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Western ND wildfires closing some roads

MEDORA, N.D. (AP) — One of two wildfires burning in the Badlands of western North Dakota has closed roads and part of a recreational trail system. Rangers say the fire near the Elkhorn Ranch historic site has grown to about 4.7 square miles, but is about 75% contained. The U.S. […]

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ND gas prices now averaging $3/gallon

Fargo (July 8, 2021) — For the first time in more than six years the average price for a gallon of regular gas in North Dakota has hit $3. The$3 average is up 14 cents from one month ago and 90 cents from this time last year; however, it remains 14 […]

Jamestown

Mill Hill patching Thursday July 8

Jamestown  (City)   Thursday July 8, Jamestown City crews will be out patching from 20th St SW to the bottom of Mill Hill. This will take place at 8:00 AM and continue until finished. The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.

Sports

Fan Ban Likely, Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Fans are likely to be banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at slowing rising COVID-19 infections announced for the capital by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. The extent of the ban was to be announced later by the International Olympic Committee and […]

Sports

Lightning Strikes Twice Back-Back Stanley Cups

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season. They beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to wrap up the series four games to one, with Ross Colton scoring in the second period. Andrei Vasilevskiy posted a series-ended shutout for an NHL-record fifth […]

Obits

Louise Rowell Harshman – July 6, 2021

Louise ( Rowell ) Harshman, 89, passed away peacefully July 6th, 2021 at Ave Marie Village, in Jamestown, ND. Louise was born on February 27, 1932 to Henry and Bertha (Baker) Rowell in Jamestown, ND. She grew up and attended school in Jamestown. She later married Arnold Harshman in 1950. […]

Celebrate

La Carreta July Business of the Month

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Chamber  recognized La Carreta as the July Business of the Month Award recipient for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community. Their nomination stated, “Juan is the owner of this business. Juan & his waiter Chea provide outstanding customer service. Offer great food. We […]