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Obits

Violet Gienger – February 19, 2018

Violet Gienger, 91, Gackle, ND died Monday February 19, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Violet Zenker was born June 25, 1926, near Gackle, ND, the daughter of William and Lydia (Schultes) Zenker. She received her elementary education at School #1 in Neudorf Township, later receiving her GED from […]

Jamestown

Meland to become next Stutsman Co. Auditor/CEO

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County Commission has voted to hire Nicole Meland as the next County Auditor and Chief Operating Officer. She was one of six individuals applying for the position. She has been the interim auditor since Casey Bradley resigned in August he said was because of personal reasons. […]

Jamestown

High Risk sex offender changes Jmst address

Jamestown (CSi)  Police are warning residents a convicted high risk  sex offender has changed addresses within the City of Jamestown. 42 year old Timothy Richard Olpin is a white male, six feet tall, weighing 225 pounds with hazel eyes and gray hair. Olpin now resides at 414 4th Street Northeast […]

State

Fla shooting surviors descend on Capitol Hill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Survivors of the Florida school shooting descended on the state’s Capitol on Wednesday and had one overarching message: It’s time for action. The kids split into several groups to talk with lawmakers and other state leaders about gun control, the legislative process, and mental health issues. […]

Celebrate

Business After Hours, Apex Phys. Therapy & Wellness

The first Chamber Business After Hours for 2018 was hosted by Apex Physical Therapy and Wellness.  Even though it was a cold day, those attending enjoyed some great hospitality and learned about this unique business at this event.  The Chamber Ambassadors, Young Professionals of Jamestown, board members and chamber member […]

State

Leaders express admiration, respect, Rev. Billy Graham

(AP) Leaders expressed admiration and respect for evangelist Billy Graham, who died at his North Carolina home Wednesday morning. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP In a tweet, President Donald Trump said: “The GREAT Billy Graham is dead. There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A […]

State

Evangelist Billy Graham passes, 99

MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) —The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, becoming a counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died Wednesday. He was 99. Graham, who long suffered from cancer, pneumonia and other ailments, died at his home […]

Sports

NSAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, pairings

Quarterfinals – Wed, Feb. 21, NSAA Women’s Basketball Tournament No. 8 Waldorf University @ No. 1 University of Jamestown No. 5 Dakota State @ No. 4 Mayville State No. 7 Viterbo University @ No. 2 Valley City State University No. 6 Presentation College @ No. 3 Bellevue University Semifinals – Saturday, […]

Sports

Tues High School Basketball

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Mandan 80, Jamestown 76 Grand Forks Central 62 Valley City 58   Bismarck Century 80, Bismarck St. Mary’s 46 Bismarck High 83, Bismarck Legacy 51 Dickinson 65, Williston 54 Fargo Davies 72, Sheyenne 68 Fargo Shanley 89, Grand Forks Red River 74 Fargo South 69, Wahpeton 58 […]

State

North Dakota oil exports hold steady

(CSi)  North Dakota exported $5.32 billion in 2017, a slight increase of 0.2% over 2016. Excluding oil, North Dakota’s exports increased by 5.63% in 2017 over 2016, paralleling the 6.59% increase in overall U.S. exports. North Dakota fell two spots in its ranking among US states in 2017, going from […]