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\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7-A.M FRIDAY\u00a0 TO 9-A.M.\u00a0 SATURDAY…INCLUDES THE JAMESTOWN AREA…<\/p>\n

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Snowfall accumulations may exceed 6 inches.<\/p>\n

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* WHERE…From Bowbells and Bottineau, through Stanley, Minot,<\/p>\n

Max, Rugby, McClusky, Harvey, Carrington, Steele and Jamestown.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Life threatening conditions for newborn<\/p>\n

livestock may develop. Plan on difficult travel conditions,<\/p>\n

including the morning commute on Friday. Patchy freezing drizzle<\/p>\n

is possible Friday night into Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

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PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant<\/p>\n

snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue<\/p>\n

to monitor the latest forecasts.<\/p>\n

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Forecast…<\/p>\n

.REST OF TODAY…Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog through the day. Highs
\nin the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog through the night. Lows in
\nthe mid 20s. East winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the
\nupper 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light
\nfreezing drizzle and snow after midnight. Lows around 30. East
\nwinds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Snow in the morning, then snow possibly mixed with rain
\nin the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon in the Valley City area. Patchy blowing and drifting snow through the
\nday. Moderate snow accumulations. Highs in the mid 30s. Southeast
\nwinds 15 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Snow, drizzle and slight chance of light freezing
\ndrizzle in the evening, then light freezing drizzle and snow
\nlikely after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and light
\nfreezing drizzle in the morning. Highs in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the
\nevening, then chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper
\n20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Snow likely in the morning, then rain possibly mixed
\nwith snow in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of
\nprecipitation 60 percent.
\n.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow possibly mixed with
\nrain in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Lows in
\nthe mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of snow in the
\nmorning. Highs in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.<\/p>\n

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A storm system will impact western and central North Dakota
\nThursday night through Friday night. Southwest North Dakota
\nmay see little snowfall, as most of the precipitation falls as
\nrain with above freezing temperatures beginning Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Accumulating snowfall potential increases towards the Missouri
\nRiver and Lake Sakakawea. Snow, at times mixed with rain early
\nFriday morning, may change to all rain by mid-day and through the
\nafternoon as temperatures warm.<\/p>\n

The bulk of theprecipitation arriving Friday afternoon int o Friday night.<\/p>\n

The greatest snowfall accumulations potentially in excess of 6
\ninches are possible across north central North Dakota, the Turtle
\nMountains, and through the James River Valley. Strong southeast
\nwinds coupling with wet snow may lead to significantly reduced
\nvisibility. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for these areas.
\nPatchy freezing drizzle is possible Friday night. Uncertainty in
\nsnowfall amounts remains as temperatures will be near freezing.<\/p>\n

But even those locations with less snow could see a sloppy mess
\nfreezing on roads by Saturday morning. Travel could become
\ndifficult in some areas.<\/p>\n

Difficult travel conditions are possible. Life threatening
\nconditions for newborn livestock\u00a0 may develop. Seewww.weather.gov\/bis for details.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing storm system.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Finance & Legal Committee Building, Planning & Zoning Committee \u00a0and Civic Center & Promotion Committee met Tuesday March 20, at 4:00 PM City Hall.\u00a0 Council Member Brubakken was not present.<\/p>\n

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FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving \u00a0a request from the JSDC to approve a New Job Training Funds loan for Thyssen\/Krupp, in the amount of $25,000 with the City Share to be $20,000, and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends approving a request from the JSDC for reimbursement for 2017 JSDC Real Estate & Special Assessment costs from Economic Development Funds, in the amount $7,312.93, with the City Share to be $6,629.01 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

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Committee members recommended approving a \u00a0request from the JSDC for funding the development of the Jamestown Airport Business Park from Economic Development Funds, in an amount up to $3,500,000.00, with the City Share to be $2,800,000.00 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommended approval of three Opportunity Zone applications to the State of ND and a letter of recommendation.<\/p>\n

