{"id":189553,"date":"2020-01-17T06:51:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T12:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=189553"},"modified":"2020-01-17T14:22:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T20:22:50","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-jan17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=189553","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jan 17"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

\u2026WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST FRIDAY\u00a0 EVENING\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026BLIZZARD WARNING<\/strong> IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY\u00a0 EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY\u2026<\/p>\n

* WHAT\u2026For the Winter Weather Advisory,<\/strong> blowing and significant
\ndrifting snow expected. Southerly winds gusting to 45 mph. Snow
\naccumulations of up to two inches.<\/p>\n

For the Blizzard Warning, <\/strong>blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
\ngusting as high as 50 mph.<\/p>\n

* WHERE\u2026Wells, Foster, Kidder, Stutsman, Logan, LaMoure,
\nMcIntosh and Dickey counties\u2026.Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota, including Barnes County.<\/p>\n

* WHEN.. For the Blizzard Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 6
\nPM CST Saturday.<\/p>\n

* IMPACTS\u2026Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce
\nvisibility and lead to whiteout conditions.<\/p>\n

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PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\u2026<\/p>\n

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
\ntravel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
\nstay with your vehicle.<\/p>\n

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
\nbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.<\/p>\n

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Forecast….<\/p>\n

.REST OF TODAY…Cloudy. Chance of light freezing drizzle and<\/p>\n

snow late in the morning, then snow likely and slight chance of<\/p>\n

light freezing drizzle in the afternoon. Areas of blowing and<\/p>\n

drifting snow through the day. Windy. Not as cold. Snow<\/p>\n

accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the mid 20s. South winds<\/p>\n

20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation<\/p>\n

70 percent in the Jamestown area, 90 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Snow. Blowing and drifting snow. Windy. Visibility one<\/p>\n

quarter mile or less at times. Snow accumulation around 4 inches.<\/p>\n

Storm total 4 to 5 inches. Lows around 5 below. Southeast winds<\/p>\n

10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 45 mph increasing to northwest<\/p>\n

around 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph after midnight. Lowest<\/p>\n

wind chills around 25 below after midnight.\u00a0 Chance of snow near 100 percent.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Sunny. A 30 percent chance of snow in the morning.<\/p>\n

Blowing and drifting snow through the day. Very windy. Much<\/p>\n

colder. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Highs<\/p>\n

around 5 below. Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around<\/p>\n

55 mph. Wind chills around 35 below.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Patchy blowing and drifting snow<\/p>\n

through the night. Lows around 10 below. Northwest winds 15 to<\/p>\n

25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs near zero. Northwest winds 10 to<\/p>\n

15 mph.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 10 below.<\/p>\n

.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY…Sunny. Highs 5 to 10 above.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows zero to 5 above.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n

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

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

Click Here For Latest Road Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was called out to a skid steer fire, inside a Quonset hut, about 3:30 p.m. Thursday at 9330 28th Street, Southeast, in Spiritwood. Assistant Fire Chief, Rick Woehl, says the fire was contained to the skid steer, as the Rural Fire Units, extinguished smoke from the structure.<\/p>\n

Considerable damage was reported to the skid steer.<\/p>\n

The cause is listed as \u00a0a heater use to warm up the skid steer to get it started.<\/p>\n

Four Rural Fire Units and nine firefighters were on the scene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bismarck\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Airline Boardings in December 2019 were up\u00a0 compared to December 2018.<\/p>\n

In December 2018 boardings were 1119, compared to\u00a0 907 in December of 2018, and increase of over 23-percent.<\/p>\n

Through 2019 Jamestown boardings were 11,175 compared to 11,808 in 2018.<\/p>\n

North Dakota\u2019s eight commercial service airports finished calendar year 2019 with a statewide total of 1,191,569 passenger boardings.\u00a0 This is a growth of 108,452 passengers or an 10% increase from 2018 numbers.\u00a0 This also results in the second busiest year on record for North Dakota next to 2014, which occurred during the height of the state\u2019s oil boom.<\/p>\n

In 2019, the airports also saw 1,187,533 passenger deplanements for a grand total of 2,379,102 passengers that traveled through the commercial service terminal buildings in North Dakota over the past year.<\/p>\n

Seven of the eight commercial service airports in the state saw more passengers in 2019 than they did in 2018.\u00a0 The Bismarck, Devils Lake, and Fargo airports were also able to announce that they had each posted their highest annual airline passenger count on record in calendar year 2019.<\/p>\n

The increased number of passengers throughout the state has allowed communities to attract and retain additional air service opportunities. 10 non-stop destinations (of which three are seasonal) are currently available to connect North Dakota to the rest of the world. All eight of the commercial service airports also continue to provide their communities with reliable jet service.<\/p>\n

\u201cNorth Dakota\u2019s airports play an important role in providing efficient transportation options for our businesses, residents, and visitors,\u201d stated Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. \u201c2019 was a monumental year for North Dakota\u2019s aviation sector as our state saw the opening of the new Williston Basin International Airport and posted similar passenger numbers to what the state saw during the height of the recent oil boom.\u00a0 Sound investments in airport infrastructure throughout North Dakota has resulted in increased air transportation opportunities and benefits for our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Finance & Legal Committee<\/p>\n

