{"id":46171,"date":"2014-05-21T07:13:35","date_gmt":"2014-05-21T12:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=46171"},"modified":"2014-05-21T14:21:20","modified_gmt":"2014-05-21T19:21:20","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-may-21-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=46171","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – May 21"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"wbam1\"<\/a>CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY IN THE MORNING THEN CLEARING. HIGHS IN THE
\nUPPER 60S. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
\n.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. EAST WINDS AROUND
\n5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH UP TO 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
\n.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
\n10 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST
\nWINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
\n.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
\n15 MPH.
\n.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
\n.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
\nAND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
\n.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
\n.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
\nTHUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
\n.SUNDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
\n.MEMORIAL DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE
\nUPPER 70S. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
\n.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
\nAND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office has released the names of two Idaho men who presumably drowned in a canoeing accident early Monday on Spiritwood Lake.<\/p>\n

Sheriff Chad Kaiser says the deceased are 23 year old Damian Calzadias, whose body was initially recovered. Also presumed drowned and recovered second is 24 year old Alonso Martinez. Calzadias and Martinez have current addresses of Crosby, ND, and also have residences in Idaho, Calzadias of Idaho Falls, and Martinez of Twin Falls.<\/p>\n

The surviving man is 32 year old Blake Roberts of Big Sky, Montana.<\/p>\n

The victims were contractors from Idaho who were remodeling a lakeside home.<\/p>\n

Kaiser said the bodies of the deceased men were taken to the state medical examiners office to determine the exact cause of death.<\/p>\n

At this time, Kaiser says the deaths appear to be accidental, and no criminal charges are pending.<\/p>\n

He thanked other agencies for their assistance in the search including the State Game and Fish Department, who provided a boat and sonar equipment, the Stutsman County Dive Team, the Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Gun and Reel Sports in Jamestown which provided a boat in the search.<\/p>\n

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Update…<\/p>\n

Valley City (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0The suspect in the AmericInn motel burglary in Valley City was taken into custody, Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

Valley City\u00a0Police Chief Fred Thompson says 26-year-old Paul Jacob Myles turned himself into Valley City police.<\/p>\n

Anyone with additional information asked to contact the Valley City police department at 845-3110.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Reported previously…<\/p>\n

Valley City(CSi) Valley City Police Tuesday, were still searching for a suspect in connection with a burglary at the AmericInn on Monday morning May 19, 2014.<\/p>\n

Police, Monday, using a search warrant searched a Northeast Valley City home at 405 Second Street Northeast #1 in Valley City.<\/p>\n

The address is the home of 26 year old Paul Jacob Myles.<\/p>\n

Stemming from the search, an arrest warrant was issued for Myles who is charged Felony Burglary, Felony Theft of Property and Misdemeanor Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia.<\/p>\n

Myles was identified using surveillance video, and is a former employee at the AmericInn.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, police were still searching for Myles.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information on his location is asked to contact the Valley City Police Department at 701-845-3110.<\/p>\n

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Omaha (CSi) The US Army Corps of Engineers will increase in water release at the Jamestown Reservoir, on Wednesday May 21, 2014.<\/p>\n

At that time the Jamestown Reservoir release will be increased to 500 cfs.<\/p>\n

The Pipestem Reservoir release will remain unchanged at 5 cfs.<\/p>\n

The change will increase the James River level by about 4 inches at the Jamestown gauge.<\/p>\n

Pipestem Reservoir is currently at pool elevation 1459.1 feet which results in 17 percent of the flood pool occupied. Inflows are currently 160 cfs with a reservoir release of 5 cfs. Jamestown Reservoir is currently at pool elevation 1433.4 feet which results in 3.2 percent of the flood pool occupied. Inflows are currently 400 cfs with a reservoir release of 445 cfs. The combined release is 450 cfs.<\/p>\n

This release increase is necessary to speed the evacuation of the Jamestown Reservoir flood storage and draw the lake down to the normal summer elevation of 1431 feet. The combined release of 505 cfs is expected to continue until the Jamestown Reservoir flood storage is evacuated on or near June 1. Pipestem Reservoir flood storage will be primarily evacuated in June, July and August with a release of around 200 cfs. All flows may change depending on rain over the summer.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) Buffalo City Tourism\u2019s Foundation Board of Directors has approved a name change to “Jamestown Tourism.”<\/p>\n

