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UJ Men Open Volleyball Pool Play, Sweep Georgetown

Tuesday UJ Men’s Volleyball NAIA Championshi Pool Play Opener DES MOINES, Iowa  (UJ)  – The University of Jamestown men’s volleyball team opened pool play at the 2021 NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championship with a sweep of Georgetown (Ky.) Tuesday afternoon. Set scores were 25-15, 25-20, and 25-21. Jamestown (21-2 overall) will […]

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Jury Finds Chauvin Guilty, all counts

Minneapolis Fox News  report   (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. The jury deliberated about 10 hours over […]

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Canada Extends Travel Restrictions

( AP) Canadian  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending travel restrictions that make it mandatory for air travelers to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense when they arrive in Canada. He’s also thanking the country’s two major airlines for extending a voluntary suspension of flights to Mexico and […]

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ND, Manitoba announces Vaccination Initiative

Bismarck (CSi)  North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister Tuesday announced the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, where North Dakota will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to Manitoba-based truck drivers transporting goods to and from the United States. This is the first such program between a Canadian and American […]

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Burgum signs law, citizen rights, deadly force

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation that eases restrictions on citizens’ rights to use deadly force in self-defense. The legislation signed Tuesday modifies the state’s “castle law” and would allow someone to use deadly force without retreating in certain circumstances. Its sponsor, Republican Rep. […]

Obits

Gary Dean Hust – Sunday, April 18, 2021

Gary Dean Hust, 78, died April 18, 2021 at Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City, ND. Gary, the son of Walter and Martha (Roemmich) Hust was born on November 21, 1942 at the family home in Streeter, ND delivered by his maternal grandmother. Gary attended school in Tappen and graduated […]

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Marcella Pfaff – Apr. 18, 2021

Marcella Pfaff, 98, Wishek, N.D., died Sunday, April 18, in Wishek Living Center. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., with a prayer service at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 22, at Eddy Funeral Home in Jamestown, N.D. Pastor Brenda Goodman will officiate. A funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday April 23, […]

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Jmst LifeSmarts Team wins nationals

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown LifeSmarts team has won the 2020 Championship. The team coached by Marchel Krieger, represented the state of North Dakota. The 2020 and 2021 National LifeSmarts Championships were both held virtually to accomodate for the pandemic. On the team:   Jarron Larson, Chris Sayler, Jessie Paulson, and […]

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Leon Pytlik – Saturday, April 17, 2021

Leon Pytlik, 80, Valley City, ND passed away in Fargo, ND on April 17, 2021.  A celebration of Leon’s life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valley City on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM.  Due to Covid 19, masks are recommended and wearing them is encouraged […]

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Kenny Getz – Apr 17, 2021

Kenny Getz, Jamestown, ND died Saturday morning, April 17, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. I, Kenny Getz, age 68, was born September 30th, 1952 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota to Eugene and Irene (Feist) Getz. I grew up on the family farm in rural Strasburg, […]