{"id":22231,"date":"2013-07-02T07:09:45","date_gmt":"2013-07-02T12:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=22231"},"modified":"2013-07-02T14:21:59","modified_gmt":"2013-07-02T19:21:59","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-jul-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=22231","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jul 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"wbAM4\"<\/a>CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND
\n5 MPH.
\n.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS
\nAROUND 5 MPH.
\n.WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
\n10 MPH.
\n.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH
\nWINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
\n.INDEPENDENCE DAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WINDS
\n10 TO 15 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 60S.
\nHIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.
\n.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE
\nOF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S. HIGHS IN THE
\nMID 80S.
\n.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT
\nCHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS
\nIN THE LOWER 80S.<\/p>\n

\u00a0ANOTHER ROUND OF THUNDERSTORMS IS
\n\u00a0EXPECTED LATE FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
\n\u00a0WILL THEN BE POSSIBLE SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY.<\/p>\n

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jul 1, 2013) \u2014 The traffic light that began flashing red Saturday morning (Jun 29, 2013) at the intersection of First Avenue South, at 10th Street Southeast and Business Loop West is expected to functioning properly by sometime Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The flashing red light controls traffic at the intersection by acting as a three-way stop.<\/p>\n

The city is ordering a battery for the controller which is expected to arrive Tuesday morning, and installed.<\/p>\n

Until the normal function returns, motorists are urged to use caution and obey the flashing red lights, and stop in all directions where indicated.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) \u2014 The Jamestown City Council met Monday evening (Jul 2, 2013) in Regular Session at City Hall. All members wre present.<\/p>\n

Item F. Resolution to approve the plat of Walicski\u2019s Third Extension. Mayor Andersen said the item was\u00a0 mistakenly added to the agenda.<\/p>\n

Item H was removed at the request of two audience members, a Resolution to accept and approve the Growth Management Plan prepared by SRF Consultants and the recommendation from the Planning Commission to change the section of I-94 & Hwy 281 Bypass being changed from Industrial to Commercial Use. The item was approved as amended, by the City Council after clarifications by Cindy Gray of SRF Consultants.<\/p>\n

Item O, was removed at the request of Council Member Kourajian, a Resolution to approve Payment No. 1, to CB & I, Inc. (Inv No. 183297-01), for construction on Elevated Welded Steel Tank Water Storage Reservoir, DWSRF Project No. 4700498-04, in the amount of $93,208.50. Kouajian had a question on the wording.The Resolution was then passed unanimously.<\/p>\n

Item CC was removed by Council Member Kourajian, a Resolution to approve Payment No. 12 (Inv No. 14177), to Interstate Engineering, Inc., for preliminary engineering services on Viaduct Utilities and Pavement Replacement, STM-SU-2-987(032)036, in the amount of $1,325.25. The item was passed after clarification.<\/p>\n

Resolution on the Budget.<\/p>\n

On the Regular Agenda:<\/p>\n

Resolutions<\/p>\n

The City Council tabled the request for $100,000 of Economic Development Funds for FLEX PACE funding for Buffalo City Rotisserie Grill with the City Share to be 100% and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

A Public Hearing was held concerning the request for the vacation of a portion of 7th Avenue SW, adjacent to Lots 1, 4, 5 & 6, Block 3, Beverly Hills 2nd and a portion of Lot 1, Lot 2 and 17, Block 2, Mill Hill Second Addition.Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the request.<\/p>\n

Ordinances<\/p>\n

A First Reading was introduced, concerning an ordinance to annex the remaining undeveloped land located with the Marjo First Addition and located within the NE1\/4, Section 30, T140N, R63W, into the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County.<\/p>\n

Another First Reading concerned an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 5.4, Appendix C of the City Code, pertaining to uses permitted in R-3 Districts.<\/p>\n

A Public Hearing was held concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 1-12 and Lots 32-44, Block 9, Kelley & Fuller\u2019s 2nd<\/p>\n

Addition from M-1(Limited Industrial & Manufacturing) to R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District). A Second Read of an Ordinance, approved to amend and re-enact the Ordinance.<\/p>\n

