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NDFU thanks voters, defeat of St. Measure 1

Jamestown  (CSi)  The  North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) has thanked voters for soundly rejecting Measure 1. that would have allowed corporate farming in North Dakota. NDFU President, Mark Watne says, “We always believed that the people of North Dakota would agree that the family farm structure is best for our state’s economy […]

Sports

NBC announces Olympic hosts

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – Al Michaels will host NBC’s daytime coverage during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Michaels is working his fourth straight Olympics for NBC, all with similar roles. The daytime coverage will originate from Copacabana Beach. The network also announced Wednesday that Dan Patrick and Rebecca Lowe […]

State

Foster County voters indicate change

Carrington (CSi) Foster County voters Tuesday expressed changes were needed in the Foster County Commission. A total of 1,946 votes were cast for the Districts At-Large County Commissioner seat. Unofficial vote totals had Roger Gussiaas was the top vote getter with 588. John W. Murphy received 522 votes, D. Rose […]

State

Minot voters approved city council changes

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot voters have overwhelmingly approved major changes to the makeup of the City Council in North Dakota’s fourth-largest city. Nearly three-fourths of voters in Tuesday’s election favored reducing the council’s size from 14 members elected from wards to six members elected at large, plus a voting […]

State

Burgum secures GOP governor nomination

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)  Former Microsoft executive Doug Burgum has defeated North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem in the Republican primary for governor. The Fargo businessman is expected to be a heavy favorite in November over Rolla Rep. Marvin Nelson, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and is seen as […]

Valley City

VC voters elect 2 new City Commissioners

Valley City (CSi) Valley City voters, Tuesday, elected two new City Commissioners for four year terms. Winning the City Commission races were Rick Ross and Mike Bishop.  Unofficial vote tabulations: Rick Ross votes 810 Mike Bishop votes  803 Mary Lee Nielson votes 618 Jeff Edwards votes 585   On State […]

Jamestown

Jamestown results: Council & School Board

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown voters on Tuesday, June 14, 2016,  elected three city council candidates, and four Jamestown Public School District board members in contested races, for four year terms. In the City Council races, five candidates were running for election. Jamestown voters Re-elected Steve Brubakken, and Dan Buchanan, and elected […]

Sports

Dakota Anglers fish fry set

Jamestown (CSi) The Dakota Anglers hold a Fish Fry Tournament at Pelican Point Landing on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The fishing tournament will be followed by a fish fry and potluck meal for the membership. Two-person teams may enter and at least one team member must be a Dakota Anglers […]

Valley City

Alcohol saturation this weekend, Barnes

Valley City  (CSi)  This weekend, troopers will conduct alcohol saturation patrols in Barnes County to remove impaired drivers from the roadways. On Saturday, there will be a checkpoint at a predetermined location. All alcohol-related violations will be strictly enforced. Results will be provided next week.

Jamestown

St. Hospital retains accreditation

Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota State Hospital has retained its accreditation with the Joint Commission. The organization accredits an certifies health care facilities and programs, nationwide. The State Hospital Governing Board went over the list of deficiencies at Monday’s meeting in Jamestown. An updated report addressing  deficiencies is to be […]