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REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny, then clearing. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Not as cool. Lows around 40. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to<\/p>\n
15 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly<\/p>\n
cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers after midnight.<\/p>\n
Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to<\/p>\n
the southeast after midnight.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the<\/p>\n
morning, then chance of rain showers and slight chance of<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast<\/p>\n
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers. Lows in the lower 40s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the<\/p>\n
morning, then chance of rain showers and slight chance of<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of<\/p>\n
precipitation 40 percent.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in the<\/p>\n
morning, then chance of rain showers and slight chance of<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of<\/p>\n
precipitation 40 percent.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in<\/p>\n
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n
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Wednesday still looks to be a mild day with highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s, A few rain showers on Wednesday, with numerous<\/a> showers and a few thunderstorms developing Thursday afternoon through Saturday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ..RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING…<\/p>\n .Critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of<\/p>\n western and south central North Dakota Tuesday afternoon through<\/p>\n early Tuesday evening. Relative humidity as low as 15 percent,<\/p>\n sustained winds up to 20 mph, and very dry vegetation will create<\/p>\n dangerous burning conditions. Any fires that ignite will spread<\/p>\n rapidly and become difficult to control.<\/p>\n The fire danger rating is in the high category today.<\/p>\n A Burn Bans is in effect in Stutsman County<\/p>\n A full version of the burn ordinance can also be found at the website under Departments, choose Zoning, and click on \u201cBurn Ban Ordinance\u201d on the left-hand side of the page.Because of the dry conditions, expect a series of days where burning will be restricted until the countryside greens-up. For more information contact the Stutsman County Emergency Manager\u2019s Office at 701-252-9093<\/p>\n Burn Ban Map<\/a><\/p>\n Water on some roads and dry grass \u00a0has created difficulties for some rural fire departments this spring, as they face challenges of getting to the fires with inundated roads.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He began with the updated COVID-19 positive tests, and total through Monday morning.<\/p>\n He said a record number of tests were recently performed at over 1,000.\u00a0 The state is looking to double the number of tests.\u00a0 He said, more testing is moving in the right direction to reopen the state.<\/p>\n NDDoH Categories:<\/em><\/strong> Coronavirus <\/em><\/p>\n LM WIND POWER UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH POSITIVE CASES <\/strong><\/p>\n Update…<\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Central Valley Health District has confirmed a second positive case of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)\u00a0 in Stutsman County.<\/p>\n Unit Administrator Robin Iszler says those in close contact with the 18 year old individual are being traced, in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health.<\/p>\n The Stutsman County resident was infected through community spread.<\/p>\n She says, a third positive was also confirmed in Stutsman County, by the North Dakota Department of Health, although they had indicated a different address than Stutsman County.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n **Please note, there was a case previously reported as Nelson County, that after further investigation was determined to be from Grand Forks County. <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 14,747 \u2013 Total Tested (+1,117 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 14,120 \u2013 Negative (+1,075 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 627 \u2013 Positive (+42 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 53 \u2013 Hospitalized (+2 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 17 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized (+2 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 189 \u2013 Recovered (+0 individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 13 \u2013 Death (+3 individual from yesterday)<\/p>\n He said, the majority of businesses in North Dakota remain open, running and active each day, and schools remain open virtually, with learning in classes from home.<\/p>\n Burgum added that High Risk businesses, remain closed such as hair salons, tattoo parlors, and nail salons.\u00a0 Those business employees are in close contact with clients, and the businesses will be reopened when testing for positive cases trend downward, reflecting when it\u2019s safe to do so.<\/p>\n He said presently, North Dakota has among the largest number of businesses open in the United States.<\/p>\n He said the State Industrial Commission will meet in emergency session on Tuesday to address the current oil prices, on Monday, at a loss of $37 a barrel.