{"id":187577,"date":"2019-12-20T07:02:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=187577"},"modified":"2019-12-20T14:40:58","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T20:40:58","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-dec-20-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=187577","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Dec 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

.REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Temperatures falling into the upper teens in the afternoon. West winds around 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Temperatures rising into<\/p>\n

the lower 30s after midnight. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds<\/p>\n

5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest<\/p>\n

winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds<\/p>\n

5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.<\/p>\n

.CHRISTMAS DAY…Cloudy. Highs around 20.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 20.<\/p>\n

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Next week there are indications of a weak disturbance moving through the region Christmas Day through Thursday.<\/p>\n

A little light precipitation during this timeframe.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Public Works informs motorists of an extension in the time for the detour, in Downtown Jamestown.<\/strong> Due to City utility repairs, 1st<\/sup> Ave is closed to through traffic from 1st<\/sup> St. South to 4th<\/sup> St. North. Traffic will be diverted to 2nd<\/sup> St. East and 2nd<\/sup> St. West<\/p>\n

This section of 1st<\/sup> Ave will continue to be closed until Friday (December 20th<\/sup>) at 5pm.<\/strong> Please watch for signage & use alternate routes.<\/p>\n

Intermittent water outages may occur within 200 block of 1st<\/sup> Ave N on Friday, December 20th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Motorist\u2019s should use extreme caution in this area. <\/strong><\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The above schedule is contingent upon weather conditions.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

PLEASE CALL THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT 252-5131 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday afternoon at City Hall. All members were present.<\/p>\n

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Discussion was held on replacing State of North Dakota ladder truck at the Fire Department.<\/p>\n

City Fire Chief Jim Reuter made a presentation, and included equipment that has been appreciated out, and needs replacement.\u00a0 He said the new ladder truck is needed for support and rescue, costing about $1.3 million, including a platform, with the ladder reaching over 100 feet.\u00a0 The current truck has undergone expense repairs over the past few years, some of the repairs failed.\u00a0 This year it was determined additional repairs are too expensive. He added the Rescue Truck has electrical problems, and repairs to the pumper truck is at a cost of a half million dollars.\u00a0 He noted other equipment that needs replacement in the future, including the equipment truck. The search for grant funding has been unsuccessful at this time.<\/p>\n

Mayor Heinrich said, he and other officials met in Bismarck with state officials, including the Governor\u2019s Office, saying that the truck\u2019s funding has in the past come from state funds.\u00a0 He added that local legislative representative have been informed of the situation, which could come before the next legislative session.\u00a0 He feels there will be positive movement on getting state funding on behalf of the state legislators.<\/p>\n

Reuther said he is not comfortable with the liability of not having a ladder truck available, and is not comfortable in being in the position of Fire Chief without a ladder truck.<\/p>\n

The cost to rent a ladder truck is estimated at $100,000 per year on a lease to buy basis.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends the City Council pass a Resolution to forward to the Governor, and state legislators, stating the urgency of having a ladder truck.\u00a0 Mayor Heinrich said the Resolution needs to be worded properly.<\/p>\n

Considered was a review of police department staffing and operations.<\/p>\n

Police Chief Scott Edinger said there is an urgency in recruiting new officers, which he said is a nationwide problem.\u00a0 He said in Jamestown the call for service is higher than other cities of comparable size, due to agencies located in town.\u00a0 He said over the past 11 months, nine officers have resigned for other employment. The schools Resource Officer is also spending more time patrolling, than at the schools.\u00a0 He added that the local pay and benefit package is not on a par with other law enforcement agencies.\u00a0 He pointed out several other issues, that are a liability to the police department.<\/p>\n

He proposes adjusting the salary step policy, including new officers, and the residency requirement of an officer living in city limits.<\/p>\n

The committee \u00a0took no formal action, and Mayor Heinrich suggested the city review the situation, and come back to the committee with recommendations.<\/p>\n

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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Considered \u00a0was quotations for the Paste-type Lime Slaker for the Water Treatment Plant.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends awarding the quotation to Integrity in the amount of $149,500 plus hiring a contractor, and reject other bids that were opened.<\/p>\n

Considered was the bids for the LeFevre Building Demolition at 1100 Railroad Drive. City Attorney Ryan said some of the bids were not opened due to not having the proper paperwork in place.\u00a0 Three bids were viable and opened. \u00a0\u00a0The committee recommends the bid be awarded to Dewin of Minot in the amount $22,350, and reject the other bids that were opened.<\/p>\n

Considered was the prepared response to the NDDOT regarding I-94 exit 257.\u00a0 The response includes the city opposed to closing the exit, and if it is closed, have a design in place for a 17th Avenue I-94 overpass and frontage road improvements at the cost of the NDDOT.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends sending that response.<\/p>\n