The Opportunity Zone program, can allow investors who sell property such as stocks or real estate for a profit to\u00a0 reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes on the profits by investing the proceeds in a low-income community.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends introducing the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Chapter \u00a0of the City Code pertaining to the Forestry Department.<\/p>\n

The ordinance was adopted in 1988. Council Member Buchanan pointed out that the Shade Tree Committee has reworked the Ordinance to make it more easily understandable, and more flexible.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends approval of the memorandum of understanding with North Dakota Soybean Processors, pertaining identifying where the waste water will be treated.<\/p>\n

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The committee discussed the licensing, background checks, and associated costs for taxi services and towing services. Police Chief Edinger said a standard needs to be set while performing a background check, including information that may or may not be disclosed.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends approval of a revised Drug and Alcohol Policy for Jamestown Taxi Services.<\/p>\n

Human Resource Director Jay Sveum stated that drugs being test for will be added.<\/p>\n

The Requirement is for federally funded taxi services.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends refunding Quarterly Sunday Liquor Permits for a specified period., August 1, 2017- state legislation was repealed [NDCC 5-02-05.1]<\/p>\n

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The committee discussed selling the property located at 403 \u00bd 3rd Ave NW to one of the adjoining property owners.<\/p>\n

The structure was demolished, and is considered on land locked property.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s cost is at $5,000.<\/p>\n

The committee discussed listing an established price on the property, and made no formal recommendation.<\/p>\n

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The committee discussed entering into an agreement with Jamestown Community Correction Program. (Tabled at March 7, 2018 City Council meeting.)<\/p>\n

The JCCP Board recommends changes to present back to the city for consideration.<\/p>\n

Included in the agreement is a dollar buyback in lieu of community service go to the Community Correction program.<\/p>\n

The city committee \u00a0recommends entering into the amended agreement.<\/p>\n

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Informational<\/strong>: Departmental and financial reports.<\/p>\n

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BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n

The committee recommends introducing the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 3 and Section 7, Appendix B, and to enact Section 6.1, Appendix B, of the City Code pertaining to minor subdivisions.<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends \u00a0the First Reading of a change to the Zoning Ordinance regarding medical marijuana.<\/p>\n

This Ordinance pertains to establishing a Special Use Permit specifications.<\/p>\n

The Stutsman County Commission this month unanimously approved the First Reading of a proposed Zoning Ordinance setting where a medical marijuana manufacturing facility or dispensary can be located\u00a0 in the county, based on conditional use permits. A\u00a0 manufacturing facility\u00a0 is permitted by conditional use located within agricultural and industrial districts, while dispensaries are permitted through conditional use only in agricultural, commercial and industrial districts.<\/p>\n

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CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n

No agenda items at this time.<\/p>\n

It was pointed out that some of the lower level bleachers are in the process of being replaced.<\/p>\n

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The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.<\/p>\n

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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening, at City Hall.<\/p>\n

All members were present.<\/p>\n

Mayor Carlsrud recognized Commissioner Magnuson who received an achievement recognition through the North Dakota League of Cities.<\/p>\n

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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n

