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Charge against Baesler dropped

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A simple assault charge against North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler has been dropped.        Baesler, who had pleaded not guilty to the charge, was scheduled to stand trial Monday. She was arrested Feb. 15 in Bismarck after police responded to a report […]

Jamestown

TRAC sales tax election date proposed

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance and Legal Committee, on Tuesday  will review for recommendation: The date and time for a Special Election asking voters if they want to approve a one percent City Sales Tax to support the proposed construction and operation of the Two Rivers Athletic center […]

Celebrate

Mar 20: Pheasants Forever dinner

Jamestown (CSi) The James River, Pheasants Forever Chapter #891 5th Annual Banquet, will be held on Friday March 20, 2015, at the Jamestown Knights of Columbus Hall. On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, spokesman Ron Hemmer said, the Cackling Hour starts at 5-p.m. Tickets can be purchased […]

State WeatherNews

Snow events in forecast

…SEVERAL SHOTS OF SNOW OVER THE NEXT FIVE DAYS FOR WESTERN AND  CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…    FOR FRIDAY…SNOW WILL FALL THIS MORNING ALONG THE CANADIAN BORDER  WITH MOST PLACES GETTING AN INCH OR LESS. HOWEVER…IN THE BOTTINEAU  ..ROLLA…RUGBY AREAS…BETWEEN 2 AND 4 INCHES WILL FALL.    THEN FOR SATURDAY AND […]

Jamestown

JFD run report

2014 Total Calls – 268 2015   March 4 – 18 Call No. 42 March 4th, 10:15AM, ready squad responded to 805 5th Ave NE, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate odor smell. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-sewer gas from plumbing work being conducted. Time out 15 minutes. […]

Jamestown

Ice Show time

Jamestown (CSi) The 38th Annual James River Figure Skaters Ice Show, “Color Your World,” is Friday through Sunday at John L. Wilson Arena.. The show is at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The show is directed and choreographed by Mark Vasarhelyi.

Sports

Loboes win, on to final 4

Class B Boy’s basketball tournament…  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Anthony Olson’s six-point performance in double overtime lifted LaMoure-Litchville-Marion to a 71-61 win over New England in a North Dakota Class B boys basketball quarterfinal on Thursday.        Brady Warcken drained a 3-pointer to start the second OT for the […]

State

Early booze bill fails in state sen.

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A measure that would allow North Dakotans to begin buying booze at restaurants on Sunday morning has failed by a single vote.        The bipartisan measure would allow alcohol sales on Sundays to begin at 11 a.m. instead of noon.        The bill failed […]

Obits

Amanda Creviston-Lerud, Mar 17, 2015

Amanda Creviston-Lerud, of Jamestown  died Tuesday in Sanford Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Friday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City, N.D. Visitation will continue from 1-2 p.m., followed by the celebration of life at 2 p.m., Saturday at the […]

Sports

UND’s McIntyre finalist top goalie, player

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – University of North Dakota goaltender Zane McIntyre is a finalist for both the top goalie and the top player overall in NCAA Division I men’s hockey.        McIntyre is one of five finalists for the Mike Richter Award, given to the best goaltender. He […]