Building, Planning & Zoning Committee Civic Center & Promotion Committee<\/p>\n

Police & Fire Committee and Public Works Committee all met in joint session, Thursday at City Hall. \u00a0\u00a0Council Member Phillips was present by telephone.<\/p>\n

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

Discussed was the zoning and platting policies and procedures, as requested by the City Planning Commission, specifically concerning lot mergers, and notification of nearby property owners.<\/p>\n

The time frame was also noted, speeding it up, cutting costs, and avoid taking those to the Planning Commission.\u00a0 Planning Commission Chairman, Hillerud made suggestions to streamline the process, administratively.<\/p>\n

The committee made no recommendations.<\/p>\n

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Recommended for approval was introducing the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact sections of the City Code pertaining to the Building Code and Plumbing Code. Minor changes were noted, and need to be adopted in the new code.<\/p>\n

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

No agenda items.<\/p>\n

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

INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Discussion concerned the Jamestown City Fire department\u2019s ladder truck update. Mayor Heinrich said city officials will meet soon with state legislative leaders in the near future.<\/p>\n

The committee considered storage fees for impounded vehicles. Police Chief Edinger said the city Ordinance needs to be reworked, concerning fees and impoundment policies.\u00a0 Mayor Heinrich suggested media announcements in the event of a major snow storm, to move vehicles off Emergency Snow routes in advance. Council Member Buchanan said the Ordinance needs to be addressed on impoundment fees.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends moving the issues to the City Council without recommendation.<\/p>\n

Considered was the reclassification of police department positions as presented, eliminate two positions in the police department, saving the city $131,000, which would be used to reclassify positions, \u00a0and increase the ranges.\u00a0 Information was presented to the committee from Human Resource Officer, Jay Sveum with the recommendations.\u00a0 He said recruitment and retention will benefit the position changes along with the range changes.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends accepting the reclassification of positions, retroactive to January 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

Chief Edinger said the UJ Hockey Team is planning a Hockey Night Fundraiser February 14, with proceeds to be used to replace the SWAT Team robot.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approval of using the proceeds for that purpose.<\/p>\n

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

Discussed was the draft LPA Bridge Inspection Agreement and Bridge Plans. \u00a0City Administrator Sarah Helleckson says the NDDOT is opting out of inspections, stemming from budget cuts, with the county\u2019s responsibility of 80 percent of the costs, saying the city does not currently have a bridge inspector.\u00a0 She said the city has nine bridges.\u00a0 Mayor Heinrich asked why the city will possibly have to pay a share of the inspection costs, out of the urban road funding.<\/p>\n

The committee took no action at this time and moved the item to the February committee meeting.\u00a0 \u00a0.<\/p>\n

Recommended for approvals were Plans and Specifications for the Civic Center Roof Removal and Replacement (1\/4 of roof under this phase).<\/p>\n

City Engineer – Public Works Project Updates Memo was presented to the committee.<\/p>\n

Razing the former LeFevre Building will be started later this week.<\/p>\n

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INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Snow Removal policy changes have been discussed including rotating the start of snow removal within quadrants of the city.\u00a0 Overnight parking in city lots prior to a snow storm will only be allowed at the fence area.\u00a0 Emergency Snow Routes, parking bans would be enforced.\u00a0 Other parking changes on streets will be made to make snow removal more efficient.<\/p>\n

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INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Recycling collection update. Recycle North Dakota manager Ralph Freibel said collections are inhibited in alley due to restrictions stemming from piles of snow at corners and entrances.<\/p>\n

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FINANCE AND LEGAL COMMITTEE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The committee recommends approval the request from DRM Chef LLC doing business as Davoni\u2019s\u00a0 for an Alcohol Beverage License (On-Sale) at 113 1st<\/sup> Street West, for the period ending June 30, 2020.<\/p>\n

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Considered was the re-establishment of suggested sales prices on City owned lots for the year 2020.<\/p>\n

City Assessor, Jamison Veil outlined city property not for sale.<\/p>\n

Three properties were noted, for sale, that have been on the list for a lengthy period of time, and recommends a sales price of $500. No offers have yet been made on those.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends the suggested sales price.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving the request from the JSDC for reimbursement for 2019 JSDC Real Estate & Special Assessment costs from Economic Development Funds, in the amount $7,291.30, with the City Share to be $6,459.67 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving \u00a0the request from the JSDC for $250,000 in Flex PACE interest buy down funds for 2020 from the Economic Development Fund with the City Share to be $200,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving \u00a0the request from the JSDC for $5,745.01 from the Economic Development Fund to reimburse Center for Economic Developemtnt building loss for 2019 with the City Share to be 90% or $5,170.51 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

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

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

The City Council approved the 2020 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District.\u00a0 Included was creating the district, preparation of a preliminary engineering report, approving the preliminary engineering report, and declaring it necessary to construct the district and publish notice of a public hearing.<\/p>\n

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Discussion was held on a recommendation for the position of Sanitation Foreman.<\/p>\n