Approved Raffle Permits for Valley City Trap Club<\/p>\n

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  1. Approve Electrician, Plumber and\/or Mechanical Contractor licenses for<\/li>\n
  2. All American Plumbing & Heating<\/li>\n
  3. Bakkegard & Schell, Inc.<\/li>\n
  4. Engles Electric<\/li>\n
  5. Enterprise Electric, Inc.<\/li>\n
  6. Grotberg Electric, Inc.<\/li>\n
  7. Grotberg Electric, Inc. dba Triton Mechancial<\/li>\n
  8. Hi-Line Electric, Inc.<\/li>\n
  9. Home Heating, Plumbing & A\/C, Inc.<\/li>\n
  10. John\u2019s Refrigeration & Electric, Inc.<\/li>\n
  11. Keith\u2019s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Inc.<\/li>\n
  12. Kohn Electric, LLC<\/li>\n
  13. Manning Mechanical, Inc.<\/li>\n
  14. Moorhead Electric, Inc.<\/li>\n
  15. Peterson Mechanical, Inc.<\/li>\n
  16. Red River Electric, Inc.<\/li>\n
  17. Ryan Mechanical, Inc.<\/li>\n
  18. Scott\u2019s Electric, Inc.<\/li>\n
  19. Sheyenne Mechanical<\/li>\n
  20. Sheyenne River Repair<\/li>\n
  21. Wrigley Mechanical, Inc.<\/li>\n
  22. And all license applications received before April 1, 2018 approved by the Auditor\u2019s Office. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Approve House Mover licenses for a. Carrington House Moving, Inc.<\/li>\n
    2. Liechty Homes Inc.<\/li>\n
    3. Schmit Incorporated<\/li>\n
    4. And all license applications received before April 1, 2018 approved by the Auditor\u2019s Office. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:\u00a0 No one spoke<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      RESOLUTIONS <\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Approved a Resolution to Designate Authorized Representative for the City of Valley City as a Member of Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency d\/b\/a Missouri River Energy Services. City Administrator Schelkoph said the designation is on an annual basis.<\/p>\n

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      Approved a Resolution Accepting Final Plans and Specifications for Project No. UGP-SU-2-990(057) [Central Ave \u2013 Concrete Pavement Repair, Curb & Gutter, Sidewalk, Storm Sewer Modifications, Decorative Lighting and Traffic Signals], and authorizing Engineer to Advertise for bid.<\/p>\n

      KLJ noted the project includes the StreetScape work.<\/p>\n

      City Attorney Mertins says an order to prohibit the StreetScape project is scheduled for a court hearing on April 11th<\/sup>.\u00a0 She said the StreetScape project could be eliminated from the Resolution approval if the court so decides on the prohibition.<\/p>\n

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      NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n

      City Commissioners approved 2019-2021 Project Information and Planning Forms (Permanent Flood Protection, Water Main and Mill Dam Rehabilitation) for submittal to the State Water Commission. KLJ said a cost share is in place between the city and State Water Commission.<\/p>\n

      The City Commission approved using the Infrastructure Renew and Replacement Fund for a portion of the Final Payment to NDDOT for 9th Ave NW Reconstruction Project \u00a0City Administrator Schelkoph said the balance is $28,000.<\/p>\n

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      City Commissioners approved a VCBC Development Corporation Request to Retain 0% Loan Funds. \u00a0Director Jennifer Feist requested the retention to put toward funds to make additional dollars available for economic development projects.<\/p>\n

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      Commissioners approved the 2018 City Forester Contract. City Administrator Schelkoph the contract contains a 2.3 percent increase in annual wages.<\/p>\n

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      Also approved by City Commissioners was an Application for Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Commercial Building, Grotberg Electric, at 1109 Main Street West. \u00a0City Assessor Hansen recommended approval.<\/p>\n

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      Approved was a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Valley City Eagles 2192 at North Dakota Winter Show Event Center March 26 \u2013 28, 2018 the John Deere Seeding Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n

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      CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Dave Schelkoph gave and update on improvements to the waste water treatment plant upgrades.<\/p>\n

      He said he and Mayor Carlsurd traveled to Washington, DC to visit with the North Dakota congressional delegation concerning utility regulation, with the trip paid for by Missouri River Energy.<\/p>\n

      He reminds residents that Main Street will remain closed for most of the next ten months, with the permanent flood control project. \u00a0He said there is still access to business along the way.<\/p>\n

      He said the Mill Dam elevator demolition is nearly completed.<\/p>\n

      The cost of $164,00 is being paid for at 25 percent for the city\u2019s share, or $41,000, under the permanent flood control project.<\/p>\n

      With another snow storm in the forecast this weekend, he reminded residents not to push snow into city streets.<\/p>\n

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      CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Mayor Carlsrud recapped Senator Heitkamp\u2019s visit to Valley City.<\/p>\n

      He noted an upcoming meeting between the City Commission, the County Commission and Valley City Public School Board.\u00a0 He noted some of the topics will include, the jail issues along with law enforcement, and mental health concerns.<\/p>\n