Prioritized was the 2021-2024 NDDOT Urban Roads and Urban Regional State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) list. \u00a0\u00a0The committee recommends submitting the prioritized list.<\/p>\n

Considered was the NDDOT elimination of bump outs on all side streets and at the intersection of 4th Avenue NW for an overall decrease of $292,900 in Main Street Road Diet project costs. Ben Aaseth with Interstate Engineering said, a stop sign would be at the side streets, and still be ADA accessible.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approval of removing all bump outs on side streets and 4th<\/sup> Avenue Northwest.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends entering into a Cost Participation, Construction and Maintenance agreement with the ND Department of Transportation for the Jamestown Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) (Signing, Beacons, Bumpouts, and Sidewalks), Project No. TAU-2-987(042).<\/p>\n

INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Quotations \u00a0have been received for 2020 Chemicals for the Water, Sewer & Wastewater Departments of the City of Jamestown.<\/p>\n

INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Quotations have been received for 2020 Hydrocarbons for the City of Jamestown Operational Programs and Jamestown Park District Operational Programs.<\/p>\n

INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 City Engineers Report:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interstate Engineering noted\u00a0 a report from the NDDOT on the Road Diet Plan, including the only traffic signal be on 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0 Street South, and one traffic signal on Highway 20.\u00a0 A letter will be sent to the NDDOT indicating the city\u2019s considerations for the plan, differing from that of the NDDOT.<\/p>\n

Recycling and garbage collection updates were unavailable.<\/p>\n

The Committee recommends approval of entering into a cost participation, construction, and maintenance agreement with the NDDOT for the Jamestown Safe Routes to School, including signing, beacons, bumpouts, and sidewalks.<\/p>\n

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

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Thursday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present<\/p>\n

RESOLUTIONS:<\/p>\n

Approved was the awarding the bid for the LeFevre Building Demolition at 1100 Railroad Drive went to Dewinn Excavation of Minot, in the amount of $ 22, 350.<\/p>\n

Approved was awarding the quote for the Paste-Type Lime Slaker for the Water Treatment Plant to Integrity, in the amount of $149,500.<\/p>\n

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Awarding the quote for 2020 Chemicals for the Water, Sewer & Wastewater Departments of the City of Jamestown, went to the various bidders, for each chemical.<\/p>\n

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Awarding the quote for 2020 Hydrocarbons for the City of Jamestown Operational Programs and Jamestown Park District Operational Programs went to Vining Oil Co., in the various amounts in the bid package.<\/p>\n

The City Council, approved, allowing a City Council Member to attend and participate in Committee Meetings and Council Meetings remotely by clear, uninterrupted, two-way telephone or electronic means if the Council Member is unable to physically attend and upon approval by the Members present.<\/p>\n

Council Members approved the request from Jamestown Tourism to authorize up to $15,000 to match a Cultural Heritage Grant for the purpose of hiring staff to inventory, identify and document artifacts at the Frontier Village, with $2,413 paid from the Jamestown Tourism (BCTF) New Projects Fund and any remainder paid from the Jamestown Tourism (BCTF) Capital Improvement Fund.<\/p>\n

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

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Arts Center\u2019s current exhibition, all photographs by artist Dan Smith, explores one theme\u2013HOOPS\u2026.basketball hoops, showing now through January, 18.<\/p>\n

On Thursday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSI Cable 2, Arts Center, Director, Mindi Schmitz said, the exhibit features twenty-seven works by Dan, who is from Nanson, ND and has been a professional photographer since 1972.<\/p>\n

In honor of Dan Smith\u2019s exhibit the Arts Center suggests individuals might think of a photo documentary project of their own. Maybe get outside, find beauty in winter, maybe try photographing a neighborhood\u2019s festive lights, maybe a favorite Christmas tree ornaments or foods. Anything goes.\u00a0 \u00a0The Arts Center will have a mini digital art exhibit, a way to creatively capture the season. To share photos, email to Sally Jeppson, at \u00a0sjeppson@jamestownarts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Arts Center\u2019s new Education Coordinator, is Kathleen Roehm, who hails from Minot, originally but has been in Jamestown since 2010. She is a graduate of University of Jamestown with a degree in Applied Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance \u2013 in other words Kathleen can sing and not only can she use her voice as an instrument but she can also play many different instruments from wind to string.<\/p>\n

Her leadership skills (a minor in Character in Leadership) have led her to positions in University government, student affairs and directing resident assistants.<\/p>\n

