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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nAreas of fog and patchy light freezing drizzle are possible Motorists are advised to be prepared for rapidly deteriorating A dusting of light snow will move across the northern Red River There is the potential for freezing fog and\/or light freezing <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valley City (NDHP)\u00a0 The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that a 19 year old Valley City man was injured when his pickup and a train crashed Tuesday evening about\u00a06:40-p.m.,\u00a0two miles west of Valley City, at 114th Ave SE(Cooks Plaza).<\/p>\n The pickup driven by Jonathan Langer of Valley City, was traveling northbound from 34th st SE on 114th Ave SE. A BNSF train was traveling eastbound crossing 114th Ave SE at the railroad crossing near Cooks Plaza.\u00a0 The crossing is marked with RR crossing signs without lighted crossing arms.\u00a0Langer was unable to stop and struck the train in the crossing.\u00a0He was transported to Mercy Hospital in Valley City, to be treated for injuries, and\u00a0then taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for further treatment. Assisting at the scene were, the Barnes County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Valley City PD, and Valley City Fire and Rescue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi) Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.<\/p>\n Authorities have identifi Lasky and Iverson worked for Bismarck Air Medical and Cook for CHI St. Alexius Health.<\/p>\n They were onboard a twin-engine plane that crashed<\/a> in a farm field shortly after takeoff from Bismarck late Sunday. It was flying to Williston to pick up a patient. There were no survivors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council committees met jointly on Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.\u00a0 Council Member Phillips was not present.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:<\/strong><\/p>\n Considered was the transfer of the municipal court checking account and two savings accounts from one financial institution to another institution. The committee recommends moving to Dakota Bank.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE:<\/strong><\/p>\n The committee recommends, \u00a0the approval of the plat of Berndt Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, a tract of land located within the SE \u00bc of Section 26, T140N, R64W of the Fifth Principal meridian, being with the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n No agenda items at this time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n No agenda items at this time.<\/p>\n PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee discussed the garbage and recycling collection updates.<\/p>\n The committee then considered modifying the garbage and recycling collection program in specific areas as identified by the City Administrator Sarah Helleckson.<\/p>\n She said at the Open House on the issue, residents on the list to have alley collection moved to curbside, were informed that some of the locations will be able to keep alley collection.\u00a0 A new modified map was issued and may be remodified after further review, and two additional blocks were added to move from alley to curbside collection.<\/p>\n She added a four day, rather than a five day collection is being purposed to save money, and wear and tear on the equipment and alleys.<\/p>\n The committee recommends delaying a decision until the maps on changes are finalized and residents informed and moved to next month\u2019s Public Works committee meeting.<\/p>\n The committee discussed the STIP State Transportation Improvement Plan, list and identify priorities to forward to the NDDOT. \u00a0Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering explained the previous priority list.<\/p>\n He then outlined possible improvement areas brought to his attention..<\/p>\n One area is Highway 20 along Hospital Hill, with a new overpass at fifth Avenue over the railroad tracks.<\/p>\n Another is an overpass at 7th<\/sup> Avenue over the tracks.<\/p>\n Another is an overpass at 12th<\/sup> Avenue Southeast and 3rd<\/sup> Street.<\/p>\n Dillman said once the city has made a decision, the information will be discussed with the NDDOT.<\/p>\n No action was taken by the committee on reprioritization.<\/p>\n The committee considered foregoing \u00a0bids and enter into an agreement for the purchase of hydrocarbons for 2019 for the City of Jamestown Operational Programs and the Jamestown Park Districts Operational Programs, or vote to reject all quotes and advertise for bids.<\/p>\n The committee recommends sending the item to the December City Council meeting for approval, that would have to be approved by 75 percent of the Council Members.<\/p>\n Considered was a vote to forgo bids and enter into an agreement to establish the specific market prices for chemicals for the water, sewer and wastewater departments during the 2019 calendar year, or vote to reject all quotes and advertise for bids.