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REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny.\u00a0\u00a0 Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to<\/p>\n
10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to<\/p>\n
10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds<\/p>\n
5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds<\/p>\n
10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n
and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after<\/p>\n
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of<\/p>\n
rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the<\/p>\n
lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms. Highs around 80.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of rain showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
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Friday the Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk for severe storms over North Dakota. High around 88 in the James River Valley.<\/p>\n
Saturday temperatures will reach 100F in the James Valley<\/p>\n
Sunday through Tuesday…will favor good chances of<\/p>\n
widespread precipitation for western and central ND.<\/p>\n
scattered<\/a> thunderstorm<\/a> chances Sunday, but better chances Monday and<\/p>\n Tuesday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) Jamestown Police Tuesday afternoon began a search for a child reported missing. The call came at 12:44pm. Police searched for\u00a0the child until \u00a03:21-pm, when the child was located.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Eight year old child was last seen in Southeast Jamestown Tuesday morning at 10-am.<\/p>\n Jamestown Police Day Shift Supervisor Sgt. Tyler Loven, says the boy was staying with relatives and apparently had wandered off.\u00a0 The Child was located at a residence in\u00a0 southeast Jamestown, known to the child,\u00a0 safe and unharmed.<\/p>\n Loven says the boy was at the location during the time of the search.<\/p>\n Jamestown Police was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was called back Tuesday just after 5-p.m.,\u00a0 to a rekindled trash fire, about seven miles south of Jamestown in the area of Highway 281.<\/p>\n The initial fire at that location was on Monday, which was thought to have been extinguished.<\/p>\n Rural firefighter\u00a0 had three grass trucks and two tankers with 10 firefighters at the scene.<\/p>\n Rural Fire Chief Chief Ben Maulding says, less than an acre of grass burned with no structures damaged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi) The NDDOT reports that the west bound off ramp on I-94 at the Windsor Interchange, (Exit 242) is temporarily closed\u00a0 for repairs. The ramp will remain closed until repairs are completed. During the closure, traffic will need to find an alternate route.<\/p>\n For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, call 511 from any type of phone or visit the Travel Information Map on the NDDOT website at https:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/travel-info\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund says a number of activities in Jamestown and the area in the coming days will be another good draw for tourists.<\/p>\n On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said the Kite festival<\/a> in conjunction with the James River Figure Skating Club’s Car Raffle Fundraising in Jamestown at Leapaldt Park is June 9, 10, and 11, and Wimbledon is celebrating its 125th<\/sup> Anniversary June 23-25, 2017.<\/p>\n He pointed out the the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse <\/a>is open for the summer Wednesday, through Sunday from 10-a.m., to 5-p.m.<\/p>\n He pointed out that Jamestown\u2019s White Cloud Days<\/a> is set for July\u00a0 with the White Cloud Days Parade in Downtown Jamestown July 8th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n The annual Rods and Hogs<\/a> event is Saturday June 10, 2017 in Downtown Jamestown.<\/p>\n The Jamestown Fireworks display will be on the evening of Tuesday July 4, 2017 at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n Swedlund was also on the search committee seeking a new Jamestown Arts Center, Director.<\/p>\n He said that Larry Kopp from Pennsylvania has been selected as 20 individuals applied for the position.<\/p>\n Swedlund said this month\u2019s Grant\/Executive Board meeting is June 15th<\/sup>, at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School.<\/p>\n On the agenda is grant requests the regional trail signs project, a staff request from the Jamestown Arts Center, and a request from the Jamestown Downtown Association for their banner project.<\/p>\n The meeting starts at 11:30-a.m.<\/p>\n He added that any organization that wants more information on requesting Tourism grants, may contact Jamestown Tourism for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n Commissioner Magnuson was not present.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.