Upcoming photo classes include:<\/p>\n

Photography for Middle School and High Schoolers, with Happy Mermaid.<\/p>\n

Mondays, January 6 &13<\/p>\n

Thursdays, January 9 & 16<\/p>\n

From 5-p.m., to 6-p.m.<\/p>\n

This is a beginning class for students wanting to learn how to use a DSLR camera. Access to a DSLR camera is required. Photographer Lisa Lang is the Happy Mermaid and will be the instructor. \u00a0View her studio and photography catalogue at www.happymermaidimages.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also being offered at the Arts Center:<\/p>\n

Beginners Photography with Happy Mermaid<\/p>\n

Monday\u2019s January 6-27, from 7-p.m., to 8-p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday January 11, from 1-p.m., to 5-p.m.<\/p>\n

This class is designed for the absolute beginner. Learn basic exposure and photo composition. Join a closed Facebook group that will enable you to share your work and ask questions. Access to a DSLR or mirrorless camera is a requirement for this class.<\/p>\n

The Jamestown Arts Center Gallery is open weekdays 9-a.m. to 5-p.m., and Saturdays 10-a.m. to 2-p.m., with free admission.<\/p>\n

The Arts Center will host a Wine and Cheese Tasting event, on January 18, 2020, \u00a0from 7-p.m., to 9-p.m.,with proceeds going to the Arts After School program\u2019s Scholarships.<\/p>\n

Advance reservations are required by calling the Arts Center, at 701-251-2496.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $35 each, and can be purchased from The Arts Center, Cork & Barrel Liquors and any Arts Center, Board member.<\/p>\n

The Arts Center\u2019s Annual Wine and Cheese event will feature Spanish wines and Portuguese fortified wines. This hot, Mediterranean region produces wines that tend to be fruit forward and have less tannins (acid). The warmth that embodies these wines is especially welcoming during our cold winter months. The featured artisan cheeses originate from within or nearby the same regions where the grapes grow, which makes for a perfect pairing. After all, what grows together goes together.<\/p>\n

Join your friends for a fun social gathering and enjoy a taste of Spain and Portugal.\u00a0Tickets are $35 and available at The Arts Center, Cork & Barrel Liquors, from any Board Member or by clicking this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also on our show, Mindi added that the Arts Center will be seeking talent to perform at this coming summer\u2019s Arts Market, at Hansen Arts Park, in Downtown Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Anyone that has information on entertainers may call the Jamestown Arts Center,\u00a0 701-251-2496.<\/p>\n

Those wishing to make a donation to the Arts Market, or become a sponsor may also get in touch with the Jamestown Arts Center.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (Chamber) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the Young Professionals of Jamestown held a ribbon cutting ceremony for T & K Speech to celebrate their new location.\u00a0 This business is located on 102 2nd<\/sup> Avenue Southwest in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name.\u00a0 For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a> or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (NDFU)\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne made the following statement on Thursday\u2019s passage in the U.S. House of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe USMCA will provide important stability, especially since Canada and Mexico were our two largest ag export markets last year. As I understand it, the agreement maintains our access to Canadian and Mexican markets and makes some modest improvements over NAFTA. We\u2019ll be able to tap into the Canadian market on a few varieties of wheat grown here in North Dakota and it gives us a bit more access to sell dairy and poultry products into Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, we missed a huge opportunity to restore Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL). Without it, consumers still don\u2019t know where their meat comes from and U.S. ranchers can\u2019t take credit, or earn the income they deserve, for the high-quality meat they produce.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe passage of USMCA is a step in the right direction, but we still have a long way to go to restore farmers\u2019 and ranchers\u2019 access to international markets. The loss of export markets over the last 18 months has really hurt us on the farm. We urge the Administration to continue making progress on China and repair the damage caused by trade wars.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The U.S. Senate is expected to pass the new trade agreement sometime in January, before going to the president\u2019s desk to be signed into law.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (NDSU Ext Service)\u00a0 Stutsman County 4-H was one of five organizations that BluFrog Realty chose this year to split and receive the proceeds of their annual Bingo Night that was held October 21, 2019 at the Knights of Columbus.<\/p>\n

\"\"Pictured with the check are a few of the BluFrog team.\u00a0 left to right :\u00a0 Robin Carlson, Robin Barnes (Stutsman County 4-H Program Coordinator), Tricia Seckerson and Chastity Schafer.<\/p>\n

