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Lisbon man charge, alleged assault, Oakes street dance

OAKES, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man is accused of assaulting police who were serving him with a warrant during a street dance. 25-year-old Derek Williams Jones, of Lisbon, is charged with simple assault on a peace officer and preventing arrest, both felonies. Authorities say the incident happened Saturday […]

Obits

David Myron Ackerman – June 11, 2018

David Myron Ackerman, 63, Jamestown, ND died Monday June 11, 2018 in Jamestown. The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown. Pastor Susan Haukaas will officiate. Dave was born March 10, 1955 at Jamestown, ND, the son of Gale and Delphine (Fode) […]

State

ND Primary Election, low turnout

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Voter turnout for North Dakota’s primary election was the third worst in the state’s last 10 June elections. Voting statistics compiled by the North Dakota Secretary of State show Tuesday’s statewide ballot drew 114,340 North Dakotans to the polls. That’s a turnout rate of 19.6 percent. […]

Sports

Former UND Women’s Hockey players sue

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Eleven former University of North Dakota women’s hockey players have filed a discrimination lawsuit seeking to reinstate the program that was cut 15 months ago. The federal complaint filed Tuesday against the North Dakota University System alleges that the university violated Title IX laws that prohibit […]

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ND GOP primary election results

U.S. Senate GOP – Primary 424 of 424 precincts – 100 percent x-Kevin Cramer 61,070 – 88 percent Thomas O’Neill 8,458 – 12 percent   U.S. House District 1 North Dakota at large GOP – Primary 424 of 424 precincts – 100 percent x-Kelly Armstrong 37,119 – 56 percent Tom […]

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Bismarck, Minot, West Fargo elect new mayors

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Three of North Dakota’s larger cities have elected new mayors. In Bismarck, challenger Steve Bakken edged out incumbent Mayor Mike Seminary in Tuesday’s election. Bakken is a former radio show host and the business development manager for an engineering company. In Minot, City Councilman Shaun Sipma […]

Sports

Minnesota Twins sign pitcher Belisle

DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed reliever Matt Belisle, bringing back the popular veteran after a stint with Cleveland. The Twins made the move Tuesday before their game at Detroit and designated utility infielder Gregorio Petit for release or assignment to make room on the roster. Belisle […]

Jamestown

Two Boat Safety classes set, June 14

Jamestown  (CSi)  There will be two Boat Safety Classes on Thursday June 14th at 10-a.m., and 1-p.m., at Lakeside Marina. The classes are for children and adults, which are free and open to the public. Only one class needs to be attended. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from […]

Sports

JHS Blue Jay Golf Scramble set

Jamestown  (CSi)  The annual Blue Jay  Golf Scramble is set for June 30 at Hillcrest Municipal Golf Course. The cost for the four-person scramble is $50 per player, including green fees, mulligans, prizes and lunch. A shotgun start set for 9:30 a.m. Proceeds go to the Jamestown High School girls […]

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Trump, Kim sign document, “security guarantees”

SINGAPORE (AP) — A joint declaration signed by President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the U.S. has committed to providing “security guarantees” to the North. The document signed at the end of the pair’s historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday also says Kim “reaffirmed his […]