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TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest<\/p>\n
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest<\/p>\n
winds 15 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
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 Barnes and Stutsman Counties today are in the High Category<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to a dumpster fire Wednesday, April 15, at 1:19-p.m. behind Tractor Supply Co. in Southwest Jamestown.<\/p>\n Lt. Sheldon Mohr says four city fire units and 18 firefighters were on the scene about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n He says the probable cause of the fire was smoking materials with damage to the dumpster estimated at about $1,000.<\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was called out about \u00a01:17 p.m. Wednesday, to 8600 35th Street Southeast, on the paved road that leads to Cavendish, \u00a0Farms.<\/p>\n Rural Fire Chief, Brian Paulson said a road maintainer came off gravel by Cavendish with a low blade that threw sparks in the ditch, causing spot fires that spread for about a mile.<\/p>\n No appreciable damage was reported.<\/p>\n Four units and eight firefighters were on the scene, about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Word has been received that former Valley City Mayor, 91 year old \u00a0Ty Peterson, passed away, Wednesday April 15, 2020 at the Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City.<\/p>\n He was a longtime resident, and funeral director in Valley City.<\/p>\n Arrangements in the care of the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, in Valley City.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each organization provided updates and information pertaining to recent developments in the COVID-19 community response.<\/p>\n On hand were officials from City-County Health District, South Central Human Service Center, and Local Government:<\/p>\n City-County Health District, Administrator, Theresa Will said, the agency continues to serve clients by appointment, along with Homecare workers seeing clients.<\/p>\n She added at City\/County Health District\u00a0 has performed 67 COVID-19 tests, with two positives, who were tested outside Barnes County.<\/p>\n She said with symptoms two of those now, are the number to be tested.<\/p>\n She urged everybody to keep a contact journal, if in contact with people within six feet for more than ten minutes.\u00a0 The agency continues to do fit testing of masks for essential care workers.\u00a0 She encourages that people wear masks in public.\u00a0 They also continue to partner with community resources.\u00a0 The phone number is 845-8518.<\/p>\n She said Barnes County is well supplied with Person Protective Equipment.<\/p>\n Valley City Site Director for South Central Human Service Center Chelsea Modin outlined services provided, and pointed to social isolation that is occurring during the pandemic, and stress related to job loss, and disruption of routine. She encourages contact with friends, with skype, or other on line social media available, including virtual tours. \u00a0She added that those asking for triage, will be asked a series of questions, in order to determine the course of support.\u00a0 The phone number is 701-253-6300.<\/p>\n Bill Carlblom \u2013 Barnes County Commission Chairman, Bill Carlsblom reminded citizens that the June 9 elections will be mail-in only.\u00a0 Those needing assistance can call the county courthouse to make an appointment.\u00a0 He said the sheriff\u2019s office\u2019s biggest concerns of lack of social distancing.<\/p>\n He added that with county rural roads, many are baricaided, and to leave those barriciades in place.\u00a0 He added that the Barnes County Courthouse is not available on Friday\u2019s, otherwise it is being staff, with no access to walk-ins, Call the courthouse with question or to set up an appointment to see a staff member.<\/p>\n Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud said, the perfect snow melt, as led to a good scenario in the water levels on the Sheyenne, and at Lake Ashtabula.\u00a0 Unless a heavy rain event occurs the outlook for a non-flood event.<\/p>\n He reminded residents to fill out and submit the forms.<\/p>\n He noted stress on local business with restrictions, including on customers, noting business income is down, along with sales tax revenue. and urges residents to buy local in Valley City.\u00a0 He pointed out that sales tax revenues go toward lowering property taxes.<\/p>\n He pointed out local assistance for businesses struggle with finances.<\/p>\n He added that North Dakota positive COVID-19 cases, continue to increase, and noted Cass and Clay Counties with high positives that poses a threat to those traveling there, and he recommends essential travel only.\u00a0 Visit local businesses and then return home.<\/p>\n He recommends getting outside, and observe social distancing, even being outdoors.<\/p>\n He stresses the continuance of social distancing to slow the spread and flatten the curve of positive cases, as North Dakota has yet to see the apex of virus.<\/p>\n The briefing was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays and on CSi 10 The Replay Channel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Health officials have announced 24 cases of COVID-19 cases,the largest single-day increase in cases of the coronavirus in North Dakota.<\/p>\n Governor Burgum said of those three individuals are under the age of 20.<\/p>\n NDDoH<\/p>\n Wed. Apr 15, 2020<\/p>\n 11-a.m.<\/p>\n Positive COVID-19 Test Results POSITIVE TEST RESULTS <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0400 tests are backlog, at the state lab, due to technical issues.<\/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 11,317 \u2013 Total Tested (+401 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 10,952 \u2013 Negative (+377 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 365 \u2013 Positive (+24 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 44 \u2013 Hospitalized (+2 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 13 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 142 \u2013 Recovered (+4 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 9 \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 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 spoke about the business restrictions previously implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19.\u00a0 He said the restrictions set to expire on April 20, 2020 have been extended ten days, to April 30, 2020.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0because the state is not safely in a position to lift them.\u00a0 He pointed out the number of positive cases on the rise.\u00a0 The April 30 date, may or may not \u00a0be extended.