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\"wbam1\"<\/a>CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

REST OF TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
\nAROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
\n.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. NORTHEAST WINDS
\nAROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
\n.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
\nAROUND 5 MPH.
\n.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTH
\nWINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
\n.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
\n20 MPH.
\n.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE
\nOF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS
\nIN THE UPPER 60S.
\n.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
\n.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
\nAND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS AROUND 70.
\n.TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.
\n.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT
\nCHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. LOWS IN THE UPPER
\n40S.<\/p>\n

Jamestown (CSi) Plans are set for the dedication of the gazebo replica at the Stutsman County Memorial Museum in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

On Thursday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Museum Treasurer, Alden Kollman who conceived the idea, and a major worker on the project said, the dedication will be on Saturday May 17, 2014, beginning at 1-p.m.<\/p>\n

The event will feature a historical presentation by Keith Norman, with the Jamestown Middle School Band, performing and the high school band on hand, along with bleachers to be set up for those in attendance, with refreshments available.<\/p>\n

Other speakers include Dave Smette from the Jamestown Rotary Club, a major financial contributor to the project, Casey Stoudt from the Jamestown Community Foundation both of whom Kollman said were “instrumental” in the gazebo project speaking about their respective organizations.<\/p>\n

Then, Donald Cavalier from Rotary International will follow with a formal dedication of the peace pole that was installed at the Gazebo site, leading into the champagne bath.<\/p>\n

School students will be invited to visit the gazebo on field trips, as Kollman added that the gazebo may be used for weddings, and family reunions, or other gatherings.<\/p>\n

Reservations may be made after the Stutsman County Memorial Museum opens later this month at 252-6741, or before that by calling Alden Kollman.<\/p>\n

Kollman pointed out that the gazebo is a larger replica of the original gazebo that was built in 1883 and located along the railroad tracks in Jamestown across from what is now the Memorial Building.<\/p>\n

The original gazebo was visited by Union, Civil War General, and later President U.S. Grant.<\/p>\n

Also on our show, was Charlie Kourajian who assisted in the building of the new gazebo. The new gazebo was planned and in large part built by Alden Kollman, with a big assist from Alden\u2019s wife Landa, and other volunteers.<\/p>\n

Kollman was responsible for the planning of the gazebo, the logistics<\/p>\n

and most of the actual work. About 12-13 volunteer workers assisted in the building, and a number of businesses also provided in-kind services.<\/p>\n

Financial help came from the Rotary Club, the Jamestown Community Foundation and the Gazebo Fund from the 2000 Millennium All-Class Reunion.<\/p>\n

After the dedication and the Stutsman County Museum will be open for visitors that day to start the 2014 season.<\/p>\n

The museum is open Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting May 17 through September.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Civic Center will host the North Dakota Patriot Guard sponsored, “Fallen Heroes Memorial and Honor Ride June 14 & 15.<\/p>\n

He event will honor Sgt 1st<\/sup> Class Darren Linde, Marine Sgt. Michael Bitz and Spec. Tyler Orgaard.<\/p>\n

The Schedule Includes:<\/p>\n

Friday June 13th<\/p>\n

5-p.m., the Fallen Heroes Memorail Steak Fry.<\/p>\n

Civic Center Doors open at 5-p.m., for the social hour<\/p>\n

Steak Fry at 6-p.m., and a chance to win $2,500 in cash prizes, Tickets $20<\/p>\n

8-p.m., to 10-p.m., Live Music<\/p>\n

Cash Bar all evening\u2026must be at least 21 year old to enter designated alcohol sales premises.<\/p>\n

Saturday June 14th<\/sup><\/p>\n

10-a.m. \u2013 12 noon, Registration for the Honor Ride, $10 per person<\/p>\n

12 noon Memorial program and presentation to families of the fallen soldiers<\/p>\n

1:15-p.m., Honor Ride leaves from the Jamestown Civic Center.<\/p>\n

5:30-p.m., Free meal for Honor Ride participants and Gold Star families<\/p>\n

8-p.m., Live Stage Show and music<\/p>\n

Cash Bar all evening. Must be at least 21 year old to enter the designated alcohol sales premises<\/p>\n

Silent Auction and Raffle<\/p>\n

More information on line at www.NDPG.org<\/b><\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Midwest farm aid group that has grown even more than its founder dreamed possible is using the largest grant in its history to add staff and plan for the future.<\/p>\n

Farm Rescue helps farmers in need in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and eastern Montana plant crops and harvest crops and hay. The nonprofit is getting nearly half a million dollars from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.<\/p>\n

Farm Rescue founder Bill Gross says the three-year grant will be used to fund a development officer position, and to hire a consultant to develop a strategic plan for the future.<\/p>\n