<\/p>\n The committee recommends accepting the agreement and send the recommendation to the December City Council Meeting, that would also require a 75 percent approval by Council Members.<\/p>\n Considered was a request from On The Level to suspend the Landfill Closure Project until spring at which time the cover material will be finished, and the final cleanup completed. Then the soil cap will be scarified and re-compacted at the contractor\u2019s expense prior to turf restoration and seeding, which was planned for spring 2019.<\/p>\n The committee recommends approving the request as recommended by Interstate Engineering, not affecting the completion date, June of 2019.<\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Project updates.<\/p>\n Highlights included\u2026completed was\u2026 the Frontier Village project on the roadway and retaining wall replacement.<\/p>\n Northwest water main project.<\/p>\n Finishing items with the road from Menards to JRMC.<\/p>\n The 2018 Paving Project.<\/p>\n The 5th<\/sup> Street Northeast street project near TRAC.<\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>New Phase Energy conducts feasibility studies to determine ability to recover the methane gas from wastewater treatment plants as an energy revenue source and ensure the project is economical. The cost of the 60-day feasibility study is $65,000.<\/p>\n Currently the gas is being flared and would be captured and piped, and sold.<\/p>\n The process is estimated to cost about $5-million.<\/p>\n The committee recommends moving the issue to the next committee after further review.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n A Special Alcohol Event Permit for Valley City Eagles 2192 at North Dakota Winter Show Event Center for North Star Classic on November 28 through December 1, 2018<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC COMMENTS \u2026No one spoke.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC HEARING <\/strong><\/p>\n An Open public hearing was held for a Class E Restaurant\/Lounge Alcoholic Beverage License to sell on-sale beer for Sky Lanes at 2379 Elm Street.\u00a0 The business owner explained the plans that would include the on-sale, that would be implemented in the future if the license is approved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing, commissioners, \u00a0took no action.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ORDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission approved an Ordinance Recodifying the Revised Ordinances of the City of Valley City and Repealing & Re-enacting Title 1, General Provisions.\u00a0 City Attorney Schoenack explained the revisions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Valley City Municipal Code (V.C.M.C.)<\/p>\n City Attorney Schoenack said some of the sections were combined, while explaining the amendments.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission approved a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Improvement Warrants and Exchanging them for $1,975,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2018.<\/p>\n Representative Mike Manstrom said Valley City has an A-1 Rating from Moody\u2019s.<\/p>\n Northland Securities bid was approve at a 3.53 rate. \u00a0A Special Assessment will be issued in January, to pay the Improvement Bonds and make the Special Assessments at four and a half percent, the same rate as 2017.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Approved was a Resolution Authorizing the City of Valley City to Purchase Directly from Vendors Awarded GSA Schedule Contracts.<\/p>\n City Administrator, Schelkoph said the GSA process breaks down the bidding process, and the vendors on the GSA list are vetted, and approved, as along as the project cost is under $100,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Commissioners accepted Valley City Fire Chief Gary Retterath\u2019s retirement as of December 31, 2018.<\/p>\n The City Commission previously approved the appointment of Scott Magnuson as the City Fire Chief.<\/p>\n Administrator Schelkoph said Retterath\u2019s resignation letter was accepted, after 43 years of service to the city.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was Holiday Schedule for Monday, December 24, 2018.<\/p>\n The City government will be closed that day, and have commercial garbage collected on the 24th<\/sup>, and residential garbage collected on the 26th<\/sup>.\u00a0 No charge will be made for additional cans that week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was the FEMA 50-50 Rule.\u00a0 City Administrator Schelkoph said, the rule benefits downtown development, as structures in the flood plan will be eligible for an option to determine the cash value of property in the flood plain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission approved a Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement for Main Street, Central Avenue, City Park (Streetscape II Project)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was a Change Order for Permanent Flood Protection Phase II to include additional cost for concrete paving and to Demolish Power House, in the amount of $144,093.71<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT:<\/strong><\/p>\n Last week David Schelkoph \u00a0attended a League of Cities meeting, including state money available for infrastructure projects, the Bill will come before the state legislature in January.