Council Member Brubakken said five candidates were interviewed and it recommends hiring former city employee Tyler Michael for the position, which was approved by the City Council<\/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 Tourism Grant\/Executive Board met Thursday at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School.<\/p>\n

Those present included, Board Members, President Matthew Woods, Taylor Barnes, Tena Lawrence, Frank Balak, and Paulette Ritter.<\/p>\n

Tourism Executive Director Searle Swedlund.<\/p>\n

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At the Grant Board Meeting items considered for funding included:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Staffing for: <\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Buffalo Museum<\/p>\n

Fort Seward<\/p>\n

The Stutsman County Museum<\/p>\n

Frontier Village<\/p>\n

All requests were granted at $11 per hour, across the board, for a total tourism expenditure of\u00a0 $45,528 for 2020.<\/p>\n

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Also a request for funding was from:<\/p>\n

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Frontier Village Horse Rides regarding advertising. The Committee tabled the request pending additional information from Karen George, who now owns the horses.\u00a0 The stage coach is still owned by the City of Jamestown. Searle Swedlund said he will look into advertising costs and sources and bring the information back to the committee.\u00a0 He estimates the advertising costs may be in area of $8,000.<\/p>\n

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The James River Figure Skating Club for advertising funding for $1,000 for advertising for the three day Ice Show, with performances Friday through Sunday, March 20-22, 2020, at John L. Wilson Arena in Jamestown.\u00a0 Lynn Lambrecht said, the full show will feature skaters, from three years old to 18 years old.<\/p>\n

Other funding sources, include, $2,000 in ticket sales, Program Advertising $2,500, Family Registrations $1,750.<\/p>\n

A total of 741 visitors are expected, with an economic impact of $62,050.<\/p>\n

The total advertising budget is $1,080.<\/p>\n

The request died for a lack of a second and was denied, as the event offers no new experiences, and generates mostly local people.<\/p>\n

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North Dakota Youth Archery Tournament for \u00a0Advertising\/Sponsorship requested $3,000.<\/p>\n

Myron Gunderson \u00a0said Best of the West, National Archery and Schools Program (NASP) Archery Tournament is planned for April 18 & 19, at the Jamestown Civic Center, with about 400 archers participating from regional states. 350 addition people including family are also expected in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Other funding comes from sponsor ads, at $3,000, apparel sales of $6,000, entry fees, $4,000, admission<\/p>\n

sales $2,500.\u00a0 The total income is expected to be about $18,500.<\/p>\n

The economic impact is estimated at $31,875.<\/p>\n

The Grant Board approved allocating the full request of $3,000.<\/p>\n

At the Executive Board Meeting <\/strong><\/p>\n

No Conflict of Interest was declared.<\/p>\n

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The Financial Report was given and accepted and approved from Taylor Barnes.<\/p>\n

Tourism Report was given by\u00a0 Searle Swedlund, who gave an update on Tourism\u2019s management of Frontier Village.<\/p>\n

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Under New Business:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Report was given on the Credit Card Cash Back, indicating points accrued amounts to $15,969.<\/p>\n

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Searle reported on the Stutsman County Mill Levy Expenditures for Tourism Entities.\u00a0 He said the entities funded will report how the dollars were spent.<\/p>\n

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Searle gave a report that generated discussion on Event Grant Guidelines.\u00a0 He suggested that future guidelines may be based on Tourism in the City of Dickinson, regarding annual commitments, and budgeting events.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Arts Center will host a Wine and Cheese event, on January 18, 2020,\u00a0 from 7-p.m., to 9-p.m.,\u00a0 at Sabir’s Buffalo Grill in Downtown Jamestown, 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.<\/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

The Jamestown Arts Center, offers another Open Mic Night on Thursday January 23, 2020, from 7-p.m., to 9-p.m.<\/p>\n

On Thursday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit a piece to 10 minutes. A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician Steve Kuykendall<\/p>\n

The next exhibit at the Arts Center will be, \u201cGas Bubble in Eye\u201d <\/em>by Roxi Mathis
\nJanuary 23 \u2013 March 7, 2020<\/p>\n

Roxi Mathis is a watercolor artist living and working in Minot, North Dakota. Her current work is based on the experiences she had during three eye surgeries and the recovery that followed. Dealing with a detached retina caused light distortions and patterns in her vision, so she combined these manifestations with real and imagined inspiration.\u00a0 In discussing her art she says, \u201cI like to work in detail with a lot of color and bold contrast, forming loose patterns based on the visual anomalies that I see. While much of my work includes North Dakota scenery, I also work with figurative elements. I try to tell stories that lead the viewer to find their own narrative in the work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her work pairs real world subject matter like landscapes, animals and figures with the unreal visual anomalies that she experienced after having her multiple eye surgeries. The resulting artwork is a juxtaposition of soft watercolor landscapes, many of badlands-like buttes, with hard-edged, mostly abstract ink drawings. While each style isn\u2019t unusual alone, the combination of the two makes Mathis\u2019 work unusual and compelling\u2013it challenges the norm.\u00a0 The ink drawings seemingly have no relationship to the landscapes, however the more one looks, narratives begin to emerge. Someone might see Native American dancers, gateways to alternative universes, microscopic minerals, birds in flight and severe storms.\u00a0 Each piece could be an illustration for a story and not surprisingly Mathis has combined her graphic work and artwork to create several illustrated books.\u00a0 You can find examples of her work at facebook.com\/RoxiMathisArt.<\/p>\n

