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\"wbAM5\"<\/a>CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF DENSE FOG LATE IN THE
\nMORNING…THEN PATCHY FOG IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AFTER
\nMIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
\n.VETERANS DAY…CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
\nTHE UPPER 30S. NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
\n.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
\nNORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW IN THE
\nMORNING…THEN CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. WINDY. HIGHS IN
\nTHE UPPER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
\n45 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 30 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
\n.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND
\nSNOW IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY CLEAR WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF
\nSNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. CHANCE OF
\nPRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
\n.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
\nLOWS IN THE 20S TO LOWER 30S.
\n.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID
\n50S. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
\n.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW IN THE
\nMORNING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN
\nTHE MID 40S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.<\/p>\n

THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR STRONG WINDS ON THURSDAY ACROSS WESTERN<\/p>\n

AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE FOR SNOW SHOWERS<\/p>\n

NORTH AND EAST ON THURSDAY…WHICH COMBINED WITH THE STRONG<\/p>\n

WINDS…COULD RESULT IN REDUCED VISIBILITIES. CHECK BACK FOR<\/p>\n

FUTURE UPDATES PERTAINING TO A POTENTIAL WIND ADVISORY AND\/OR HIGH<\/p>\n

WIND WARNING.<\/p>\n

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THE NDDOT REPORTS THIS TUESDAY MORNING….<\/p>\n

FOG ALONG AND NORTH OF<\/p>\n

INTERSTATE 94. THIS FOG MAY DENSE WITH VISIBILITY AT TIMES<\/p>\n

APPROACHING ONE QUARTER MILE.<\/p>\n

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Valley City (CSi) Under a proposal to move all law enforcement responsibility to the Barnes County Sheriff\u2019s Office, a petition is circulating in Valley City to disband the Valley City Police Department.<\/p>\n

The petition asks residents to vote whether or not to created an Ordinance disbanding the Valley City Police Department.<\/p>\n

The sponsoring committee of this petition consists of Robert Drake, Brian Mindt and Anthony Drake.<\/p>\n

Organizer Robert Drake says supporters believe there is poor communication between the two law agencies, and a doubling of costs.<\/p>\n

Mayor Bob Werkhoven said the petition seems to be too extreme compared to his proposal, that would place administrative control of the city police department under the Sheriff\u2019s Office and would not disband the police department completely.<\/p>\n

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. A change in date this month. Commissioner Magnuson, and Mayor Werkhoven were not present. Commissioner Pedersen conducted the meeting as Commission Vice President.<\/p>\n

Pedersen administered the Oath of Office to Valley City Police Officer David Swenson, who was promoted to Lt.<\/p>\n

The Moorhead, Minnesota native also worked as a reserve deputy for the Cass County Sheriff\u2019s Office before starting his police career in Valley City on February, 2 1998.<\/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 $2,815,775.46<\/p>\n

Game of Chance Raffle for ND Winter Show, VCHS Art Club.<\/p>\n

Renewal of electric license for Charlie & Sons Electric Inc.<\/p>\n

PUBLIC FORUM:<\/p>\n

Foundation Director of CHI Mercy Health Foundation, Stephanie Mayfield told the Commission, the community health survey is being conducted.<\/p>\n

Issues of the past three years have been addressed.<\/p>\n

She encourages the public to take the survey in conjunction with City\/County Health.<\/p>\n

About 200 surveys have been completed with the goal of 600 to be completed.<\/p>\n

ORDINANCES<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved the first reading of an Ordinance rezoning from R-1 Single Family District to B-1 Central Business District at Lots 1-2 of Block 34 located in B. W. Benson\u2019s Addition, for an auto sales business, expansion. The planning commission recommends approval.<\/p>\n

Approved the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Use Matrix regarding “Sales or leasing of consumer vehicles including passenger vehicles, motorcycles, light and medium trucks and recreational vehicles” to include B-1 Central Business District.<\/p>\n

City Attorney Myhre said the housekeeping measure is added to the City Code, which was inadvertently omitted. The zoning and planning commission recommends approval.<\/p>\n

