{"id":28205,"date":"2013-09-25T07:22:50","date_gmt":"2013-09-25T12:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=28205"},"modified":"2013-09-25T14:13:51","modified_gmt":"2013-09-25T19:13:51","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-sept-25-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=28205","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Sept 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"wbAM4\"<\/a>CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
\nSOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST 20 TO 25 MPH
\nIN THE AFTERNOON.
\n.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS
\n15 TO 20 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
\n10 TO 20 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY
\nCLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
\nAFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
\n.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
\nHIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
\n.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
\n.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
\nTHE MORNING. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
\n.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER
\n40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
\n.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 50.
\n.TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.<\/p>\n

From Interstate Engineering \u2026Jamestown Sanitary Sewer Project Update Sept 24, 2013<\/p>\n

Motorists should be aware of a partial lane closure on 1st Street E at the intersection of 4th Avenue SE.<\/p>\n

This closure is expected to be in place for the rest of the week. 4th Avenue SE will remain open during this time.<\/p>\n

\u3000Interstate Engineering reports that residents and drivers are advised that a section of 1st Street, near City Hall, will close this week as part of the Jamestown sanitary sewer project.<\/p>\n

1st Street SE is expected to close from 2nd Avenue SE to 3rd Avenue SE on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. This closure is expected to be in place for about two weeks.<\/p>\n

Motorists should be aware of a partial lane closure on 1st Street E at the intersection of 4th Avenue SE.<\/p>\n

This closure is expected to be in place for the rest of the week. 4th Avenue SE will remain open during this time.<\/p>\n

Updates on this expected closure will be posted online at jamestownsewerproject.com. and at CsiNewsNow.com, and on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.<\/p>\n

Questions on the Jamestown sanitary sewer project can be directed to Darrell Hournbuckle with Interstate Engineering at (701) 252-0234.<\/p>\n

Also…\u00a0\u00a0KLJ reports that 9th street northeast in Valley City south of Hanna field should be open by Friday in time for the homecoming football game from Central avenue to the field.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session, Tuesday, following the committee meetings. All members were present.<\/p>\n

The City Council considered ratifying the Stutsman Rural Water District agreement in its final corrected form.<\/p>\n

City Council Member, Dan Buchanan restated his position in voting against the agreement.<\/p>\n

Those areas included that the agreement locks the City of Jamestown into a 40 year agreement with Stutsman Rural Water District.<\/p>\n

He says the contract has serious flaws.<\/p>\n

He says the city ceded land at Titan Machinery to SRWD, in exchange for land north of Jamestown.<\/p>\n

He says Stutsman Rural Water District does not have enough capacity for fire fighting, protection.<\/p>\n

He says there is no methodology to address areas outside of the 2010 city limits.<\/p>\n

Mayor Andersen said she agrees with Buchanan, however, she said the agreement was negotiated and the agreement allows the plans to move forward.<\/p>\n

The City Council voted 4-1 with Council Member Buchanan voting in opposition to pass ratifying the agreement.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0City Council then \u00a0met with Jamestown City Planning Commission met in joint session at City Hall, on Tuesday evening (Sept. 24, 2013) to initalize the Land Use and Transportation Plan.<\/p>\n

The joint panel obtained comments and concerns from the City Council and Planning Commission members.<\/p>\n

Discussed were recent projects such as the planned CHS Nitrogen plant and the Dakota Spirit AgEnergy ethanol plant that are anticipated to add hundreds of jobs to the area and could have an impact on the city\u2019s population.<\/p>\n

Other topics included\u2026. additional elevated railroad crossings, a reduction in traffic signals.<\/p>\n

There are two studies, one showing the long-range plans for land usage in and around Jamestown and the other showing planned transportation infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Next comes getting more input from individuals in the community. Group meetings with community stakeholders are scheduled for November.<\/p>\n

The final step, completed by March 2015, includes specific details to make the plans operational.<\/p>\n

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

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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Tuesday evening (Sept 24, 2013) at City Hall.<\/p>\n

The City Commisisioners considered Special Assessments on Paving Improvement District No. 101, Viking Drive area.<\/p>\n

Also considered was advertising for bids city property located at Lot 5, in Block 1, of Northern Pacific West First Addition to the City of Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, consisting of 35,435 sq. feet, (Elks Parking Lot), by the VCBC Development Corporation.<\/p>\n