The name change process will be determined and will start shortly.<\/p>\n

Tourism Director Searle Swedlund, said legal identities will need to be changed, with documents filed with the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

A complete name change will also require amending the BCTF\u2019s bylaws.<\/p>\n

The action comes after Tourism\u2019s new brand to show Jamestown as a place that blends history and outdoor activities, with the new logo is “Discover Jamestown, North Dakota.”<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown City Council committees met Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n

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

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

The committee recommends approval of the request from Buffalo City Diesel to amend previous approval for a PACE interest buy down to a Flex PACE interest buy down with the City Share to be $34,400.<\/p>\n

Recommends approving the request from Infinity Building Services to allow the installation of a communication tower (cell phone) on Lot 4, Block 4, I-94 Business Park Addition.<\/p>\n

Recommends approval of the request from the JSDC for Economic Development Funds, in the amount of $150,000, for an addition to the Spiritwood Energy Park Association Rail Spur, with the City Share to be $120,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n

Consideration was given to the letter received from the ND State Historical Society and determination of whether to sell Lot 5, Block 1, Homestead III Addition.<\/p>\n

The Historical Society has indicated approval of the sale, if the ground is not disturbed, due to cultural resources. No action was taken.<\/p>\n

Then, the committee considered approval of the offer(s) to purchase Lot 5, Block 1, Homestead III. The committee recommended tabling the consideration until the June committee meeting, along with authorizing placing covenants or conservation easements to prohibit any ground disturbance activities.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approval of the offer of Colin & Colleen Conley to purchase Lot 4, Tahran\u2019s Addition, in the amount of $5,000.00.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approval of the request from Security State Bank, Fergus Falls, MN, for the City to continue a subordinate second position to a new loan issued to Ringdahl, Inc., subject to Department of Commerce approval.<\/p>\n

The committee reviewed and considered the salary study for employees of the City of Jamestown. The committee recommends approving the study recommendation which compares Jamestown salaries with salaries paid to city employees in comparable cities. The study recommends an increase amounting to $27,000 starting in July 2014, one half of the annual increase, starting the next year. Mayor Andersen said retaining employees is more cost effective than re-hires and re-training of new employees.<\/p>\n

Informational: Departmental and financial reports were presented.<\/p>\n

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

The committee considered the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the land use plan amendment for an area south of the fairgrounds bordered on the east by Fifth Northwest and Second Northwest Additions and on the west by Fourth Northwest, First Northwest, Hi-View and Hi-View Second Additions, from Low Density Residential to Commercial property. The committee recommends approval.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends for approval the City Council introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to change the zoning on the property from R-1 (One Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District).<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving the City Council introduce the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and reenact Ordinance No. 329 to change the zoning on Lots 2-12, Block 3, Lots 7-14, Block 4, Lots 7-14, Block 5, and Lots 7-10, Block 6 of Country Side Estates Subdivision, a replat of City West Subdivision, from C-2 (General Commercial District) and R-1 (One Family Residential District) to R-2 (One to Six Family Residential District).<\/p>\n

To committee recommends approving the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the land use plan amendment for Lots 1 through 4, Block 3, Leapaldt Addition, from High Density Residential to Commercial.<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approving the Planning Commission recommendation to deny a zone change for Lots 1 through 4, Block 3, Leapaldt Addition, from R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District) to C-2 (General Commercial District).<\/p>\n

Civic Center and Promotion Committee:<\/p>\n

The committee recommends approval of change orders to Energy Services Group on the Jamestown Civic Center Energy Services Agreement Project.<\/p>\n

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

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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Engineer\u2019s Office informs residents, that due to the Memorial Day Holiday, there will be NO garbage pickup on Monday, May 26, 2014.<\/p>\n

Monday\u2019s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday;<\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2019s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday;<\/p>\n

Wednesday\u2019s & Thursday\u2019s garbage will be picked up on Thursday;<\/p>\n

No change in Friday\u2019s pick-up route.<\/p>\n

All routes will begin at 7:00 a.m. each morning.<\/p>\n

The baling facility will be OPEN on Saturday, May 24, 2014.<\/p>\n

The baling facility will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26, 2014.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Valley City (CSi) The Valley Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Mayor Werkhoven was not present, the meeting was chair by Commission Vice President Matt Pedersen. All other members were present, with the exception of Commissioner Magnuson who left for a call at the outset of the meeting.\u00a0 He later returned to the meeting.<\/p>\n