RESOLUTIONS<\/p>\n

Approved a Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract to Strata Corporation of Grand Forks, ND in the amount of $288,086.95 for Shared Use Path along W Main Street.<\/p>\n

Approved a Resolution approving the Petition for Vacation of Alley between West Main Street and 2nd Street SW, and between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue SW. City Attorney Myhre said this is a first step in vacating the alley for the auto sales expansion project.<\/span><\/p>\n

NEW BUSINESS<\/p>\n

The City Commissioners considered an Image Retail Enhancement Grant for Maria Maria Mexican Restaurant in an amount not to exceed $7500.00.<\/p>\n

The Visitors Committee recommends approval, for the improvements to the restaurant.<\/p>\n

The City Commission voted to approve.<\/p>\n

Considered revisions for the Image Retail Enhancement Grant guidelines.<\/p>\n

Visitors Committee Chairman Bobby Koepplin outlined changes.<\/p>\n

Those included paperwork, and physical changes in properties to be defined, specifically, under guidelines for approval.<\/p>\n

The City Commission voted to approve as proposed.<\/p>\n

Considered a Renaissance Zone application for Puklich Chevrolet Buick GMC for a 5 year exemption on property tax and 5 year exemption on income tax for a new building.<\/p>\n

Renaissance Zone Authority has reviewed the application and approved.<\/p>\n

Pulklich is proposing a new 26,000 square foot building, and demolition of the present building.<\/p>\n

The Commission approved the application, pending state approval.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved an application for an SRF grant to reconstruct the Rosebud Parking Lot.<\/p>\n

Considered approving a property tax exemption for improvements to a residential building. Assessor Hansen explained the guidelines. She noted a project under consideration for a kitchen remodel meets approval.<\/p>\n

The Commissioners approved.<\/p>\n

Considered a request from the Development Corporation to direct rezoning changes to the Zoning Ordinance and carry out any necessary hearing to go forward to rezone. Valley City\/Barnes Economic Development Director, Jennifer Feist said, the Ordinance change would directly affect the potential expansion of Pizza Corner, and could potentially impact other businesses.<\/p>\n

The changes would allow usage in a B-2 zone, concerning assembly of products. A Conditional Use Permit is still possible for expansions. It would not be necessary if the new rezoning is allowed.<\/p>\n

The City Commission voted to begin the process, and establish a public hearing, followed by Ordinance readings.<\/p>\n

City Commissioners approved a Design and Construction Engineering Agreement for Sewer Improvement District No. 61 (N Central Ave) with KLJ, in an amount not to exceed 17% of construction costs. Darin Peturka, from Interstate Engineering indicated the establishment of a Valley City officer, and said the firm is available to be considered for engineering consultations.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Luke voted against approval of the agreement.<\/p>\n

Commissioners approved a Design and Construction Engineering Agreement for Water Main Improvement (S Downtown Phase I) with KLJ, in an amount not to exceed 17% of constructions costs, and designate it as Water Main Improvement District No. 98. KLJ<\/p>\n

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT AND CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS WERE GIVEN.<\/p>\n

City Assessor Hansen\u2019s report including processing assessments of properties in Northwest Valley City. She said through October this year, 85 residential property sales were recorded in Valley City.<\/p>\n

Building Inspector Dave Andersen said so far this year, building permits of all types have amounted to a value of $33,186,085.<\/p>\n

KLJ reported, based in large part from last week\u2019s public meeting, 5th<\/sup> Avenue, Southwest will revert to two way traffic in the future from the present one-way traffic flow.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Nielson said the city is backing the continuance of the city police department, in light of recent proposals to bring the department under the guidance of the Sheriff\u2019s Office, or a citizens petition to eliminating the police department.<\/p>\n

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

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Police Department and the Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office have jointly requested an investigation into what they say are false allegations of misuse of government property.<\/p>\n

That, indicated by Police Chief Scott Edinger, and Stutsman County Sheriff,Chad Kaiser.<\/p>\n

