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Group to resubmit petition to grow, use, & sell pot

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A group says it will resubmit a petition to amend the North Dakota Constitution aimed at allowing citizens to grow, use and sell marijuana. The group submitted a proposed petition to Secretary of State Al Jaeger on Monday but withdrew it on Tuesday. Group chairman John […]

Celebrate

Janelle Rufsvold receives May Customer Service Award

(Chamber) The Customer Service Award for May was presented to Janelle Rufsvold of the Jamestown Post Office for her outstanding customer service.  The chamber honors individuals who demonstrate a consistent commitment to delivering products or services that satisfy customers by exceeding their requirements or expectations. Janelle’s letter of nomination stated, […]

State

Americans set summer travel plans

BOSTON (May 21, 2019) — The largest seasonal surge in gas prices since 2011 isn’t slowing down travel plans this summer as more Americans are hitting the road than staying home, according to GasBuddy’s 2019 Summer Travelsurvey. According to the annual survey, nearly 75% of Americans said they will take […]

Sports

Monday Class B Baseball Tournament

Monday… Class B Baseball Region 1 Tournament in Oakes Game 1 LaMoure-LM 15  Northern Cass 1 Game 2: LaMoure-LM 7  Kindred-Richland 6 Game 3   Oakes 6  Central Cass 1. Game 4: Enderlin-MV 12 Oakes 2   Region 3 Tournament in Steele Game 1:  New Rockford-Sheyenne 10  Kidder County  7 Game 2:  Carrington […]

Sports

Blue Jays win, headed to WDA Baseball Tourney

Monday at Jack Brown Stadium… Jamestown 5 Bismarck St. Mary’s 1 On  Thursday May 23 the Blue Jays start WDA tournament action in game three of the day,about 5-p.m., versus Bismarck Century, moved to all turf Sanford Sports Complex due to wet conditions at Municipal Ballpark. Game locations on Friday and […]

Sports

Former Twin Swarzak, trade from Seattle to Braves

ATLANTA (AP) _ The Atlanta Braves have added veteran help for their patchwork bullpen by acquiring right-hander Anthony Swarzak from Seattle for left-hander Jesse Biddle and right-hander Arodys Vizcaino (viz-ky-EE’-noh). Seattle is sending Atlanta almost $1.8 million to cover about one-third of what’s remaining in Swarzak’s $8 million salary this […]

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Ford cuts global jobs, cutting expenditures

Detroit (AP)  Ford revealed details of its  restructuring plan as it prepared for a future of electric and autonomous vehicles by parting ways with 7,000 white-collar workers worldwide, about 10% of its global salaried workforce. The major revamp, which had been under way since last year, will save about $600 […]

Sports

Game & Fish Free Fishing Weekend

BISMARCK, N.D. (G&F) – North Dakotans who want to give fishing a try are reminded they can fish for free June 1-2. That is the state’s Free Fishing Weekend, when all residents age 16 and over can fish any North Dakota water without a license. Residents age 15 and under […]

Obits

Audrey Annette (Buhr) Lund – May 20, 2019

Audrey Annette (Buhr) Lund 75, of Valley City North Dakota, Passed away on May 20th, 2019. She passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Valley City on Thursday May 30that 3pm, with pastor Emmy, officiating. Audrey was […]