City Auditor Avis Richter said the Viking Drive \u00a0area is under the Urban Road System, but no funding under that program is available. She said other road improvements funds area available to apply to this project.<\/p>\n

The City Commission voted to approve applying the funds to the Viking Drive project. Mayor Werkhoven, and commissioners Nielson, and Luke voted in favor, with Commissioners Pedersen, and Magnuson abstaining, due to conflict of interest.<\/p>\n

Also considered was advertising for bids city property located at Lot 5, in Block 1, of Northern Pacific West First Addition to the City of Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, consisting of 35,435 sq. feet, (Elks Parking Lot), by the VCBC Development Corporation.<\/p>\n

A restaurant is looking to locate at that spot, in Valley City.<\/p>\n

Development Corporation CEO Jennifer Feist gave a brief history on how economic development got involved, based on past history of the area related to the railroad buyout and swimming pool project.<\/p>\n

She said the dollar amount available is $100,000.<\/p>\n

She said the Rosebud Visitors Center and Chamber of Commerce is required to have 29 parking spaces. She said the city needs to have the spaces in mind in approving the sale.<\/p>\n

She pointed out that an architectural drawing is necessary, to meet city and NDDOT requirements.<\/p>\n

City Commissioner Magnuson commented that the project would need to be Special Assessed, and a district created.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Luke questioned if selling the parking lots was appropriate, relative to public parking issues.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Nielson has concerned about traffic impacted by a restaurant in the area around the Rosebud Visitors Center, especially at the noon hour, plus those utilizing the DMV office at the Rosebud\/Chamber of Commerce location. She pointed out the space is need for activities with Rally in the Valley.<\/p>\n

NDDOT Valley City District Director, John Thompson said impacts of access points and traffic flows need to be addressed.<\/p>\n

From the audience Bob Drake said he didn\u2019t want his tax dollars going to support a competitor to his burger business, adding the Valley City has two pizza places already. He added parade-goers also park in that lot.<\/p>\n

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Mayor Werkhoven moved to advertise for bids on the city property, which died for the lack of a second.<\/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) — The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning , and Civic Center & Promotion Committees met Tuesday at 3-p.m., at City Hall. All members were present.<\/p>\n

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With Finance & Legal Committee business:<\/p>\n

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The committee recommends approving the request from Reister Meats for Economic Development Funds to provide for up to $10,000 in FLEX P.A.C.E funding with all funds being paid from the County Economic Development Funds and for the approval to sunset one year from the date of final approval. The request was approved by the Stutsman County Commission.<\/p>\n

The recommends approval of the request from JSDC for Economic Development Funds to provide for $9,551.98 in reimbursement for special assessments and property taxes paid, with the City Share to be $7,641.58, and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. .<\/p>\n

The panel recommends approving the request from JSDC for Economic Development Funds to provide for $3,500.00, in the event that a grant is not received, to provide for the update of the JSDC Strategic Plan, with the City Share to be $2,800, and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

The committee reviewed the Memorandum of Opinion from the City Attorney relative to the request from Clarice Liechty for the City to reconsider the property tax exemption for Prairie Apartments. City Attorney Ken Dalsted said the city should contact the property owner in question and whether the property owner is in compliance, with the criteria, and eligible for tax exemptions. The original testimony will be reviewed by the city from a recording by CSi Cable of a previous meeting. The committee directed the City Attorney to review the testimony.<\/p>\n

The committee considered the bids received for the replacement of the City Hall Cooling Tower and considered re-bidding at a later date due to the receipt of only one combined construction bid which is considerably over budget. The committee recommends rejecting the bids and re-bidding in February of 2014.<\/p>\n

The committee reviewed the Second Reading of an Ordinance 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, which is re-scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting. Council Member Gumke suggested leaving out structural barriers in the Ordinance.<\/p>\n

Mayor Andersen suggested establishing a distance figure, of 100 feet from other structures in the city, and then, if necessary, amending the Ordinance later.<\/p>\n

City Administrator, Jeff Fuchs said 275 feet as a distance from other structures, similar to distance required by liquor establishments.<\/p>\n

From the audience Registered Nurse Susan Roemmich asked if there has been enough public input into the Ordinance, and was opposed to establishing access to such businesses within the city limits.<\/p>\n

Council Member Gumke said there has been public testimony, and he has been personally contacted by some community members on the topic, and added that such a business will be regulated if it comes to town.<\/p>\n