A Second Reading of an Ordinance was approved to amend and re-enact Section 5-27 of the City Code pertaining to alcoholic beverages to provide for the furnishing of complimentary alcoholic beverages in a designated area of hotels by the addition of a Class H.<\/p>\n

A Second Reading of an Ordinance was moved to the next committee meeting, to create and enact a new Chapter 27 of the City Code pertaining to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses of adult cabarets and escort services. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs says a distance issue has still not been resolved regarding residential area spacing from the businesses.<\/p>\n

A Second Reading of an Ordinance was approved pertaining to regulations and requirements for taxicabs in the City of Jamestown, as amended.<\/p>\n

Hearing From The Audience:<\/p>\n

The Fort Seward Wagon Train Ramrod Delno Kleinknect said the recent wagon train had attendees form 18 states and Germany.<\/p>\n

Another person questioned if there is an Ordinace regulating honey bees. City Administrator Fuchs says bees are regulated by the state.The man said there were several bee hives at an abandoned home next to his.<\/p>\n

Appointments:<\/p>\n

Laurel Haroldson was appointed to serve as a member of the Central Valley Health District for a term to expire July 2018.<\/p>\n

Mayor and Council Member reports..Mayor Andersen said the League of Cities will hold a workshop in Jamestown on July 30, 2013 at City Hall, on How to Conduct effective meetings.<\/p>\n

Other Business:<\/p>\n

The City Council approved the request from ARM Security for a transient merchant license for door to door sales within city limits, for a one year period from the date of issuance.\u00a0 Council Member Buchanan voted in opposition.<\/p>\n

The City Council approved the authorization of the submission of Jamestown\u2019s City Project Submittal List to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for 2014-2017.<\/p>\n

The City Council considered awarding bids or reject and rebidding items for sale or purchase, for city departments, and the City Fire Department.City Engineer Reed Schwartzkoph made recommendations, which were approved by the City Council.<\/p>\n

Addendum<\/p>\n

The City Council introduced the First Reading of Ordinances pertaining to changes in state law approved by the 2013 state legislature and signed into law by the governor\u2026..<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 1-9 of the City Code pertaining to general penalties to increase the maximum fine for a class B misdemeanor to an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 2-58.1 of the City Code pertaining to mandatory evacuations gives authority to the mayor to order a mandatory evacuation of the city after a proclamation of a civil emergency or local disaster is made.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 2-59 of the City Code pertaining to thepossession, use, carrying, transfer, transportation, storage, or display of firearms during declared emergencies.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to add Sec. 2-62 of the City Code pertaining to thepossession, use, carrying, transfer, transportation, storage, or display of firearms during declared emergencies.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 15-33 of the City Code pertaining to the time and place of sale of fireworks to allow additional dates for fireworks to be sold and used on December 26th through January 1st.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 21-02-10 of the City Code pertaining to the classification and disposition of traffic offences to increase the fine for overtaking or passing a school bus from fifty dollars ($50.00) to one hundred dollars ($100.00) and adds a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine for permitting operation of a motor vehicle that overtakes or passes a school bus.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 21-03-16 of the City Code pertaining to operation of authorized emergency motor vehicles to allow fire trucks and ambulances to display flashing blue lights in cases of a reported emergency involving a possible personal injury, death, or property damage in addition to red and\/or white lights.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 21-04-05 of the City Code pertaining to driving while license is suspended or revoked to allow a charge under this section to be dismissed on the motion of the defendant if his license is reinstated within sixty days of the offense and he provides satisfactory evidence to the court proving the reinstatement.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 21-04-06 of the City Code pertaining to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs or other substances to include additional restrictions on who may not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle and to increase the minimum mandatory sentence for a first and second offense under this section and include additional penalties.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 21-04-17 of the City Code pertaining to driving without liability insurance to allow an individual charged with the offense to provide proof of insurance through written or electronic means. Removes the twenty (20) day time limitation to provide proof of insurance to the officer and now requires that proof be made to the court. Amends the offense from a class B misdemeanor to an infraction and requires that upon a second conviction any impounded motor vehicle plates be delivered to the court, who will then deliver them to the arresting police officer.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 21-08-01 of the City Code pertaining to immediate notice of accidents to reduce the fine for a violation under this section from one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00) and exempts a driver involved in an accident with an undomesticated animal from the mandatory reporting provision when the only property damage is to the driver\u2019s vehicle.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 21-14-04 of the City Code pertaining to permits for vehicles of excessive size and weight to allow permits issued for vehicles of excessive size and weight travelling on non-permitted city streets to display the permit in printed or electronic format.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 22-15.1 of the City Code pertaining to carrying loaded firearms in vehicle and allowing individuals with a valid concealed weapons permit to carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle.<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 22-44.2 of the City Code pertaining to the offense of theft to increase the threshold for class B misdemeanor thefts to five hundred dollars ($500.00).<\/p>\n