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LIDGERWOOD, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Three students are recovering from injuries suffered when their school bus was struck by a train in North Dakota and overturned. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 18 students from Lidgerwood Public Schools were on the bus when it was hit by a slow-moving train while crossing Dakota Missouri Valley Western Railroad tracks about 3:40 p.m. Thursday. The patrol says the force of the collision caused the bus to rotate counter-clockwise and roll onto its side. The injured students were transported to hospitals and one of the three was airlifted to a Fargo hospital. Lidgerwood is about 70 miles south of Fargo.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The U.S. Senate has approved the nomination of Dan Traynor to serve as a federal judge in North Dakota. Traynor, of Devils Lake, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday. He is an attorney and former chairman of the North Dakota Supreme Court Disciplinary Board. He replaces U.S. District Court Chief Justice Daniel Hovland, who is taking senior status. Traynor represents the State Bar Association of North Dakota in the American Bar Association House of Delegates and is an elected member of the American Law Institute. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Dakota.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota officials are considering a permit for a pipeline to carry carbon dioxide that would be used to help recover more oil.. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the pipeline would run through Slope and Bowman counties to old oil fields along the Montana-North Dakota border. The carbon dioxide would come from plants in Wyoming and be injected underground in fields where only a small portion of oil can be initially extracted once a well is drilled. Texas-based Denbury Resources plans to build the pipeline in 2020 and began injecting carbon dioxide in early 2021.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota is moving forward with a plan to livestream legislative committee meetings, despite some concerns about the cost of implementing the service. The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee voted Wednesday to livestream committee meetings in two rooms of the state Capitol for the 2019-2020 interim. Related costs, including closed captioning, top $100,000. The 2021 Legislature could consider a proposal to outfit 14 additional committee rooms and upgrade the House and Senate chambers at a cost of more than $1 million. North Dakota’s Legislature is one of eight in the nation that does not livestream at least some committee meetings, but House and Senate floor sessions are broadcast live online and are archived.<\/p>\n

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) \u2014 South Dakota lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require oil companies to pay for cleaning up any pipeline spills or leaks as plans are being made to construct the Keystone XL pipeline in the state. The State-Tribal Relations Committee on Wednesday agreed to sponsor the bill in the 2020 legislative session at the request of the tribes. The bill would require companies to contribute to a state fund based on the pipeline’s length with a cap of $100 million. Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline point to a recent spill in northeastern North Dakota in raising concerns about management of the pipeline.<\/p>\n

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In sports…<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/p>\n

High School Bball<\/p>\n

BOY\u2019S<\/strong><\/p>\n

Des Lacs-Burlington 60, Bottineau 32<\/p>\n

East Grand Forks, Minn. 71, Grand Forks Central 55<\/p>\n

Fargo North 66, Fargo Shanley 65<\/p>\n

Griggs County Central 53, Cavalier 50<\/p>\n

Hatton-Northwood 61, Grafton 46<\/p>\n

Hazen 70, Glen Ullin-Hebron 44<\/p>\n

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 63, North Border 42<\/p>\n

Maple Valley 38, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 29<\/p>\n

Max 67, Westhope-Newburg 47<\/p>\n

Midway-Minto 76, Larimore 52<\/p>\n

Milnor-North Sargent 60, Sargent Central 54<\/p>\n

Park River 54, May Port CG 48, OT<\/p>\n

Strasburg-Zeeland 77, Solen 52<\/p>\n

Thompson 59, Central Cass 39<\/p>\n

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CNDC Tournament=<\/p>\n

First Round=<\/p>\n

Dunseith 84, Drake-Anamoose 53<\/p>\n

New Rockford-Sheyenne 72, Towner-Granville-Upham 37<\/p>\n

Rugby 95, Harvey-Wells County 36<\/p>\n

St. John 86, Rolla 45<\/p>\n

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Roughrider Tournament=<\/p>\n

Consolation Semifinal=<\/p>\n

Heart River 48, Killdeer 45<\/p>\n

Mott-Regent 66, Richardton-Taylor 59<\/p>\n

Semifinal=<\/p>\n

Bowman County 69, New England 50<\/p>\n

Dickinson Trinity 64, Hettinger\/Scranton 27<\/p>\n

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Stanley Lions Holiday Tournament=<\/p>\n

Consolation Semifinal=<\/p>\n

Divide County 49, Burke County 41<\/p>\n

Semifinal=<\/p>\n

Powers Lake 65, North Shore Plaza 48<\/p>\n

Stanley 54, Ray 44<\/p>\n

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GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=<\/p>\n