The Arts Center Gallery is open
\nWeekdays: 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm
\nSaturdays: 10:00 am \u2013 2:00 pm
\nAdmission is always free.<\/p>\n


\nMeet the Artist Lunch
\n<\/strong>Join us and the artist for a homemade lunch
\nWednesday, February 12th starting at 12:00 pm at The Arts Center.
\nPlease RSVP by February 10th if you would like to enjoy the lunch. Cost $5.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Classes Include:<\/p>\n

COLOR THEORY:<\/strong> Jan\u00a021 \u2013 31 with Kathleen Roehm<\/p>\n

In the visual arts, color theory is a body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination. During this session, we will be diving into the history of color theory, learning how to mix colors, and how different colors are used to portray different emotions. This fun and creative session will also tie in with our gallery artist, Roxi Mathis, as we will be discussing her use of color that she incorporates into her artwork.<\/p>\n

MAGAZINE COLLAGE:<\/strong> Feb 3 \u2013 6 with DIna Laskowski
\nDo you have some old magazines lying around? Have your child bring them to this fun Arts After School class where they will use cardboard, glue, and magazine clippings to make their very own collages with Dina Laskowski!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Call the Arts Center for additional information, and to register at 701-251-2496.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s in February the Arts Center hosts Acrylic Painting, and adult course from 2-4-p.m.,<\/p>\n

Registration is required by calling the Arts Center at 701-251-2496.<\/p>\n

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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 North Dakota State Senator Larry Robinson, from District 24, Valley City, has announced hiscandicacy to seek re-election to the North Dakota Senate.<\/p>\n

Robinson was first elected to the Senate in 1988. He is the senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.<\/p>\n

The news release from his office, says, \u00a0\u201cIt has been an honor and a privilege serving the Citizens of District 24 in the North Dakota Senate. I intend to work hard to win re-election to continue to work on their behalf.\u201d District 24 includes all of Barnes County, northern Ransom County and southwest Cass County.<\/p>\n

Robinson, says, \u201cWe have ongoing challenges in Health Care, Property Tax Relief, Behavioral Health and Addiction issues, the care for our Veterans and Senior Citizens, maintenance of our roads and bridges, educational funding, & corrections. We also have important decisions to make on where to invest the earnings from the Legacy Fund. Finally, there will be a Re-districting Committee appointed during the 2021 session to re-draw the legislative district lines for the next 10 years. I want to be there representing District 24 so we have a voice on these and other important issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

He pointed out that “During the 2019 session, I served as a co-sponsor of the Capital Construction bill which resulted in a $32,000,000 Center for the Arts Building at Valley City State University and the funding of a critically important $50,000,000 agricultural research facility at NDSU. I was also co-sponsor of the Prairie Dog bill which will bring millions of dollars of important infrastructure funding from oil tax dollars to our townships, cities and counties across the state of North Dakota. Securing funding for a host of water projects across the state, including funding for permanent flood protection in Valley City and Lisbon, and support for Rural and Municipal Water projects statewide, has been a top priority for Robinson. \u201cI pride myself in my ability to work with both political parties,\u201d said Robinson. \u201cI have also made it a high priority to participate in legislative forums and other local meetings, so I am in touch with the needs and concerns of all constituents in District 24.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robinson and his wife Mary Lee, reside in Valley City. They have two sons and three grand sons.<\/p>\n

Robinson is in his 45th year on the administrative staff of Valley City State University. He received his B.S. Degree in Education from VCSU and his Masters Degree in Educational Administration from North Dakota State University. Robinson grew up on a family farm in Kidder County North Dakota.<\/p>\n

(AP)\u00a0 A Fargo woman has been charged with felony child neglect after she was accused of leaving six children with the body of an acquaintance who overdosed. Amber Barrett is also charged with a misdemeanor count of failing to report a death. Documents filed in Cass County District Court say police were called on Nov. 16 to a home on a report of an unresponsive man. Officers were let into the home by six minor children who directed them to the man lying on the living room floor. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. Authorities say Barrett knew the man had died when she left for work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Gov. Doug Burgum sees progress in state government’s relationship with American Indian tribes in North Dakota, but he acknowledges there is more work to do. Burgum talked about the accomplishments with the tribes since he took office in 2016 during a tribal conference in Bismarck Wednesday. An oil tax revenue-sharing compact with the the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, updated agreements for child welfare services for Native American families and the display of tribal flags at the state Capitol are among the moves Burgum cited. The Bismarck Tribune says tribal leaders discussed the need for understanding issues such as addiction, unemployment, youth engagement and the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census on reservations.<\/p>\n

