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Area airports receive federal grants

Bismarck  (NDAC) On June 7th, 2018, the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission awarded approximately $3.35 million in infrastructure grants to multiple public airports throughout the state.   These state infrastructure grants are used to help fund numerous high priority airport projects throughout the state of North Dakota.  The revenue source for […]

Sports

Colangelo resigns as 76ers president

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers say Bryan Colangelo has resigned as president of basketball operations after an independent firm investigated allegations that he used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism from fans and the […]

Obits

James Purcell – Weds June 6, 2018

James Purcell, 79, of Jamestown, ND, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon, June 6, 2018.James was born January 11, 1939, in Carrington, ND, the son of Ervin and Irene (Krapp) Purcell.  He graduated from high school and began working for Burlington Northern Railroad.  James married Mary Ann Marsolek on […]

Jamestown

Mosquito spraying planned evenings June 7 – 8

Jamestown  (CSi)  The City of Jamestown reports that due to above average mosquito count in the NE area of the City, fogging operations for adult mosquitoes is scheduled to begin Thursday, June 7 & Friday, June 8. Fogging operations will take place between approximately 8:30 PM (dusk) until approximately 6:00 […]

Sports

Former Cards Manager Schoendienst, passes, 95

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Red Schoendienst (SHAYN’-deenst), the Hall of Fame second baseman who managed the St. Louis Cardinals to two pennants and a World Series championship died Wednesday. He was 95. Alfred Fred Schoendienst wore the Cardinals uniform for 45 seasons as a player, coach and manager and he […]

Jamestown

Stutsman Early Voting through Friday June 8

Jamestown  (CSi)  Those Stutsman County voters wishing to cast early voting ballots may do so from May 29 through Friday June 8th at the Stutsman County Courthouse. Voters must present a valid ID at the time of any method of voting. For voter ID requirements click here. Those with questions […]

State

Watne returns from Moscow, speaking at WFO

Jamestown  (NDFU)  – North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) President Mark Watne returned from Moscow, Russia, this week after speaking at a general assembly gathering of the World Farmers’ Organization (WFO). He presented information on U.S. multi-peril crop insurance, and shared ideas on farmer-owned concepts. Watne says, “Regardless of where we […]

Jamestown

United Way presents Venture Grant funding

Jamestown  (Cassie DuBray)  United Way of Stutsman County presented $18,900 in Venture Grant funding to five Stutsman County 501c3 organizations at it’s May annual retreat. Venture Grants are one-time grants for local (Stutsman County) non-profit 501 c3 agencies to help fund programs which meet critical, unmet needs in the community […]

Obits

Dorothy C Housh – Tues June 5, 2018

Dorothy C Housh November 19, 1933 – June 05, 2018 Dorothy Coleene Housh, 84 Fargo,ND, formerly Jamestown, ND, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Bethany on 42nd Fargo. Dorothy was born November 19, 1933 to Hiram and Lenore (Ferguson) Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Oakes, ND. On […]

Sports State

Oakes archer to compete at world championship

OAKES, N.D. (AP) — A 10-year-old boy from a town in North Dakota will compete at a world archery championship contest this weekend. Braysen Sagert will participate in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Championships June 7-9 in Louisville, Kentucky. Sagert is the first archer from Oakes […]