Mayor Andersen said copies of the draft Ordinance is available at City Hall, including case law on the books.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends, a distance of 100 feet, and possibly readjusted at the Second Reading of the Ordinance at the October 7, 2013 City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

Also discussed was the Second Reading of an Ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014, is scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

The Second Reading of an Ordinance was reviewed pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014, is scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

Other Second Readings discussed included\u2026.<\/p>\n

The Second Reading of an Ordinance was reviewed to amend and re-enact Section 21-02-10 of the City Code pertaining to classification and disposition of traffic offenses is scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

The Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to penalties regarding the offense of theft, is scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

The Second Reading of an Ordinance to enact a Section 6.5 of the City Code pertaining to beekeeping in the City of Jamestown, is scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends amending the Ordinance to require signatures of 80-percent of the adjacent property owners approving the beekeeping at the initial permit application, and at renewal every two years, with the effective date of January 1st<\/sup>. Mayor Andersen does not want bees kept in the city.<\/p>\n

The Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend a Chapter of the Code of the City of Jamestown, North Dakota, by repealing and re-enacting Section 22-2 which sets forth regulations concerning begging and panhandling, is scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

The Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Chapter 1, Section 1-10 of the City Code pertaining to regulations regarding court fees, is scheduled for the October 7, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

Informational: Monthly departmental reports were presented<\/p>\n

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Building, Planning & Zoning Committee business:<\/p>\n

:Draft minutes of the September 9, 2013, Planning Commission meeting was presented.<\/p>\n

The committee considered the findings of staff and recommend approval of the Land Use Plan Amendment for Block 2 of the proposed Lindberg Addition, a replat of Lots 11,12 & 32 and portions of Lots 7-10 and 33, Block 9, Kelly & Fuller\u2019s Second Addition, from low density residential to commercial.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approval.<\/p>\n

The committee considered the findings of staff and to recommend introducing the First Reading of an ordinance concerning the request to change the zoning of Block 2 of the proposed Lindberg Addition, a replat of Lots 11, 12 & 32 and portions<\/p>\n

of Lots 7-10 and 33, Block 9, Kelly & Fuller\u2019s Second Addition from zoning from R-3 (Limited Multiple Residential) to C-1 (General Commercial). The committee recommends approval.<\/p>\n

Also considered was the findings of staff and to recommend introducing the First Reading of an ordinance concerning the request to change the zoning of Block 1 of the proposed Lindberg Addition, a replat of Lots 1-6 and 34-44 and portions of Lots 7-10 and 33, Block 9, Kelly & Fuller\u2019s Addition from R-3 (Limited Multiple Residential) to R-4 (Planned Residential). The committee recommends approval.<\/p>\n

The committee considered the findings of staff and recommends introducing the First Reading of an ordinance concerning the request to change the zoning of an application approved by the City Planning Commission within the city\u2019s extraterritorial area, on Highway 20 North:<\/p>\n

The West Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, the<\/p>\n

West Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, the West Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, the West 60 feet of the East Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the West 60 feet of the East Half of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 140, Range 64, Stutsman County, North Dakota from A-1 (Agricultural District) and P-O-C (Public, Open Development and Conservation<\/p>\n

District) to R-1 (One Family Residential District).<\/p>\n

Mayor Andersen said protests were received, but not enough to require a super-majority vote of the City Council to approve the zone change.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving the zone change application.<\/p>\n

Civic Center & Promotion Committee business:<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving the request of the American Red Cross to enter into an agreement with the City for the use of the Jamestown Civic Center as an emergency shelter in the event of a disaster. Chapter Manager Beth Dewald says this is a renewal of the current agreement.<\/p>\n

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

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From VCSU<\/p>\n

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 24, 2013) \u2013 Valley City State University has released its final enrollment figures for Fall Semester 2013, showing a total headcount of 1,366 students. The total includes 1,211 undergraduate students, along with 155 graduate students in VCSU\u2019s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) program.<\/p>\n

The enrollment figure is a four-student increase over the corresponding Fall Semester 2012 enrollment number. VCSU enrollment reached all-time high in 2011; since then enrollment has remained relatively stable, with the Fall 2013 numbers reaching the third highest total in the university\u2019s 120-plus year history.<\/p>\n