<\/p>\n With Jobless claims that were behind being sent, will be caught up on Tuesday, expecting to be paid out at $51.4 million.\u00a0 Since March 16, 56,700 claims have been filed to Monday, plus 627 pandemic claims of both types were filed.<\/p>\n Burgum pointed out Red Flag Fire Warning were issue on Monday, and burn bans in effect in Several Counties, (Including Stutsman).<\/p>\n With behavior health, he pointed out children\u2019s anxieties, during the pandemic, and the \u201cParents Lead,\u201d \u00a0section of the behaviorhealth.nd.gov has new information to deal with the issue.<\/p>\n He urges parents to stay in good health to take care of their children.<\/p>\n He pointed out again Valley City State\u2019s 3-D printing of face masks and face shields, to be provided to healthcare workers at no charge.<\/p>\n He closed by saying, \u00a0Monday is the first official Patriots Day in North Dakota now designed as the third Monday in April this year, noting the history of the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n Eventide Senior Living, and Ave Maria Village are expected to speak.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman County Auditor\/COO Nicole Meland says, this means Stutsman County will not have any open polling sites for Absentee Voting, Early Voting or on Election Day. Stutsman County active and inactive voters will be receiving an absentee application in the mail from the ND Secretary of State\u2019s Office. If you wish to receive a ballot, each voter will need to complete and return the application to the Stutsman County Auditor\u2019s Office. If you do not receive an application by May 11, 2020, please complete an application at www.vote.nd.gov or contact the Auditor\u2019s Office at (701) 252-9035.<\/p>\n If you wish to vote by mail in your City, School, Special and General Elections, please mark All Statewide Elections <\/strong>when completing your application. This will allow the Auditor\u2019s Office to automatically take steps to ensure you receive ballots for the elections you are requesting and will not require you to complete another application for the November General Election.<\/p>\n Upon receipt of the completed application, the voter will be mailed a ballot for their precinct and small city ballot, if applicable, along with a secrecy envelope, a return envelope and instructions for marking and returning the ballot.<\/p>\n The Express Vote equipment will be available by appointment for anyone needing assistance with voting. Please contact the Stutsman County Auditor\u2019s Office at (701) 252-9035 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Vote By Mail process, feel free to contact the Stutsman County Auditor\u2019s Office by phone at (701) 252-9035, by email at auditor@stutsmancounty.gov, or visit our website\u2019s Frequently Asked Questions at https:\/\/www.co.stutsman.nd.us\/government\/elections-voting\/2020-primary-election.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nursing Home Cruises, to be announced.<\/p>\n Drive any vehicle in the cruise, including to all nursing homes in Jamestown, and Main Street as well.<\/p>\n Please obey social distancing guidelines.<\/p>\n Also, that day the Buffalo Mall parking lot will be hosting:\u00a0 Bison Six Theater Popcorn available from 1-p.m., to 8-p.m.<\/p>\n Sweet Dreams Mini Donuts 1-8-p.m.<\/p>\n J&L Concessions 1-p.m., to 8-p.m.<\/p>\n Promtional assistance provided by i3G Media.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The US Chamber Foundation is opening up a new grant for small businesses effective 12:00 pm, Monday.\u00a0 The \u201cSave Small Business Fund\u201d is a grantmaking initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United State and its territories.<\/p>\n Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive, Kay Vinje has provided a link in a news to read more, and she encourages small businesses to apply for the grant.\u00a0 Anyone \u00a0needing help with the process, \u00a0call the Chamber office, at 845-1891.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NDhealthNewsBriefingGovBurgum-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum held his daily briefing on Monday at the state capital in Bismarck.<\/p>\n
\nMonday, April 20, 2020 – 11:02am<\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 A Covid Public Health Joint Briefing with Jamestown & Stutsman County representatives will be\u00a0 held today 7 at 2:30-p.m. .\u00a0 \u00a0The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.\u00a0 \u00a0To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com<\/a> or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/vote-buttons-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stutsman County Commissioners passed a resolution on April 1, 2020, to administer the Primary Election on June 9, 2020, via VOTE BY MAIL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/BTT-cruise-300x225.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Join the Jamestown Fun Cruise, on Saturday April 25, 2020, from 1-p.m., until finished.<\/p>\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU)\u00a0 The VCSU Athletic Department has started an apparel fundraiser sale to help unite Viking Nation and our community. The VCSU One Team One Family store, open until April 22, features a message of solidarity and strength during these challenging times. There are several styles of shirts available in youth and adult sizes.<\/p>\n