The investigation is being handled by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The investigation will center on whether false information was knowingly spread about a law enforcement agency and its personnel.<\/p>\n

Kaiser said information was forwarded last week anonymously to KVLY Valley News Live Whistleblower Hotline alleging a Jet Ski owned by the Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office was used for private recreation. The station investigated the tip as a possible improper use of publicly-owned property by the Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office and aired a report last week, confirming the sheriff\u2019s office doesn\u2019t own a Jet Ski.<\/p>\n

The BCI has declined to comment on active investigations in previous cases.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) Meeting in Special Session, Monday, the Jamestown Public School Board agreed to accept the recommendations of physical accessibility in buildings.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Rob Lech said the district was contacted by the Office of Civil Rights, a federal agency under the Department of Education with a district office in Chicago, regarding a complaint that was filed regarding physical access to buildings and grounds.<\/p>\n

Lech said that “The purpose of this meeting was to review those findings. The resolution agreement is not related to the complaint but did lead us down this path and found other areas to address.”<\/p>\n

The School Board met in executive session for approximately 45 minutes on Monday, during which it consulted via teleconference with its attorney Meredith Vukelic who reviewed the investigatory process, facilitated discussion, and answered legal questions regarding the process and confidentiality requirements.<\/p>\n

Following the executive session the board voted 7-0 to accept the OCR recommendations.The vote included a request to OCR to extend the completion date from early summer to Aug. 1, to allow for construction to occur when schools are not in session and simultaneous projects are occurring.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Park Board was updated Monday, on fundraising for the second phase of the Two Rivers Activity Center.<\/p>\n

TRAC Advisory Board, member Amy Walters said the continuing capital campaign is to raise $10 million to $12 million to pay for the second phase of TRAC.<\/p>\n

She said overall the TRAC project is moving forward as planned, with construction starting as soon as possible in the spring. TRAC should be open to the public by spring 2017.<\/p>\n

The second phase includes an outdoor swimming pool and additional space for the center\u2019s child care and physical fitness facilities. The first phase of TRAC is being funded by a 1 percent sales tax approved by Jamestown voters in June. The first phase of TRAC will cost $28.6 million.<\/p>\n

Walters said the TRAC Advisory Board has split into four advisory committees to guide TRAC\u2019s phase two fundraising effort. The Parks and Recreation Commission in August approved hiring American City Bureau, of Dundee, Ill., to guide the commission and the TRAC Advisory Board in the phase two fundraising effort.<\/p>\n

In other business, the park board will decide next month if it will purchase a new ice resurfacing machine next year.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Planning Commission\u00a0 unanimously approved a preliminary plat request for Dakotah Hills Addition. during its meeting Monday.<\/p>\n

Dakotah Hills is on 5th Street Northeast, between 12th Avenue Northeast and 14th Avenue Northeast. There are two completed apartment buildings on the property with a third under construction.<\/p>\n

The plat divides the addition into four lots with each of the three buildings located on a separate lot.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown\/Stutsman Development Corp. Board of Directors, Monday approved membership appointments. Ritchie Wolf, C.J. Janke and Tom Hausman will begin their memberships on the board beginning January 1, 2016. The three new members replace Gary Riffe, Eric Tuchscher and Brent Harris, who all declined to seek re-election. The board also elected Kelly Rachel and Lorrie Pavlicek to second terms on the board.<\/p>\n

The board also reviewed CEO Connie Ova\u2019s job evaluation. She received an above average ranking from the 11 board members who filled out review forms.<\/p>\n

The evaluation included an objective developing a new board member orientation process in the next two months. The evaluation did not include a wage increase, which has occurred in past years after evaluations.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) Parade entries are still be sought for this year’s Jamestown Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade.<\/p>\n

The date this year has been changed and the parade route slightly altered.<\/p>\n

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Jamestown Downtown Association, Ambassador, Charlie Kourajian said, the date this year is TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2015, AT 7-P.M., IN DOWNTOWN JAMESTOWN.<\/p>\n