\u00a0 Valley City is in line for about $3.4 million.\u00a0 If approved it would be on going dollars available.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fire Chief Gary Retterath pointed out that ice on bodies of water is not safe, and to observe fire safety, including heating equipment especially during the holiday season.<\/p>\n The new fire chief is \u2018shadowing\u2019 Retterath the next few weeks.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Rotary Club on Tuesday, placed a Christmas Tree at the Jamestown Arts Park, in Downtown Jamestown.<\/p>\n Rotary Club member, Emily Bivens says, the tree will be decorated with lights.<\/p>\n She says the Rotary Club for several years decorated the trees along Mill Hill in Jamestown, however the trees became too large to manage putting the lights on, and the Arts Park Christmas tree will serve to succeed the Mill Hill tree lights.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 A plan is being formulated.\u201d in a fun Christmas spirit, to gather at the Arts Park this Friday, the 23rd to sing Christmas carols, before the Jamestown Dazzle Parade.<\/p>\n Those interested in singing will meet at 6:15-p.m., and sing until 7-p.m., when the parade starts.<\/p>\n It will be a celebration of the Christmas season, the Arts Park, the Rotary Christmas tree and the Jamestown Downtown Association Holiday parade.<\/p>\n The music and words will be projected on the wall and Mark Reeves will be leading the singinf on his keyboard.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hope that this will be \u00a0a new tradition in Jamestown.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi) \u2013 The 28th\u00a0<\/sup>Annual, Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be at Concordia Lutheran Church at 502 First Avenue North in Jamestown, on Thursday November 22.<\/p>\n On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Pastor, Tom Eckstein said the Thanksgiving Service is at 10-a.m. Dinner will be served from 11-a.m., to 1-p.m., Thanksgiving Day, in the church basement, handicapped accessible.\u00a0 Use the west door.<\/p>\n He added that drivers will deliver meals, or give a ride to the church, for services and the meal.<\/p>\n Those wishing to have a ride or meals delivered may call the church at 252-2819.<\/p>\n The meal is free to anyone, and consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and dessert.<\/p>\n He said that nearly 30 turkeys will be served, and baked at through the support of the \u00a0University of Jamestown kitchen, and brought to the church for serving.<\/p>\n The meal consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and dessert, and a beverage.<\/p>\n He said last year 650 meals were served at the church, and around 300 meals were home delivered.<\/p>\n He pointed out that volunteers throughout the community make the meal possible, adding that the food is donated, by local businesses, or purchased through charitable donations.<\/p>\n The Thanksgiving meal was first offered by Fritz Buegle, who owned and operated the Pantry Caf\u00e9 at that time, when 40 individuals were served.\u00a0 Over the years the event grew and for space accommodations it\u2019s been served the past several years \u00a0at Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown.<\/p>\n Pastor Eckstein added that the regular church services are Sundays at 8-a.m. and 10:30-a.m., and the service is repeated Wednesday evenings at 7-p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade is set for Friday November 23, in Downtown Jamestown.\u00a0 The parade Grand Marshals are, Barb Lang and Art Todd, \u00a0 being honored for volunteerism with the Jamestown Foundation, the 1883 Courthouse Committee and the North Dakota State Historical Society.<\/p>\n The Jamestown Downtown Association is taking float entries at: www.jamestowndowntown.org\u00a0<\/a>or message at Facebook.<\/p>\n Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Emily Bivens says, the parade entries have been assigned their numbers and will form in McElroy Park at 6:30-p.m. (Use the east entrance.)<\/p>\n Float judging will then take place.<\/p>\n The parade leaves McElroy Park at 7-p.m., and heads north on Second Avenue East to 8th<\/sup> Street and then over to First Avenue to First street where it turns east back to Second Avenue East and South back to McElroy Park.<\/p>\n The After Parade Party is at the Gladstone Inn & Suites where the trophies will be presented, and Christmas goodies will be available, along with entertainment by the Jamestown Choralaires.<\/p>\n First United Methodist Church, just east of the Alfred Dickey Library @ 115 3rd ST SE\u00a0 Jamestown,\u00a0 is once again inviting all 2018 Holiday Dazzle on Main parade goers to come and enjoy free popcorn, hot chocolate and other refreshments in the church\u2019s basement.