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\"wbAM5\"<\/a>CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

REST OF TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. WEST WINDS
\nAROUND 10 MPH.
\n.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. WEST WINDS AROUND
\n5 MPH.
\n.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
\n5 TO 10 MPH.
\n.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. WEST WINDS
\n5 TO 10 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
\n.FRIDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED
\nWITH RAIN. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
\n.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
\nLOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
\n.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
\n.SATURDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
\n.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AND
\nSNOW. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
\n.SUNDAY NIGHT AND VETERANS DAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID
\n20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.<\/p>\n

\u00a0A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK ACROSS THE AREA FRIDAY AND BRING WITH IT A CHANCE FOR RAIN OR SNOW.\u00a0\u00a0ACCUMULATING SNOW IS FAVORED FOR \u00a0AREAS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 200…ALTHOUGH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS ARE NOT EXPECTED.<\/p>\n

Jamestown, ND \u2013 With the Jamestown Sanitary Sewer Project, Starting Tuesday November 5, 2013, the intersection of 17th Street SE (County Road 39) and 19th Avenue SE will be partially closed for construction. 17th Street SE (County Road 39) will be reduced to one lane of traffic during this time. Flaggers will also be present.This partial closure is expected to be in place for one day. Updates will be posted online at jamestownsewerproject.com.<\/p>\n

A reminder, 2nd St SW from 3rd Ave SW to 4th Ave SW was opened Tuesday<\/strong> afternoon. The 2nd St SW bridge over the James River remains closed. Enter CSi from 4th Av SW.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Project updates are posted online at jamestownsewerproject.com, accessible on line at CSiNewsNow.com and updates on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.<\/p>\n

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

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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP Nov 4, 2013) \u2013 A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of whoever set fire to a Valley City church.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says the value of loss from the Oct. 21 at Faith Lutheran Church is about $2.2 million.
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\n\u00a0Fire Chief Gary Retterath\u00a0says the fire was set in a number of different areas in the church.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Police are looking into the possibility that the fire might be connected to a string of church burglaries.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ATF says anyone with information should contact its office in Bismarck, the Valley City Police Department or North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown\/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) \u00a0Board of Directors has reached an agreement with Ambassador Steel Corporation headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, to purchase a lot from the JSDC, in the industrial park near Cavendish Farms.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Steel fabricates rebar for use in construction projects, having supplied steel products for a variety of construction projects across North Dakota.<\/p>\n

Its planned location is next to land purchased by Koste Materials which is planning to build a cement ready mix plant.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Steel is pbuying the land for $7,500 per acre.<\/p>\n

JSDC, CEO Connie Ova says JSDC has approximately $10,000 per acre invested in the land,<\/p>\n

The company is also asking for the JSDC to fund at least part of a road necessary to reach the lot.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Steel plans to start construction in the spring of 2014.<\/p>\n

Total project financing is estimated at $1.2 million.<\/p>\n

The company could initially employ four to six people and eventually employee as many as 10 workers when the plant reaches full operations.<\/p>\n

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Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) \u2014 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Nov 4, 2013) at City Hall.<\/p>\n

\u00a0All members were present.<\/p>\n

Mayor Werkhoven swore in a new Valley City Police officer, Andrew Eisenschenk a native of St. Cloud, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:<\/p>\n

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 $2.4 million\/<\/p>\n

Game of Chance Raffle Permit for ND Winter Show, VCHS Art Department, Sheyenne Valley Area CTC.<\/p>\n

Public Forum: No one spoke<\/p>\n

Ordinances<\/p>\n

Approved First Reading of an Ordinance changing the regular scheduled meeting day of the City Commission to Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning I-1 Light Industrial to B-2 Highway Business on Fairhill Properties for Stoudt Properties, LLC.<\/p>\n

The Planning Commission previously recommended approval, for the Stoudt-Ross Ford re-location.<\/p>\n

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New Business:<\/p>\n

The City Commissioner Pedersen reviewed and approved appraised amounts for Phase 2 buy-out:<\/p>\n

667 5th Avenue SW 659<\/p>\n

5th Avenue SW 496 6th Street SW<\/p>\n

504 5th Avenue SW<\/p>\n

492 5th Avenue SW<\/p>\n

480 5th Avenue SW<\/p>\n

The amount totals $413,000, with a buffer of $100,000.<\/p>\n

City Commissioner Luke suggested the appraisal be reviewed by the City Assessor, as also indicated by City Attorney Russell Myhre.<\/p>\n

The City Commission voted to approve, on a 3-2 vote, with Werkhoven and Luke voting in opposition.<\/p>\n