<\/p>\n Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,182,549.17<\/p>\n Application for Plumber, Mechanical Contractor License for Valley Plumbing<\/p>\n Beer and liquor license application for Captain\u2019s Pub, LLC for July 1, 2017 \u2013 June 30, 2018<\/p>\n An Application to Block off Street for Thundering Saints, Inc. for Debbie Gabel Memorial Cancer Ride & Raffle on June 24, 2017 on 3rd Avenue SE from Main Street to 2nd Street SE<\/p>\n A Raffle permit for the Valley City High School Dance team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC COMMENTS No One Spoke<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC HEARING <\/strong><\/p>\n For the request to rezone from B-1 (Central Business District) to B-2 (Highway Business District) for the real property described in application submitted (From Dave Zubrod). The Pizza Corner location.\u00a0 Pizza is no longer being made at the location. \u00a0Zubrod said \u00a0shipping freezer is located in part of the building.\u00a0 Zubrod said a part of the building has been sold to another business to locate there. Zubrod\u2019s attorney said the rezoning will allow Zubrod to redevelop the property under the changed zoning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing:\u00a0 The City Commission approved the First Reading of an amending and Re-Enacting Section of an Ordinance, by\u00a0 Changing the Zoning Use Districts as Established on the Zoning Map of the City of Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved a Resolution approving plat of Tharaldson Diamond Addition three lots in Southwest Valley City. Commissioner Powell declared a conflict of interest and did not vote.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Resolution approving the re-plat Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Meridian Addition and Vacated 10th Street SW<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Resolution approving plat of PetroServe USA Addition<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved an application for Historic Building Renovation Grant in the amount of $15,000 for Blush Boutique, LLC at 219 Central Avenue North.\u00a0 \u00a0The business will be a women\u2019s clothing store. <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Conditional Use Permit on 680 8th Ave SW, Lots 1-12 Pederson\u2019s Addition, for drive-thru coffee kiosk for Epworth United Methodist Church to be operated by the church.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Commissioners received the Official Canvassed Abstract from the Special City Election held on May 23, 2017.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved appointing board members for open positions, effective July 1, 2017:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Zoning Board of Adjustments (3 openings; 3 year term) \u2013unfilled position; Ken Reid; Jim Wright<\/p>\n Renaissance Zone Board (1 opening; 3 year term) \u2013 unfilled position.<\/p>\n Special Assessment Commission (1 opening; 6 year term) \u2013 unfilled position<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved the nomination of Mary Lee Nielson to serve on the SCDRC Board of Directors as the representative of Valley City.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 205 4th Street SW for the appraised value of $325,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 201 4th Street SW for the appraised value of $330,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit request, for beer and wine for Hi-Line Hospitality, LLC dba City Lights for Class of 2007 Ten Year Reunion on June 17, 2017 for a social hour from about 7-p.m. to 9-p.m., at Valley City Teen Center, 302 Main Street East.<\/p>\n Commissioner Bishop indicated concern of the permit at the non-profit Teen Center.<\/p>\n Bishop Voted no.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit request for Boomers Corner Keg for Debbie Gabel Memorial Cancer Ride on June 24, 2017 at 3rd Avenue SE from Main Street to 2nd Street SE<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit request for Boomers Corner Keg for Debbie Gable Memorial Street Dance on July 21, 2017 on 3rd Avenue SE between Main Street and Alley<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit request for Boomers Corner Keg for Dakota Riders Hill climb on June 18, 2017 on Dakota Riders Hill Climb Grounds<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit request for The Labor Club for Class of 1977 Reunion & Rally in the Valley on June 16 & 17, 2017 on Southside of Labor Club Parking Lot<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for VFW for Rally in the Valley on June 17, 2017 on 100 Block E Main<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a gaming site authorization for North Dakota Winter Show at Valley City Eagles, 345 12th Avenue NE on December 1, 2017.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a gaming site authorization for VFW at VFW, 138 E Main Street; NuBar, 114 E Main Street.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a gaming site authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer\u2019s Corner Keg, 264 Main Street E.