He added that while the parade will still form at McElroy Park, and then head north on First Avenue, South, the parade is no longer allowed to cross the railroad tracks, and will turn east on 1st Street East, to 2nd Avenue East and head south back to McElroy Park. He noted that the best place still to view the parade is on First Avenue as some of the floats may decide to disband after passing by on First Avenue.<\/p>\n

Float entries are $100 to cover the costs of advertising.<\/p>\n

Those wanting an entry form should call Charlie Kourajian at 701-320-3015,<\/p>\n

or email to: mainstreet@csicable.net<\/p>\n

There will be a meeting of parade entrants on Monday November 23, 2015, at 5-p.m., at Babb’s Coffee House, where float numbers will be handed out, along with other instructions.<\/p>\n

The After Parade Party will be at Shady’s, at the Gladstone Inn & Suites in Jamestown, with refreshments, and entertainment by the Jamestown Choralaires.<\/p>\n

Also, before the parade, the community Christmas Tree lighting will take place at 5:15 p.m., at the west side of the Jamestown Civic Center.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Bus Depot is still on target to open a week later than planned.<\/p>\n

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Charlie Kourajian said, when the Jefferson Bus Lines bus comes to Jamestown on Monday, November 16,<\/b> it will be stopping at the new bus depot at 119 \u2013 2nd Ave. S.E.<\/sup><\/p>\n

He says Jefferson Bus Lines could not get all the electronic changes done by the original planned opening on, November 9th .<\/p>\n

Thanks to the generosity of the parishioners of the First Congregational Church of Christ, the garage on their parking lot has been remodeled to be the local bus depot.<\/p>\n

The project was funded by a grant from the City of Jamestown and donations from many community-minded people.<\/p>\n

The JSDC also approved a grant of up to $5,000 for the Jamestown bus depot project. The grant passed unanimously and will be funded by the JSDC workforce recruiting budget in an effort to bring more workers into Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Except for professional services like excavating, plumbing, electrical work, all work was done by volunteers.<\/p>\n

The bus depot will be operated by volunteers from the Jamestown Bus Stop, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation and will be open during the times the buses arrive, which are 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (eastbound) and then again at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (westbound). The eastbound bus leaves Jamestown at 10-a.m., and the westbound bus leaves at 2-p.m.<\/p>\n

At this time, the depot is not set up to sell tickets, but will be around the first of the year. At that time the bus depot will receive a percentage of tickets sold in Jamestown. Jefferson Bus Lines will pay the depot’s internet and telephone line costs. It will cost about $500 month in overhead to operate the bus depot. Donations to help defray the cost are excepted. Contact Charlie Kourajian at 701-320-3015 for more information.<\/p>\n

The bus will continue to pick up and drop off passenger at the street location near Babb\u2019s Coffee House at First Street, and First Avenue in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 Providing patients with safe medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments is the prime goal for the nation\u2019s radiologic technologists. <\/i>To recognize the vital work of its R.T.s, Jamestown Regional Medical Center is celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week\u00ae<\/sup>, through November 14, 2015.<\/p>\n

NRTW was created by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in 1979. The event is celebrated each year during the week of Nov. 8, the day that German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the x-ray in 1895.<\/p>\n

Medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals work with some of the most innovative equipment in the medical field to help identify pathologies, plan and administer treatment and restore patient health. R.T.s specialize in breast imaging, computed tomography, cardiac-interventional procedures, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, radiation therapy and general diagnostic radiology.<\/p>\n

JRMC wants to say “thank you” to their radiologists, Dr. Gary Wade and Dr. Madhu Reddy; the Radiology clerks, Brenda and Kristen; and all the registered technologists: Nathan, Tania, Ashley, Danielle, Diane, Greg, Nichole, Tanya, Jessica, Heather, and Aimee.<\/p>\n

For more information about radiology and JRMC\u2019s great employees, visit www.jrmcnd.com<\/p>\n

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center<\/p>\n

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital located at 2422 20th<\/sup> St. SW, Jamestown, ND. For more information on services at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.<\/p>\n

