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Sibley, ND man killed in Minn. semi crash

(KFGO) – A Sibley, North Dakota truck driver was killed in a crash on I-94 near Albany, Minnesota Wednesday, May 12th. The Minnesota State Patrol says the westbound semi, driven by 59-year-old Brian Lemly, veered off the interstate, crossed the median and entered the eastbound lanes where it collided with […]

State

I-94 one lane bridge traffic, east of Bismarck

Bismarck  (NDDOT)  The 80th Street Bridge located about one mile south of 43rd Ave NE crossing over I-94 east of Bismarck, has been opened to a single lane of traffic. A lane restriction of 14 feet and a maximum vehicle weight of 105,500 lbs. is in place. The bridge was […]

State

CDC: Updates face mask guidelines

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and inside in most places. The new guidance is a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life. It still calls for […]

Jamestown

Airport Improvement Funds to Jmst., Carrington, Oakes

Washington  (FAA)  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of more than $898.9 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP).   Carrington Municipal Airport – Rehabilitate Runway, Rehabilitate Taxiway $116,000 Jamestown Regional Airport – Rehabilitate Taxiway $2,207,432 Oakes Municipal […]

Jamestown

UJ Celebrates opening, naming of Schuler Eng. Lab

Jamestown  (UJ)  On May 10, 2021, University of Jamestown held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening and naming of their new building, the Schuler Engineering Lab. UJ’s Vice President of Alumni Relations, Development and Marketing, Brett Moser says, says, “This state-of -the-art engineering lab came to life because of […]

Sports

Former Vikings Head Coach, Jerry Burns, Passes, 94

Minneapolis  (AP)  Former Vikings head coach Jerry Burns has died at 94, according to the team. Burns became Minnesota’s head coach in 1986 and compiled a 55-46 record, including 3-3 in the postseason. He helped the Packers win the first two Super Bowls as defensive backs coach, then joined iconic […]

Jamestown

Citywide Clean Up Week Information, May 10-14

Update… Jamestown sanitation foreman, Shawn O’Neill says the crews are picking up less materials than in previous years. Monday and Tuesday’s pick ups totaled 97 tons of materials, less than half of the 238 tons picked up during the last citywide cleanup two years ago, when the last citywide cleanup […]

Celebrate

Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Salon 307

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Chamber held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Salon 307. They recently opened their new business, at 218 10th St. SE. Call 701-952-3077. Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name. For more information, contact Emily Bivens […]

Obits

Charles “Chuck” Schelkoph – May 12, 2021

The funeral service for Charles “Chuck” Schelkoph, 92, Valley City, ND will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Epworth United Methodist Church, Valley City.  Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at which time a prayer service will begin.  Chuck […]