Concerning an ordinance to amend Sec. 22-49.1 of the City Code pertaining to possession of firearms at public gatherings and now allowing individuals possessing a class 1 concealed weapons license to carry their firearm in a church or place of worship with the approval of the primary religious leader and allowing an instructor, a test administrator, an official, or a participant in educational, training, cultural or competitive events to possess a firearm at a public gathering.<\/p>\n

The City Council then amended the Final Payment to Schumacher Construction for construction on the cold storage Building for the Street Department in the amount of $30,000 instead of $60,135.000, based on a negotiated solution on the original agreement.<\/p>\n

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

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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jul 1, 2013) \u2014 Stutsman Rural Water District has signed the agreement, concerning service territorial issues and the entity serving Titan Machinery\u2019s new location west of Jamestown.<\/p>\n

On Monday\u2019s (Jul 1, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen said the city will also sign the agreement, which must also be approved and signed by the USDA, and the North Dakota Finance Agency.<\/p>\n

She said the agreement will seal the official boundaries served by SRWD and the City of Jamestown.<\/p>\n

The agreement includes SRWD serving Titan Machinery\u2019s new location, in exchange for the city being able to serve a quarter section of land, pending an annexation agreement, located near Jamestown Regional Airport.<\/p>\n

The Mayor added the agreement outlines the service areas in the 2010 service agreement.<\/p>\n

Any business or entity wanting water hookups outside the city limits will be served by Stutsman Rural Water District. Those wanting city water in the SRWD territory will need to have another agreement reached between the city and the Rural Water District.<\/p>\n

On another topic, Mayor Andersen said the new water tower project has started on State Hospital land to serve Southwest Jamestown.<\/p>\n

She added the water tower will be on line by this fall, with tower painting next spring.<\/p>\n

She pointed out that the sanitary sewer replacement and sewer lift station project will now start on July 22, 2013.<\/p>\n

More information and updates on line at CsiNewsNow.com and on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.<\/p>\n

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\u3000Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) \u2014 The Valley City Commission met in monthly session, Monday evening (Jul 2, 2013) at City Hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Commissioner\u00a0Magnuson joined by telephone conference call, Commissioner Nielson was not present.<\/p>\n

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.<\/p>\n

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,831,511.91<\/p>\n

Game of Chance Raffle Permit for Hi-Liner Booster Club.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Renewal of Plumbing & Heating license for Air Anderson, Inc.<\/p>\n

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Ordinances<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance approving replat of the Wagon Wheel Property.<\/p>\n

The First Reading of an Ordinance was introduced rezoning property at Auditor\u2019s Lot 4 of the NE \u00bc of Section 27 in township 140, Range 58 of the Fifth Principal Meridian, from R1 \u2013 Single Family District to R4 C\u2013 Multiple Family limited to 12 units.<\/p>\n

The First Reading of an Ordinance was introduced relating to Driving or Being in Actual Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle while Under the Influence of Alcoholic Beverages or Drugs.City Attorney Russell Myhre said the law took effect on July 1, 2013. He said the City Ordinance varies slightly from the state law, and the Ordinance is required so they fees and fines go through municipal court instead of to the state.<\/p>\n

New Business<\/p>\n

The City Commission considered selling city property at: 728 5 th St NW<\/p>\n

Minimum Bid \u2013 $100 (abandoned for several years with the condition it be torn down)<\/p>\n

1.77 Acres of NW \u00bc tract #4 of Zetterberg\u2019s Plat<\/p>\n

Minimum Bid \u2013 $3,900.<\/p>\n

The City Commission will advertise and then accept bids on the properties.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved the 2013 & 2014 contract with KLJ. <\/i><\/p>\n