Gross started Farm Rescue in North Dakota in 2006 with just a handful of volunteers. It has since helped more than 250 farm families in the five states.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bond has been set at $3,000 cash for a Bismarck woman accused in state court of punching a store employee who confronted her about shoplifting. The Bismarck Tribune reports 36-year-old Leah Hatzenbuhler faces a felony robbery charge that carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years. A telephone listing for her was not in service yesterday.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Minneapolis lawyer who will soon be challenging South Dakota’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage says he’s considering taking on North Dakota’s ban, as well.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joshua Newville says he’s been contacted by interested couples in North Dakota who want to challenge the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. North Dakotans overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment in 2004, passing a ballot measure with 73 percent approval.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Same-sex marriage opponents say a challenge wouldn’t be entirely unexpected. When Newville officially challenges the South Dakota law, North Dakota and Montana will be the only states where same-sex marriage isn’t legal or a constitutional ban isn’t being contested in court.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Newville says nothing is certain and that right now he’s “exploring the possibility” of representing several couples in North Dakota.
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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A judge has ruled that delays in bringing a murder case to trial don’t violate the defendant’s right to a speedy trial.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joshua Clark faces a murder conspiracy charge in the May 2013 death of 18-year-old John Swain, who had recently moved from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Bismarck, North Dakota.
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\n\u00a0Clark sought to have his case dismissed. Judge Bruce Haskell denied the request but moved Clark’s trial from August to July.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Authorities allege Clark and Theo Crowe lured Swain into a Bismarck home, hit him with a hammer, cut off his legs and hid his body. Swain’s body was found in June 2013 at the home of Crowe’s grandmother in Poplar, Montana.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crowe pleaded guilty in October and is a serving life in prison.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The state Public Service Commission says North Dakotans prefer cell phones but the number of traditional wired telephones has risen for the first time in a decade.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The PSC says there are 258,152 landlines in North Dakota. That’s up nearly 2,200 over last year.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The number of wireless phones currently in use in North Dakota is 521,578. Regulators say the number of cell phones has increased 76 percent increase in the past decade.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The number of cell phone lines exceeded the number of landlines in 2006.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The PSC gathers data on wireless accounts and traditional phone lines to calculate a tax on each line. Collections from the monthly tax, which is now 4 cents per line, pays for a telephone relay service that is used by the deaf.
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MINOT, N.D. (AP) – The city of Minot has documented more than 400 properties neglected or abandoned after the devastating 2011 Souris River flood.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Twenty officials from the city’s engineering, planning and inspection departments spread out across the city on Thursday. City Engineer Lance Meyer says they took photographs and surveyed properties for 24 nuisance violations listed in city ordinance.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Some residents have complained about the so-called zombie homes, saying they are a health and safety issue. The City Council earlier this month dedicated $74,000 in sales tax money to immediately clean up the worst of the properties. U. S. Rep. Kevin Cramer says he will look into the possibility of federal aid.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Souris River overflowed and swamped more than 4,000 homes, businesses and other structures in Minot in June 2011.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MINOT, N.D. (AP) – An affordable workforce housing project has broken ground in northeast Minot. The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency says the 42 units will rent from $400 to about $800 a month depending on income and family size. The project is expected to be finished by June 2015.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says aerospace and defense technology firm Northrop Grumman is on track to sign a lease to be the anchor tenant at the Grand Sky technology park at Grand Forks Air Force Base.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hoeven says Grand Sky will make Grand Forks a leading center for the development and operations of unmanned aerial systems.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hoeven says he also expects an Enhanced Use Lease between Air Force officials and Grand Forks County to be signed in June to establish Grand Sky on Grand Forks Air Base. Grand Sky will occupy 217 acres of the base.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Last December, the FAA selected Grand Forks as one of six drone test sites in the nation.
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In sports…<\/p>\n

\u00a0 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State’s Krista Menke is bringing a 28-7 record into today’s regional softball opener in Minneapolis against Auburn. The Bison will be making their fifth national appearance in six years, thanks in large part to a quick turnaround by Menke in the conference tournament.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Aaron Hicks delivered the game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in the series finale yesterday. All-Star closer Glen Perkins blew his second save of the season. David Ortiz was a quiet 1 for 4 with a single after going deep twice in each of the first two games of the series.
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\u00a0WASHINGTON (AP) – David West had a game-high 29 points, six rebounds and four assists as the Indiana Pacers beat Washington 93-80 to advantage to the Eastern Conference finals against Miami. Lance Stephenson added 17 points on 8-of-13 from the field for the Pacers, who shot over 50 percent. Indiana blew a 16-point lead in the second half before closing the series on a 20-6 run.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Oklahoma City Thunder have beaten the Los Angeles Clippers 104-98 to earn the right to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA’s Western Conference finals. Kevin Durant hit five of his eight 3-point attempts and scored 25 of his game-high 39 points in the second half. Russell Westbrook shot just 4-for-15 but finished with 19 points and 12 assists to help the Thunder overcome Chris Paul’s 25 points and 11 assists.
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WNBA…<\/p>\n