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a contract for construction engineering for the 2017 Parking Lot Improvement District in amount of $49,000.<\/p>\n Seven parking lots will be improved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n David Schelkoph\u00a0 gave an update on the flood buyout program, with Phase 3 and moving forward to Phase 4.<\/p>\n He said the franchise renewal talks with CSi Cable and Century Link are continuing.<\/p>\n He asked residents to be patient with the congestion in town concerning street construction this summer.<\/p>\n He praised the election workers for their participation in the May 23, 2017 Special City Commissioner Election.<\/p>\n He said on Monday a record amount of water was used in Valley City, at 1.5 million gallons.<\/p>\n He asked residents to water lawns early morning, or in the evening to avoid direct sunlight.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n City Auditor Avis Richter also thanked the election workers and city workers who assisted in the election, that went smoothly.<\/p>\n City Building Inspector Dave Andersen reported on building permits issued, saying the pace is ahead of what he expected.<\/p>\n He said the sidewalk shaving has started in Valley City.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Fire Chief Gary Retterath reported that all the outdoor sirens are in working order.<\/p>\n He attended the state fire fighters convention in Dickinson last week, adding that the state convention will be in Valley City in 2018.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud thanked the owners of the new Blush Boutique in Valley City for their investment in Valley City.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The 21st<\/sup> Annual, 2017 Stutsman County Relay for Life is Friday June 9, 2017 from noon to midnight, at the University of Jamestown\u2019s, Taylor Stadium.<\/p>\n Chelsey Francis says as of Tuesday afternoon, 16 teams have registered, and so far, about $50,000 has been raised toward this year\u2019s goal of $85,000 this year.<\/p>\n She adds that on Relay night some teams who will be doing fundraisers:<\/p>\n 4 The Family: Pulled Pork sandwiches, chips and Drinks<\/p>\n Wells Fargo: Taco in a Bag<\/p>\n Candies for a Cure: Cookies and misc items<\/p>\n United Presbyterian Church: Free Blood Pressure Checks, Chair Massage for Donation, and showing Disney Films<\/p>\n The theme this year is Disney.<\/p>\n Schedule of Events:<\/p>\n Noon to 4:30-p.m., activities, and walkers on the track<\/p>\n 4:30-p.m.\u00a0 Survivors Social at the survivors tent\u2026all survivors welcome<\/p>\n 4:00-p.m.\u00a0 Silent Auction Opens<\/p>\n 6:00-p.m.\u00a0 Opening Ceremonies<\/p>\n Presentation of Colors\u20264th<\/sup> Degree Knights of Columbus Color Guard<\/p>\n National Anthem<\/p>\n Invocation by Kalen Heller<\/p>\n Welcomes:<\/p>\n Event Lead:\u00a0 Chelsey Francis<\/p>\n American Cancer Society Staff Partner, Kent Anderson<\/p>\n Committee Introductions<\/p>\n 6:30-p.m.\u00a0 Survivor Speech by Don and Sharon Caine<\/p>\n Survivors Lap\u2026All Survivors Welcome To Participate\u00a0 (Golf Carts Available)<\/p>\n Caregivers Lap\u2026All Caregivers\u00a0 Welcome to Participate\u00a0 (Gold Carts Available)<\/p>\n Introduction of Teams<\/p>\n 8:00-p.m.\u00a0 Relay Contest<\/p>\n Silent Auction Closing<\/p>\n 9:00-p.m. Luminary Ceremony<\/p>\n (Please no walking the track during this time, gather around the stage<\/p>\n One Lap of Silence to follow the ceremony<\/p>\n 10:00-p.m. Luminary Names Read\u00a0 (Walking To Resume)<\/p>\n 11:30-p.m. Light Breakfast Served<\/p>\n 12-Midnight\u00a0 Camp and Track Clean up<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Valley City Parks & Recreation welcomes Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band the season kickoff of Music in City Park, on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:15 pm, at the Bandshell.<\/p>\n The 42nd Street Jazz has \u00a0over 40 years of musical entertainment experience ranging from background music, to entertaining shows or wedding dances.<\/p>\n Bring along lawn chairs.\u00a0 A freewill offering is taken each night to support of the City Park Bandshell.<\/p>\n For more information call Diane at 701-845-3294, or email: vcpr@vcparks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the event of bad weather on the scheduled evening\u2019s, the program will move to VCSU\u2019s Foss Music Hall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n LaMoure\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The LaMoure County Commission has made a fire declaration and burn restriction<\/p>\n LaMoure County Department of Emergency Services and Emergency Services Communication Systems reports that most of LaMoure County is in a D1 moderate drought designation from the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.<\/p>\n LaMoure County Emergency Manager, Kimberly Robbins,\u00a0 says\u00a0 open burning is prohibited the LaMoure County fire danger rating is high, very high or extreme and\/or the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning.<\/p>\n\n\n