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City Commissioners approved Engineering Services Agreement for Urban Federal Aid Project.<\/p>\n

CER-2-990(044)048 not to exceed $5,380.23<\/p>\n

CER-2-990(046)050 not to exceed $2,224.44.<\/p>\n

CER-2-990(047)051 not to exceed $34,220.03.<\/p>\n

CER-2-990(048)052 not to exceed $28,128.83.<\/p>\n

SRU-2-990(042)046 not to exceed $27,424.36.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved a preliminary engineering contract with KLJ for permanent flood protection in the amount of $200,000.00, with a local cost share of 15% ($30,000.00).<\/p>\n

Other City Commission approvals included:<\/p>\n

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Renewing Paul Dahlberg for the Special Assessment Board for a term of 6 years.<\/p>\n

The City Commission considered amending the National Guard lease by removing an item, as a requirement does not have case law behind it\u2026.concerning the city being held liable with the Guard using city property. The Guard has not signed the agreement.The City Commission voted to approve the amended lease, with Commisser Luke voting in opposition.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved funding for URS Erosion Study, in the amount of $24,000.<\/p>\n

City Commissioners postponed approving a new beer license for Another Time \u2013 Mexican restaurant, pending additional research by the city.<\/p>\n

City Administrator Report<\/p>\n

David Schelhoph commended the efforts of the city employees working to assist in cleaning up the June 20, 2013 flash flooding in Valley City. City Hall and the Law Enforcement Center sustained flood damage.<\/p>\n

City Auditor Avis Richter reminded residents to report any flood damaged property to the Barnes County Emergency Manager\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

City Updates & Commission Comments<\/p>\n

Building Inspector Dave Andersen reminded residents to make sure licensed contractors do any kind of flood related damage repair work.<\/p>\n

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath reminded residents to \u201cuse common sense,\u201d when shooting off fireworks.<\/p>\n

City Police Chief Fred Thompson says cleanup at the basement of the Law Enforcement Center is progressing from flood damage. He noted the loss of evidence to the flood waters, that was being kept concerning on-going investigations.<\/p>\n

Mayor Werkhoven pointed out flood related incidents reported early due to Valley City receiving several inches of rain in an hour\u2019s time on June 20th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that some of the water in basements was exacerbated by vehicles going too fast through the flooded streets, creating a wake that forced more water into basements.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Luke told the City Commission that Bald Hill Dam is presently releasing 1,250 cfs of water, 250cfs accounts from Devils Lake water coming down the Sheyenne River, and the 1,000 cfs flow is from the runoff of recent heavy rainfall amounts in the basin.<\/p>\n

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jul 1, 2013) \u2014 CSi Classic 80 Cable TV will see additions\/changes to the TV lineup August 1, 2013.<\/p>\n

On Monday\u2019s (Jul1, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, CSi President, Roy Sheppard outlined lineup changes.<\/p>\n

Fox Sports 1 \u2013 formerly Speed – is an upcoming American sports-oriented cable channel. The network will air live sporting events, including the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Major League Baseball (starting in 2014), the UFC, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and original programming. The network will be owned by the Fox Sports Media Group division of 21st Century Fox, and will launch on August 17, 2013, replacing Speed. Fox Sports 1 will be based primarily from the Fox Sports division\u2019s headquarters in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, though the network will also operate offices in New York City and Charlotte, North Carolina (the latter of which currently serves as the homebase of Speed). Fox requires that CSi add Speed as of Aug 1, and they will rebrand it FS1 on Aug 17, 2013.<\/b><\/p>\n

National Geographic Channel, aka NAT GEO, airs non-fiction television programs produced by the National Geographic Society and other production companies. Like History and the Discovery Channel, the channel features documentaries with factual content involving nature, science, culture, and history, plus some reality programming. Per Fox requirement, NAT GEO will be added July 31, 2013.<\/b><\/p>\n

ESPN Classic, features reruns of famous sporting events, sports documentaries, and sports themed movies. Programs include biographies of famous sports figures or a rerun of a famous World Series or Super Bowl, often with added commentary on the event.<\/b><\/p>\n