Beulah 55, Washburn 23<\/p>\n

Carrington 58, Midkota 31<\/p>\n

Cavalier 37, Hillsboro\/Central Valley 35<\/p>\n

Dakota Prairie 72, Barnes County North 19<\/p>\n

Des Lacs-Burlington 59, Bottineau 39<\/p>\n

Fargo Shanley 85, Fargo North 48<\/p>\n

Flasher 58, Wilton-Wing 52<\/p>\n

Four Winds\/Minnewaukan 63, Grafton 61<\/p>\n

Grant County 83, Mott-Regent 59<\/p>\n

Hankinson 51, Maple Valley 43<\/p>\n

Hatton-Northwood 55, Oak Grove Lutheran 44<\/p>\n

Hazelton Moffit Braddock 66, Napoleon\/Gackle-Streeter 18<\/p>\n

Kidder County 58, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 42<\/p>\n

Linton-HMB 66, Napoleon 18<\/p>\n

Moorhead, Minn. 66, Grand Forks Red River 62<\/p>\n

Richland 56, May Port CG 43<\/p>\n

Rolla 55, Lakota 46<\/p>\n

Towner-Granville-Upham 50, Surrey 44<\/p>\n

Trenton 71, Tioga 39<\/p>\n

Velva 41, Kenmare 39<\/p>\n

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Thursday\u2026<\/p>\n

High School Hockey<\/p>\n

BOY\u2019S HOCKEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bismarck High 2, Williston 1<\/p>\n

Devils Lake-Cando 4, Sheyenne 3<\/p>\n

Dickinson 6, Mandan 5<\/p>\n

Grand Forks Central 3, Grand Forks Red River 1<\/p>\n

May Port CG 5, Bottineau\/Rugby (HKB) 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIRLS HOCKEY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Jamestown 2, Devils Lake 1<\/p>\n

Fargo North\/South 9, Grand Forks Knightriders 3<\/p>\n

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NBA…<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo, Bucks beat Davis-led Lakers 111-104<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 34 points and 11 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 in a showdown of the NBA’s top teams. Antetokounmpo had seven assists and a career-best five 3-pointers, and George Hill added 21 points off the bench for the Bucks.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee improved to 25-4 after ending an 18-game winning streak against Dallas on Monday night. \u00a0James had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his seventh triple-double of the season, and Anthony Davis had 36 points and 10 rebounds for Los Angeles. The Lakers dropped to 24-5.<\/p>\n

In other NBA action:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 40 points, James Harden added 28 and the Houston Rockets rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 122-117. After Houston turned a 77-61 deficit into a 101-89 lead, Los Angeles went on a spurt of its own to lead 113-107 with 4:29 left. The Rockets closed on a 15-4 run to snap the Clippers’ 10-game home winning streak. Paul George led the Clippers with 34 points and Kawhi Leonard added 25. It was the second straight game Houston rallied from a large deficit.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Patty Mills had 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a career-high 41 points from Spencer Dinwiddie to beat the Brooklyn Nets 118-105. Mills had 21 points in the second half. He shot 5 for 8 on 3-pointers after the break as the Spurs rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Nets for the 17th straight home game.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Donovan Mitchell scored two of his 30 points on a tricky baseline drive that put Utah ahead for good and the Jazz beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-106. Mitchell faked a pass from under the basket before slamming the breaks and connecting from beneath the backboard with 3:47 left. That made it 101-99, and he cemented the win with two free throws with 13 seconds left. The Jazz won their fourth straight game by dominating near the rim. They outscored the Hawks 62-46 in the paint and outrebounded them 52-39. Rudy Gobert (goh-BEHR’) had 20 points and 13 rebounds for Utah.<\/p>\n

NBA-NEWS<\/p>\n

Raptors without injured Siakam, Gasol, Powell indefinitely<\/p>\n

CHICAGO (AP) \u2014 The Toronto Raptors will be without Pascal Siakam (see-A’-kam), Marc Gasol and Norman Powell indefinitely after all three were injured at Detroit. Siakam hurt his groin during an awkward landing late in the fourth quarter of Toronto’s win. Gasol strained his left hamstring in the first quarter, and Powell left in the fourth after a collision with another player. The team said testing in Toronto revealed a subluxation of his left shoulder. Siakam leads the Raptors with 25.1 points per game. Toronto hosts the Washington Wizards on Friday night.<\/p>\n

In other NBA news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 All-Star weekend will be a homecoming for Common and Chance The Rapper. The NBA said Thursday night that the Grammy winners will be headline performers at the All-Star Game in Chicago on Feb. 16. Chance The Rapper and Common were both born in Chicago. Common will deliver remarks about what basketball means to the city before he introduces the All-Star rosters before the game. Chance The Rapper and some guests will perform at halftime.<\/p>\n

NHL…<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014\u00a0 Marcus Foligno, Eric Staal and Mats Zuccarello each had a goal and two assists and Minnesota edged Arizona in a high-scoring game. The Wild snapped a three-game losing streak, scoring eight goals on 33 shots, including an empty-net goal in the final seconds. Arizona lost for the fourth time in five home games.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Matthew Barzal scored in regulation and the shootout as the New York Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 3-2. In the shootout, Jordan Eberle and Barzal scored for the Islanders. David Pastrnak (PAS’-tur-nahk) scored for the Bruins. Brad Marchand\u2019s attempt to extend the shootout was stymied by Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov (SEHM’-yahn vahr-LAH’-mahv), who finished with 27 saves. New York snapped a seven-game losing streak to Boston. The Islanders have won four of five.<\/p>\n