<\/p>\n A Grand Forks wind turbine manufacturing facility halted production after an outbreak among employees there. LM Wind Power declined to say when or how many workers have tested positive. The company says it has temporarily halted production to disinfect and clean the facility that employs about 900 workers.<\/p>\n Burgum said the restrictions in place have helped in keeping the positive numbers relatively low including social distancing, and good hygiene practices, staying home if sick, covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding social gatherings of more than ten people, and other practices, including limiting or halting visitations to healthcare facilities and nursing homes. It also includes restrictions limiting business access.<\/p>\n The North Dakota Smart approach to reopening businesses and other facilities, include, widespread rapid testing, robust contact tracing, protections for the most vulnerable, and being prepared for a second spike in positive cases, plus other protections in the work places, including employees wearing masks.<\/p>\n A new blood testing, using a finger prick looks to be more accurate in testing for those currently infected, and indicates past positives in individuals.<\/p>\n With a commerce update, concerning ND Smart Restart was North Dakota \u00a0Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer.\u00a0 Highlights included a background of what has been accomplished to support businesses.\u00a0 She updated the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and how to access it. For businesses, the Payroll Protection Program has so far issued 8,232 loans.<\/p>\n She reminded business to access NDResponse.gov for more information, on loans and other commerce related information, including links to resources.\u00a0 Plus SBA.com.\u00a0 She said ndchamber.com is also available to businesses.<\/p>\n Burgum added that the March state revenues showed revenues in tax collections were ahead of projections.<\/p>\n With water and flood protections he pointed out that the state is monitoring the flood update.<\/p>\n Homeland Security Director Cody Schulz., noted flooding concerns, and an increase in flood insurance policies issued, an 18 percent increase, this year. He pointed out Wednesday\u2019 road closures due to water either closing or creating water over the roadway.<\/p>\n He pointed out that the Jamestown and Pipestem Dam releases have been increased as snow melt from the north continues to enter the reservoirs.<\/p>\n Burgum pointed out the website, behavioralhealth.nd.gov is a good source of support, including for people struggling with emotions and information concerning suicide prevention. \u00a0The National Suicide Prevention support phone number is 1-800-273-8255.<\/p>\n With unemployment, over 51,000 regular claims have \u00a0been filed, between March 16, 2020 and Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in addition to claims under the pandemic unemployment.\u00a0 Burgum says those approved for pandemic jobless claims are starting to be paid out, in addition to regular unemployment claims.<\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) The Jamestown Community Prayer\u00a0meeting will be online. Those wishing to participate is asked to email Jamestowncpm@gmail.com<\/a><\/u> and \u00a0download the free<\/strong> Zoo app at https:\/\/zoom.us\/<\/a><\/u> . To join Saturday April 18, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., you will receive an invitation that you click on to participate.<\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (Bismarck Tribune) \u2014 Bismarck city commissioners have rejected a request by local restaurant owners to temporarily allow them to sell alcohol with takeout orders. Several North Dakota cities have made such adjustments to help restaurants deal with a reduction in business because of the coronavirus stay-at-home order. Mandan is one city allowing restaurants to sell sealed cans or bottles of alcohol with takeout meals. The Bismarck Tribune reports Mayor Steve Bakken said restaurants have typically told the city that alcohol is an add-on and that food is their primary source of revenue. Commissioner Nancy Guy said at Tuesday\u2019s meeting that alcohol is still available to area residents at liquor stores.<\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A top state oil regulator estimates that North Dakota producers have idled thousands of wells as the U.S. oil industry crashed during the coronavirus outbreak. State Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms said Tuesday that companies have shut in 4,600 wells since the start of March. The Bismarck Tribune reports the idled wells account of about 260,000 barrels per day of oil. Operators are temporarily idling wells that produce smaller quantities of oil, in addition to wells that flare large amounts of natural gas. Helms says oil industry estimates indicate even more rigs will stop drilling for oil in North Dakota. He says the rig count could bottom out at 50% to 75% below pre-pandemic levels. On Tuesday, 33 rigs were active in North Dakota.<\/p>\n BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) \u2014 A U.S. judge has canceled a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that\u2019s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska. The ruling Wednesday marks another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. The judge says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to adequately consider the pipeline\u2019s effect on endangered species. Attorneys say the ruling won’t shut down work that’s started at the U.S.-Canada border crossing in Montana. But pipeline sponsor TC Energy will need the permit for future construction across hundreds of rivers and streams along Keystone\u2019s 1,200-mile route.<\/p>\n In sports…<\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0\u00a0 The ND High School Activities Board met Tues April 14 via conference call.<\/p>\n Highlights of the Meeting included:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/VCbarnesHealthBriefing-300x202.png\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The City of Valley City hosted a COVID-19 Response briefing Wednesday evening, at City Hall, closed to the public in observance of Social Distancing, providing accurate information.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NDhealthNewsBriefingGovBurgum-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum held his daily COVIC-19 Response News Briefing on Wednesday afternoon at the State Capital in Bismarck.\u00a0 He was joined by Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer and Homeland Security Director Cody Schulz.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Results listed are from the previous day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n