{"id":129162,"date":"2017-09-19T14:41:59","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T19:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=129162"},"modified":"2017-09-20T09:20:50","modified_gmt":"2017-09-20T14:20:50","slug":"wayne-byers-show-evening-sept-19-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=129162","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show &#8211; Evening &#8211; Sept 19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-613\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbPM41-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbPM41-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbPM41-259x175.png 259w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbPM41.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>CSi Weather&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT&#8230;INCLUDES STUTSMAN AND BARNES COUNTIES.<\/p>\n<p>.LATE THIS AFTERNOON&#8230;Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Some<\/p>\n<p>thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and<\/p>\n<p>tornadoes. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.TONIGHT&#8230;Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of<\/p>\n<p>thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain showers after<\/p>\n<p>midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds,<\/p>\n<p>large hail, and tornadoes. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds<\/p>\n<p>10 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.WEDNESDAY&#8230;Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds<\/p>\n<p>around 15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.WEDNESDAY NIGHT&#8230;Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n<p>South winds around 10 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.THURSDAY&#8230;Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds<\/p>\n<p>10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.THURSDAY NIGHT&#8230;Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n<p>showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds<\/p>\n<p>5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.FRIDAY&#8230;Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.<\/p>\n<p>Highs in the upper 60s.<\/p>\n<p>.FRIDAY NIGHT&#8230;Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n<p>showers. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n<p>.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT&#8230;Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent<\/p>\n<p>chance of rain showers. Highs around 60. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n<p>.SUNDAY&#8230;Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs<\/p>\n<p>in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n<p>.SUNDAY NIGHT&#8230;Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.<\/p>\n<p>Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n<p>.MONDAY&#8230;Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.<\/p>\n<p>Highs in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n<p>.MONDAY NIGHT&#8230;Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.<\/p>\n<p>.TUESDAY&#8230;Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n<pre><\/pre>\n<p>Severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail as large as<\/p>\n<p>golf balls, damaging winds up to 70mph, and a few tornadoes, are<\/p>\n<p>possible along and east of Highway 83 Tuesday afternoon and early<\/p>\n<p>evening. The greatest risk is in the James River Valley.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Update<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist tells CSiNewsNow.com that phone service to Jamestown and the area was restore at 1:25 -p.m., Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after 8am Tuesday Sept 19, 2017, a contractor installing fiber for another phone company, cut an unlocated CenturyLink fiber, \u00a0west of Eckelson, ND along 33 St SE (old #10).<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyRotatorWrapper\" align=\"center\">\r\n\r\n<!-- Begin DWUser_EasyRotator -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/c520866.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com\/1\/js\/easy_rotator.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"dwuserEasyRotator\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 450px; position:relative; text-align: left; background-color: #FAFA04;\" data-erConfig=\"{autoplayEnabled:true, autoplayDelay:3000, lpp:'102-105-108-101-58-47-47-47-67-58-47-85-115-101-114-115-47-79-119-110-101-114-47-68-111-99-117-109-101-110-116-115-47-69-97-115-121-82-111-116-97-116-111-114-80-114-101-118-105-101-119-47-112-114-101-118-105-101-119-95-115-119-102-115-47', wv:1}\" data-erName=\"FiberCut091917\" data-erTID=\"{7g8gwwt1d23509313385051}\">\r\n\t<div data-ertype=\"content\" style=\"display: none;\"><ul data-erlabel=\"Main Category\">\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut8-0.JPG\" alt=\"CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo\" \/>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut8-0.JPG\" \/>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"title\">CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo<\/span>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut4-0.JPG\" alt=\"CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo\" \/>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut4-0.JPG\" \/>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"title\">CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo<\/span>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut3-0.JPG\" alt=\"CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo\" \/>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut3-0.JPG\" \/>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"title\">CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo<\/span>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut2-0.JPG\" alt=\"CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo\" \/>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut2-0.JPG\" \/>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"title\">CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo<\/span>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut5-0.JPG\" alt=\"CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo\" \/>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut5-0.JPG\" \/>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"title\">CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo<\/span>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut7-0.JPG\" alt=\"CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo\" \/>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EasyRotatorStorage\/user-content\/erc_37_1505832943\/content\/assets\/FiberCut7-0.JPG\" \/>\r\n\t\t<span