James van Riemsdyk (van-REEMZ’-dyk) scored twice and the Philadelphia Flyers took advantage of some sloppy defense and a strong power play to beat the short-handed Buffalo Sabres 6-1. The Sabres were without captain Jack Eichel (EYE’-kul), the NHL\u2019s second-leading goal scorer who was a late scratch. The scratch put an end to Eichel\u2019s 17-game point scoring streak \u2014 the league\u2019s longest this season \u2014 because the NHL does not allow point streaks to continue because of missed games.<\/p>\n

Eichel\u2019s point scoring streak fell one short of the Sabres\u2019 franchise record of 18 games set by Gilbert Perreault, who scored in 18 straight games from Oct. 24 to Dec. 4, 1971. Eichel\u2019s streak is tied with Dave Andreychuk (AN’-dreh-chuhk), who twice had scored in 17 straight games for the Sabres. Olofsson\u2019s 15 goals leads all NHL rookies. He now has a five-game point scoring streak.<\/p>\n

In other NHL action:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Max Domi beat goalie Dave Rittich on an end-to-end overtime rush to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Domi fired a low slap shot from just above the left faceoff circle that eluded Riitch’s glove on the far side at 3:52 of the extra period. Nick Suzuki pulled the Canadiens even at 3 with 9:02 left in regulation, deflecting Nick Cousins’ pass over Rittich’s head. Carey Price made 24 saves, and Brendan Gallagher and Joel Armia added goals to help Montreal improve to 4-1 in its last five and 17-12-6 overall.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tyler Seguin (SAY’-gihn) scored three minutes into overtime, Anton Khudobin stopped 45 shots, and the Dallas Stars beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3. After Tampa Bay’s Tyler Johnson missed on a shot from close range, Alexander Radulov (RAD’-yoo-lahv) passed to Seguin, who skated in from left wing boards and got the winner from the low slot. Dallas got also goals from Radulov, Radek Faksa, and Jason Dickinson. Khudobin stopped Yanni Gourdes shot during a 2-on-none in the third.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony Duclair scored a power-play goal 2:40 into overtime, giving goaltender Marcus Hogberg his first NHL win as the Ottawa Senators beat the Nashville Predators 5-4. Hogberg was slated to be the backup, but was given the start after Anders Nilsson became ill during the day, stopped 33 shots. The Predators, playing their third of a four-game trip, are looking to close the gap in the competitive Central Division.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrei Svechnikov and Jaccob Slavin scored goals 1:17 apart and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied for a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Sebastian Aho also scored and James Reimer had 27 saves to help Carolina extend its points streak to seven games and finish its road trip 4-0-1. Nathan MacKinnon scored and Philipp Grubauer stopped 37 shots for the Avalanche, who lost despite leading with less than three minutes left.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Patrick Kane scored his 19th goal of the season and had three assists in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 victory over the\u00a0Winnipeg Jets Thursday night. Robin Lehner made 36 saves, Alex Nylander had a goal and assist and Dominik Kubalik and Erik Gustafsson also scored to help the Blackhawks rebound from a 4-1 home loss to Colorado on Wednesday night. Tucker Poolman scored for Winnipeg and Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in overtime, Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist, and Columbus rallied to beat Los Angeles. Boone Jenner scored with 1:43 remaining to force overtime for the Blue Jackets, who won after trailing in the first period for the second time this season. Dubois got the winner 1:11 into overtime when he took a tape-to-tape pass from Gustav Nyquist on a 2-on-2 rush.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Tanev scored at 1:30 of overtime and Vancouver edged Vegas. Elias Pettersson scored twice, and Antoine Roussel and Tanner Pearson added goals for the Canucks. Jonathan Marchessault, Reilly Smith, Nick Holden and Mark Stone scored for the Golden Knights.<\/p>\n

NHL-NEWS -BLUE JACKETS-INJURIES<\/p>\n

Peeke is latest to fall as injuries pile up for Blue Jackets<\/p>\n

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) \u2014 The injuries are piling up for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Rookie Andrew Peeke is the latest victim, suffering a broken finger in Tuesday\u2019s game at Detroit. Defensemen Ryan Murray and Markus Nutivaara have gone out with injuries this week. And forwards Sonny Milano, Josh Anderson and rookie Emil Bemstrom also are on injured reserve for the Blue Jackets.<\/p>\n

