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No evidence Trump Russia influence 2016 campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department declared Sunday that special counsel Robert Mueller’s long investigation did not find evidence that President Donald Trump’s campaign “conspired or coordinated” with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election, setting off celebrations of vindication by Trump and his supporters. Mueller also investigated whether Trump […]

Obits

Florence Heier – Friday March 22, 2019

Florence Heier, 99, Jamestown, ND passed away on March, 22, 2019 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, ND. Florence Strehle was born January 28, 1920 at the family home located north of Streeter, ND. Her parents were Emmanuel and Barbara (Oberlander) Strehle. She attended the country school in Newbury Township. […]

Sports

Duke’s 2nd half too much for Bison in 85-62 loss

(AP) Zion Williamson scored 25 points and put on a second-half highlight show as top-seeded Duke overcame a sluggish start to overwhelm 16th-seeded North Dakota State 85-62 in the East Region. AP Photo/Richard Shiro The Blue Devils led just 31-27 at halftime when Williamson came out on fire. He drove […]

Obits

Harold Oettle – Thurs March 21, 2019

Harold Oettle, 77, of Jamestown North Dakota died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Harold Charles Oettle was born in Valley City, ND on January 28, 1942, the son of Charles and Helen (Stromme) Oettle. He enlisted in the Navy after graduating from Cooperstown High School […]

State

Burgum signs abortion reversal law

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that requires abortion providers to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions that it’s possible they could still have a live birth if they change their mind.Opponents claim there is no medically accepted evidence that a drug-induced abortion […]

Sports

UJ, VCSU to compete in e-sports tournament

Moorhead  (From the University of Jamestown)   Varsity and club esports teams from universities in five states will compete in the region’s first collegiate esports tournament, Rift of the North. Varsity teams from Graceland University (IA), Midland University (NE), St. Ambrose University (IA), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and […]

State

Senate endorses medical marijuana bill

Update BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Legislation aimed at increasing the number of North Dakota residents who can legally use medical marijuana and making it easier for patients to get the necessary credentials for the drug moved closer to reality Friday with overwhelming Senate approval.Getting required authorization from doctors and advanced […]

Valley City

Valley City Students prepare for the future

From Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living: Ty Kersting, Holly Sabinash, and Trevor Berg are getting ready to leave high school. They are all in Mrs. Botz’ Transition class in Valley City. All three seem confident and ready to go. In addition to services from Valley City Schools, they have […]

State

Legislative meeting behind locked door, improper

Update: BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature’s top attorney planned to meet Friday with legislative leaders to remind them of the state’s open record requirements after acknowledging a House panel improperly met in secret behind a locked door. Legislative Council Director John Bjornson refused to call the meeting […]