class=\"title\">CenturyLink fiber cut along 33 St SE (old #10) - CSi Photo<\/span>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t<div data-ertype=\"layout\" data-ertemplateName=\"NONE\" style=\"\">\t\t\t<div class=\"erimgMain\" style=\"position: absolute; 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Council Member Gumke was not present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINANCE &amp; LEGAL COMMITTEE :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The committee recommends approving\u00a0 the request from the JSDC for approval of the new proposed path for providing public access incorporating the former Klose property on the east half of Section 28 in Spiritwood Township with the SEPA Energy Park.<\/p>\n<p>The committee recommends approving the request from JSDC for approval of the sale of the FARRMS building in Medina in the amount of $122,500. The action allows ownership transfers to access federal dollars.<\/p>\n<p>JSDC dollars will return to it.<\/p>\n<p>The committee recommends approving engaging Valuations Northwest, Inc., to provide building appraisal and inventory\/appraisal of fixed assets (equipment) for the City of Jamestown as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Construction Valuation $12,875<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure (Roads, Bridges &amp;<\/p>\n<p>Underground Piping) $ 1,250<\/p>\n<p>Estimated Travel &amp; Expenses $ 1,100<\/p>\n<p>Equipment Valuation $11,775<\/p>\n<p>Asset Tagging Surcharge <strong>(optional, was not included in the approval) $ 2,185 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Estimated Travel &amp; Expenses $ 1,250<\/p>\n<p>City Administrator Jeff Fuchs says the State Fire and Tornado insurance fund requires a reappraisal every six years.<\/p>\n<p>Public entities are not required to have an appraisal.\u00a0 However he suggests an appraisal will ensure proper insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Informational: <\/strong>A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Informational: <\/strong>A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Informational<\/strong>: Departmental and financial reports.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUILDING, PLANNING &amp; ZONING COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Informational: <\/strong>Minutes of the September 11, 2017, Planning Commission Meeting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The committee discussed \u00a0a letter from Paul Ebertz requesting the variance granted to Tim Newton at 1418 5th Ave. NE be rescinded. The variance is too close to his property according to Ebertz, regarding lot coverage.\u00a0 The variance does not include using the property for commercial purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Not enough information is in hand for the committee to make a recommendation on Tuesday and the request was moved to the City Council without recommendation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No agenda items at this time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FIRE &amp; POLICE COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No agenda items at this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The committee recommends approving \u00a0the request from Scherbenske, Inc., to be allowed to suspend the NW Water Main lining (NW Water Main Replacement District #17-61) until the spring of 2018 without liquidated damages and no additional cost to the City.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met on Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Pedersen was not present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A raffle permit for ND Hereford Association<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUBLIC COMMENTS \u2026No One spoke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attorney General\u2019s \u201cA Citizen\u2019s Guide to North Dakota Open Records &amp; Open Meetings Laws\u201d *<em>A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00fc No personal attacks to persons present or not<\/p>\n<p>\u00fc No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform<\/p>\n<p>\u00fc 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00fc Thank you for participating in City Government.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2018 CITY BUDGET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission approved the First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2018 City Budget. City Budget Director, Avis Richter said the proposed budget has a zero mill levy increase, at $3,016,000.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ORDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City Commission then approved the\u00a0 Second and Final reading of Ordinance to amend, update, of Animals &amp; Fowl.<\/p>\n<p>Changes include not allowing pigeons as pets, and the language includes \u201cair breathing animals,\u201d and limits those to six without obtaining a permit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>City Commissioners approved the\u00a0 First reading of an Ordinance repeal and re-enact Title 12, Nuisances &amp; Property Maintenance.