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Approved the design and engineering contract with KLJ for Water Main Improvement District No. 96 in the amount up to 17% of the construction cost.<\/p>\n

Approved the design and engineering contract with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 104 in the amount up to 17% of the construction cost.<\/p>\n

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A Follow up discussion was held on Resolution No. 1932, the buyout resolution. Commissioner Luke, said another member of the negotiating committee is needed.At Monday\u2019s meeting the City Commission approved the appointment of Keith Hovland and Ken Reid.<\/p>\n

An update was given on the Sheyenne River Bank Restoration Study received from URS. Commissioner Luke said the study in nearly completed, under budget.One area of the city was not included. A CD on the study is available. 14 spots were note of concern. A public meeting will be set with the engineers performing the study.<\/p>\n

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City Commissioners then discussed the Advanced Planning Techniques program. Commissioner Luke noted that she and Commissioner Nielson attending a recent meeting on the computer program. She\u00a0 says MWH says a software program available, and asked if the city would like a demonstration by the company, which the Commission concurred with.<\/p>\n

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City Administrator\u2019s Schelkoph\u2019sReport:<\/p>\n

There has been a delay in the Cooper Power load control equipment, adding there has been so far 170 combined combined utility meters installed in Valley City.He noted the city\u2019s recodification process is continuing.He pointed out that the Valley City Police Department has made \u201chigh profile\u201d arrests in recent cases.<\/p>\n

City Updates and Commissioner Comments:<\/p>\n

City Assessor Sandy Hansen explained the assessment process of property, in the city. She started a sales verification of recent home purchasers. Homes have been selling higher that the assessed valuation.<\/p>\n

City Fire Chief Gary Retterrath reported on the recent recuitment process.<\/p>\n

City Police Chief Thompson reminded resident, in an emergency call 9-1-1 as the police department is on duty 24-7.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He\u00a0says\u00a0the police \u00a0department will be fully staffed by the end of this year after the hire one more p officer.\u00a0 Five new police officers have been hired in the past year and a half, as saeveral veteran police officers have retired, or left\u00a0 to work for other law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Nielson said she will attend the State Water Commission meeting to be held in Jamestown, in November, and encouraged other city officials to attend if possible.\u00a0 She noted that tourism is up in Valley City.<\/p>\n

Mayor Werkhoven said an updated map is needed on the redrawn city limits.<\/p>\n

Mayor Werkhoven said an updated map is needed on the redrawn city limits.<\/p>\n

He noted a separate phone number is need for public works in the event of an emergency situation rather than using 9-1-1. Administrator Schelkoph said residents should call 9-1-1 in the event of a utility emergency.<\/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 met in Regular Session Monday evening (Nov 4, 2013) at City Hall. Council Member Gumke was not present.<\/p>\n

No Consent Agenda items were discussed separately.<\/p>\n

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

Resolutions:<\/p>\n

Tabled was entering into an agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., for engineering services to provide needed improvements to the water distribution system to provide for water sales to Great River Energy.<\/p>\n

A Public Hearing was held, concerning the request for vacation of the Frontage Road area adjacent to Lots 15 and 24, Block 4, Marjo First Addition, Bloom Township, within the NE \u00bc of Section 30- 140-63, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. (Planned apartment Unit). Jane Trautman from the City Planning Commission requested the vacation be denied, citing public safety issues concerning vehicular access. Interstate Engineering said a review and modification of the site is needed.<\/p>\n

The City Council tabled until the end of the meeting, the request for vacation of the Frontage Road area until more information was received concerning access under the fire code, which was also stated by City Fire Chief Jim Reuther.<\/p>\n

At the end of the meeting the Public Hearing was reopened. No one spoke.<\/p>\n

The City Council then voted to re-table.<\/p>\n

Another Public Hearing concerned the request for vacation of the Frontage Road area adjacent to Lot 14, Block 4, Marjo First Addition, Bloom Township, within the NE \u00bc of Section 30-140-63, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.<\/p>\n

The City Council moved to table until the end of the meeting the request for vacation of the Frontage Road area adjacent to Lot 14,<\/p>\n

Block 4, Marjo First Addition, Bloom Township, within the NE \u00bc of Section 30-140-63, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. Owner Leo Ryan the developer is looking to used the vacated portion for storm water storage.<\/p>\n

At the end of the meeting another Public Hearing was held, and no one spoke.<\/p>\n