      City Fire Chief Retterath reminded residents to check to see that their sump pumps are in operating conditions.<\/p>\n

      He gave an update on the State Fire Convention to be held in Valley City in June, including a change in the agenda and format, and noted a parade in being planned.<\/p>\n

      The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n

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      Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The 7th<\/sup> Annual Father, daughter, Grandfather Dance and Social Event is set for Friday April 6th<\/sup> from 6-p.m., to 9-p.m. at Jamestown High School.<\/p>\n

      Co- Chairs of the Dance, Carlla Maki, and Mayda Mueller were on the Wayne Byers Show on CSI Cable 2 and noted that there will be punch, cupcakes.\u00a0 Corsages will be provided by Marilyn Techenberg.<\/p>\n

      Carlla added that gals of all ages are invited, with a past participant a baby girl.<\/p>\n

      Two sisters in their 60\u2019s \u00a0accompanied their \u00a0father.<\/p>\n

      Mayda pointed out that Music by Pit Stop Karaoke, with D.J. Pam Syverson.<\/p>\n

      All proceeds benefit Relay for Life, and the event is sponsored by St. Paul\u2019s United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n

      Mayda said last year $5,130 was raised for Relay For Life.<\/p>\n

      Carlla \u00a0added that the donation to participate is $20 per couple in advance, $25 per couple at the door.\u00a0 Five dollars for each additional person attending.<\/p>\n

      Tickets available at St. Paul\u2019s United Methodist Church at 1000 5th Avenue, Northeast, Monday Though Friday 9-a.m., to 4-p.m., and Neighborhood Grocery at 1014 17th<\/sup> Street Southwest, in Jamestown.\u00a0 Advance tickets available until the Thursday before the dance.<\/p>\n

      For more information contact:<\/p>\n

      Carlla at 701-252-6718<\/p>\n

      Linda at 701-252-1398<\/p>\n

      Mayda at 701-252-4633<\/p>\n

      Marci at 701-368-9131<\/p>\n

      Judy at 701-269-1029<\/p>\n

      Jamestown Public School Board and Jamestown Administrators have scheduled an administrators negotiation session on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 6:15 pm in the Thompson Community room at the Middle School, 203 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND.<\/p>\n

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      Valley City (CSi) One seat on the Valley City School Board, the At-Large position currently held by Rich Schueneman is up for election, on Tuesday June 12th<\/sup><\/p>\n

      School District Business Manager Linda Heit says those wishing to run for the seat may pick up a statement of interest\u00a0 and intent at the Valley City Public School District office, Monday through Friday located at 460 Central Avenue, North, Valley City.<\/p>\n

      The filing deadline is April 9 at 4-p.m.<\/p>\n

      For more information contact Linda Heit at 845-0483.<\/p>\n

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      TOWNER, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A 77-year-old Towner man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while walking on the city’s Main Street.<\/p>\n

      The Highway Patrol says Thomas Miller was hit by a pickup truck driven by a distracted driver about 6:45 p.m. Monday.<\/p>\n

      Authorities say the 60-year-old Parshall man driving the truck reached to pick up an item that had fallen off the passenger seat, causing the truck to swerve and hit Miller.<\/p>\n

      Charges are pending against the driver.<\/p>\n

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      CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) \u2014 An international defense and electronics company wants to launch crop-surveying drone from the Casselton Regional Airport. Airport Authority chairman Bob Miller tells KFGO the Israeli company, Elbit Systems, would gather crop information across the Upper Midwest that would be analyzed and sold to farmers. Elbit wants to lease hanger space for the large drone it flies.<\/p>\n

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      FARGO, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A man involved in a large methamphetamine ring in North Dakota and Minnesota that was tied to a killing has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. Thirty-nine-year-old Ryan Franklin was convicted of conspiring to distribute the drug. He was among 13 people indicted in the conspiracy to bring meth from the Twin Cities to the Red River Valley. Two people are serving time for the March 2016 slaying of Austin Forsman in Grand Forks.<\/p>\n