\u00a0 Property maintenance issue will now be addressed if the Second Reading is approved.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved the First reading of an Ordinance to amend, update, and re-enact Municipal Utilities.<\/p>\n<p>City Administrator Schelhoph said the Ordinance eliminates antiquated items and includes modern day items.<\/p>\n<p>It also eliminates the Old Mill Dam site, for drop offs<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESOLUTIONS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Approved a Resolution supporting North Dakota Cares. A support network, coalition that is being established to support veterans, survivors, and family members.\u00a0 <em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 114 \u00a0mill and overlay project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved a Resolution approving Preliminary Engineers Report &amp; Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications &amp; Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 114.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 115<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved a Resolution Approving Preliminary Engineers Report &amp; Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications &amp; Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 115<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 116<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved a Resolution\u00a0 Approving Preliminary Engineers Report &amp; Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications &amp; Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 116<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Approved a NDDOT Cost Participation, Construction &amp; Maintenance Agreement for Urban Federal Aid Project 7th St SE from 5th Ave SE to 12th Ave SE, for Paving Improvement District No. 114<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved NDDOT Cost Participation, Construction &amp; Maintenance Agreement for Urban Federal Aid Project at \u00a0Central Ave N, 5th Ave NE, 8th Ave SW, Wintershow Rd, and 7th St SE, for Paving Improvement District No. 116<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved an agreement for Construction Engineering with KLJ for Winter Show Water Loop in the amount of $12,050.00.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved the Visitors Committee recommendation for a Food &amp; Beverage Grant to be awarded to the ND Winter Show in the amount of $200,000 to be paid in four annual installments starting January 2018. \u00a0Winter Show Manager Dawn Riley the project is moving ahead with building improvements and expansion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved the Visitors Committee recommendation for an extension for completing the installation of replacement interpretive and map panels along the Scenic Byway to July 1, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Approved appointing board member for open position on:<\/p>\n<p>Special Assessment Commission \u2013 Jeremy Wiebe<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Approved a gaming site authorization for ND Chapter of Delta Waterfowl Inc. on February 24, 2018 at Valley City Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave NE<\/p>\n<p>Approved Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for MarketPlace Liquors at Barnes County Museum for Valley City Rotary on October 26, 2017<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT<\/p>\n<p>David Schelkoph said the Valley City 2045 public meeting will be held at the Eagles on September 21, 2017 at <strong>5-p.m., to 8:30-p.m.,<\/strong> on the Comprehensive and Transportation plan.<\/p>\n<p>Residents can go on line to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleycity2045.com\">www.valleycity2045.com<\/a> to fill out a survey and more information.<\/p>\n<p>He noted a change in access under the new parking lot reconstruction projects, including a one way traffic flow.<\/p>\n<p>He added the Old Mill Dam site is now close, adding that residential Valley City residents only may drop off items now at a new site at the transfer station is now open 24\/7 for dropping off tree branches, and wood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>CITY UPDATES &amp; COMMISSION REPORTS<\/p>\n<p>KLJ reported on progress on the city parking lot projects and streets projects.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Magnuson complimented\u00a0 the high school, and law enforcement and public school district officials on handling\u00a0 incident at Valley City High School last week, when the lock-down was implemented due to an individual entering the building without approval.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Carlsrud thanked construction workers on the street projects and other city employees for their work.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown &#8220;Walk to Silence the Stigma, &#8221; will be on October 7, 2017, at Nickeus Park.\u00a0 Registration 9-10 am., ending with a balloon release at, or before, noon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Educating &amp; Preventing Loss to Suicide with the Hope to Save a Life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Free will offering can be mailed to:<\/p>\n<p>Unite to Silence the Stigma<\/p>\n<p>P.O. Box 623<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown, ND\u00a0 58402<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. to 10-a.m. Registration<\/p>\n<p>10-a.m., Welcome &amp; Guest Speaker<\/p>\n<p>10:30-a.m., Walk Begins<\/p>\n<p>11:45 a.m. Balloon Release<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The North Dakota Highway Patrol &#8211; Southeast Region conducted an alcohol saturation in Barnes and Stutsman Counties September 15<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 16<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Troopers from across the Southeast Region worked overtime during this time frame.