Midco Sports Net \u2013 exclusive home to UND Hockey<\/p>\n

. A change this year, as UND Hockey will only be available to viewers if MSN is carried as a full-time channel, which will include University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University sports, plus the UND Sports Network, and other broadcasts of University of North Dakota sports, along with many other smaller colleges in the Dakotas and Minnesota. CSi is currently in final negotiations regarding carriage. It is anticipated the channel will be available mid August.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

To make room for the new channels, a few changes will take place to the<\/p>\n

CSi Classic 80 Cable<\/strong> lineup:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

August 1, 2013 ABC Family will move to channel 50, MSNBC will move to channel 74, CSPAN will move to channel 58, NASA will move to channel 76, and the Downtown WebCAM\/Prairie Radio will move to channel 77.<\/p>\n

Bloomberg TV (74) will be removed from the current lineup, but remains available online at<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/tv<\/b><\/a> . KFME Minn Ch (76) and CSPAN 3 (77) will leave the lineup for now, and will return later this year in a Digital Cable package.<\/b><\/p>\n

A Price Increase is effective August 1, 2013:<\/p>\n

Last January, the local broadcast TV stations increased the fees they charge cable viewers. The price for the 10 Ch Economy TV Service (channels 2-13) will increase $1 per month effective August 1, 2013.<\/p>\n

The fees paid for the wide array of cable networks we offer, such as CNN, ESPN, Discovery, and others, increased Jan 2013. Those increases by the cable networks & the local broadcast TV stations, coupled with the cost of the new channels that viewers have been asking for, will result in an increase of the Classic 80 Cable TV monthly price of $4.<\/p>\n

Effective August 1, 2013, customers that have the Classic 80 package (chs 2-77), will see an increase of $4\/mth plus a slight increase in the City Fee.<\/p>\n

Notices of the addition of new channels, changes, deletions, and price changes are posted at<\/p>\n

CSiNewsNow.com<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>CSiCable.com<\/b><\/a>, CSi 2, sent via a mass Email, announced on The Wayne Byers Show, and sent via USPS in a postcard mailer. Posted June 29, 2013.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Tax Department has released new forms and tables to reflect reduced income tax rates passed this year by the Legislature.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tax Commissioner Cory Fong says the information is aimed at employers for payroll operations.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fong says the Legislature approved $200 million in income tax relief, which represents an across-the-board tax rate cut of 19.3 percent.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 North Dakota’s individual income tax has five brackets, which ranged from 1.5 percent to 3.9 percent of taxable income. The Legislature reduced the rates in each bracket this, establishing a new range that begins at 1.2 percent and ends at 3.2 percent.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fong says the latest income tax rates represent a 42 percent reduction since 2009.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Authorities say a car that went out of control in Fargo and crashed into an apartment complex garage at a high speed caused a significant amount of damage.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The two men in the car were taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries after the crash about 3:30 a.m. Monday.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Authorities say they expect to file charges in the case.<\/p>\n

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PARK RIVER, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota state senator from Park River says he’s contemplating his political future after a second alcohol-related arrest.<\/p>\n

Thirty-year-old Joe Miller is charged with speeding, having an open container of alcohol and being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while over the legal blood-alcohol limit.<\/p>\n

Miller also was charged with having an open container in 2007.<\/p>\n

He says it was “foolish” to get behind the wheel after drinking at a banquet late last month and that he’ll have to live with the consequences. He’s due in court July 22.<\/p>\n