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      WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Williston residents have voted against paying higher taxes to fund school construction projects to create more space.The school district says preliminary results show that only 41 percent of the 2,200 voters in Tuesday’s election favored the proposed $77.2 million bond issue. Sixty percent approval was needed.The bond issue would have paid for two elementary schools and an addition to Williston High School. It would have raised taxes about $215 per year for every $100,000 of taxable evaluation.District officials say enrollment has nearly doubled in the past decade, to about 4,100 students in grades K-12.\u00a0<\/article>\n

      BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Federal officials say it will take more time than expected to finish additional environmental study of the Dakota Access oil pipeline.<\/p>\n

      Federal Judge James Boasberg last summer ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to further review the pipeline’s impact on American Indian interests. The Corps last October said it would finish the work by April 2.<\/p>\n

      The agency now says that won’t happen due to difficulties in getting needed information from the tribes fighting the project in court.<\/p>\n

      The tribes have accused the Corps and Texas-based developer Energy Transfer Partners of not giving them a meaningful role in the process.<\/p>\n

      The delay won’t impact the $3.8 billion, four-state pipeline, which has been operating since last June. But it will delay resolution of the tribes’ lawsuit that’s lingered for nearly two years.<\/p>\n

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      BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A North Dakota commission on is showing no appetite for putting the cost of citizen-led legislation on a ballot.<\/p>\n

      The 19-member Initiated and Referred Measures Study Commission also balked Tuesday at a proposal that would have let lawmakers review a measure before a vote.<\/p>\n

      The panel is made up of six lawmakers and 13 citizen representatives appointed by Gov. Doug Burgum. It was approved by Legislature last year to look into the initiated and referred measure process.<\/p>\n

      North Dakota law allows citizens to bypass the Legislature and put a proposed law or constitutional amendment directly to voters.<\/p>\n

      The panel was spurred by voters’ approval of allowing the use of marijuana for medicine and another successful ballot measure funded almost solely by a California billionaire that amended the state’s constitution.<\/p>\n

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      BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education did not violate open meeting laws when its chairman made reference to agenda items during a pre-meeting social event.<\/p>\n

      Stenehjem says Chairman Don Morton did not delve into the substance of the agenda items during the social last Nov. 29 at Bismarck State College, so there was no violation.<\/p>\n

      Stenehjem in 2013 found that board dinner socials did violate the law, but he says the situations aren’t the same.<\/p>\n

      The board since that ruling has made the socials open to the public.<\/p>\n

      The board oversees the state’s 11 public colleges and universities.<\/p>\n

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      BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Former U.S. Rep. Rick Berg has been elected chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party.<\/p>\n

      Berg was elected chairman by unanimous ballot during a meeting of the party’s state committee on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

      In a statement, Berg says he is “excited for the opportunity to lead the Republican Party through this busy election cycle.”<\/p>\n

      Berg served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1985 to 2011. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, serving on the House Ways and Means Committee. He now leads Berg Group, a Fargo-based real estate development and management firm.<\/p>\n

      Former North Dakota GOP Chairman Kelly Armstrong resigned earlier this month to seek the Republican endorsement for the U.S. House.<\/p>\n

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      PORTLAND, Maine (AP) \u2014 U.S. senators from Maine and Vermont say they have reintroduced a bill designed to combat youth homelessness and provide help for young victims of trafficking.<\/p>\n

      Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont say the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act would continue grants to communities around the country to prevent and respond to youth homelessness.<\/p>\n

      Collins says an estimated 4.2 million young people experience homelessness in the United States every year. She says approval of the bill would help address chronic homelessness, and provide resources to programs that play a key role in helping young people find long-term housing.<\/p>\n

      The proposal is also sponsored by Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota.<\/p>\n

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      In sports…<\/p>\n

      Jamestown\u00a0 (uj.edu)\u00a0 \u2014 University of Jamestown goaltender Tyson Brouwer (SO\/Lethbridge, Alberta) was selected to the honorable mention All-Tournament team following the conclusion of the 2018 ACHA Division 1 National Championship in Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>\n

