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T-Wolves, hire Thibodeau, to coach team

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves are under new management as the team tries to turn a roster of talented youngsters into a championship club.        The Wolves have hired Tom Thibodeau (THIH’-buh-doh) as head coach and president of basketball operations. Thibodeau compiled a .647 winning percentage in five […]

Sports

Farmers Union naming rights Metro Sports

Fargo, ND  (CSi)  – Metro Sports Foundation announced Wednesday a naming rights partnership for the new expansion rink with Farmers Union Insurance. Effective immediately, Farmers Union Insurance Center will be used to describe the 35,000 square foot addition which includes an ice rink with stadium seating for just under 600, locker room space, and an […]

Obits

Anna Gefre – Apr 18, 2016

Anna Gefre, 92, of Columbia, MO, formerly of Jamestown, ND died on Monday morning, April 18, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Columbia, MO. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2016at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Edgeley, ND. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2016 at […]

WeatherNews

Dense Fog Advisory Until 11am Wed.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING. INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…MCCLUSKY…GOODRICH…HARVEY… FESSENDEN…CARRINGTON…MANDAN…BISMARCK…STEELE…TAPPEN… JAMESTOWN…FORT YATES…SELFRIDGE…SOLEN…LINTON…STRASBURG… NAPOLEON…GACKLE…LAMOURE…EDGELEY…KULM…WISHEK…ASHLEY. OAKES…ELLENDALE VISIBILITIES…LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE AT TIMES THROUGH MID MORNING. DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH SEVERELY REDUCED VISIBILITIES. ALLOW MORE […]

State

Carrington Health becomes CHI Alexius Health

Carrington (CSi) CHI Carrington Health made the announcement on Tuesday, April 19th of their plans to change their name to CHI St. Alexius Health. The change was announced during a press conference at the hospital to a small crowd. St. Alexius provides service to several locations in the area, including […]

State

Fort Ransom State Park to add visitor center

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Construction is beginning on a new visitor center at Fort Ransom State Park. A ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled Wednesday afternoon at the park in the Sheyenne River Valley of southeastern North Dakota. Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley and state Parks Director Mark Zimmerman are to be on […]

Celebrate

Frank Weigel Benefit April 24

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Frank Weigel Benefit, Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction will be Sunday Apirl 24, 2016, from 11-a.m., to 1-p.m., at the Catholic Parish Hall, in Edgeley. Frank was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and he’s at St. Rose Care Center, in LaMoure. Auction items are appreciated and have […]

Jamestown

UJ Dine & Bid sets fundraising record

Jamestown (CSi-UJ) The University of Jamestown has announced that the 30th Annual Dine and Bid set an event fund raising record.  The evening was hosted by President and Mrs. Badal, with 360 people in attendance and 200 volunteers supporting the event.  Over $125,000 was raised for the benefit of student […]

Jamestown

Hydrant flushing starts

Jamestown City crews will begin flushing fire hydrants on Monday, April 25, 2016. Crews will start flushing in the SE & SW areas of the City and continue the work during normal working hours until completed. Please be aware of the possibility of lowered water pressure in these areas.   […]

Sports

Twins hire “Gardy” as special assistant

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Twins have hired former manager Ron Gardenhire as a special assistant to general manager Terry Ryan. The team announced Gardenhire’s return on Monday. His responsibilities include traveling to all minor league affiliates as an instructor and evaluator. The Twins fired Gardenhire in 2014 after Minnesota […]