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) \u2014 A new survey of bankers suggests the economy is growing in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states. The survey released Thursday showed that the overall index for rural parts of the region improved to 55.9 in January from December’s 50.2. Any score above 50 suggests a growing economy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says hiring remains strong across the region. Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.<\/p>\n

In sports…<\/p>\n

Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Safety of everyone is the primary concern of everybody, with outdoor games with Hockey Day North Dakota, Friday through Sunday outdoors at the UJ Campus, that according to Jamestown High School boys hockey coach Matt Stocker.<\/p>\n

Games set to start at 4:30 p.m. Friday as the Jamestown\/Valley City Bantam A team faces off against the Fargo Angels Bantam A team.<\/p>\n

With a blizzard warning to come into effect, organizers will take a wait and see approach to possible schedule changes<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/p>\n

Barnes Co. Boy\u2019s Bball Tourney, Thurs<\/p>\n

Milnor\/North Sargent 60, Finley-Sharon\/Hope-Page 51<\/p>\n

Barnes County North 57, Sargent Central 35<\/p>\n

Enderlin 52, LaMoure\/Litchville-Marion 43<\/p>\n

Maple Valley 57, Griggs County Central 46<\/p>\n

UPDATE…<\/p>\n

VALLEY CITY \u2013\u00a0The final day of the Barnes County Boys Basketball Tournament has been postponed until Monday due to the winter storm affecting the region Friday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The tournament will now conclude Monday starting at 12 p.m. on the campus of Valley City State University. The championship game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. See below for the updated schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, Jan. 2<\/b>0<\/p>\n

12 p.m.\u00a0\u2013 7th\u00a0place\u00a0\u2013 Sargent Central vs. Finley-Sharon\/Hope-Page<\/span><\/p>\n

1:30 p.m. \u2013 5th\u00a0place\u00a0\u2013 Barnes County North vs. Milnor\/North Sargent<\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. \u2013 3rd\u00a0place \u2013 Griggs County Central vs. LaMoure\/Litchville-Marion<\/span><\/p>\n

4:30 p.m. \u2013 Championship \u2013 Maple Valley vs. Enderlin<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thurs. High School Bball\u2026<\/p>\n

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=<\/p>\n

Fargo Shanley 71, Valley City 33<\/p>\n

Oakes 65, Midkota 31<\/p>\n

Beach 52, Bowman County 33<\/p>\n

Beulah 63, Killdeer 40<\/p>\n

Bismarck Legacy 58, Bismarck Century 47<\/p>\n

Carrington 58, Central Cass 45<\/p>\n

Cavalier 38, Drayton\/Valley-Edinburg 31<\/p>\n

Center-Stanton 49, Max 14<\/p>\n

Drake-Anamoose 28, Nedrose 25<\/p>\n

Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 39, Ellendale 20<\/p>\n

Glen Ullin-Hebron 54, Mott-Regent 49<\/p>\n

Grand Forks Red River 68, Wahpeton 31<\/p>\n

Grant County 62, Shiloh Christian 60<\/p>\n

Harvey-Wells County 58, New Rockford-Sheyenne 19<\/p>\n

Heart River 56, Washburn 26<\/p>\n

Hettinger\/Scranton 60, Richardton-Taylor 30<\/p>\n

Hettinger\/Scranton 60, Richardton-Taylor-Hebron 30<\/p>\n

Lewis and Clark-Berthold 46, South Prairie 34<\/p>\n

Mandaree 70, Powers Lake 32<\/p>\n

Midway-Minto 58, Hillsboro\/Central Valley 37<\/p>\n

Minto 58, Hillsboro\/Central Valley 37<\/p>\n

Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 60, Bishop Ryan 42<\/p>\n

New England 47, Hazen 30<\/p>\n

Northern Cass 76, Griggs County Central 26<\/p>\n

Our Redeemer\u2019s 54, Surrey 44<\/p>\n

St. John 66, Rolla 49<\/p>\n

Thompson 52, May Port CG 21<\/p>\n

Towner-Granville-Upham 63, Bottineau 59, 2OT<\/p>\n

Underwood 46, Garrison 39<\/p>\n

Velva 56, Westhope-Newburg 43<\/p>\n

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 54, Oak Grove Lutheran 50<\/p>\n

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Thursday<\/p>\n

High School Hockey<\/p>\n

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

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West Fargo 7, Sheyenne 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIRLS HOCKEY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

East Grand Forks, Minn. 2, Grand Forks Knightriders 1<\/p>\n

Fargo Davies 6, Moorhead, Minn. 3<\/p>\n

Minot 11, Williston 0<\/p>\n

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Women’s Basketball…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ciara Duffy scored 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds to help No. 25 South Dakota beat North Dakota 80-36. Monica Arens added 18 points, making all seven of her shots including four 3-pointers. Hannah Sjerven chipped in 14 points. South Dakota (16-2, 5-0 Summit League) led 72-20 after the third quarter and held the Bison to a season-best defensively for the game. Ryan Cobbins led North Dakota State (3-13, 0-4) with 15 points.<\/p>\n

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NHL..<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014\u00a0 Zach Parise scored his team-leading 17th goal and Ryan Suter added his seventh as the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak. Parise has three goals in the past two games. Nikita Kucherov scored twice for Tampa Bay, which had won 11 of 12 games.<\/p>\n