      Brouwer stopped 34 of the 37 shots he faced in the Jimmies\u2019 3-1 loss to Illinois at the national tournament.<\/p>\n

      During the regular season, Brouwer had a 19-8-0-1 record in 30 appearances. He posted a goals against average of 2.39 and recorded two shutouts, with a save percentage of .919.<\/p>\n

      Jamestown qualified for the national tournament in its first season of eligibility and finished the 2017-18 season with a record of 24-14-0-1.<\/p>\n

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      NBA…<\/p>\n

      MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 Karl-Anthony Towns racked up 30 points and 10 rebounds for his NBA-best 60th double-double and Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points in an all-around performance, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 123-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Jeff Teague pitched in 20 points and 12 assists for the Timberwolves, who notched a critical victory for their playoff push. They swept the four-game season series and sent the weary Clippers to their fourth consecutive loss.<\/p>\n

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      ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Kyle Lowry scored 25 points and Toronto used a strong fourth-quarter defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 93-86 on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

      Toronto limited Orlando to 3-of-19 shooting (15.8 percent) in the fourth quarter, helping the Raptors overcome an eight-point deficit and win for the 12th time in their last 13 games. Serge Ibaka had 14 points and Deion Wright and Norman Powell had 10 apiece for Toronto.<\/p>\n

      Shelvin Mack led Orlando with 17 points. Aaron Gordon, returning after missing five games with a concussion, added 16 points. Nikola Vucevic had 15 points and nine rebounds for Orlando, which has lost seven of its last eight.<\/p>\n

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      PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) \u2014 James Harden had 42 points and the Houston Rockets snapped Portland’s 13-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory over the Trail Blazers. Portland’s winning streak was tied for the second-longest in franchise history.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Blake Griffin narrowly missed a triple double and the Pistons celebrated the return of Reggie Jackson by handing the short-handed Phoenix Suns their ninth straight loss, 115-88 on Tuesday night. Jackson was back in the Detroit starting lineup after missing 24 games with a severe ankle sprain. Phoenix played without their two leading scorers \u2014 Devin Booker and T.J. Warren \u2014 due to injuries and lost for the 24th time in 26 games.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Dennis Schroder scored a career-high 41 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Hawks stunned the Utah Jazz 99-94. Dewayne Dedmon had 15 points and 15 rebounds to help the Eastern Conference-worst Hawks snap their six-game losing skid and stop Utah’s winning streak at nine.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Marcus Morris made a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left and the Boston Celtics stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-99. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Morris added 21 points as Boston snapped the Thunder’s six-game win streak. Russell Westbrook finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Oklahoma City, which fell apart in the closing minute.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Anthony Davis scored 37 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the absence of second-leading scorer Jrue Holiday to beat the struggling Dallas Mavericks 115-105. Rajon Rondo added 19 points and 14 assists, and Ian Clark also scored 19 points for the Pelicans, who are in a tight, seven-team race for one of the final five Western Conference playoff spots.<\/p>\n

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      Gophers Hockey…<\/p>\n

      MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 Minnesota hockey coach Don Lucia is stepping down after a disappointing year that ended with the Gophers out of the NCAA Tournament. Lucia says his decision would have been the same even if the Gophers had made a deep tournament run. He guided the Gophers for 19 seasons and is the team’s all-time wins leader.<\/p>\n