The City Council then voted to table the item.<\/p>\n

A Public Hearing concerned the request for vacation of a roadway adjacent to Lot 4, Block 1, and South Half of Lot 1, Block 2, Replat of Joos First Subdivision, a portion of NE \u00bc of SE \u00bc and SE \u00bc of NE \u00bc Section 13-140-64, Midway Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota. Randy Weatherly spoke with concerns.<\/p>\n

The City Council tabled action pending review of access, the request for vacation of a roadway adjacent to Lot 4, Block 1, and South Half of Lot 1, Block 2, Replat of Joos First Subdivision, a portion of NE \u00bc of SE \u00bc and SE \u00bc of NE \u00bc Section 13-140-64, Midway Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota.<\/p>\n

The City Council Tabled the request for vacation of a roadway adjacent to Lot 4, Block 2, and Lot 1, Block 3, Replat of Joos First Subdivision, a portion of NE \u00bc of SE \u00bc and SE \u00bc of NE \u00bc Section 13- 140-64, Midway Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota.<\/p>\n

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Ordinances:<\/p>\n

A First Reading concerned an ordinance to amend and re-enact Sections 9-12, 9-13, and 23- 38, of the City Code pertaining to the Building Code and Plumbing Code.<\/p>\n

Another First Reading concerned an ordinance to amend and re-enact Articles III and VI, Chapter 15, of the City Code pertaining to the Fire Protection Code.<\/p>\n

Public Hearings were held prior to the Second Reading of Ordinances.<\/p>\n

Approved was the Second Reading to amend and re-enact an Ordinance by amending the District Map to change the zoning of 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 R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).<\/p>\n

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Another Second Reading approved was for an Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 1-14 and Outlot A, 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 Second Addition, from R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District) to R-4 (Planned Residence District).<\/p>\n

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The City Council approved the Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the West Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, the 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<\/p>\n

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

Hearing From The Audience: Jim Boyd, the Chairman of the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority shared information with the City Council concerning Essential Air Service for Jamestown, and requests for proposal for air service to Jamestown.<\/p>\n

He presented information on Jamestown boardings over the past years, showing large aircraft increased boardings “dramatically.” He pointed out that Jamestown boardings have dropped 50 percent since Delta left and Great Lakes started service. Boyd said the DOT is soliciting Requests for Proposals. He said he is asking support from the community to have Sky West from St. George, Utah, submit a bid for the Jamestown route. The proposal is due near the end of this month. He said a group from Jamestown may visit Sky West officials.<\/p>\n

The City Council moved to support the local efforts.<\/p>\n

Appointments: The Mayor noted committee and board openings, and said city committees opening are being solicited for candidates in the media. (see separate story at CsiNewsNow.com<\/p>\n

Mayor and City City Council Member Report: No one spoke.<\/p>\n

Other Business:<\/p>\n

Approved recognizing the Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a raffle permit for November 9, 2013.<\/p>\n

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The City Council approved awarding the bid for Water Treatment Plant Backwash Pond Pump & Force Main Project to the recommended contractor.<\/p>\n

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Discussion then concerned the timeframe for placing the New Southwest Water Tower into service. Mayor Andersen said the new tower is ready to be operational by December 1, 2013. However the city will wait until the interior and exterior is painted before water is added to the tank, and is functioning, next July (2014).<\/p>\n

The City Council passed a Resolution that before the tank is put on line, the painting should be done.<\/p>\n

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The City Council approved a Change Order in the time schedule until next spring to Pierce Roofing, on Fire Station Re-roofing Project to extend the completion to July 15, 2014.<\/p>\n

Approved was a Change Order to Sellin Brothers, Inc., on 2012 Wastewater Lift Station Replacement & Force Main Project, Phase II, Forcemain & Gravity Sewer & Sewer Districts 13-31 & 13-32, for an increase in the contract price of $23,702.85, on 19th<\/sup> Avenue near Strata Block, concerning paving issues. Council Member Brubakkend voted in opposition.<\/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 Samaritan\u2019s Purse organization reports that a locations in Jamestown and the area, are being transformed into a drop-off center for Operation Christmas Child\u2014the world\u2019s largest Christmas project of its kind.<\/p>\n

At the local collection site in Jamestown, local volunteers will be on hand to receive an expected 700 gift-filled shoeboxes, packed by caring local residents with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.<\/p>\n

Bursting with colorful wrapping paper and energetic volunteers, this collection site will be open during Operation Christmas Child\u2019s National Collection Week, Nov. 18\u201325.<\/p>\n

In Jamestown the location is Temple Baptist Church, 1200 12th Avenue NE<\/p>\n

Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, Nov. 18-22: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sun, Nov. 24: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon, Nov. 25: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