Alex Ovechkin took a stick to the face and put three pucks in the net for a hat trick to lead the Washington Capitals past the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Ovechkin reached 31 goals this season with his 25th career hat trick. He has scored five in his past two games to reach 689 total, one back of Mario Lemieux for 10th on the NHL’s all-time list as he approaches 700.<\/p>\n

Mike Gartner is the only other player to reach the 30-goal mark in each of his first 15 seasons.<\/p>\n

In other Thursday ice action:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal with 25 seconds left to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 win over the rival New York Islanders. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist and Tony DeAngelo also scored as the Rangers beat the Islanders for the fourth time in the last five meetings \u2014 and second time in four days.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Patrice Bergeron scored his 20th goal, Karson Kuhlman and David Pastrnak both had two assists, and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1. Sean Kuraly and Par Lindholm also scored for the Bruins and Brad Marchand added an empty-net goal in the final minute. Boston improved to 2-0 against the Penguins.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ilya Kovalchuk scored twice and Carey Price recorded 40 saves as the Montreal Canadiens avoided a season series sweep with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Tomas Tatar scored his 17th goal of the season and Artturi Lehkonen added his 11th for the Canadiens.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brian Boyle had the winning goal and the Florida Panthers held off a late surge to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3. Mike Matheson, Frank Vatrano and Evgenii Dadonov also scored for Florida. Jack Campbell stopped 22 shots in his third start in four games. The Kings have lost six of their last seven games.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nick Foligno scored the tie-breaking goal with 1:41 left in the game to push the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. Elvis Merzlikins had 32 saves as the Blue Jackets won their third straight game. They are 5-0-1 in their last six.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Matthew Tkachuk (kuh-CHUK’) scored the only goal of the shootout, leading the Calgary Flames past the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. Derek Ryan scored in regulation for Calgary and the Flames got 35 saves from David Rittich through 65 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist, John Gibson made 33 saves and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 4-2. Josh Manson, Adam Henrique and Derek Grant also scored for Anaheim, which snapped a four-game losing streak. Viktor Arvidsson and Mikael Granlund scored the goals for Nashville.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Mark Stone scored a goal and picked up an assist in his return to Ottawa, leading Vegas to a 4-2 victory over the Senators in Peter DeBoer’s debut as the Golden Knights’ coach. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Knights, who fired Gerard Gallant on Wednesday. The Senators extended their losing streak to nine games.<\/p>\n

Philipp Grubauer made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche got goals from four different players in a 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. The Avalanche ended a four-game regular-season losing streak against the Sharks.<\/p>\n

NBA..<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) had 32 points and 17 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Boston Celtics 128-123 on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

With the victory, the NBA-leading Bucks (37-6) extended their winning streak to five games.<\/p>\n

Kemba Walker scored a game-high 40 points to lead the Celtics, who took the floor without Jaylen Brown, sprained right thumb in a 13-point loss to Detroit on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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

\u2014 Malik Beasley made two free throws with 8.9 seconds left in overtime, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Golden State Warriors their 10th consecutive loss with a 134-131 victory. Will Barton had a season-high 31 points in Denver’s fifth win in six games. Nikola Jokic added 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, and Beasley finished with 27 points. Alec Burks scored 25 for Golden State, and D\u2019Angelo Russell had 21 points and six assists. It\u2019s the longest slide for the Warriors since they also dropped 10 in a row March 9-24, 2002.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points, Montrezl Harrell had 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 122-95. Leonard also had five rebounds and five assists in his fourth consecutive game with at least 30 points. He was 12 for 20 from the field. Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds and Aaron Gordon scored 20 points, but the Magic were unable to keep up with the Clippers while playing in Los Angeles for the second time in two nights. Orlando ended the Lakers\u2019 nine-game winning streak with a victory Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandon Ingram scored a career-high 49 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans stopped the Utah Jazz’s 10-game win streak with a 138-132 victory. Utah led 132-127 on Bojan Bogdanovic’s 3 with 2:28 to go in overtime but went scoreless the rest of the way.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Deandre Ayton had 26 points and a career-high 21 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns pounded the New York Knicks 121-98. The Suns shot 51% from the field and placed five players in double figures in their third win in four games. Julius Randle led the Knicks with 26 points.<\/p>\n

NBA-TIMBERWOLVES-HAWKS TRADE<\/p>\n

Wolves, Hawks swap guards Teague, Crabbe on expiring deals<\/p>\n

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 The Minnesota Timberwolves traded 11th-year veteran point guard Jeff Teague to his original team Thursday in a three-player swap of backups with the Atlanta Hawks, who sent shooting guard Allen Crabbe in return.<\/p>\n

The Timberwolves also dealt shooting guard Treveon Graham, creating a roster space for potential other transactions prior to the trade deadline Feb. 6. It was the first significant in-season move by new president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old Teague, who’s making $19 million, and the 27-year-old Crabbe, who’s earning $18.5 million, are both playing on expiring contracts.<\/p>\n