\u00a0NEW YORK (AP) – WNBA general managers are predicting the Minnesota Lynx to repeat as champions and Los Angeles’ Candace Parker as the top choice to earn the MVP award for a second straight year. Tulsa’s Odyssey Sims edged out No. 1 pick Chiney Ogwumike for Rookie of the Year honors. The WNBA’s 18th season begins Friday with five games.<\/p>\n

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MLB…<\/p>\n

\u00a0 NEW YORK (AP) – St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. will lead the committee to find a successor to baseball Commissioner Bud Selig (SEE’-lihg), who is scheduled to retire in January. The committee already has started meeting and is to identify the candidate or candidates for Major League Baseball’s executive council, which will make a recommendation to owners. Selig sidestepped whether he would remain as commissioner emeritus, saying details would be worked out in the coming months.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0PGA-BYRON NELSON
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 IRVING, Texas (AP) – Leader Peter Hanson made his only back-nine birdie with a 6-foot putt on 18 to close out a 5-under-par 65 in the first round of the Byron Nelson Championship near Dallas. Hanson made the turn at 5 under after shooting 30 on the front side.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 David Duval, Marc Leishman and Tim Wilkinson are one stroke behind Hanson, whose six birdie putts were inside 10 feet.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Martin Kaymer (KY’-mur) is among eight players at 67, four days after he won The Players Championship.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Jay Haas, Mark Calcavecchia (kal-kah-lah-VEK’-ee-uh), Olin Browne and Chien Soon Lu share the first-round lead in the Regions Tradition, the first of the Champions Tour’s five majors.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All four shot 3-under 69s under windy, unseasonably cool conditions at Shoal Creek. It was the highest score to lead after the first round at the Tradition since three players were tied at 3 under in 1990 at Desert Mountain in Arizona.
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LPGA…
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) – Azahara Munoz and Austin Ernst are co-leaders through the first-round lead in the Kingsmill Championship at 6-under 65. The former NCAA individual champions completed their morning rounds on the front nine at Kingsmill’s River Course. Munoz birdied four of her last seven holes, and Ernst closed with birdies on No. 7 and 9.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 South Korea’s Hee Young Park shot 66.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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TENNIS…<\/p>\n

ROME (AP) – Sara Errani took advantage of a supportive crowd to beat second-seeded Li Na 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Friday and reach the Italian Open semifinals for the second consecutive year.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The 10th-seeded Errani is attempting to become the first Italian woman to win Rome since Raffaella Reggi took the title 29 years ago.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Li was unusually inconsistent, committing 52 unforced errors to Errani’s 21.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Errani celebrated by waving her arms to incite the crowd. Her semifinal opponent will be either 2007 and 2008 Rome champion Jelena Jankovic or third-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In men’s play, eighth-seeded Milos Raonic held off Jeremy Chardy of France 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 and will next play either Novak Djokovic or David Ferrer.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Italian Open is the last key warmup before the French Open starts in nine days.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0In world and national news…<\/p>\n

BAGHDAD (AP) – An Al-Qaida splinter group says attacks in Baghdad that killed 19 people are in retaliation for ongoing military operations by government forces on the insurgent-held city of Fallujah. In a statement posted on a militant website today, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility for yesterday’s bombings.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) – There’s a glimmer of hope today for an end to the chaos in a major eastern Ukrainian city. The presence of citizen patrols made up of steelworkers in Mariupol (mah-ROO’-pahl) has apparently prompted pro-Russian insurgents to retreat from government buildings. Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine’s richest man, had urged the steelworkers at his factories to help the police restore order.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) – Nigeria’s president won’t be making his first visit to the beleaguered northeast after all. Officials say security concerns are forcing President Goodluck Jonathan to cancel a trip to the traumatized town from which Islamic extremists abducted more than 300 schoolgirls a month ago.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SAN DIEGO (AP) – Officials say preparedness after a disastrous 2003 blaze has helped keep things from getting even worse in San Diego County, where nine wildfires erupted. Just a week before the fires, scores of state firefighters were sent along with engines and aircraft to the region ahead of a heat wave and gusty winds. Still, flames have charred more than 15 square miles, may have caused one death and more than $20 million in damage. Officials are investigating whether some fires were arson.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UNDATED (AP) – Legal experts say Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling isn’t likely to be on the winning side when he fights NBA efforts to force him to sell the team over his recent racist comments. But they admit an army of lawyers and multiple lawsuits could slow the process. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is pushing for a swift vote against Sterling, which requires a minimum of three-fourths of the other 29 controlling owners to agree.
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