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Valley City (CSi) A public meeting will be held on Thursday November 12, 2015, at 7-p.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club, to discuss the long term flood control options in Valley City.<\/p>\n

KLJ Engineer Eric Gilbertson says the meeting will provide an overview of the ongoing planning process and will identify future opportunities to provide input to the process.<\/p>\n

At the meeting will be representatives from the City of Valley City and KLJ to answer questions and discuss concerns.<\/p>\n

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting.<\/p>\n

Jamestown (CSi) Deb Lee says, the Dakota Store will remain at the office location, at 110 8th Street SE.<\/p>\n

She says they have rearranged and maximized their space.<\/p>\n

The hours are M-F 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm; and Sunday in December.<\/p>\n

Watch for the banner on the West side of the building.<\/p>\n

HOOPLE, N.D. (AP) – No students were hurt when a school bus collided with a sport utility vehicle at the intersection of two Walsh County roads.<\/p>\n

The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Monday about 2 miles south of Hoople. The Highway Patrol says the driver of the bus was cited for failing to yield.<\/p>\n

Nine children were on the Valley-Edinburg school bus. They were picked up at the scene by parents.<\/p>\n

A 53-year-old passenger in the SUV was taken to a medical center in Park River with injuries that the patrol says are not life-threatening.<\/p>\n

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WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A Missouri man died in a weekend crash in the western North Dakota oil patch.<\/p>\n

The Highway Patrol says 25-year-old James Vitale of Springfield, Missouri, died about 8:45 a.m. Saturday when the pickup truck he was driving crossed the center line on state Highway 1804 in the Williston area and struck an oncoming semitrailer.<\/p>\n

The driver of the semi wasn’t hurt.<\/p>\n

The crash shut down the highway for about two hours.<\/p>\n

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LANKING, N.D. (AP) – Authorities believe they’ve found the body of a Grand Forks hunter missing in Walsh County.<\/p>\n

Walsh County Sheriff Ron Jurgens\u00a0says \u00a0that a body found in cattails Monday is being sent to the University of North Dakota for an autopsy.<\/p>\n

Forty-five-year-old Travis Vorachek was last heard from when he spoke with his wife by phone about 8 p.m. Friday. He was supposed to meet his father for deer hunting Saturday morning but didn’t show.<\/p>\n

Authorities found his all-terrain vehicle crashed a quarter mile from his parked truck, along with his stocking cap.<\/p>\n

More than 100 volunteers have been helping in the search, which also involved a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter and a drone from the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office.
\nUpdate…<\/p>\n

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot police are searching for a male they say shot a female in an apartment and fled.<\/p>\n

Capt. John Klug says officers have located the suspect’s car in Minot but were still looking for the suspect Monday evening. The incident happened about 5:45 p.m. Sunday, and the woman was taken to a hospital. She was in stable condition early Monday.<\/p>\n

Klug says the male and female knew one another. Police have identified the shooter.<\/p>\n

No other information was immediately released.<\/p>\n

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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) – A judge has lowered bond for a Devils Lake man suspected of burning down a Hardee’s restaurant. Judge Donovan Foughty on Monday lowered the $250,000 bond that was set earlier for 24-year-old Michael Ott to $150,000. Ott faces felony arson and burglary charges along with misdemeanor drug-related counts in the Oct. 25 arson fire that authorities allege he set to cover up a burglary.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Bismarck woman who worked at a group home is accused of raping a 15-year-old boy and threatening him with violence.<\/p>\n

Twenty-three-year-old Ethmonia Barclay pleaded not guilty in South Central District Court on Monday to felony corruption of a minor. She could face up to five years in prison if convicted.<\/p>\n

Police allege Barclay threatened to tell other staff members at Charles Hall Youth Services that the boy sexually assaulted her if he didn’t comply with her demands. She also is accused of threatening to have relatives attack the boy.<\/p>\n

Barclay is alleged to have raped the boy at least twice. The boy eventually told another staff member who contacted police.<\/p>\n

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A Minnesota man says he will be plead guilty to a federal drug charge in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

