Streeter, N.D., died Thursday, July 11, in Sanford Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, at Haut Funeral Home in Jamestown. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July […]