In other NHL NEWs:<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Detroit Red Wings recalled goalie Calvin Pickard from Grand Rapids of the AHL. The 27-year-old Pickard has played in 105 NHL games, posting a 2.96 goals-against average for Colorado, Toronto, Philadelphia, Arizona and Detroit. He has a 3.03 GAA in 19 games for Grand Rapids this season.<\/p>\n

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T25-MEN\u2019S COLLEGE BASKETBALL<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Quincy McKnight scored a season-high 17 points and undermanned Seton Hall used a swarming, shot-blocking defense to stun No. 7 Maryland 52-48. The Pirates held the Terrapins to 27% shooting, blocked 15 shots and forced 17 turnovers in ending a two-game losing streak and handing Maryland its second straight loss. Seton Hall seemed in control when Anthony Nelson hit a layup for a 49-42 edge with about a minute to play. Then the Pirates missed three free throws and turned the ball over, setting up Anthony Cowan Jr. to try a tying 3-pointer. Cowan missed, and Seton Hall got the rebound and made a free throw to ice it.<\/p>\n

In other T25 action:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Joey Baker had career highs of 22 points and five 3-pointers to help fourth-ranked Duke beat Wofford 86-57. The 6-foot-7 sophomore hit all of his 3s after halftime. Freshman Vernon Carey Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Blue Devils, who shot 54%. Duke played without starting point guard Tre Jones due to what the school described as a \u201cmild sprain\u201d in his left foot. Tray Hollowell scored 17 points to lead the Terriers, who were coming off a win at North Carolina over the weekend.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Samir Doughty scored 11 of his 24 points over the final 4:33 and No. 12 Auburn beat North Carolina State 79-73. The Tigers are 10-0 and remained the only unbeaten Power Five team with perhaps their toughest win of the season. The Wolfpack briefly took a lead on Braxton Beverly’s layup with 5:23 left but couldn’t score again for the next four-plus minutes. Doughty started a late 10-point surge with a scoop shot, but his biggest was a back-breaking 3-pointer from the corner to beat the shot clock with 25 seconds left. He was perfect on six foul shots down the stretch.<\/p>\n

T25 BASKETBALL-MEMPHIS-WISEMAN WITHDRAWS<\/p>\n

Memphis’ James Wiseman says he has withdrawn from school<\/p>\n

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) \u2014 James Wiseman’s college career has come to an end after just three games for the Memphis center and likely NBA lottery pick saying on social media he has withdrawn from school to begin focusing on his pro career rather than sitting out the rest of a 12-game NCAA suspension. The 7-foot-1 freshman was the top 2019 high school prospect and is considered the potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft.<\/p>\n

In other T25 news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Michigan State senior Joshua Langford has had season-ending foot surgery. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says the surgery should help Langford have a chance to play professional basketball in the future. The Alabama native was a highly touted recruit when he signed to play with coach Tom Izzo in 2016.<\/p>\n

NFL-NEWS<\/p>\n

Dak says he\u2019ll play<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott says he will play Sunday against Philadelphia despite a shoulder injury sustained in the previous game against the Los Angeles Rams. Prescott says he would play even if the Cowboys weren’t trying to secure a playoff spot with a win over the Eagles. Prescott says it’s the first time he’s had a shoulder issue as a pro, but he dealt with it multiple times at Mississippi State. He’s also had issues with his right index finger and left wrist.<\/p>\n

In other NFL news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Panthers interim coach Perry Fewell has announced that Will Grier will start Sunday’s game at Indianapolis<\/p>\n

\u2014 Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard had surgery on his left knee this week, raising new questions about his long-term health. The Dolphins signed him to a $76.5 million, five-year contract in May, which included $46 million guaranteed and was the most lucrative deal ever for a cornerback.<\/p>\n

\u2014Five Super Bowl-winning coaches and such NFL champion players as Roger Craig, Drew Pearson and Donnie Shell are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s special centennial class. Career receiving leader Jerry Rice is among nine Pro Football Hall of Famers selected to the NFL’s All-Time Team. Rice holds nearly every major receiving record. Also, on the team are Raymond Berry, Don Hutson, Paul Warfield, Lance Alworth, Randy Moss, Steve Largent, Marvin Harrison and Elroy \u201cCrazylegs” Hirsch.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Jacksonville Jaguars are no longer on \u201cCoughlin Time.\u201d The team reset all the clocks inside the building about 12 hours after owner Shad Khan fired top executive Tom Coughlin. One of Coughlin’s many nuances and mandates was setting clocks ahead 5 minutes, so players wouldn’t be late for meetings. It could be the franchise’s most significant change. There’s growing belief that Khan plans to keep coach Doug Marrone and general manager Dave Caldwell in 2020, wanting to see what they do can without Coughlin.<\/p>\n