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

\u2014 Golden State guard Jacob Evans III is the latest Warriors player to go down injured. Evans suffered a concussion and broken nose in the first half of the team’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks and entered the NBA concussion protocol.<\/p>\n

\u2014 LeBron James still leads Luka Doncic in the race to become the leading Western Conference vote-getter and one of the two captains for next month\u2019s All-Star Game. James has a lead of about 150,000 votes over Doncic for the top spot and presumably the captaincy for the game. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks remains the Eastern Conference voting leader, with 4,474,107 votes.<\/p>\n

MLB-NEWS<\/p>\n

Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Alyssa Nakken (NAK\u2019-ihn) became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler.<\/p>\n

Nakken is a former softball standout at first base for Sacramento State who joined the club in 2014 as an intern in baseball operations. She and Mark Hallberg, who was also named as an assistant Thursday, will work to promote high performance along with a close-knit team atmosphere. Nakken will be in uniform.<\/p>\n

The NBA has several female assistant coaches. The NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, playing in this Sunday’s NFC championship game, have Katie Sowers as an offensive assistant.<\/p>\n

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

\u2014The Mets say new manager Carlos Beltr\u00e1n and the team have agreed to part ways in the latest fallout from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. Thursday\u2019s announcement came two days after Boston cut ties with manager Alex Cora, who was Houston\u2019s bench coach in 2017 when Beltr\u00e1n played for the Astros.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Houston Astros outfielder George Springer and the team have settled on a $21 million contract for next season. Springer led the tainted Astros to their first title in 2017 and was the Most Valuable Player of the World Series that year. Springer set career highs last season with 39 home runs and 96 RBIs.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Miguel San\u00f3’s contract with the Minnesota Twins could be worth $44.25 million over four seasons. San\u00f3 is guaranteed $30 million over three seasons under the deal announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Adeiny Hechavarr\u00eda agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract to remain with the Braves, a move that boosted Atlanta’s infield depth. Hechavarria has a .253 career average in eight seasons with Toronto, Miami, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, the Yankees, Mets and Braves.<\/p>\n

NFL-NEWS<\/p>\n

Warrant issued for Odell Beckham after video shows butt swat<\/p>\n

NEW ORLEANS (AP) \u2014 Police in New Orleans say a misdemeanor simple battery warrant has been issued for Cleveland Browns wide receiver and former LSU star Odell Beckham Jr. The warrant comes as video posted on social media appears to show Beckham swatting a security officer’s backside during LSU’s locker room celebration after Monday night’s national championship game in the Superdome.<\/p>\n

LSU has also acknowledged contacting NCAA officials about Beckham apparently handing out cash to Tigers players after the championship game.<\/p>\n

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

\u2014 Two people familiar with the assignment tell The Associated Press that Bill Vinovich was chosen to work this year’s Super Bowl because he had the highest rating among referees. The selection of Vinovich has met with some disfavor from players and fans, noting that he was the referee in last year’s NFC championship game marred by an egregious missed penalty call on the Rams that helped them get to the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

\u2014 A person familiar with the Browns’ plans tells The Associated Press the team will interview Patriots director of college scouting Monti Ossenfort to be their general manager. Ossenfort has been with New England for 15 seasons. The Browns hired Kevin Stefanski as their head coach this week.<\/p>\n

\u2014 San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has won the Pro Football Writers of America Executive of the Year award. Lynch was honored today for his role in helping transform the 49ers from a four-win season in 2018 to a 13-3. San Francisco is playing Green Bay in the NFC championship game on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy made several changes to his staff, hiring Bill Lazor as offensive coordinator and John DeFilippo as quarterbacks coach. Dave Ragone, Brian Ginn, Chris Jackson and Shane Toub received promotions. Lazor worked with six different teams in his first 13 years as an NFL coach.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has pulled out of the Pro Bowl after a memorable season. McCaffrey isn’t injured. Rather, he decided not to play because Carolina’s spring workouts have been moved up two weeks after the team hired a new head coach in Matt Rhule. The team can open camp as early as April 6.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kellen Moore is staying as offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, and new coach Mike McCarthy says the plan is for Moore to continue calling plays. Moore was promoted to his current job in the final season under Jason Garrett, whose contract wasn\u2019t renewed.<\/p>\n

T-25 SCHEDULE-COLORADO-ARIZONA<\/p>\n

No. 20 Colorado overcomes slow start, beats Arizona St 68-61<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Tyler Bey scored 19 points, Lucas Siewert added 14 and No. 20 Colorado overcame a slow start to beat Arizona State 68-61. Colorado won its first road game in conference play and has won seven of eight overall.<\/p>\n

Arizona State has dropped five of its last seven. The Sun Devils pulled within 49-44 with about 7 minutes left but Siewert responded with his fourth 3-point to stop the rally. Remy Martin led Arizona State with 25 points.<\/p>\n

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

\u2014 DJ Jeffries scored 18 points, Precious Achiuwa added 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 22 Memphis used a rally midway through the second half to defeat Cincinnati 60-49. Jarron Cumberland, the defending American Athletic Conference player of the year, led Cincinnati with 19 points.<\/p>\n