VCSU President, Dr. Steven W. Shirley says, “We\u2019re pleased to report a slight increase in enrollment compared to Fall 2012. That\u2019s quite an accomplishment given that we graduated our largest class ever last spring. But perhaps most important is the stability we\u2019ve been able to maintain since our record enrollment of 2011. Stable enrollment at these historic levels allows VCSU to budget and manage more efficiently, and to continue providing the kind of teaching and services which gives our students a first-rate education.”<\/p>\n

VCSU\u2019s FTE (full-time equivalent) enrollment of 975 students for Fall 2013 represents one of the university\u2019s highest totals ever, while the Fall 2013 graduate school FTE enrollment of 57 is the second highest total ever for the VCSU M.Ed. program.<\/p>\n

A positive sign along with the enrollment numbers is an increase in residence hall occupancy in Fall 2013; those numbers increased 10.9 percent over Fall 2012 figures. Recent upgrades to the residence halls, along with a complete renovation of the VCSU cafeteria, have helped attract students back to the halls.<\/p>\n

Dr. Shirley adds, “Over the last five years, VCSU has been ranked by U.S. News<\/i> in the No. 1 or No. 2 position among Public Regional Universities in the Midwest. Combined with other feedback we receive, including national accreditation and positive reports on student satisfaction, I\u2019m confident that VCSU will continue educating strong numbers of students for years to come.”<\/p>\n

VCSU, founded in 1890, recently completed construction on a $10.3 million renovation and addition to Rhoades Science Center, and this fall semester the university began offering a new major in software engineering, the first undergraduate major in software engineering in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — United Presbyterian Church of Jamestown is the host site for the 9th<\/sup> Annual Festival of Music held during the afternoon of Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM. Presbyterians and other denominations from the Jamestown, Oakes, Lisbon, LaMoure, Ellendale and Edgeley are gathering for this special cluster worship celebration. This will be the first time the service will be held in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Approximately 30 men and women will be singing in the Festival Choir, under the direction of Joe Banister, Jamestown. Prior to his retirement, Joe was long time director of the Jamestown High School choral programs. David Morlock, Music Director of the United Presbyterian Church in Jamestown, will provide accompaniment on the pipe organ and piano.<\/p>\n

Also participating will be the Good News Handbell Choir under the direction of Diane Witzig. Diane, who was a guest on Tuesday\u2019s (Sept 24, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, serves as director of that choir in the Jamestown United Presbyterian Church. She (Diane) will also be ringing a handbell solo. In addition, a men\u2019s quartet from the Jamestown church will sing a selection. Members of this quartet are Joe Banister, Dr. Larry Hoffman, David Morlock and Dr. William Wojnar.<\/p>\n

All churches in the Jamestown area are invited to participate in this festival whether it is in singing, reading scripture or leading in prayer.<\/p>\n

Following the worship celebration, a wonderful meal catered by TJ\u2019s Catering will be served in the fellowship hall for the whole congregation.<\/p>\n

Ideas for this special festival came out of a cluster-planning meeting in 2004. We wanted to do something together as a cluster and this seemed to be an enjoyable way to worship and work together.<\/p>\n

A special practice is scheduled for the day of the festival, Sept. 29. Practice for the handbell choir will be held at 1:30 PM, the men\u2019s quartet will practice at<\/p>\n

1:45 PM in the sanctuary and the ecumenical festival choir will practice at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary. After practice coffee and refreshments will be served. The service then begins at 4:00 PM.<\/p>\n

ALL INTERESTED SINGERS AND READERS ARE INVITED TO SHARE IN THIS SERVICE!<\/p>\n

United Presbyterian Church is located at 302 2nd<\/sup> Avenue, Southeast, in Jamestown, across from the Alfred Dickey Public Library.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) – The entire freshman class at Valley City State University is slated to harvest squash for distribution at a food bank.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The squash harvest is slated on Thursday at a rural farm northwest of Valley City.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The school says about 200 students and others are slated to participate in the squash-picking at Dan Faust’s farm. Faust is a retired pastor who grows buttercup squash for the Great Plains Food Bank, which distributes food throughout the state.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 School officials say the squash harvest is in its third year and more than 50,000 pounds can be picked in a few hours.<\/p>\n

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Cooperstown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 24, 2013) — The Griggs County Commissioners recall election is set for Tuesday October 8, 2013, in Cooperstown.<\/p>\n

A number of Griggs County residents are upset with the County Commission after they approved a plan to build a new courthouse despite voters rejecting the idea once.<\/p>\n