Miller has been in the Senate since 2009.<\/p>\n

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Federal authorities have charged 22 people with conspiracy to sell heroin and other drugs on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in the heart of North Dakota oil country.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The investigation is dubbed “Operation Winter’s End.” The first case was filed in March, but authorities did not unseal the indictments until Monday.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Investigators say dealers moved the drugs from other parts of the country to western North Dakota.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Authorities say organized crime and other illegal activity is increasing with the skyrocketing population in the state’s booming oil patch.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Federal officials have increased policing efforts in oil country by adding several FBI agents in Minot and Bismarck and a Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agent in Bismarck.\u00a0
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon was not immediately available for comment.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is slated to meet with law enforcement officers from oil-producing counties.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stenehjem says the meeting in Watford City on Tuesday is to discuss funding needs for laws enforcement in the state’s booming oil patch.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stenehjem has said that organized crime and other illegal activity is increasing with the skyrocketing population in western North Dakota.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The North Dakota Legislature recently appropriated $16.6 million to help oil patch communities deal with the increased crime.\u00a0
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stenehjem says he will review requests for the money and explain the process for disbursement of funds, including the application procedures and the timeline.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture says warmer, drier conditions across much of North Dakota helped advance the state’s crop development.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Agricultural Statistics Service’s North Dakota field office says in its weekly crop report that farmers and ranchers had on average 6 days suitable for fieldwork.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spring wheat seeding is 95 percent complete, and the crop is 85 percent emerged and 44 percent jointed. The condition is rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 62 percent good and 14 percent excellent.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Durum wheat crop is 96 percent complete, 83 percent emerged and 39 percent jointed.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pasture and range conditions are rated 1 percent very poor, 1 percent poor, 8 percent fair, 53 percent good and 37 percent excellent.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sugarbeet condition is mostly fair and good.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The new chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party says he’s looking forward to working with the grassroots members of the party. Robert Harms has been elected to replace Stan Stein as state GOP chairman. Harms says he’ll work with district chairs and elected officials to “build the party.”<\/p>\n

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\u00a0FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota heavy equipment manufacturing company is showing off its $50 million expansion project. The Caterpillar Reman Drivetrain facility in West Fargo will help produce components for large off-highway trucks and other mining equipment. Governor Jack Dalrymple (DAHL’-rimp-ul) says Caterpillar’s expansion in West Fargo is testament to the positive business climate that officials have worked hard to establish in North Dakota.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Kansas company is seeking shipping commitments from oil producers to use a proposed pipeline that would carry crude from western North Dakota’s booming oil patch to Illinois. Wichita-based Koch Pipeline Company said yesterday that oil shippers have until Aug. 14 to solicit interest in the Dakota Express Pipeline.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Mayville State University student has been appointed to the North Dakota Board of Higher Education.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Governor Jack Dalrymple (DAHL’-rimp-ul) appointed Devin Hoffarth to the board, effective through June 30th, 2014. Hoffarth, a graduate of Lake Region State College, replaces student board member Sydney Hull.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dalrymple says Hoffarth will bring a unique perspective to the board because he has attended both a two-year and a four-year college.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While at Lake Region, Hoffarth took part in several extracurricular activities, including serving as president of the Student Senate. He is a native of Langdon, North Dakota.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is reminding people that the possession and use of fireworks is prohibited on state wildlife management areas.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The areas are set aside to enhance wildlife production and provide hunting and fishing opportunities. Officials say they’re popular destinations for holiday celebrants, but fireworks can disrupt wildlife and cause grassfires.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Separately, Game and Fish is lifting an overnight camping ban on Tuesday and Wednesday for some wildlife management areas in the western oil path this week due to the Fourth of July holiday.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The camping restrictions are aimed at people who take shelter in the areas because of a housing shortage in the region.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Camping still is prohibited every day of the week at some wildlife management areas. Details can be found at http:\/\/www.gf.nd.gov<\/a> .<\/p>\n

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FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (AP) – The Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota has a new leader, but the tribe’s ousted chairman says he will fight to get his job back.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tribal members on Monday voted 284-145 to recall chairman Roger Yankton Sr., in a vote prompted by recall petitions accusing him of corruption, intimidation and ineffective leadership. Tribal college vice president Leander “Russ” McDonald was sworn in as the new chairman.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 McDonald says the tribe’s leaders need to focus on its constitution, and move forward. But Yankton says he isn’t going to leave quietly. He says he’s going to tribal court to challenge the validity of the recall petitions.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The tribe has gone through months of upheaval, particularly with its child protection system. The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs took over that system last October.<\/p>\n

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In sports…<\/p>\n

MLB…<\/p>\n

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Robinson Cano homered twice last night to help the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4. Yankees starter Andy Pettitte struck out Justin Morneau in the fifth inning to break Whitey Ford’s club record for career strikeouts. Chris Parmelee hit a solo home run for the Twins.
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WIMBLEDON…<\/p>\n