BAYLOR-ARANDA<\/p>\n

AP source: Baylor finalizing deal for Aranda as head coach<\/p>\n

Baylor is finalizing a deal to make LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda the new coach of the Bears, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Thursday.<\/p>\n

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school was not ready to make any official announcement on Matt Rhule’s successor. Rhule was named head coach of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers on Jan. 7.<\/p>\n

Aranda, the highest-paid college assistant at $2.5 million a season, will be a head coach for the first time.<\/p>\n

TRUMP-LSU<\/p>\n

LSU football team getting White House visit in quickly<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 President Donald Trump will welcome the Louisiana State University football team to the White House on Friday after the Tigers defeated Clemson on Monday night in the college playoff final.<\/p>\n

Before visiting the White House, the LSU team will tour the nearby National Museum of African American History and Culture, according to The Advocate newspaper in Baton Rouge. Trump attended the national championship game in New Orleans, which LSU won 42-25.<\/p>\n

PGA-ABU DHABI CHAMPIONSHIP<\/p>\n

Koepka tied for 3rd in Abu Dhabi in return from knee injury<\/p>\n

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) \u2014 Brooks Koepka (KEHP’-kuh) shot a 6-under 66 Thursday in his return to competition after an October knee injury and was tied for third place after the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.<\/p>\n

Koepka, ranked No. 1 in the world, injury his knee when he slipped while walking off the tee at the CJ Cup in South Korea. Koepka is two shots behind co-leaders Shaun Norris, of South Africa, and Renato Paratore, of Italy.<\/p>\n

FORMER NBA PLAYER-HUMAN TRAFFICKING<\/p>\n

Former NBA player to plead not guilty to human trafficking<\/p>\n

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) \u2014 A grand jury has brought charges in a sex trafficking case against former NBA player and one-time University of Alabama basketball standout Jim Farmer, who was caught up in an undercover law enforcement sting last October.<\/p>\n

The 55-year-old from Franklin, Tennessee, was arrested again after being indicted by the Rutherford County grand jury with attempted trafficking for sexual servitude, attempted solicitation of a minor and attempted patronizing of a prostitute. News outlets report he was released the same day, Jan. 10, on $100,000 bond.<\/p>\n

The Daily News Journal reports that Farmer\u2019s attorneys have issued a statement, saying their client will plead not guilty to the new charges at his next court appearance.<\/p>\n

According to an affidavit from the first arrest, Farmer responded to an adult escort advertisement for meeting a juvenile for sex, communicating with an undercover officer who identified herself as a 16-year-old girl.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In world and national news…<\/p>\n

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) \u2014 Iran’s supreme leader has lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight years. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed \u201cAmerican clowns\u201d who he said pretend to support the Iranian nation but would stick their \u201cpoisoned dagger\u201d into its back. He insisted Iran would not bow to U.S. pressure after months of crushing sanctions and a series of recent crises, from the killing of a top Iranian general to the accidental shootdown of a passenger plane. Khamenei said the mass funerals for the general who was killed in a U.S. airstrike show that the Iranian people support the Islamic Republic despite its trials.<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has opened in the Senate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says new evidence reinforces the need for senators to call additional witnesses. Pelosi warned senators not to become \u201call the president’s henchmen.\u201d Trump derided the proceedings anew as a \u201choax.\u201d All the senators stood on Thursday and swore an oath of \u201cimpartial justice\u201d as jurors for the historic proceeding. Chief Justice John Roberts presided in his black Supreme Court robe. The full trial will begin next week.<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 President Donald Trump’s surrogates are fanning out across the country as part of an aggressive effort to stretch his appeal beyond the base of working-class white voters who propelled him to victory in 2016. On Thursday alone, there was a \u201cWomen for Trump\u201d bus tour through Iowa and a \u201cBlack Voices for Trump\u201d organizing effort in Pennsylvania. Those were complemented by a \u201cLatinos for Trump\u201d event in Florida. And back in Washington, Trump put the levers of government to work churning out new guidelines on school prayer and religious freedom likely to be popular with the evangelical voters he wants to keep in his corner.<\/p>\n

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) \u2014 Ukraine’s prime minister says he has submitted his resignation, days after he was caught on tape saying the country’s president knows nothing about the economy. In a Facebook post Friday, Oleksiy Honcharuk says that he has given his resignation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He says he took the post to implement the president’s program, but was offering his resignation \u201cin order to dispel any doubts.\u201d Analysts say the president is unlikely to accept the resignation. Honcharuk says the tape is a compilation of fragments of speeches put together to make it look like he doesn’t respect the president.<\/p>\n

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) \u2014 The most serious outbreak of desert locusts in 25 years is spreading across East Africa and threatening food security in some of the world\u2019s most vulnerable countries. Unusual climate conditions are partly to blame. An \u201cextremely dangerous increase\u201d in locust swarm activity has been reported in Kenya. The outbreak also has affected parts of Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea. Authorities warn that parts of South Sudan and Uganda could be next. Regional authorities say there is a high risk of further spread for several months to come as recent heavy rains help locust breeding conditions.<\/p>\n

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