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CSi Weather…<\/p>\nCSi Weather…<\/p>\n
REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny with isolated snow showers. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20. North winds around 10 mph\u00a0 shifting to the south after midnight.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds<\/p>\n
around 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds<\/p>\n
5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
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River Watch\u2026.<\/p>\n
Flood updates and water level updates\u00a0 for the \u2026<\/p>\n
<Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City<\/a><\/p>\n Lake Ashtabula Level<\/a><\/p>\n James River level through Jamestown.<\/a><\/p>\n Jamestown Dam<\/a><\/p>\n National Weather Service\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Water amounts in the snow pack <\/a><\/p>\n The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/ndresponse.gov\/flood-region<\/a><\/p>\n Fire Danger Map for North Dakota<\/a><\/p>\n The current pool elevation at Jamestown Dam is 1439.1 ft., approximately 18% into its flood pool. The reservoir is rising due to spring snowmelt. Releases will be increased by 200 cubic feet per second each day until a rate of 800 cfs is reached. With the goal of evacuating flood storage by June 1.<\/p>\n The current pool elevation at Pipestem Dam is 1470.9 ft., measuring approximately 35% into its flood pool and also rising due to spring snowmelt. A small release of 50 cfs was initiated Monday. It is expected this release will remain constant until June 15.<\/p>\n USACE will attempt to follow normal evacuation targets of June 1 at Jamestown Dam and Sept. 1 at Pipestem Dam. The maximum combined releases are not expected to exceed 1,200 cfs, but above-normal precipitation could impact the forecast.<\/p>\n Both Jamestown and Pipestem Dams will be undergoing a large inspection this summer, which requires burning off vegetation on the slopes of the dam, to view the faces of the dams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Use Main Entrance Door #1. Hospital President Keith Heuser said, \u201cwe\u2019re strongly encouraging anyone who is suspicious of or concerned with COVID-19 exposure to PLEASE CALL 701-845-6400 FIRST prior to coming to the hospital \/ Emergency Room. Screening questions will be used during the phone call. These along with additional screening procedures have been implemented to keep our patients and staff safe.<\/p>\n Additionally, CHI Mercy Health issued this community board memo in a news release to the media on April 13th.<\/p>\n \u201cWe hope this finds you and your loved ones well. We want to stay in touch and keep you informed on developments across our ministry at CHI Mercy Health.<\/p>\n The health and safety of our employees, patients, visitors, and communities \u2013 are our highest priorities. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we continue to adjust our policies to help maintain everyone\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n The CDC recently released information that reports that even though one in four patients infected by COVID-19 are asymptomatic, they may still be contagious and might be able to pass on the virus to others. In light of this new information, we are acting now instead of later across our ministry.<\/p>\n We are moving forward with a universal masking policy for our staff and anyone entering CHI Mercy Health effective April 9, 2020. This means all of our employees in patient care areas will wear an appropriate mask while performing their duties in our facilities. Our guidance states that cloth masks are appropriate in certain non-patient areas of our hospital. Please wear a mask upon entering our facility.<\/p>\n By adopting universal masking, we are working ahead of the curve with the North Dakota Department of Health and CDC guidance. You can help. Donations of cloth masks will be accepted. They can be dropped off at our facility.<\/p>\n Thank you again for all of your support and for your steadfast commitment to CHI Mercy Health and to our mission.<\/p>\n Please keep our dedicated caregivers and the patients they serve in your thoughts and prayers.<\/p>\n Keith Heuser<\/p>\n President<\/p>\n CHI Mercy Health<\/p>\n Valley City & Lisbon<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He related that VCSU, and VCPS in Valley City, are manufacturing 3D printed Faces Masks.<\/p>\n An individual from Bismarck is making earguards.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He announced, 23 new cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus. The figure represents the third highest single-day increase in cases since the state’s outbreak began in mid-March.<\/p>\n He said not reflected in the results released on Monday morning, another COVID-19 death was reported, a man in his 80\u2019s from Morton County, who had underlying health conditions and was in close contact with another positive person.