<\/p>\n Prior to the start of the Friday night parade, Nov 23, doors will be open at 6:00 pm to come in and enjoy food and fellowship in a warm and friendly atmosphere with the First United Methodist Church\u2019s family.\u00a0 We will then all go our to enjoy the Holiday Dazzle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The elder sister of Louis L\u2019Amour, Edna LaMoore Waldo is being recognized with the East Room of the Alfred Dickey Public Library in Downtown Jamestown being named in her honor. \u00a0(Louis L’Amour, changed the spelling of his last name later in life.)<\/p>\n The James River Valley Public Library System Board voted unanimously, to approve at this month\u2019s meeting.<\/p>\n Library Director, Joe Rector pointed out that Ms. Waldo was born in Jamestown, and she was a graduate of Jamestown College (as it was known then).\u00a0 \u00a0She passed away in 1999.<\/p>\n She was a journalist, author and teacher , having at one time serving as a librarian at Jamestown Public Library, Jamestown College Library and Bismarck Public Library. She also published writings about Dakota Territory, prior to statehood.<\/p>\n Rector added that there plans to be a plaque and photo of Waldo prior to the library’s centennial celebration in February, of 2019.<\/p>\n In other business the James River Valley Library board approved three percent raises for the entire library staff in 2019, along with an additional one percent raise to four individuals who were promoted to supervisory positions.<\/p>\n Rector said the raises stay within the approved $398,000 budget.<\/p>\n The next Friends of the Library meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Arts Center.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, ND \u2013 Wilson Family Farm, owned by Jeremy and Sarah Wilson of Jamestown, has been selected as the recipients of the 2018 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Sand County Foundation, the nation\u2019s leading voice for private conservation, created the Leopold Conservation Award to inspire American landowners by recognizing exceptional farmers, ranchers and foresters. The prestigious award, named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, is given in 14 states.<\/p>\n In North Dakota<\/a> the $10,000 award is presented annually by Sand County Foundation, North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition, North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the North Dakota Stockmen\u2019s Association.<\/p>\n The Wilsons were revealed as the third recipients of the award at the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts\u2019 convention in Bismarck on November 19. They were presented with a $10,000 award and a crystal depicting Aldo Leopold.<\/p>\n Described by some as \u201cpioneers\u201d when it comes to demonstrating the importance of soil health, Jeremy and Sarah Wilson are showing that agricultural conservation can profit while improving the productivity of their land.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/article>\n STANLEY, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A Fargo man faces a manslaughter charge in the death of his girlfriend’s 6-month-old son in Stanley. Authorities allege 24-year-old Cody Faltersack was alone with the child early Friday when emergency crews responded to a report of an unresponsive child. The boy later died at a Minot hospital of brain trauma. The felony charge against Faltersack carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison. He could enter a plea at a Feb. 2 hearing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ARNEGARD, N.D. (AP) \u2014 An Arnegard man is charged with negligent homicide and child neglect in the death of his 7-month-old child in August. James Miller Jr. was arrested Friday. His bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety on Monday. The charges against him together carry a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison. The baby’s grandparents, James Miller Sr. and Vicki Miller, also face felony child neglect counts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A Bismarck man who vandalized multiple vehicles with eggs has been sentenced to 1 \u00bd years of probation, 60 hours of community service and $4,610 in restitution.<\/p>\n The Bismarck Tribune reports<\/a> that Benedict Ponzer pleaded guilty earlier this month to misdemeanor criminal mischief.<\/p>\n Police say they received 20 reports of vehicles being egged on June 18. Pioneer Elementary School also was targeted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota regulators have decided not to change targets for capturing natural gas produced from oil drilling. The goal is set to increase in November from 85 percent to 88 percent. The Industrial Commission was to consider postponing that by two years but voted to give the oil industry more flexibility to meet gas flaring regulations. Natural gas not captured at oil wells is burned off, which can degrade air quality. North Dakota has struggled to build enough infrastructure to capture gas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 20, 2018 \/PRNewswire\/ — MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) Tuesday announced its capital investment plan for 2019 through 2023. For the five-year period, the company expects to make capital investments totaling $2.6 billion.