The City Commission heard a Proclamation of Valley City observing Arbor Day.<\/p>\n

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:<\/p>\n

Renewing Alcohol and Beer License for Marketplace Liquors, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 2192,<\/p>\n

A Cabaret License for Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 2192.<\/p>\n

Blocking off 2nd <\/b>Ave SW and 3rd St SW for Rally in the Valley on June 16, 2014.<\/p>\n

PUBLIC FORUM:<\/p>\n

Lloyd Nelson spoke about curb damage caused by snow plows. Adminstrator Schelkoph said the damage will be addressed, along with other curbs.<\/p>\n

Nelson asked about damage to political advertising signs. Pedersen said the damages can be reported to police, for enforcement.<\/p>\n

Nelson\u00a0said three Commissioners are backing Jeff Edwards for mayor, and asked about the circumstances of their meeting with Edwards.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Nielson said the question is not intended for discussion under City Commission meeting policy, and was not what Nelson indicated that he wanted to discuss at the meeting.<\/p>\n

Schelkoph suggested taking those questions to the Candidates forum on May 28, 2014 to be held at the Valley City Eagles Club at 7-p.m.<\/p>\n

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ORDINANCES<\/p>\n

Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 970, an ordinance rezoning of property within the one mile exterritorial jurisdiction from A -Agriculture to R-1 Residential Single Family homes (Svenningsen property).<\/p>\n

Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 971, an ordinance recodifying the Criminal Ordinance.<\/p>\n

Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 972, an ordinance amending Section 1-9 of Chapter 1. General provisions of the Valley City Ordinances.<\/p>\n

RESOLUTIONS<\/p>\n

Approved a Resolution approving Replat of Lot 9 in block 1 of NP West First Addition.<\/p>\n

NEW BUSINESS<\/p>\n

Approved putting the \u201cProperty Tax Exemptions for retail Sector Projects Revised\u201d on the November, 2014 ballot.\u00a0\u00a0 The ballot question is required under state law.<\/p>\n

Considered the \u201cAfter Hours\u201d phone contract for Public Works, being transferred to a weekend 24\/7 answering point, and after hours weekdays, with any utility service calls made to the appropriate department.<\/p>\n

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Valley Twisters & Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill.<\/p>\n

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Valley Twisters & Gymnastics Club at Tavern 94.<\/p>\n

Approved the General Fund Assigned Fund Balance, to pay toward sidewalk curb and gutter projects.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved proceeding with establishment of public utility assistance fund. Commissioner Luke explained that the fund would be supported by donation through round up donations on utility bills. She said the fund would help avoid disconnects and reconnects stemming from inability to pay for utility bill increases.<\/p>\n

Commissioners approved an addition to the Shared Use Path. KLJ will continue with the project plans, with a map of the project available at City Hall.\u00a0\u00a0 Commissioners then approved expending $22,000 with KLJ for engineering services.<\/p>\n

CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT<\/p>\n

City Administrator David Schelkoph said city hall can be contacted for utility meter change outs, if that process has not been done.<\/p>\n

He is asking residents to refrain from disposing their cooking oil and baby wipes down the city sewer system.<\/p>\n

Schelkoph says more residents are disposing of these materials and it hinders the operating efficiency of the master lift station in Valley City. He said a City Ordinance will be drafted to address the issue.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that the Public Works budget has been approved, including pending projects.<\/p>\n

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CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS<\/p>\n

City Building Inspector Dave Andersen \u00a0gave an update on building permits issued, and stated that the McDonald\u2019s project is moving ahead.<\/p>\n

He said letters will be sent to those property owners not cleaning up their yards, with possible enforcement.<\/p>\n

Fire Chief Retterath reminds residents to continue to make sure their smoke detectors are in working order.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Luke encouraged residents to go on line to the Missouri River Energy website for energy saving tips.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Nielson gave an update on the number of 9-1-1 calls.She said state officials are watching the levels at the Sheyenne River, as the east and west end outlets from Devils Lake have been opened.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Pedersen said he and Commissioner Nielson will attend the State Water Commission meeting next week.<\/p>\n

