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Homeland Security Trainings set in Jamestown

Jamestown  (CSi)  Because of a  time extension  received from the local Homeland Security Training grant, Stutsman County Emergency Management is able to offer two additional training classes that may be of interest to the public and organizations. Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist says, Both classes are:  1) led by […]

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Stutsman Boy’s B Basketball Tourney, Jan 3,4,5

Stutsman County Basketball Tournament  Boy’s Class B. Games at the Jamestown Civic Center. Jan. 3. 2019 G1: Edgeley-KM (4-0) vs. Medina-PB (0-4), 3 p.m. G2: Napoleon-GS (1-4) vs. Ellendale (3-1), 4:30 p.m. G3: Kidder Co. (2-4) vs. Midkota (1-4), 6 p.m. G4: Carrington (2-3) vs. South Border (1-4), 7:30 p.m. […]

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North Dakota Class A Basketball Polls

Boys Fifth poll Team Rec. Pts. LW 1. Fargo Davies (13) 8-0 73 1 2. Jamestown (2) 6-0 62 2 3. West Fargo Sheyenne 8-0 45 3 4. Mandan 5-2 24 4 5. Minot 4-1 14 5 Others receiving votes: Bismarck Legacy (6-1) and Bismarck High (5-2).   Girls Fifth […]

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UJ Men over Hastings, Wednesday basketball

HASTINGS, Neb.  (uj.edu)  — Jon Purintun (SR/Linton, ND)’s 27 points led four Jimmies in double figures, and the University of Jamestown men’s basketball team defeated Hastings (Neb.) College on the road Wednesday night by a final score of 90-80. THE BASICS FINAL SCORE: Jamestown 90, Hastings 80 LOCATION: Osborne Family […]

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Jimmie Women, 64-55 over Hastings

Wednesday… HASTINGS, Neb.  (uj.edu)  — The University of Jamestown women’s basketball opened 2019 with a victory at No. 15 Hastings Wednesday evening, defeating the Broncos 64-55. THE BASICS FINAL SCORE: Jamestown 64, (15) Hastings 55 LOCATION: Osborne Family Sports Complex, Hastings, Neb. RECORDS: Jamestown 10-8 (4-6 Great Plains Athletic Conference), […]

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Wrestling announcer, “Mean Gene” Okerlund, passes, 76

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eugene “Mean Gene” Okerlund, whose deadpan interviews of pro wrestling superstars like “Macho Man” Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan made him a ringside fixture in his own right, has died. He was 76. World Wrestling Entertainment announced Okerlund’s death on its website Wednesday. Okerlund’s […]

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ND to receive $1.2 million in Wells Fargo settlement

Bismarck  (CSi)  North Dakota  Attorney General’s Office reports, the state will receive $1.2 million from Wells Fargo Bank under the terms of a national settlement agreement, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, says,  the state’s share of the $575 million settlement fund is for civil costs and attorney fees. The multi-state settlement […]

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Another round of high blood pressure meds recalled

(USA Today)  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a third blood pressure medication recall over concerns the contaminated drug might cause cancer. Sandoz Inc. is voluntarily recalling losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide tablets because the pills could contain an impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). The substance is a probable human carcinogen, according to the International Agency […]

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Update, Minnesota Twins sign Nelson Cruz

Update… MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Twins and veteran slugger Nelson Cruz have agreed to a one-year contract with an option for the 2020 season, giving Minnesota a boost at designated hitter. The Twins announced the deal Wednesday. Cruz played 144 games for the Seattle Mariners last season, hitting .256 with […]

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Space Heater Safety reminders, Otter Tail Power

Fergus Falls, MN  (OTPC) Many people use portable heaters to add warmth to select areas in their homes rather than increase thermostat settings. To help ensure efficiency and safety, Otter Tail Power Company offers these tips for buying and using portable electric space heaters. • Don’t believe claims of added […]