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Lawrence Kropp – January 5, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” H. Kropp, 83, of Jamestown, ND peacefully passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown. Larry was born at Trinity Hospital at Jamestown December, 4th, 1935 to Lawrence Paul and Beulah (Campbell) Kropp. His parents took him home to the family farm near Buchanan, ND, […]

Sports

Mets, Astros, Indians in 3 team trade

UNDATED (AP) — The New York Mets swung minor deals with the Cleveland Indians and Houston Astros. The Mets shipped backup catcher Kevin Plawecki (plah-WEH’-kee) to the Indians for right-hander Walker Lockett and infielder Sam Haggerty. The 27-year-old Plawecki batted .201 with seven home runs and a career-high 30 RBIs […]

State

ND lawmakers settle in for session

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Lawmakers settled in for North Dakota’s 66th legislative session at the state Capitol in Bismarck last week, highlighted by Gov. Doug Burgum’s vision for the state. A look at the week just past and the one ahead: BUDGET FORECAST Lawmakers remain nervous about prices for oil […]

State

North Dakota gas prices tumble last week

North Dakota January 7, 2019- Gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.17/g  Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 stations in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.0 cents per gallon versus last week […]

Celebrate

Battle of the Badges successful blood drive

Update… Jamestown  (CSi)  Over 200 volunteers gave blood during last week’s three day Battle of the Badges blood drive in cooperation with Vitalant, Jan 3,4, 5 at the Jamestown Civic Center. Those donating blood voted for  either Team Fire or Team Law. The Jamestown Fire Department came out on top over […]

Obits

James Joseph Wald -Jan 4, 2019

James Joseph Wald, known to most people as “Jimmie Joe” was 71 when he traded in his worn-out earthly body for his heavenly one on Friday, January 4, 2019. He was able to pass away on his favorite leather couch at home with his children and wife holding his hands. […]

Sports

Timberwolves fire coach Thibodeau

(AP)  The Minnesota Timberwolves fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Sunday, halfway into his third season with the team that began with the turmoil surrounding the eventual trade of All-Star Jimmy Butler. Thibodeau was dismissed about an hour after the 108-86 victory over the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers . Scott […]

Sports

Eagles hang on to win, Saints next

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Foles hit Golden Tate with a 2-yard touchdown pass on fourth down with 56 seconds remaining against the NFL’s stingiest defense, lifting the Philadelphia Eagles past the Chicago Bears 16-15 on Sunday in the final wild-card game. Former Eagles kicker Cody Parkey hit the left upright […]

Sports

Chargers hold off Ravens, face Patriots, next

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers kept Lamar Jackson grounded, and by the time the rookie got the passing game going it was too late for the Baltimore Ravens. Michael Badgley kicked five field goals, and Los Angeles harassed and hounded Jackson during a 23-17 victory Sunday in the […]

Sports

Saturday ND High School Scores

BOY’S HOCKEY… Jamestown 4, Dickinson 3, OT   Fargo Davies 10, Sheyenne 0 Grand Forks Central 5, East Grand Forks, Minn. 2 Mandan 7, Bottineau/Rugby (HKB) 4 Minot 3, Williston 1   GIRL’S HOCKEY… Jamestown 3, Dickinson 0   Fargo Davies 4, Mandan 0 Fargo North/South 7, Minot 2 West […]