Voters also rejected a plan to renovate the existing courthouse twice in three separate elections.<\/p>\n

In the recall election:<\/p>\n

District 1 commissioner Ron Halvorson is being challenged by John Wakefield.<\/p>\n

District 2 commissioner Ronnie Edland is being challenged by Shawn Steffen.<\/p>\n

District 3 commissioner Dennis Halvorson is being challenged by Ron Dahl.<\/p>\n

District 4 commissioner Keith Monson is being challenged by Troy Olson.<\/p>\n

District 5 commissioner Robert Johnson will face Dale Pedersen in the recall.<\/p>\n

The polls at Cooperstown City Hall will be open on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 9am to 7pm.<\/p>\n

Griggs County Auditor Cynthia Anton says it\u2019s the first time in the history of Griggs County that five commissioners have been the target of a recall.<\/p>\n

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\u3000FINLEY, N.D. (AP) – Authorities in eastern North Dakota’s Steele County combed a cornfield to capture a convicted sex offender from Minnesota who had allegedly cut off his tracking bracelet and stolen a motor home.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The sheriff’s office says 22-year-old Corey Roper, of Thief River Falls, was captured Tuesday. A man who was with him was not immediately found. Authorities believe 21-year-old Dylan Klode, of Thief River Falls, has fled in a vehicle stolen from a rural Portland farmstead.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minnesota Department of Corrections records show that Roper is on probation on an earlier conviction for having sex with a girl under the age of 14.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Officials say a North Dakota State University campus police officer is on medical leave after he accidentally shot himself in the arm.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The shooting happened a week ago at the officer’s apartment. The officer was not on duty at the time.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Campus police say they are reviewing the accident and will decide whether to take disciplinary action. The injury is not considered serious.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fargo Police Lt. Joel Vettel says the incident is “concerning” because there’s been a rash of accidental shootings in the area in the last month. He says the common thread has been human error.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Bismarck School District has begun the process of firing a teacher accused of having sex with a student.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The School Board held a special meeting Tuesday and voted unanimously to immediately suspend 34-year-old Susan Duursma without pay. Superintendent Tamara Uselman says the board will now work with its attorney on setting up a hearing before an administrative law judge.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Duursma is accused of a sex act with a 15-year-old boy three times between March and July, in her home and in a vehicle. The Wachter Middle School physical education teacher faces charges of corrupting or soliciting a minor. Her attorney says she will plead not guilty and eventually will tell her side of the story.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Two men accused of conspiring to murder a South Dakota man in North Dakota have pleaded not guilty.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The \u00a0charges against 20-year-old Joshua Clark and 26-year-old Theo Crowe carry a possible life prison term upon conviction.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The two are accused in the death of 18-year-old John Swain, who was reported missing in mid-May after moving to Bismarck from Sioux Falls, S.D., in search of work. Police believe Clark and Crowe lured Swain into a Bismarck home, hit him with a hammer and cut off his legs.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Authorities say Swain’s body was found in late June at the home of Crowe’s grandmother in Poplar, Mont.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clark, of Stanley, is being held on $1 million cash bond. Crowe, of Trenton, is being held without bond.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The president of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education says it’s a close call on the two finalists for interim chancellor of the state university system.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The board will decide today whether Bismarck State College president Larry Skogen or former state commerce commissioner Shane Goettle should take over the job. Skogen is currently the acting chancellor.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Board president Kirsten Diederich says she believes both Skogen and Goettle have the “qualities and characteristics” to lead the university system through the transition. That will include an October 2014 vote on whether North Dakota residents want to keep the higher education board and chancellor.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A board committee met Tuesday to talk about contract terms for interim chancellor, whose pact will run until June 20, 2015. The committee did not decide on salary.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has heard an appeal on how Bismarck uses its tax increment finance district.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It’s Curly Haugland’s second appeal against the city after a district court ruling favored the city after Haugland sued over of its 34-year-old district.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bismarck intends to use the TIF funds to pay for a $13 million parking ramp under construction at Sixth Street and Thayer Avenue and future quiet rail protection projects.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Haugland first sued the city in 2010 claiming its use of TIF funds to pay for renewal projects violated the state law. The state Supreme Court ruled that state urban renewal laws were constitutional.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0In his latest appeal, Haugland argues that Bismarck didn’t comply with requirements in 1994 for modifying its urban renewal plan.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Someone from West Fargo has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize from Saturday’s drawing.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The North Dakota Lottery says the winning Match Five ticket was sold at the Sunmart at 1100 13th Avenue East in West Fargo.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The state says the winner chose to remain anonymous and repeatedly checked the numbers to make sure it was a winner.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 According to a news release, the winner has no immediate plans for the money outside of charities and retirement.<\/p>\n

