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Some of the new ND laws to take effect Aug. 1

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Mothers may breastfeed their children in public without having to do so discreetly. Citizens can stand their ground and use whatever force necessary to protect themselves or their home. Booze will be allowed to be sold much earlier on Sunday mornings and state officials may not […]

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Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Triumph Inc.

Jamestown (Chamber)    The Chamber  held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Triumph Inc. They recently moved their business to a new location. Triumph, Inc. works with people with disabilities in order to maintain independence in their home & in their community. Triumph is now located at 1805 2nd Ave SW. […]

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Rob & Sadie Lech Yard of the Week Award

Jamestown  (Chamber)   Rob and  Sadie Lech of 2511 3rd St. NE are the 7th Yard of Week winner for 2021. Congratulations on this beautiful yard and thank you for your efforts to help beautify Jamestown.  Job well done! Lech will receive a gift certificate from our award sponsor Menards in […]

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Canadian Border could admit Americans, in August

TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. Trudeau spoke with leaders of Canada’s provinces on Thursday and […]

State WeatherNews

Health Advisory, Smokey Conditions

Bismarck  (NDDEQ)   The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising residents with respiratory health problems to remain indoors as much as possible while smokey conditions remain in the state. Wildfires in northern Canada, Wyoming and Western Montana are sending smoke across North Dakota. Extremely small particles of ash […]

Obits

Wendell Kopperud- July 13, 2021

Wendell Kopperud, 84, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Eventide Care Center in Jamestown, ND. Wendell was born July 12, 1937 in Nome, ND and was raised by Hjalmar and Ida Kopperud. He attended and graduated Nome High School. He moved on to Valley City State College to […]

Jamestown

Located: Thur Jul 15, Thomas Alan Schmitz

Update: Jamestown  (CSi)  Authorities reported Thursday evening that Thomas Alan Schmitz was located, along with his Vehicle. Earlier Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 58 year old male. Thomas Alan Schmitz is possibly driving a black 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, N.D. […]

State

Update: Ellendale man ID, seriously injured, crash

Ashley  (NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of a 23 year-old Ellendale man who was seriously injured in a rollover crash on Highway 11 at  mile marker 53 (17 miles east of Ashley), early Thursday. The report says, a Chevy Silverado was traveling westbound on Highway […]

State

Stenehjem: Contractor faces criminal charges.

Bismarck  (CSi)  North Dakota Attorney General, Wayne Stenehjem says, an unlicensed contractor,  suspected of defrauding homeowners in Bismarck, Mandan and surrounding rural areas, Webster Hill faces four criminal charges of contracting without a license in Burleigh County, and a judge issued a warrant for his arrest on June 16. A […]

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Dustin Neys, Dakota School of Banking Graduate

Jamestown  (Unison Bank)  Dustin Neys, Unison Bank business banking officer in Jamestown, N.D., recently graduated from the Dakota School of Banking. The Dakota School of Banking is sponsored by the North Dakota Bankers Association (NDBA) and endorsed by the South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA). In its 47th year, the school […]