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School Board approves 2017-18 budget

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School board also on Monday approved its  $28.8 million 2017-18 budget. It contains a 7.59 percent tax levy increase. Superintendent Rob Lech says, the budget contains a projected revenue of $28.6 million while operating on a $178,000 deficit. The mill levy will increase from 64.7 […]

Jamestown

2018 City of Jamestown budget approved

Jamestown   (CSi)  At 6-p.m., Monday the Jamestown City Council held  a PUBLIC HEARING concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.  Council Member Brubakken was not present. From the audience Herbert Schulz commented that a raise in […]

State

Mayor Andersen elected Pres. League of Cities

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Brubakken was not present. The Council awarded the bid for well monitor at the City Landfill to Northern Technologies, LLC in the amount of $52,915, with the approval of the  State Health Department […]

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Tom Petty dies Monday at age 66

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rock superstar Tom Petty has died at age 66. Spokeswoman Carla Sacks says Petty died Monday night at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after he suffered cardiac arrest. Petty, usually backed by his longtime band the Heartbreakers, was known for such hits as “Free Fallin,’” “Refugee” […]

Sports

VCSU to induct 2 teams, 6 individuals, Sports HOF

Valley City  (VCSU)  Valley City State University will induct two teams and six individuals into the Viking Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend. The 2000 and 2001 football teams will be inducted, along with three team members: Jeremy Peschel, Ben Aarestad and Steve Battle. Longtime coach and supporter Dave […]

Jamestown

Local donations needed for hurricane refugees

Jamestown  (CSi)  A volunteer with the Salvation Army and Community Action says the organizations are running low on all types of supplies. Deb Carlascio says individuals and families are still migrating north due to being displaced by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey in the United States. She points out that personal […]

Sports

Vikings rookie, Cook, out for season

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings say running back Dalvin Cook will miss the remainder of his rookie season because of a torn ACL in his left knee. Coach Mike Zimmer confirmed the diagnosis on Monday. Cook was injured trying to cut for more yards near the end […]