A list of additional nearby locations around Jamestown can be found<\/p>\n

online<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) \u2013 The Jamestown Arts Center will host a community conversation that is open to the public.<\/p>\n

Arts Center Director, Taylor Barnes, would like everyone to attend to add their input on the Art Park.<\/p>\n

Arts Midwest has donated a grant of $20,000 to the Jamestown Arts Center, that will be used to develop an enhancement plan for Jamestown which includes renovating the Art Park. A landscape architect will be brought in that will possibly help guide future development in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

During an input session, members of the community will be able to add their input on what the grant should be used for. The sessions will be held on Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 9 -a.m. at the Arts Center and at – 2:15 p.m. at the Jamestown High School theater. Both are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo police have arrested a man accused of hitting a police officer with his van.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The 49-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday when he surrendered after a nearly six-hour standoff at a north Fargo home.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Authorities say the man struck the officer in a laundry parking lot Monday night when they sought him for questioning about an unrelated weekend incident. The officer was treated at a hospital and released.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A Fargo man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his wife and trying to make it look like a suicide.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ronald William Rogers Jr. earlier acknowledged he shot 40-year-old Elizabeth Rogers to death Feb. 19 and placed a pistol in her hand.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He was sentenced Monday.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Instead of going to trial, the 47-year-old pleaded guilty in September to the felony charge of murder and a misdemeanor count of willfully disturbing a dead body.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Under state law, Rogers must serve at least 25 1\/2 years before he’s eligible for parole.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rogers said Monday that if he could go back in time and change what happened, he would and that it wouldn’t have happened if he hadn’t been drinking so much.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0ANTIOCH, Ill. (AP) – A 54-year-old northern Illinois man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his wife and mother.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A spokeswoman for the Lake County prosecutor says Billy Varner was charged Monday with the two deaths.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Varner was arrested on Saturday in North Dakota after authorities say he robbed a church at gunpoint during a weekend Mass.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Antioch man had been wanted for questioning in connection with the deaths of wife, Peggy Henderson, 61, and his mother, Dorothy Varner, 82. Their bodies were discovered Oct. 28.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Police have not said how the women died.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Supreme Court is hearing arguments in four cases at the University of North Dakota law school.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The justices were scheduled to be in Grand Forks on Tuesday and Wednesday to hear the actual cases and also final arguments in the law school’s Moot Court competition. The justices also were lecturing in law school classes.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One of the appeals the court was scheduled to hear is that of Omar Mohamed Kalmio, a Somali national who was sentenced to life in prison for killing the mother of his child and three other people in Minot in January 2011.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) – Low sugar prices are cutting into payments to farmers at American Crystal Sugar Co. The Moorhead, Minn.-based cooperative is telling its growers to expect a “massive reduction” in payments for this year’s beet crop. In a company blog, American Crystal CEO David Berg says growers will be paid just $38 per ton. Last year, Crystal’s farmers were paid more than $68 per ton.\u00a0 \u00a0Berg says most of Crystal’s growers will lose money.
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\u00a0WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – Teachers in Williston and the school board continue to struggle to come to terms on a contract for the current school year.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contract negotiations earlier ended in an impasse, mainly over salary increases and leave time for teachers. A state fact-finding commission held a hearing last month and recently issued recommendations.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The\u00a0 school board has accepted the recommendations, which included the board’s final salary offer. Teachers still dispute some of the recommendations.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Another meeting is scheduled this week.<\/p>\n

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Choice Financial is acquiring a bank with five locations in southeastern and western North Dakota – a move that will increase its assets by almost $200 million.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Grand Forks Herald reports that Choice Financial has submitted an application to the Federal Reserve to purchase Great Plains National Bank. It’s headquartered in Belfield and has other locations in Dickinson, LaMoure, South Heart and Ellendale.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Choice Financial has nine locations in North Dakota including in Grand Forks and Fargo and one in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says this year’s salmon spawning operation on Lake Sakakawea was a success.\u00a0
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fisheries crews collected 1.9 million eggs, easily surpassing the goal of 900,000 eggs. That enabled Game and Fish to give some eggs to South Dakota and Montana.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Biologist Russell Kinzler says two-thirds of the eggs came from Lake Sakakawea and the remainder from the Missouri River below Garrison Dam.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Salmon can’t naturally reproduce in North Dakota. Officials collect eggs, raise the young salmon at the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery near Riverdale and then stock the fish. Kinzler says the agency plans to stock 200,000 salmon in Lake Sakakawea next year.<\/p>\n