Arnulfo Ramos, of Crookston, Minnesota, is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Authorities say the operation involved at least 500 grams of methamphetamine meant for distribution in North Dakota and Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Court documents show that the drugs were obtained between Jan. 1, 2014, and April 15, 2015.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. A change of plea hearing has not been scheduled.<\/p>\n

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer and University of North Dakota Provost Thomas Dilorenzo are the two finalists for interim president of the university.<\/p>\n

The two names were recommended by Chancellor Mark Haggerot as finalists to serve in the role for President Robert Kelley, who is retiring in January after leading the Grand Forks school for nearly seven years.<\/p>\n

Schafer says if offered the job, he’d take it. Schafer served two terms as governor and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 2008-2009.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Libertarian Party members have endorsed a slate of candidates for the November 2016 election.<\/p>\n

The party held a convention Saturday in Mandan and endorsed candidates for every statewide office except governor and state treasurer. The party also endorsed Jack Seaman of Fargo for the U.S. House and Robert Marquette of Fargo for U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n

Joshua Voytek of Fargo got the endorsement for lieutenant governor. Nick Bata of Fargo got the nod for state insurance commissioner, and Tom Skadeland of Mayville got the endorsement for public service commissioner.<\/p>\n

Former party chairman Roland Riemers (RYM’-urs) of Grand Forks got the endorsement for state auditor. Anthony Mangall of Fargo was elected as the new party chairman.<\/p>\n

Endorsements for governor and state treasurer will be made later.<\/p>\n

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Officials have broken ground for a drone training academy at the nation’s first unmanned aircraft business park in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. in September announced a 10-year lease to establish the academy at the Grand Sky facility. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday.<\/p>\n

Grand Sky is a 1.2 million-square-foot park at Grand Forks Air Force Base being funded by public and private money. Defense contractor Northrop Grumman also is a tenant.<\/p>\n

General Atomics manufactures the Predator and Reaper drones. The company plans a $2.5 million, 19,400-square-foot hangar to house aircraft that will be used to train up to 100 students a year. Construction is expected to be complete by next August. About 25 General Atomics employees will staff the academy during its first year of operation.<\/p>\n

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FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s corn and sunflower harvest progress slowed this past week in many areas due to a significant amount of moisture. The USDA says the moisture left just 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork and slowed or halted fall tillage activities. Corn harvested was 91 percent, well ahead of 69 percent last year, and ahead of 82 percent for the five-year average.\u00a0 Sunflowers harvested was 83 percent, ahead of 69 percent last year and 73 percent average.<\/p>\n

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In sports\u2026<\/p>\n

Jamestown (CSi) United Sportsman of Jamestown will hold a public meeting on Thursday December 3, 2015, to determine if there is enough interst to development and sustain a public educational shooting range.<\/p>\n

The facility would serve Jamestown and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n

The meeting will be at 7-p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 519 First Avenue South in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Any questions may be directed to Curtis Kaseman at 701-320-9227.<\/p>\n