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In sports…<\/p>\n

PREP VOLLEYBALL
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barnes County North def. Medina, 25-16, 22-25, 25-10, 25-17
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beach def. Beulah, 25-16, 23-25, 26-24, 25-27, 15-10
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bismarck St. Mary’s def. Bismarck Century, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-22
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bottineau def. Newburg-Westhope, 25-12, 25-14, 25-23
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carrington def. Dakota Prairie, 25-10, 25-18, 25-15
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Central Cass def. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood, 25-9, 25-11, 25-15
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dickinson def. Mandan, 25-23, 25-20, 25-22
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dickinson Trinity def. Hazen, 25-22, 23-25, 25-15, 18-25, 16-14
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Drayton\/Valley-Edinburg def. Cavalier, 25-22, 17-25, 19-25, 25-19, 16-14
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ellendale def. Strasburg-Zeeland, 25-21, 25-14, 25-16
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fargo Davies def. Devils Lake, 25-22, 25-9, 25-11
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fargo North def. West Fargo, 22-25, 25-10, 25-17, 25-23
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran def. Hankinson, 25-18, 25-19, 25-20
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fargo Shanley def. Fargo South, 25-14, 25-23, 25-19
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finley-Sharon\/Hope-Page def. Larimore, 25-21, 25-19, 26-24
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Glenburn def. Surrey, 25-15, 25-9, 12-25, 25-17
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grand Forks Red River def. Wahpeton, 25-18, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grant County def. Flasher, 25-16, 25-17, 25-11
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Harvey-Wells County def. Drake\/Anamoose, 25-20, 25-16, 25-14
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hettinger\/Scranton def. Bison, S.D., 25-14, 25-22, 25-23
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jamestown def. Bismarck High, 25-15, 15-25, 25-13, 25-20
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lakota\/Adams-Edmore def. Midkota, 25-22, 25-23, 19-25, 25-13
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LaMoure def. Enderlin, 25-21, 25-14, 26-24
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Langdon def. North Border, 25-21, 25-23, 25-12
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lisbon def. Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah, 25-17, 19-25, 25-14, 25-20
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May Port CG def. Grafton\/St. Thomas, 25-12, 25-5, 25-18
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milnor def. Richland, 22-25, 25-16, 18-25, 25-21, 15-9
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minot def. Williston, 16-25, 16-25, 25-15, 25-20, 15-11
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minot Bishop Ryan def. Kenmare, 18-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-14, 15-8
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minot Our Redeemer’s def. Des Lacs-Burlington, 25-22, 25-23, 25-15
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Minto def. Midway, 25-18, 25-22, 27-25
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood def. Lewis and Clark, 25-15, 25-19, 25-13
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Salem-Almont def. Standing Rock, 25-9, 25-7, 25-15
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 North Sargent def. Oakes, 25-18, 20-25, 25-13, 25-18
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 North Star def. New Rockford-Sheyenne, 25-19, 25-23, 25-14
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Park River\/Fordville Lankin def. Hatton-Northwood, 25-22, 19-25, 25-21, 17-25, 15-8
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pingree-Buchanan def. Litchville-Marion\/Montpelier, 25-11, 25-15, 25-22
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ray def. Watford City, 25-9, 25-20, 25-17
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St. John def. Turtle Mountain, 25-14, 17-25, 17-25, 25-20, 15-13
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thompson def. Hillsboro\/Central Valley, 25-15, 25-22, 25-9
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Towner-Granville-Upham def. Rugby, 25-18, 25-9, 25-21
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trenton def. Powers Lake, 14-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 15-11
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Turtle Lake-Mercer def. Center-Stanton, 25-21, 25-18, 25-18
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Underwood def. Sawyer, 23-25, 25-13, 25-18, 25-17
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Valley City def. Grand Forks Central, 25-17, 25-21, 25-12
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Velva def. Dunseith, 25-23, 25-20, 25-20
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wilton-Wing def. Glen Ullin-Hebron, 25-20, 27-29, 25-22, 25-22<\/p>\n