<\/p>\n Updated to reflect that there were zero new deaths from Sunday<\/strong>. The current number of individuals who died with COVID-19 continues to be eight. <\/em><\/p>\n Positive COVID-19 Test Results <\/p>\n POSITIVE TEST RESULTS <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Household Contact, Under Investigation<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 10,781\u2013 Total Tested (+431 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 10,450\u2013 Negative (+408 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 331 \u2013 Positive (+23 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 40 \u2013 Hospitalized (+1 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 13 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+1 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 127 – Recovered (+6 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 8 \u2013 Death (+0 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u00a0www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and visit the CDC website at\u00a0www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Burgum said planning continues to identify additional hospital bed capacity if a surge of positive cases require hospitalization.<\/p>\n Burgum Monday signed an executive order<\/a> allowing for changes necessary to maintain critical operations for vulnerable youths being served in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities and Qualified Residential Treatment Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n Burgum said, \u201cThese are challenging times for these facilities, and often responses and decisions need to be made quickly for the safety of youth and families.\u00a0 We remain committed to ensuring that youths and families receive quality care while also following CDC guidelines and social distancing practices.\u201d<\/p>\n North Dakota has six Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities with a total of 82 beds: Luther Hall in Fargo, Pride Manchester House in Bismarck, Ruth Meiers Adolescent Treatment Center in Grand Forks, and Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Bismarck, Fargo and Minot.<\/p>\n The state has four Qualified Residential Treatment Programs with a total of 92 beds:\u00a0 Home On The Range in Beach, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Minot and Fargo, and Charles Hall Youth and Family Services in Bismarck.<\/p>\n The facilities worked with the North Dakota Department of Human Services to identify necessary changes.<\/p>\n With veterans, Burgum updated veterans information, and said the state has 50,000 veterans, with 6500 active military personnel. He said, as of Monday no COVID-19 cases have been reported in the veteran\u2019s home, where there is limited visitation, and a waiting list for new residents. The state will connect with the VA in Washington later this week to share information.<\/p>\n With the veterans clinics call ahead before needing to visit, with screenings required.<\/p>\n The VA Hospital in Fargo has added beds, if the need becomes necessary with a patient surge, and is seeking donations of homemade face masks.<\/p>\n He said domestic violence cases have increased, due to isolation within homes and he pointed out if anyone feels they are in a dangerous situation to contact a local office (such as SAFE Shelter in Jamestown) and their domestic violence hot line.<\/p>\n With the CARE-19 phone app, for contact tracing, Burgum said 16,000 participants are using the service in North Dakota.<\/p>\n With unemployment, since March 16, 2020, 48,158 regular claims were filed, with a total of two types of pandemic claims at 5,000 so far this month.<\/p>\n Burgum said he will make a decision this week whether to extend an order to keep most businesses closed in an effort to contain the coronavirus.<\/p>\n He closed by saying \u201cgratitude,\u201d supports health, and creates a state of emotional \u201cprosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n He suggested to connect with others during this uncertain time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Giving presentations:\u00a0 Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, University of Jamestown, North Dakota State Hospital, and Safe Shelter.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The meeting will shown live and replays on CSi Cable 67 and 10 The Replay Channel.<\/p>\n For the CSi Live Stream go to CSiNewsNow.com for the link.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dave Carlsrud<\/p><\/div>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Kay Vinje has forwarded a letter from Valley City Mayor, Dave Carslrud, regarding a message concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, and a reminder about filling out 2020 Census information.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud Stated:<\/p>\n Census 2020:<\/u><\/p>\n Financial Challenges:<\/u><\/p>\n Dave Carlsrud<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also, Beginning Wednesday, April 15,<\/strong> 2020 at approximately 7:30 am and continuing through Thursday, April 16, 2020, the intersection of 9th St SE and 2nd Ave SE will be temporarily closed. <\/p>\n MINOT, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Trinity Health in Minot has announced plans to furlough about 350 employees and cut executive pay as the health system deals with the financial costs of the coronavirus pandemic. The Minot Daily News reports 12% of Trinity’s 2,800-member workforce was placed on furlough, effective Sunday. Essential staff needed for patient care were excluded. Trinity also says its executive team will see its salary reduced by 20% while middle-management staff will see a 10% salary reduction. Trinity President and CEO John Kutch cited a 50% drop in overall business because of state and federal advisories to cancel elective surgeries and other non-urgent medical appointments to slow the spread of COVID-19 and make space for patients sick with the virus.