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PREP VOLLEYBALL
\nClass B Region 1
\nQuarterfinal
\nCentral Cass def. Kindred, 22-25, 25-16, 23-25, 25-15, 15-12
\nFargo Oak Grove Lutheran def. Sargent Central, 25-14, 25-17, 25-19
\nHankinson def. Richland, 25-16, 25-14, 25-16
\nNorthern Cass def. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood, 25-22, 19-25, 22-25, 25-16, 15-8
\nClass B Region 2
\nQuarterfinal
\nFinley-Sharon\/Hope-Page def. Cavalier, 25-13, 25-14, 18-25, 25-15
\nHillsboro\/Central Valley def. Hatton-Northwood, 14-25, 25-21, 25-10, 20-25, 15-13
\nPark River\/Fordville Lankin def. Drayton\/Valley-Edinburg, 25-20, 25-13, 23-25, 15-25, 15-10
\nThompson def. North Border, 25-15, 25-9, 25-19
\nClass B Region 3
\nQuarterfinal
\nCarrington def. Napoleon, 25-18, 28-26, 25-13
\nLaMoure def. Linton-HMB, 25-20, 25-21, 25-11
\nMedina-Pingree-Buchanan def. Oakes, 25-14, 22-25, 25-12, 23-25, 15-8
\nSouth Border def. Ellendale, 19-25, 25-15, 25-18, 25-15
\nClass B Region 4
\nQuarterfinal
\nLakota\/Edmore def. Rolette-Wolford, 16-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-20
\nLangdon-Munich def. Benson County, 25-11, 25-14, 25-15
\nNew Rockford-Sheyenne def. Dakota Prairie, 25-20, 25-9, 25-20
\nNorth Star def. Harvey-Wells County, 25-10, 25-9, 25-5
\nClass B Region 5
\nQuarterfinal
\nFlasher def. Turtle Lake-Mercer-McClusky, 25-17, 25-17, 25-20
\nGrant County def. Underwood, 25-22, 22-25, 25-16, 27-25
\nNew Salem-Almont def. Wilton-Wing, 25-27, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20, 15-5
\nShiloh Christian def. Center-Stanton, 25-11, 25-16, 25-21
\nClass B Region 6
\nQuarterfinal
\nDes Lacs-Burlington def. Sawyer, 25-15, 25-22, 25-13
\nLewis and Clark def. Bottineau, 25-10, 25-19, 25-8
\nMinot Bishop Ryan def. Rugby, 25-21, 20-25, 15-25, 32-30, 15-11
\nMinot Our Redeemer’s def. Velva, 25-13, 25-17, 25-12
\nClass B Region 7
\nQuarterfinal
\nHazen def. Beulah, 25-17, 25-11, 25-12
\nHeart River def. Glen Ullin-Hebron, 27-25, 25-15, 25-19
\nMott-Regent def. Dickinson Trinity, 25-18, 25-19, 25-15
\nNew England def. Hettinger\/Scranton, 25-22, 25-15, 25-15
\nClass B Region 8
\nQuarterfinal
\nKenmare def. Parshall, 25-16, 25-20, 25-15
\nPowers Lake def. Trenton, 25-12, 25-14, 16-25, 25-19
\nRay def. Trinity Christian, 25-7, 25-11, 25-11
\nWatford City def. Stanley, 3-1<\/p>\n

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

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Jay Cutler became the Chicago Bears’ all-time leader in touchdown passes by throwing two more in a 22-19 comeback win over San Diego. He broke Sid Luckman’s 72-year-old record by hitting Martellus Bennett for a second-quarter score, but the Bears still trailed until Zach Miller grabbed a 25-yard pass in the end zone with 3:19 remaining. The Bears ended a two-game skid, improved to 3-5 and handed the 2-7 Chargers their fifth consecutive loss.<\/p>\n

NATIONAL\u00a0 BASKETBALL\u00a0 ASSOCIATION<\/p>\n

ATLANTA (AP) – Andrew Wiggins tied a career high with 33 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 117-107 victory on Monday night. Jeff Teague finished with 24 points for the Hawks. They led by 29 before falling to Dallas on Dec. 30, 2008.<\/p>\n

Final\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chicago\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 111\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Philadelphia\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 88
\nFinal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indiana\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 97\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Orlando\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 84
\nFinal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Denver\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 108\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Portland\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 104
\nFinal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 San\u00a0 Antonio\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 106\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sacramento\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 88
\nFinal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Golden\u00a0 State\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 109\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Detroit\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 95
\nFinal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L-A\u00a0 Clippers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 94\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memphis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 92<\/p>\n

NATIONAL\u00a0 HOCKEY\u00a0 LEAGUE<\/p>\n

Final\u00a0 OT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arizona\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anaheim\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3<\/p>\n

NFL…<\/p>\n

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has passed his first post-concussion test. Coach Mike Zimmer says he believes Bridgewater “will be good to go” when the Vikings play at Oakland this weekend. Bridgewater’s injury occurred in the fourth quarter Sunday when St. Louis cornerback Lamarcus Joyner hit him with his shoulder.<\/p>\n