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MLB…<\/p>\n

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INTERLEAGUE<\/p>\n

Boston still owns sole possession of the AL’s top record after the Los Angeles Angels knocked off Oakland 3-0.
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMERICAN\u00a0 LEAGUE<\/p>\n

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Detroit Tigers homered three times in the fourth inning to clinch a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins last night. The Cleveland rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 to prevent the Tigers from clinching their third straight AL Central title. One more Tigers win or Indians loss will lock it up for Detroit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0The\u00a0 the Indians\u00a0 are one game ahead of Texas for the final wild-card berth.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Tampa Bay clobbered the New York Yankees 7-0, keeping the Rays one game ahead of Cleveland for the first wild-card slot.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The Rangers kept pace with the Indians by downing Houston 3-2.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Boston still owns sole possession of the AL’s top record after the Los Angeles Angels knocked off Oakland 3-0.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Kansas City has damaged its playoff hopes by falling 4-0 at Seattle.The outcome drops the Royals’ tragic number to two for elimination in the wild-card race.<\/p>\n

Baltimore eliminated itself from postseason contention with a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Toronto.
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Final\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St.\u00a0 Louis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Washington\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0<\/p>\n

The outcome keeps the Cardinals two games ahead of Pittsburgh in the division race.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The Cardinals are three-games ahead of Cincinnati following the Reds’ 4-2 loss to the New York Mets.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0 Final\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Philadelphia\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Miami\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1
\n\u00a0\u00a0 Final\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pittsburgh\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chi\u00a0 Cubs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2
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COLLEGE HOCKEY…<\/p>\n

\u00a0MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Gophers’ nonconference series against Boston College will be part of the inaugural Big Ten-Hockey East Challenge. Eleven schools will take part in 13 designated games between October 18th and 27th. A Big Ten-Hockey East Challenge Cup will be presented to the conference that records the most points from the 13 games.<\/p>\n

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NFL…<\/p>\n

\u00a0WATFORD, England (AP) – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is questionable for Sunday’s NFL game in London against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a rib injury.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says Wednesday’s practice will “be a big signal in what direction we’ll have to go.”
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Backup quarterback Matt Cassell is ready to step in if Ponder is ruled out.
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – Authorities say Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson broke his arm in a single-car accident early Tuesday after he reached over to keep two pizza boxes from falling off the front passenger seat.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Burleson’s car hit a center median wall on a highway in suburban Detroit and he was taken to a hospital. Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said alcohol wasn’t a factor in the crash at 2:25 a.m.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coach Jim Schwartz stopped short of writing off the rest of Burleson’s season, but surgery is scheduled for today.
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NBA…<\/p>\n

\u00a0INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Paul George has agreed to a new long-term contract with the Indiana Pacers, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. A news conference is scheduled for Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u00a0NEW YORK (AP) – Two people with knowledge of the plans say the 2015 NBA All-Star weekend will be split between two New York arenas, with Madison Square Garden to host the game. Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host the Saturday skills events, the people confirmed to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the plans were to be announced at a news conference today. The league has been working with the Knicks and Nets for months on the plan to split the events.<\/p>\n

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In world and national news…<\/p>\n

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – The Kenyan government is denying militant accusations that it used a chemical agent and that troops carried out a building demolition that buried 137 hostages at a Nairobi mall. A government spokesman says Kenyan forces have encountered no one as they clear rooms, firing as they go. The government says the militants set the fire that collapsed the floors.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come under some criticism for ordering his country’s delegation to walk out before a speech by Iran’s new president. A senior Israeli minister says the boycott created the impression that Israel was not interested in encouraging a peaceful solution to Iran’s suspect nuclear program. Netanyahu called the speech “a cynical public relations ploy.”
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) – Thousands of injuries and people left homeless are proving to be a challenge to rescuers after a major earthquake in southwestern Pakistan. Officials say more than 200 people are dead and scores of houses collapsed in the magnitude 7.7 quake.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration is unveiling premiums and plan choices for 36 states where the federal government is taking the lead to cover uninsured residents under the new health care plan. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says the “new options will finally make health insurance work within their budgets.”
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate rules requiring the chamber to have an initial vote on the spending bill today are expected to eventually scuttle efforts by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to dismantle President Barack Obama’s health care law. Cruz has been on his feet since yesterday afternoon talking against the plan, thereby delaying a must-pass temporary spending measure.
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