<\/p>\n “We have identified and expect to continue to execute on significant growth projects,” said David L. Goodin, president and CEO of MDU Resources. “This five-year plan includes line-of-sight opportunities at all of our businesses, including substantial growth at our regulated operations and higher capital expenditures at our construction businesses.”<\/p>\n Acquisitions would be incremental to the company’s 2019-2023 capital investment plan. MDU Resources will provide updates as opportunities outside the capital investment plan are identified.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In sports\u2026<\/p>\n Valley City (VCSUVikings.com) – Valley City State University sophomore\u00a0Logan Nelson\u00a0has been chosen as the North Star Athletic Association Men\u2019s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.<\/p>\n North Star Athletic Association Men\u2019s Basketball Player-of-the-Week<\/strong> <\/p>\n VALLEY CITY (Mark Potts) \u2013 The bracket for the 74th annual Barnes County Girls Basketball Tournament has been set.<\/p>\n Eight teams will converge on Valley City State University for the annual tournament in early December. The quarterfinals of the tournament will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The semifinals are on Thursday, Dec. 6, and the tournament concludes with the championship and placing games on Saturday, Dec. 8.<\/p>\n All 12 games will be played at Valley City State University\u2019s W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.\u00a0 Tournament history, records and past results can be found at www.vcsuvikings.com\/bct<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enderlin High School has been named the top seed for this year\u2019s tournament and will open with the 3 p.m. game against Griggs County Central on Dec. 4. Milnor-North Sargent is the No. 4 seed and plays No. 5 Barnes County North at 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Three-time defending champion LaMoure\/Litchville-Marion is the No. 2 seed and takes on No. 7 Maple Valley at 6 p.m. in the first round. No. 3 seed Finley-Sharon\/Hope-Page will play No. 6 seed Sargent Central at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Games on Dec. 6 begin at 3 p.m., and Saturday\u2019s games will start at noon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LaMoure\/Litchville-Marion has defeated Finley-Sharon\/Hope-Page is each of the last three championship games.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Major tournament sponsors include the Valley City Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Valley City Chamber of Commerce, Valley City State University and VCSU Athletics.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday, Dec. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n (1) Enderlin vs. (8) Griggs County Central, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n (4) Milnor\/North Sargent vs. (5) Barnes County North, 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n (2) LaMoure\/Litchville-Marion vs. (7) Maple Valley, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n (3) Finley-Sharon\/Hope-Page vs. (6) Sargent Central, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, Dec. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n 3:00\/4:30 p.m.: Consolation semifinals<\/p>\n 6:00\/7:30 p.m.: Championship semifinals<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday, Dec. 8<\/strong><\/p>\n 12 p.m. \u2013 7th<\/sup> Place<\/p>\n 1:30 p.m. \u2013 5th<\/sup> Place<\/p>\n 3 p.m. \u2013 3rd<\/sup> Place<\/p>\n 4:30 p.m. \u2013 Championship<\/p>\n <\/p>\n High School Hockey…<\/p>\n BOYS<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday\u2026<\/p>\n Grafton-Park River\u00a02 Jamestown 0<\/p>\n Devils Lake-Cando 5, Bottineau\/Rugby (HKB) 0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/a>ed the three people who died when an air ambulance plane crashed in western North Dakota.Morton County identified the victims as 48-year-old pilot Todd Lasky and 63-year-old nurse Bonnie Cook, both of Bismarck, and 47-year-old paramedic Chris Iverson, of Mandan.<\/p>\n
\nLogan Nelson\u00a0\u2013 Valley City State (N.D.) \u2013 6\u20193\u2033 \u2013 Sophomore \u2013 guard \u2013 Hunter, N.D.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Nelson averaged 21.5 points per game for the week and had a double-double to lead Valley City State (N.D.) to a 1-1 record.\u00a0 He scored 20 points on his 8-of-16 field goal shooting, including 4-of-8 from the 3-point line despite an 83-75 home defeat to Jamestown (N.D.).\u00a0 He followed up with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds in 95-67\u00a0victory over Oak Hills Christian (Minn.).\u00a0 For the week, Nelson poured in 43 points and grabbed 12 rebounds (6.0 rebounds per game).\u00a0 He also averaged 2.5 assists per game.\u00a0 He was 16-of-35 from the field (45.7 percent) and 8-of-20 from the 3-point arc (40 percent).<\/p>\n
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