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Orlee Howell – Sunday August 4, 2024

Orlee Howell, 105, of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Sydney, ND, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Edgewood, Jamestown. Orlee Ruth Letcher was born September 27, 1918, in Milltown, SD, the daughter of Ellis Winthrop and Sophia (Jaton) Letcher.  The family moved to North Dakota in 1929 where Orlee completed […]

Valley City

News and Notes from Mayor Carlsrud

Hi Everybody, Hopefully you arranged time to watch some of the Olympic Games from Paris.  There were many great performances and heartwarming examples of sportsmanship and people coming together. Last week the Beautification Committee was mentioned as needing help, but there are many organizations needing help.  Churches, schools, service clubs, […]

State

North Dakota Weekly Gas Price Update By Gas Buddy

GasBuddy – Average gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 493 stations in North Dakota. Prices in North Dakota are 1.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 40.4 cents per […]

State

Williams County Motorcycle Injury Crash

NDHP – On August 5 at 8:29 pm a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling north bound in the 400 block of 32nd Avenue West in Williston. The motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control while negotiating a slight left-hand curve. The driver, Derek Wehrman, lost […]

Jamestown

Regular Meeting Of The City Council From Aug 5

Jamestown – The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinrich at 5:00 P.M.The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited. Roll Call showed the following members present: Mayor Heinrich, Council Members Kamlitz, Schloegel, Steele and Toso, Assistant City Attorney Geroux, and City Administrator […]

Sports

RedHawks Re-sign Former Outfielder Alec Olund

FARGO — A familiar face will soon be patrolling the outfield again for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.  Alec Olund, who appeared in 104 combined games during the 2022 and 2023 season for Fargo-Moorhead, was signed by the RedHawks on Friday.  In two seasons with the RedHawks, the Purdue product slashed .284/.369/.389 […]

Sports

Fargo Force Acquire Sam Laurila From Sioux City

FARGO, ND – The Fargo Force have added to their lineup for the upcoming season acquiring defenseman Sam Laurila from the Sioux City Musketeers via trade. Laurila, a 2006 born 6-foot, 187lb. left shot defenseman will join the Force for his 3rd season in the USHL. He has spent the last two […]

Sports

First Light – An Exclusive Q&A With Charlie Stramel

ST. PAUL, MN – Charlie Stramel was drafted 21st overall at last year’s NHL Draft in Nashville. The Rosemount native played his last two seasons in the NCAA at the University of Wisconsin. After entering the NCAA’s transfer portal last spring, Stramel chose to get a fresh start on and off […]

Sports

Flores Sources Scouting Report on Levi Rodriguez

EAGAN, Minn. — Levi Drake Rodriguez has a believer in Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores. “You can see why Levi has made it up to this juncture,” Flores said at Saturday’s media gathering shortly before practice No. 9 of Vikings training camp. “He’s a hard-working kid. His parents are very supportive.” […]

Sports

Minnesota Twins’ Bats Erupt In White Sox Rout

MINNEAPOLIS — Not only did the 28,302 fans in attendance at Target Field roar and rise to their feet once they saw Byron Buxton peel himself off the warning track in right-center field and jog back in, but the Twins emerged from the first-base dugout and onto the field to greet their […]