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COLLEGE SPORTS…<\/p>\n

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The president of the University of Missouri system has resigned amid protests over racial tensions that drew the support of football team members.\u00a0 Over the weekend, at least 30 black players had vowed not to take part in team activities until Tim Wolfe resigned or was forced out. Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin also announced his resignation, although he will stay on through the end of the year and shift to leading research efforts.<\/p>\n

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Illinois has fired athletic director Mike Thomas, saying a change was needed following reports that football and women’s basketball players had been mistreated by their coaches.\u00a0 Thomas is the latest high-profile leader to be swept aside in the turmoil at the campus this year, following the resignation of chancellor Phyllis Wise and the August dismissal of football coach Tim Beckman. The school said Thomas had done nothing wrong, and he said he acted appropriately but accepts the decision.<\/p>\n

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MLB-AWARDS…<\/p>\n

NEW YORK (AP) – Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has been voted the major league player of the year and the AL outstanding player in the annual Players Choice Awards.<\/p>\n

Washington’s slugging right fielder Bryce Harper was picked as the NL outstanding player.<\/p>\n

Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones won the Marvin Miller man of the year award, given to a player who most inspires others through his efforts on and off the field.<\/p>\n

Houston ace Dallas Keuchel (KY’-kul) was voted the AL’s outstanding pitcher, and Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke the NL’s outstanding pitcher.<\/p>\n

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant were the top rookies, while Texas slugger Prince Fielder and New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey were the top comeback players.<\/p>\n

Balloting was conducted in mid-September by the Major League Baseball Players Association.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK (AP) – Ken Griffey Jr. and Trevor Hoffman are among 15 newcomers on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot.<\/p>\n

Griffey was a unanimous pick for the 1997 AL MVP award. He’s is a 13-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner who is sixth on the career list with 630 home runs.<\/p>\n

Hoffman is a seven-time All-Star who held the all-time record of 601 saves until it was topped by Mariano Rivera’s 652.<\/p>\n

A vote of at least 75 percent from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America is needed for election. Results will be announced Jan. 6.<\/p>\n

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GOLF-SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP<\/p>\n

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Peter Malnati has his first PGA Tour title after a one-stroke win over William McGirt and David Toms at the Sanderson Farms Championship. Malnati closed with a 5-under 67 for an 18-under total in a rain-soaked tournament that wasn’t completed until today. He birdied five of his final 12 holes after entering the round with a one-stroke deficit.<\/p>\n

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In world and national news…<\/p>\n

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Racially charged incidents that led to numerous protests at the University of Missouri system’s campus in Columbia and eventually the resignation of President Tim Wolfe and Columbia Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin have prompted action. The University of Missouri system says initiatives in the next 90 days are aimed at improving the racial atmosphere. They include the system’s first chief diversity, inclusion and equity officer.<\/p>\n

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Justice Department is reviewing its options following a federal appeals court ruling against President Barack Obama’s plan to protect an estimated 5 million people living in the United States illegally from deportation. Republicans had criticized the plan as an illegal executive overreach. Given the time needed for possible appeals, the ruling further dims prospects of implementation of the executive action before Obama leaves office in 2017.<\/p>\n

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – The ongoing threat from the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram (BOH’-koh hah-RAHM’) has prompted Chad’s government to declare a state of emergency in the Lake Chad region. Boko Haram has launched several attacks there in the past few months and authorities plan to search homes and collect weapons during the day and night.<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON (AP) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to use a new report in an attempt to persuade Congress to change the way in which the federal government funds wildfire fighting. The report says that while the U.S. Forest Service has increased the pace and scale of its forest restoration since 2011, progress waned this year and the agency risks falling further behind without more resources.<\/p>\n

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – A Federal Railroad Administration report says long-term benefits trump the temporary environmental impacts of a large-scale transformation of the Northeast Corridor rail line. The report says those benefits would include a decrease in energy usage and greenhouse gas production, as well as an increase in economic activity. The FRA plans hearings in December and January. The corridor is the busiest commuter rail line in the country but suffers from aging infrastructure and crowding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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