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The following are the results of the overtime saturation:<\/p>\n<p>1 \u2013 Minor in Consumption arrest<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 Driving Under Suspension arrests<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 Child Restraint violation citations<\/p>\n<p>2 \u2013 Seat Belt violation citations<\/p>\n<p>30 \u2013 Total citations issued<\/p>\n<p>18 \u2013 Total warnings issued<\/p>\n<p>0 \u2013 Alcohol related crashes that occurred<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, approximately 40% of all traffic fatality victims in North Dakota were killed in alcohol related crashes and approximately 60% of fatal victims were unrestrained.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Southeast Region consists of the following counties:\u00a0 Cass, Richland, Ransom, Sargent, Griggs, Barnes, LaMoure, Dicky, Foster, Stutsman, Logan and McIntosh Counties.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The goal of any saturation is deter and detect impaired drivers to prevent additional traffic crashes from occurring because of impaired drivers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NEW ENGLAND, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A trucker from Texas is dead after a crash in the western North Dakota oil patch.<\/p>\n<p>The Highway Patrol says the 62-year-old man from Houston was hauling a load of pipe on state Highway 21 in Slope County when his semi hauling a flatbed trailer went into the ditch and rolled.<\/p>\n<p>The man died at the scene west of New England about 9:30 a.m. Monday. His name wasn&#8217;t immediately released.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WASHBURN, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The president of the Washburn City Commission is denying any wrongdoing as a group of residents seeks to remove him from office.<\/p>\n<p>Concerned Citizens for the Recall of Washburn President Larry Thomas says it has enough petition signatures to move forward with a recall vote. The group cites alleged disregard for transparency and employee harassment as reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas calls the allegations &#8220;totally fabricated.&#8221; He says the group &#8220;should be embarrassed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Bismarck Tribune reports that the group has until Nov. 6 to file the petition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) \u2014 High school students in the western part of North Dakota are raising money to help their &#8220;sister city&#8221; in Texas damaged by Hurricane Harvey.<\/p>\n<p>Dickinson National Honor Society students have collected $3,500 this month by selling T-shirts to assist Texas&#8217; Dickinson Independent School District.<\/p>\n<p>The T-shirts that say &#8220;Support our sister city&#8221; display North Dakota and Texas overlapping with both Dickinson cities marked. The North Dakota students are selling the shirts for $15 until Sept. 21.<\/p>\n<p>Kathleen Baldwin-Bruysschaard is Texas&#8217; Dickinson High School National Honor Society adviser. She says she was moved when she was informed about the initiative.<\/p>\n<p>North Dakota Dickinson Public Schools officials say they&#8217;re proud of their honor society students.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 All of the 13 suspects arrested in what authorities believe is the first large-scale Jamaican lottery scam to be prosecuted in the U.S. have now entered pleas in federal court.<\/p>\n<p>Two suspects who had been awaiting extradition in Jamaica were brought to the U.S. earlier this month and entered not guilty pleas in North Dakota, where the case began more than five years ago.<\/p>\n<p>A judge is deciding whether to add them to a list of suspects scheduled for trial in January. That list has been shrinking, as five of the 15 defendants in the case have reached deals with prosecutors to plead guilty. Two suspects remain fugitives.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities allege the scam bilked at least 90 mostly elderly Americans out of more than $5.7 million.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In world and national news&#8230;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>PASADENA, Texas (AP) \u2014 The government has received reports of three spills at one of Houston&#8217;s dirtiest toxic waste sites since Hurricane Harvey. The spills occurred at a former petroleum industry waste-processing plant contaminated with a dangerous brew of cancer-causing chemicals. Aerial photos reviewed by The Associated Press show dark-colored water surrounding the site as the floods receded, flowing through Vince Bayou and into a ship channel.<\/p>\n<p>MEXICO CITY (AP) \u2014 The U.S. Geological Survey says it calculates the earthquake that struck central Mexico as magnitude 7.1 It says the epicenter was near the town of Raboso, about 76 miles (123 kilometers) southeast of Mexico City.<\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 President Donald Trump is hailing the &#8220;unlimited potential&#8221; of the United Nations. Trump made the remarks at a luncheon hosted by the U.N. secretary general after his fiery speech before the General Assembly in which he threatened to &#8220;totally destroy&#8221; North Korea if it threatens the U.S. Trump says that while he has been a U.N. critic, he also believes the organization has &#8220;tremendous potential.&#8221; Sitting at a head table with other world leaders, Trump toasted to that potential.<\/p>\n<p>WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Family members of U.S. sailors killed in two ship collisions were on Capitol Hill Tuesday, listening to the Navy&#8217;s top officer describe widespread stress on the force. Adm. John Richardson, the chief of naval operations, said frequent extended deployments and nearly a decade of budget constraints have strained the force. 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