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      \u2014 Kyle Connor scored his second goal of the game 1:37 into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets over the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 despite losing Patrik Laine to a lower-body injury. Connor fired the winner past goalie Jack Campbell to help the Jets set a franchise record for wins at 44. Laine was helped down the tunnel to the dressing room about a minute and half into the second period. He wasn’t putting any weight on his left foot after blocking a shot by Kings defenseman Alec Martinez.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Jannik Hansen scored his first goal of the season and fellow fourth-liners Eric Fehr and Barclay Goodrow also scored to help the San Jose Sharks win their season-high fifth straight game, 6-2 over the New Jersey Devils. Logan Couture added his 30th goal of the season and Joe Pavelski and Mikkel Boedker also scored to give the Sharks a four-point lead over third-place Los Angeles in the Pacific Division with one game in hand.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Frans Nielsen scored his NHL-record 22nd shootout winner and the Detroit Red Wings edged the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 to end their 10-game losing streak. Dylan Larkin scored twice, Luke Glendending had a goal and Evgeny Svechnikov got his first in the NHL for the Red Wings. Jimmy Howard made 27 saves through overtime and stopped all three attempts he faced in the shootout.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Alex Killorn broke a tie midway through the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored the final four goals to rally past the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and Nikita Kucherov also scored as Tampa Bay reached 50 wins for the second time in franchise history.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Artemi Panarin had three goals and an assist, Sergei Bobrovsky made 29 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their winning streak to nine games with a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers. It is Columbus’ longest winning streak since its 16-game run last season from Nov. 29, 2016, to Jan. 3, 2017.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists and the Edmonton Oilers rode three-goal first period to a 7-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Drake Caggiula, Matt Benning and Ryan Strome scored in a span of 4:24 in the opening period after Carolina jumped to a 1-0 lead, and Edmonton led the rest of the way.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech scored in the first period and the New York Islanders went on to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1. Anders Lee had a goal in the third period and Jordan Eberle added an empty-netter to help the Islanders snap a three-game skid with just their second win in 13 games.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Kyle Connor scored his second goal of the game 1:37 into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets over the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 despite losing Patrik Laine to a lower-body injury. Connor fired the winner past goalie Jack Campbell to help the Jets set a franchise record for wins at 44.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Jared McCann had a goal and two assists to lead the Florida Panthers over the Senators 7-2 as Ottawa captain Erik Karlsson sat out following the death of his son. The team announced the death of Karlsson’s son before the game. Erik and Melinda Karlsson were married last year and announced in November they were expecting their first child in the spring.<\/p>\n

      \u2014 Nathan MacKinnon had two assists, extending his point streak to a career high-tying 13 games, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1. Alexander Kerfoot scored twice and Semyon Varlamov made 44 saves as Colorado won for the fifth time in six games and improved to 8-1-3 in their last 12.<\/p>\n

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      In world and national news…<\/p>\n

      ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) \u2014 Authorities say the suspect in a series of bombing attacks in Austin blew himself up as law enforcement closed in, a dramatic end to a weekslong siege in which two people were killed and four injured in a series of blasts. Police Chief Brian Manley says authorities zeroed in on him in the last 24 to 36 hours and located him at a suburban hotel early Wednesday. He was identified only as a 24-year-old white man and his motive isn’t yet clear. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant.ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) \u2014 Austin’s mayor is urging residents to remain vigilant, despite the death of a man suspected in this month’s string of bombings in Texas’ capital. Mayor Steve Adler said Wednesday on NBC’s “Today” show that: “We’re just really relieved and just incredibly thankful for this army of law enforcement that has been in our community here for the last week or so.” Authorities say the suspect blew himself up in his vehicle overnight as a SWAT team closed in on him in a suburban Austin hotel parking lot.WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 A published report says President Donald Trump was warned by his national security team not to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election. The Washington Post says aides had warned Trump in an all-caps note with his briefing materials that said “DO NOT CONGRATULATE.” It was unclear whether Trump, who prefers oral briefings, read the talking points. Criticism came quickly after Washington learned that Trump had congratulated Putin.WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The heads of Homeland Security for both the Trump and Obama administrations will testify before senators Wednesday on efforts to secure state election systems. Russian agents targeted election systems in 21 states ahead of the 2016 general election. Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee have criticized both administrations for not moving quickly enough to stem the Russian threat.LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) \u2014 Nigeria’s government now says 91 of the 110 schoolgirls abducted a month ago by Boko Haram are confirmed freed. The information minister tells reporters that a boy also has been released. Nigeria’s government has said “no ransoms were paid” in the release. Witnesses in Dapchi town say Boko Haram extremists released the girls in the middle of town before dawn Wednesday with a warning: “Don’t ever put your daughters in school again.”<\/article>\n

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