\u00a0LONDON (AP) – Wimbledon continues today with the women’s quarterfinals highlighting the schedule. Sabine (sah-BEEN’ lih-SIH’-kee) takes on Kaia Kanepi (KY’-ah keh-NEH’-pee) just a day after shocking top-seed and five-time champion Serena Williams 6-2, 1-6, 6-4. Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska (ag-NAYS’-kah rad-WAHN’-skah) takes on sixth seed Li Na (lee nah), eighth seed Petra Kvitova (kuh-VEE’-toh-vah) faces No. 20 Kirsten Flipkens and American Sloane Stephens goes against No. 15 Marion Bartoli.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LONDON (AP) – Top seed Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) and No. 2 Andy Murray were among yesterday’s winners at Wimbledon. Djokovic posted a 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 win over Tommy Haas after Murray dispatched Mikhail Youzhny (YOOZ’-nee) 6-4, 7-6, 6-1. Other winners on the men’s side yesterday include fourth seed David Ferrer (dah-VEED feh-REHR’) and No. 8 Juan Martin del Potro (wahn mahr-TEEN’ dehl POH’-troh).<\/p>\n

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NBA…<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) – All-Star guard Chris Paul has agreed to a new deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on the first day free agency opened, agent Leon Rose confirms. Paul led the Clippers to their first Pacific Division title last season. His decision to stay is the second big victory for the longtime losers in this offseason, following the signing of Doc Rivers as Clippers new coach.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The Houston Rockets front office pitched Dwight Howard on leaving Los Angeles and joining All-Star James Harden in Houston. Howard is also being pursued by Dallas and Atlanta. The Lakers have said repeatedly they want to keep him.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors have agreed on their deal involving former No. 1 overall pick Andrea Bargnani (ahn-DRAY’-uh barn-YAH’-nee). Toronto will receive Knicks reserves Steve Novak, Marcus Camby and Quentin Richardson, who will be signed-and-traded. The Knicks are also sending the Raptors a 2016 first-round pick and two second-round picks in a deal that can’t become official until July 10, after next season’s salary cap has been set.
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MLB…
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is set to play tonight in his first minor league game on a rehabilitation assignment. Rodriguez said he felt fine and was eager to get on the field but didn’t have a timetable for rejoining the Yankees. The Yankees said Rodriguez is scheduled to start and play at least three innings at third base for Single-A Charleston in the South Atlantic League.
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GOLF…
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The PGA Tour is going along with the new rule that will make it illegal in 2016 to use a long putter that is anchored to the body.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The tour made the announcement after its policy board met Monday. Commissioner Tim Finchem says while several players oppose the new rule, it was important that golf be played under one set of rules. The U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club are in charge of setting the rules for golf.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It will take effect when the next Rules of Golf is published on Jan. 1, 2016.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The tour board encouraged the governing bodies to add some additional time for amateurs. Some are concerned that getting rid of the stroke for long putters will drive recreational players from golf.<\/p>\n

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In world and national news…<\/p>\n

NEW DELHI (AP) – Asylum-seeking NSA leaker Edward Snowden can scratch India off his list. India’s External Affairs Ministry says it carefully examined the request and decided to turn it down. The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks has said that Snowden has applied to more than 20 countries for asylum, including India and China.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) – President Barack Obama and Michele Obama are on their way home from an African trip promoted as a way to build stronger ties. Obama and former President George W. Bush joined in Tanzania to honor the victims of a 1998 terrorist attack on the U.S. Embassy. Their wives met at a summit on African women to promote the roles of African first ladies.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (AP) – Secretary of State John Kerry discussed Syria today while attending an Asian security conference in Brunei. After meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kerry said the U.S. and Russia are seriously committed to having an international conference on Syria and setting up a transitional government. Kerry also discussed Syria with Turkey’s foreign minister.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) – Many houses were damaged and dozens of villagers were injured by a strong earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Aceh province today, killing at least one person and leaving two others missing. The magnitude-6.1 quake struck on the western tip of Sumatra island. Indonesia is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Ring of Fire, an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Ocean.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) – There are positive words today from the Palestinian president about Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts to restart peace talks. Mahmoud Abbas says he is optimistic that Kerry will succeed in restarting talks between Israel and the Palestinians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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