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

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2013 The North Dakota Supreme Court says six lawyers have applied for an open judgeship in the Southeast Judicial District.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge John Paulson.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Five of the applicants are from North Dakota: Lyle Bopp of Cogswell, Troy LeFevre of Jamestown; Jordan Moe of Jamestown,<\/strong> Steven Simonson of Fargo and Jerod Tufte of Dawson. Cherie Clark, of Moorhead, Minnesota, also has applied.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Judicial Nominating Committee is to interview the applicants the week of June 16 in Jamestown. The group eventually will make recommendations to Gov. Jack Dalrymple, who will make the appointment.<\/p>\n

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MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot’s fired city attorney has filed a whistleblower complaint, alleging she was dismissed for refusing orders that she believed broke the law.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Colleen Auer was fired May 2 after only about a month on the job for alleged insubordination. She already has filed grievances with state and federal agencies saying she was harassed and wrongfully terminated, and seeking to be reinstated.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Auer has now filed the whistleblower complaint with the state Labor Department, saying she was asked to do unlawful things regarding contracts and documents and was fired and publicly humiliated when she refused.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The City Council has concluded that Auer’s allegations of harassment by the city manager were unfounded. The city is not commenting on pending complaints because of the possibility of litigation.<\/p>\n

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The Grand Forks Police Department is warning of a scam on an Internet classified advertising site.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The scheme involves people who are offering to sell or rent property on Craigslist. Police say the potential buyer will send a check for more than the asking price and then ask the seller to wire the excess money. The original check turns out to be bogus.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Police say it is difficult to identify a suspect because all interaction between the buyer and seller takes place via email or text messaging, and the buyer is out of state and using false identifying information.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Authorities say any seller who receives a check for much more than the asking price should contact the financial institution listed on the check to confirm the account is valid.<\/p>\n

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Sanford Health is deploying the first of two mobile clinics in the western North Dakota oil patch.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Dakotas-based health network will send the first clinic on wheels into the region in June, providing on-site care for oil workers. The 45-foot-long rig will be staffed by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, a nurse and a driver who also is a medical technician or radiology technician. It will provide services ranging from physicals to X-rays.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sanford also is putting a modular clinic in Watford City.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The health network is investing $2.7 million in the project. Annual operating expenses are estimated at $4.8 million.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota National Guard is honoring the state’s fallen service members and their families at the state Capitol.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Guard’s Service Member and Family Support Division on Wednesday was honoring nine service members and their families. Families were being presented the Sacrifice for Freedom Tribute.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gov. Jack Dalrymple and Guard commander Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk (sprihn-suh-NAT’-ihk) were scheduled to attend.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Transportation Department says most seasonal load limits are being lifted.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The agency says load restrictions were being removed Wednesday on the majority of state highways south of U.S. Highway 2.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The weight restrictions are put in place to guard against damage to roads made susceptible by the spring thaw.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Current seasonal load restriction information can be found on the Transportation Department website or by dialing 511.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The oil industry is pushing back against tougher rules for rail cars after a string of fiery accidents, insisting that crude shipped from the Northern Plains is no more dangerous than some other cargoes.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An industry-funded report released Tuesday said Bakken oil from North Dakota and Montana is similar to other light crudes. North Dakota Petroleum Council vice president Kari Cutting says that shows current rules for tank cars are sufficient.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oil trains in the U.S. and Canada were involved in at least eight major accidents during the last year, including an explosion in Lac-Megantic, Quebec that killed 47.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regulators in response have discouraged shippers from using older tank cars known to rupture during accidents.
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\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A former senior federal railway safety official, Grady Cothen, says the accidents justify government intervention.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A University of North Dakota researcher says that about 270 oil wells are responsible for 60 percent of all the natural gas flaring in the state. North Dakota wells currently flare more than 30 percent of the gas because development of pipelines and processing facilities to capture it hasn’t kept pace with oil development. Around 1 percent of natural gas is flared from oil fields nationwide.<\/p>\n

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In sports\u2026<\/p>\n

Jamestown (CSi) The University of Jamestown, Alumni and Friends reports, every year the Jimmie Scramble raises funds to benefit the University of Jamestown athletics and its nearly 425 student-athletes. Donations and participation in this fun-filled event help support the needs of the Athletic Department including scholarships and overall operation of athletic programs.<\/p>\n

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2014<\/p>\n

Location: Jamestown Country Club<\/p>\n

Cost: $100 (AM shotgun); $125 (PM shotgun)<\/p>\n