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In sports…<\/p>\n

\u00a0NATIONAL\u00a0 FOOTBALL\u00a0 LEAGUE<\/p>\n

\u00a0GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) –The Chicago Bears upset Green Bay 27-20 to create a three-way tie atop the NFC North among the Bears, Packers and Detroit Lions. Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers hurt his non-throwing shoulder on their first series, and the Packers offense was not the same with backup Seneca Wallace at the helm.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NATIONAL\u00a0 BASKETBALL\u00a0 ASSOCIATION<\/p>\n

CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late rally for a 93-92 victory over Minnesota last night. It was the Timberwolves’ first loss of the season. Cleveland led 93-84, but was scoreless over the final 2:43. Kevin Love’s basket with 38 seconds remaining cut the lead to one point. Love missed a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining.
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\u00a0 UNDATED (AP)- Andre Iguodala (ihg-woh-DAH’-lah) made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 32 points, Stephen (STEH’-fihn)\u00a0 Curry had 18 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors handed the Philadelphia 76ers their first loss of the season, 110-90.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The overachieving 76ers fell to 3-1<\/p>\n

\u00a0Houston also suffered its first loss after reeling off three victories to start the season. The L.A. Clippers raced out to a 42-25 lead after the opening quarter and beat the Rockets 137-118.
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\u00a0\u00a0 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is the NBA’s Western Conference player of the week for the opening week of the season. Love leads the NBA with 29.7 points per game and is second with 14.7 rebounds per game. He powered the Wolves to three victories last week for their first 3-0 start since 2001.<\/p>\n

\u00a0WASHINGTON (AP) – Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman has been fined $20,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a postgame news conference.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville has been honored by the NHL for his productive recent performance. Pominville was picked for the league’s “First Star” award. He had four goals and two assists over Minnesota’s last three games. He’s tied for third in the NHL with 10 goals.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0DAVIE, Fla. (AP)- The troubled saga between Miami Dolphins teammates Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin took an ominous turn yesterday. Two people spoke to The Associated Press with fresh revelations that the suspended Incognito sent text messages to his teammate that were racist and threatening. Martin left the team last week because of emotional issues.<\/p>\n

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Saying “This is Coach Fox’s team,” Denver Broncos interim coach Jack Del Rio says his job is to just keep the 7-1 team running until Fox comes back. The 58-year-old Fox is recovering after having his aortic valve replaced in an operation he had hoped to delay until after the Super Bowl.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston Texans say 52-year-old Gary Kubiak (KOO’-bee-ak) could be released from the hospital today. The Texans coach collapsed on the field at halftime of the Texans’ 27-24 loss to Indianapolis Sunday night and was hospitalized for precaution and observation.<\/p>\n

The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Matt Flynn in another indication rookie starter EJ Manuel is ready to return from injury. Flynn was cut three weeks after the Bills signed the sixth-year player.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0UNDATED (AP) – The Boston Red Sox are making $14.1 million qualifying offers to free agents Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Napoli and Stephen Drew.\u00a0 The team has decided not to make an offer to Jarrod Saltalamacchia (sahl-tah-lah-MAH’-kee-ah), also a free agent. General manager Ben Cherington says he’d like to re-sign the catcher.
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\u00a0DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The off-year-elections taking place today have a full load of local issues along with a pair of governors’ races in Virginia and New Jersey. Several big cities, including New York City, will elect mayors. The mayor’s race in San Diego is about recovering from scandal after Bob Filner resigned after only 8 months over sexual harassment allegations. Voters in 11 rural Colorado counties are being asked to consider a longshot proposal to secede from the state.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union’s executive arm is predicting Europe’s economic recovery will continue into the second half of the year, mostly at a snail’s pace, with the a pessimistic outlook for job-seekers. The European Commission says unemployment will remain near record highs through next year.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GENEVA (AP) – The United Nations says one grim consequence of the civil war in Syria is 40 percent of all Syrians are now in need of humanitarian aid. A spokesman for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs calls it “staggering’ and a “disaster.”
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 HOUSTON (AP) – Build it up or tear it down? That’s basically the question for Houston voters today as they consider the fate of the now abandoned Astrodome, once hailed as a modern wonder of the world. Voters will decide on a ballot measure authorizing up to $217 million in bonds to transform the building into a giant convention and event center and exhibition space.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NEW DELHI (AP) – It’s Mars or bust for India’s space program. The country’s first spacecraft bound for Mars blasted off today from an east coast island. India hopes to demonstrate and advance technologies for space travel. No country’s first mission to the Red Planet has been completely successful and more than half of all Mars missions have failed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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