MLB-NEWS<\/p>\n

Union files grievance on behalf of Ellsbury<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 A person familiar with the process says that the Baseball’s players’ union has filed a grievance against the New York Yankees in an attempt to regain the remaining $26 million due released outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. New York converted Ellsbury’s $153 million, seven-year contract to a non-guaranteed deal. The team contends he violated the agreement by getting unauthorized medical treatment. The Yankees released the 36-year-old outfielder last month.<\/p>\n

In other MLB news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $9 million, one-year contract with right-hander Julio Teheran according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Teheran spent the past seven seasons with Atlanta. The Braves declined his $12 million option. The 28-year old Teheran is 77-73 with a 3.67 ERA in 229 games.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mart\u00edn P\u00e9rez and Boston finalized a one-year contract that guarantees $6.5 million, a deal that would be worth $14.5 million over two seasons if the Red Sox exercise a 2021 option and the 28-year-old left-hander regularly starts<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Reds added to their already deep starting pitching by signing Wade Miley to a two-year, $15 million deal that adds a left-hander to the rotation.<\/p>\n

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NEWS<\/p>\n

Mayo Clinic announces college football’s comeback players<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Georgia Southern offensive lineman Drew Wilson, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton and Salisbury State receiver Octavion Wilson have been selected the Mayo Clinic Comeback Players of the Year in college football.<\/p>\n

Wilson regained his starting job this year after missing all last season recovering from a detached retina that left him legally blind in his right eye.<\/p>\n

Luton suffered season-ending injuries the past two seasons but returned this year to pass for 28 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Octavion Wilson gave up football after a heart condition led to lingering issues with pain. He returned to the game after three years away.<\/p>\n

In other college football news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Utah has signed four-star cornerback Clark Phillips. Elsewhere, NFL running back Frank Gore’s son signed with Southern Mississippi. And new Arkansas coach Sam Pittman landed four-star receiver Darin Turner from Memphis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In world and national news…<\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES (AP) \u2014 An onstage moment from Thursday night’s Democratic debate has sparked a Twitter back-and-forth between President Donald Trump’s former spokeswoman and Joe Biden. The former vice president imitated a stutter as he related a tale of how he connects with people as he campaigns. Afterward, former Trump press secretary Sarah Sanders seemed to imitate a stutter on Twitter. Sanders followed up with a tweet saying she wasn’t making fun of anyone but “pointing out I can\u2019t follow much of anything Biden is talking about.” Biden tweeted in response, “I\u2019ve worked my whole life to overcome a stutter” and encouraged “empathy” to understand those who have experienced the same.<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The Trump administration is celebrating the launching of Space Force. It’s the first new military service in more than 70 years. It is authorized in the 2020 national defense bill that President Donald Trump is signing into law Friday. Space Force has been a priority for Trump, who speaks of it as part of his vision for reinvigorating America’s role in space. Although historic, Space Force will start out small. In its first year it will likely have only about 200 people and a budget of $40 million. By comparison, the Army has 480,000 active-duty soldiers and a budget of $181 billion.<\/p>\n

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Boeing’s new Starliner capsule is rocketing toward the International Space Station on its first test flight. Friday’s liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marks the start of a crucial dress rehearsal for next year’s inaugural launch with astronauts. The Starliner carries Christmas treats and presents for the six station residents and a mannequin named Rosie in the commander’s seat. The test dummy, named after the World War II riveter, is wearing a red polka dot bandanna just like the original Rosie and Boeing’s custom blue spacesuit. The Starliner should reach the space station Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

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LONDON (AP) \u2014 British lawmakers are set to hold their first major vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson\u2019s Brexit bill. It is all but certain to be approved by the country\u2019s new Conservative-dominated Parliament on Friday. Previous attempts to pass a Brexit deal through the U.K. Parliament foundered as lawmakers objected to sections of the agreement and demanded a bigger say in the process. But Johnson\u2019s election victory last week gives him the power to get his way. The vote to approve the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in principle will set Britain on course to leave the European Union as scheduled on Jan. 31.<\/p>\n

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PARIS (AP) \u2014 France\u2019s competition authority has fined Google 150 million euros ($166 million) for \u201cabusing its dominant position\u201d in the online ad market. The agency announced the fine Friday, saying the methods used by Google Ads are \u201copaque and difficult to understand.\u201d It also ordered Google to clarify how it uses Google Ads and its procedures for suspending accounts. It\u2019s the latest of several European fines against Google, which faces very little competition for search engine business in Europe. Google said in a statement that it would appeal, and that its advertising policies are designed to protect consumers \u201cfrom exploitative and abusive ads.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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