CSi Weather…
TODAY…BREEZY. RAIN EARLY IN THE MORNING…THEN RAIN LIKELY IN
THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW
LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. NO SNOW ACCUMULATION. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
40S. TEMPERATURE SLOWLY FALLING IN THE AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
90 PERCENT.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN CLEARING. LOWS IN
THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO
15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN BECOMING
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. NEAR STEADY
TEMPERATURE IN THE MID 30S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…BREEZY. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.
.SATURDAY…COLDER. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.MONDAY…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN
CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. CHANCE
OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS AROUND 17.
.VETERANS DAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S.
MONDAY…CHANCES FOR LIGHT SNOW CONTINUE WITH THE ECMWF
INDICATING THE THREAT FOR A HYBRID TYPE STORM. IT WILL BE COLD WITH TEMPS WELL BELOW NORMAL.
ON TUE…CONDITIONS WILL BE DRY AND COLD WITH HIGHS ONLY IN THE 20S
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Fargo (CSi) Today, troopers in the North Dakota Highway Patrol’s southeast region are partnering with the Valley City School District to conduct an enforcement effort to increase traffic safety on local bus routes. A trooper will ride along on a regular bus route to observe drivers. If a violation occurs, the trooper will radio the information to another trooper in a nearby squad car. A traffic stop will be initiated with enforcement action taken.
This effort will enhance the enforcement of related traffic laws and increase public awareness of the dangers created by motorists who fail to stop for school buses when children are loading and unloading.
The consequence for failing to stop as required for a school bus is a $100 fine and six points to the violator’s driving record. In addition, the registered owner of a motor vehicle may also be assessed a fine of $100 for the driver failing to stop as required for a school bus.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven joined officials from Barnes County, North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), and Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation Tuesday to celebrate the completion of 7th Street SE and the I-94 Business Loop construction projects in Valley City.
The ceremony included remarks by NDDOT Director Grant Levi, Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven, Barnes County Commissioner Phil Leitner, and officials from ND National Guard, and John Deere Seeding Group.
Mayor Werkhoven said, “These projects are a great example of state and local partners working together to enhance traffic movement and provide easier access to our wonderful city, They will greatly benefit our citizens, business partners and expand our economic opportunities for many years to come.”
The road construction projects enhance the transportation infrastructure of Valley City and provide improved access to residents and business owners along the corridor.
NDDOT Director Grant Levi said, “Historic transportation investments are being made across North Dakota, This project is another example of how those investments are helping local communities meet their transportation needs.”
The funding for the Valley City projects opened today came from federal, state and city funds which totaled approximately $3.2 million.
Border States Paving Company of Jamestown, N.D. and Paras Contracting of Fargo, N.D. were the main contractors on the projects which included; paving, concrete curb and gutter work, driveway entrances, additional turning lanes and additional lighting, wider turning lanes, intersection improvements and other amenities.
In North Dakota the 2013 and 2014 construction seasons represent the largest road construction programs in state history, with more than $1.6 billion in bids for roadway projects. This biennium, the state will invest about $2.6 billion in infrastructure improvements across the state. The state’s commitment – more than twice the amount of the previous, two-year funding package includes funding for highway, city, county and township road improvements; water supply and water treatment projects and the development of affordable housing.
Jamestown (CSi) As a part of Jamestown Tourism’s Target Profile, camping in the Jamestown area is an important part of drawing regional visitors to Jamestown.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said Pelican Point, has a new manager, Wanda Vining Alber.
He said the facility and other camping attraction will be pointed out as local tourism official attend regional sport shows and conventions.
He pointed out that Ft. Seward this summer will have four news R.V. pedestals in place for campers.
He noted that campers passing through also spend dollars in the area, with extended stays.
Swedlund also pointed out recent improvements to the Jamestown Civic Center, including new seating, a new basketball floor, and updates to the HVAC system.
Valley City (CSi) As winter and the holiday season approaches, the need for a well-stocked food pantry in the community becomes more apparent. Valley City Public Schools, VCHS Student Council, Marketplace Food & Drug, Ingstad Family Media the Valley City Times-Record, and Coca-Cola would again like to invite the community to be part of an annual food drive to support the Barnes County Food Pantry.
Stuff a Truck means that in one concentrated effort, we are going to fill a Coca Cola delivery truck full of food for the Barnes County Food Pantry. Efforts are focused in the month of November because this is the time of year that the food pantry will be putting together baskets for the upcoming holidays.
The official “Stuff the Truck 2014″ collection event will be held on Thursday, November 20 at the HiLiner Activity Center. Students will be on hand throughout the school day to accept donations from schools, churches, businesses, and individual community members.
Jamestown (CSi) On Veterans Day Tuesday November 11, 2014 the All Vets Club in Jamestown will host events and activities.
A free pancake breakfast will be served from 7:30-a.m., to 10-a.m., followed by a free soup buffet at 11-a.m., and bingo from noon to 3-p.m.
Evening activities start with music by the Jamestown Drum and Bugle Corps at 5:30-p.m., followed by the POW/MIA Ceremony and a Celebration Banquet at 6-p.m.
After the banquet there will be musical entertainment with Grace and Isabel Lefevre, accompanied by Jackie Tews.
The VFW Auxiliary will hold a bake sale during the day, and all organizations are invited to set up membership tables.
A Special Welcome to all Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.
Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this annual celebration event.
Jamestown (CSi) The community is invited to attend the 24th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Concordia Lutheran Church, at 502 1st Avenue North in Jamestown.
