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Judge dismisses Knodel trial jury

Update… FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The sexual misconduct trial of a former North Dakota teacher of the year has ended with no verdict after the presiding judge was prompted to dismiss the jury following the medical emergency of a juror.        A female juror in the Aaron Knodel (kah-NOH’-dehl) […]

State

2015 ND legislative highlights

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today said North Dakota’s 64th Legislative Assembly was highlighted by the passage of additional tax relief and property tax reform as well as strong investments in education, statewide infrastructure improvements, outdoor recreation and conservation, and continued support to meet the needs of North Dakota’s […]

Valley City

Bill to aid flood control at VCSU campus

Bismarck (CSi) State Senator, Larry Robinson of Valley City and Mayor Bob Werkhoven have thanked Governor Jack Dalrymple, and the State Water Commission, as the State Legislature has approved $3 million in funds which will go toward permanent flood control dike installation in Valley City. The flood control is geared […]

Valley City

Awards economic updates at Chamber banquet

Valley City (CSi) Those attending the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce-Valley City/Barnes County annual banquet Tuesday evening, heard that over $98 million in new construction was accomplished in the county last year. VC/BC Economic Development Director Jennifer Feist told the audience, that 82 new homes were built in 2014 […]

Obits

Eunice Ostenson – Apr 28, 2015

Eunice Ostenson, 70, Jamestown, ND, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Eventide Jamestown. Eunice, daughter of Albin and Rose (Lambert) Ostenson was born March 10, 1945 at Rolette, ND. Eunice lived on the family farm and graduated from high school in Rolette. She worked at the Hub Restaurant in […]

Jamestown

UJ partnering with Oakes High School

Jamestown  (CSi)  The University of Jamestown and Oakes High School are excited to announce a new partnership through which Oakes High School students will be able to take Introduction to the Humanities I & II through the University starting in the fall of 2015. The course will expose students to […]

Jamestown

JPD seeks info on storage locker breakins

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police and the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information the public may have into break-ins and thefts at local storage lockers. The thefts break-ins and thefts have been occurring since last summer. Anyone with information is asked to contact Jamestown Police Detective Leroy Gross […]

Jamestown

Last session swimming lessons at JRFF

Jamestown (CSi) Those wishing to participate in the last swimming lessons at James River Family Fitness Center in Jamestown should make arrangements before the pool officially closes July 1, 2015. On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Executive Director, Frank Conlon said to enroll for swimming lesson to be […]

State

Legislature okays Welk home maintenance

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Legislature has decided to pay for maintenance and other costs at the boyhood home of famous band leader Lawrence Welk.        The Legislature two years ago included $100,000 in the State Historical Society’s budget for the purchase of the home in Strasburg.   […]

Obits

Blanche Weatherly Readel – Apr 27, 2015

Blanche Weatherly Readel, 90, Jamestown, ND, passed away on April 27, 2015 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Blanche was born on July 28, 1924 at Elkton, SD to Floyd and Minnie (Worth) Weatherly. As a young girl, she moved with her parents and siblings to the Buchanan area in 1927 […]