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Jimmie women to face Oregon Tech, NAIA Tourney

Jamestown (CSi-UJ)  The University of Jamestown women’s basketball team (29-4), fresh off winning the North Star Athletic Association Tournament title, will head to Sioux City, Iowa as the #2 seed in the Naismith bracket of the NAIA National Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Jimmies will take on the #7 seed […]

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Blizzard of ’66, 50 years ago this week

(CSi)   It was 50 years ago, this week  The Blizzard of 66    made a lasting impression, of what extreme winter weather, specifically a huge blizzard, can have on people, animals, transportation, and the disruption of lives for days beyond the blizzard itself.  The storm occurred March 2-5, 1966. The […]

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ND GOP governor candidates debate

By JAMES MacPHERSON  Associated Press      BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s trio of Republican governor hopefuls are preparing for their first debate, less than a month before party activists meet at their state convention to endorse a candidate.        Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, former Microsoft Corp. executive Doug […]

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OKC Thunder co-owner dies in car crash

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) –  Former Chesapeake Energy Chief Executive Officer Aubrey McClendon, was killed Wednesday in a car crash one day after he was indicted by a federal grand jury. McClendon was a part-owner of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, An Oklahoma City police spokesman says a former energy executive was speeding […]

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Schumacher, “warned” police before shooting

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A man who was involved in police standoff last month that left him and a Fargo officer dead warned authorities to clear the area before he started shooting.        A search warrant filed after the nearly 11-hour standoff says the suspect, Marcus  called police dispatch […]

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Buffalo Museum hosting bison exhibit

Jamestown (CSi) The National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown is temporarily housing the exhibit, “Bison: The American Buffalo, Then, Now, and Tomorrow.” The Museum’s Director, Ilana Xinos says, the historical exhibit depicts the significance of the North American bison, from the Plains Indians culture to the national symbol of the present. […]

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Jimmies, Vikings players placed on All-Conf teams

MADISON, S.D. – The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) has announced the 2015-16 Men’s Basketball All-Conference selections and postseason awards. The all-conference and postseason awards were announced at the conclusion of the championship game at Dakota State University Fieldhouse. Bellevue (Neb.), Dakota State (S.D.) and Valley City State (N.D.) shared […]

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UND men move up, hockey poll

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team has moved up to No. 2 in both national polls after a weekend road sweep of Omaha.        UND jumped two spots in both the USCHO.com poll and the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll after securing […]

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Reg. 3 Tourney pairings, Mar 7-10 Civic Center

Region Three Boys Class B Basketball Tournament Monday March 7, 2016 at the Jamestown Civic Center. Game one  Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier (18-3) against Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter (9-13). Game two  Linton-HMB (15-6) meet up with LaMoure-LM (11-11).  Game three Strasburg/Zeeland (17-4) face Carrington (12-10) Game four Monday Ellendale (18-4) and South Border (14-8). The winners advance to […]

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Griggs County teacher sentenced

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A Griggs County Central High School gym teacher has been sentenced to 20 hours of community service for supplying alcohol to underage people. Authorities said 59-year-old Nancy Paintner gave alcohol to an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old at a University of North Dakota hockey game last […]