<\/p>\n Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, says, n January 2020, the Pembina County Sheriff\u2019s Office contacted the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) regarding an ongoing investigation into alleged theft of narcotics at a long-term care facility. The MFCU concluded the investigation, and Director Marina Spahr has filed felony charges in Pembina County District Court against Charlotte Kay Reilly, age 32, of Crystal, North Dakota, for theft of prescription medication and reckless endangerment.<\/p>\n The charges stem from alleged acts committed in 2017, when Reilly was a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Borg Pioneer Memorial Home in Pembina County. Reilly was responsible for administering prescribed narcotic pain medications to the residents in her care. In November 2017, Reilly\u2019s employment was terminated after it was concluded that she was both diverting prescription pain medication that was intended for residents and substituting patient pain medication with over the counter medications.<\/p>\n Reilly is charged with eleven Class C felony offenses, for which the penalty of each is up to five years\u2019 imprisonment, a fine of ten thousand dollars, or both, and one Class B misdemeanor offense.<\/p>\n Reilly has been summoned to appear in Court and bond will be set at that appearance.<\/p>\n The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit was established by the legislature in 2019 and is a division of the Office of Attorney General. The division is responsible for investigating allegations of Medicaid fraud ranging from medical professionals charging Medicaid for services not provided, to diversion of medications and patient abuse at facilities receiving Medicaid funds.<\/p>\n Update\u2026<\/p>\n Devils Lake\u00a0 (NDHP) \u2014The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports,\u00a0 a 44 year old Devils Lake man was killed Friday, in a tractor, semi accident, around 4pm.<\/p>\n Eric Beaver,\u00a0 drove his semi into the back of a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 8 miles east of Leeds, ND. \u00a0 Beaver forced the Silverado, a 1974 Allis-Chalmers tractor and his semi off the road.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/JmstReservoir2011SatView-300x206.png\")
OMAHA, Neb \u2013 (USACE)\u00a0 <\/strong>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is increasing reservoir releases at Jamestown and Pipestem dams in North Dakota to begin evacuating spring snowmelt runoff.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CHIhealthMercyHospital-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CHI)\u00a0 In a statement from CHI Mercy Health, due to the ongoing and increasing COVID19 threat, CHI Mercy Health is increasing visitor restrictions to NO VISITORS.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nUpdated Visitor exceptions include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n\u00b7 Patients requiring caregivers
\n\u00b7 Critical care\/End-of-life will be determined by unit manager
\n\u00b7 All visitors will be screened upon arrival to the hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BurgumCoronaVirus-300x202.jpg\")
Bismarck\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Governor Doug Burgum held his daily news briefing on Monday afternoon, at the State Capital in Bismarck.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Another COVID-19 Joint Briefing with City of Jamestown\/Stutsman County, on Tuesday at 2:30-p.m.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CarlrudDave-300x202.jpg\")
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) Notice from Eddy Funeral Home:\u00a0 Due to the current pandemic, Eddy Funeral Home will be upholding the regulations given to us by the CDC and Governor Doug Burgum. This includes; no more than 10 people gathering in the funeral home or at the cemetery.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/RoadClosed-300x202.png\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) Jamestown Public Works informs motorists that beginning Tuesday, April 14, 2020<\/strong> at approximately 7:30 am and continuing through Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 5th St SE between 6th Ave SE and 7th Ave SE will be temporarily closed to through traffic.<\/p>\n
\nMotorist\u2019s should use extreme caution in this area.
\nPLEASE NOTE:
\nThe above schedule is contingent upon weather conditions.
\nFor more information, contact the Engineering department at 252-5900 or email
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Bismarck (ND Attorney General\u2019s Office) \u2013 The state\u2019s new Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has filed charges to begin prosecution of its first case.<\/p>\n
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Montgomery, Ala. (AP) \u2014 Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has died in a one-car crash near his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the 36-year-old Jackson was killed Sunday night when the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving went off the road, struck a tree and overturned. Jackson was pronounced dead at a hospital. The crash remains under investigation. Jackson was hired as quarterbacks coach for Tennessee State last season after a 10-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings<\/strong> and Buffalo Bills. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll posted a Twitter message calling Jackson \u201ca beloved teammate, competitor, and Seahawk.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/retzlaffpete-300x185.jpg\")
Philadelphia\u00a0 –\u00a0 Pete Retzlaff, from Ellendale, a captain and\u00a0integral part of the Philadelphia Eagles\u2019 1960 NFL championship team, died Friday of natural causes,