Dinner is served from 11-a.m., to 1-p.m., in the church basement, which is handicapped accessible.
Drivers will be available to deliver meals, or give a ride to the church for services and the meal. Call 252-2819 for delivered meals or rides.
The meal is free, and those invited include single people, parents, families, people working that day, college students, and those who don’t want to cook, and those traveling through the area.
The menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn and dessert.
State Election Highlights…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota voters have turned back a “right-to-life” amendment that opponents feared would have ended abortion in the state. Voters rejected the measure by a wide margin. It would have declared in the state constitution “the inalienable right to life of every human being at every stage of development must be recognized and protected.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota voters have rejected a proposed measure that would have funneled more oil taxes into water, wildlife and parks projects. The measure would have directed 5 percent of the state’s oil extraction taxes into the state’s conservation fund, which is currently capped at $30 million during the state’s two-year budget cycle.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota voters have rejected a plan to dump the state Board of Higher Education in favor of a full-time commission.
The measure on Tuesday’s ballot was originally proposed by lawmakers who believe the board has done a poor job of managing a large system and have granted too much power to university presidents. Opponents believed the move would limit academic freedom and affect accreditation.
The board is a part-time group with eight members who are appointed by the governor. The change would have replaced the board with a three-member commission.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Democratic candidate for North Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat said his loss to Republican Representative Kevin Cramer by 30,000 votes shows that the outcome was “meant to be.” George Sinner says he believed the race would be closer. Sinner says Cramer was wise to promote President Barack Obama’s unpopularity in the state.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring (GOHR’-ing) has won his second campaign for the post, beating Democratic challenger Ryan Taylor. North Dakota’s contest for agriculture commissioner once focused largely on which candidate was more of a farmer. But as the state’s energy-driven prosperity grows, the job increasingly has become more about harvesting oil.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The executive director of the North Dakota Republican Party says he’s not surprised about a convincing sweep at the top of the ticket because pre-election polling showed that GOP candidates had comfortable leads.
Jason Flohrs says the victory by six statewide officeholders and U.S. Representative Kevin Cramer is a testament to a job the candidates have done and also what previous Republican leaders did to pave the way.
Flohrs say voters went to the polls to reward that success. He also says having an unpopular president added to the winning margin.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The chairman of the North Dakota Democratic Party says he’s disappointed in the results of the midterm election. Democratic-NPL Chairman Bob Valeu says the election of state legislative candidates Erin Oban in Bismarck and Pamela Anderson in Fargo were bright spots on a night when Republicans won all statewide offices and the race for U.S. House. Valeu says the Democrats are going to rebound.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota judge says a state Bureau of Criminal Investigation agent and the state attorney general have two weeks to pay back a Forbes man for confiscating his pay loader.
Agent Arnie Rummel took possession of the loader in May from Darrel Schrum after an investigation determined that the equipment was stolen. Schrum told authorities he didn’t know about the theft and said he bought the loader in good faith.
Judge Daniel Narum said in a ruling from the bench in September that Rummel was in contempt of court and ordered the state to pay $49,000. Narum’s written order on Tuesday says the state owes nearly $54,000, including lawyer’s fees.
Mark Friese, Schrum’s attorney, says his client is pleased with the ruling. The state plans to appeal.
WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) – Two electrical workers contracted by Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative in Wahpeton were injured when hot water flowed over them while they were working.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the workers were on a scissor lift Tuesday afternoon when the incident happened. One of the workers was taken to a hospital in nearby Breckenridge, Minnesota, and the other was flown to a Fargo hospital.
The sheriff’s office says the condition of the workers is not known. The cause of the incident is still being investigated.
BELFIELD, N.D. (AP) – A Belfield man is accused of trying to stab another man to death.
Twenty-three-year-old Brett Hlibichuk on Oct. 20 allegedly stabbed the man twice in the stomach and once in the neck with a sharp instrument, The Bismarck Tribune reported.
Court documents say it took surgeons several hours to save the man’s life.
The documents do not list an attorney for Hlibichuk. He is due in court on Dec. 29, and could enter a plea at that time to a Class AA felony attempted murder charge that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
In sports….
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University women’s basketball coach Jill DeVries announced Tuesday that Alli Vandal from Rolla, N.D., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Valley City State University.
A 6-foot forward, Vandal excelled last season for Rolla High School, averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. She led the Bulldogs to an 18-5 record, a second-place finish in District 8, and an appearance at the Class B Region 4 Tournament. She is already a 3-time All District 8 selection entering her senior season at Rolla.
While Vandal’s high school success has been great, DeVries says there’s even more success ahead for her at VCSU.
DeVries said, “Alli is a great addition to our Viking family. She has a tremendous work ethic and we look forward to working with her as we believe she hasn’t even touched on her potential yet.”
Outside of high school basketball, Vandal also plays with the North Dakota Phenom AAU team. Her length and versatility on the court make her a good fit with the Vikings.
DeVries added, “She is a long athlete that can stretch defenses with her 3-point range, as well as finish in the lane with a soft touch. Her length and quickness will also help us on the defensive side of the ball and in transition.”
Vandal plans to major in elementary education while at VCSU. She is the daughter of Bob and Mary Vandal. She joins Courtney Magnuson (Guard, Willmar, Minn.) as signed recruits for the 2015-16 VCSU women’s basketball season.
Valley City State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and a conference member of the North Star Athletic Association. The Vikings finished last season 13-12 and took third in the conference. With DeVries as head coach, VCSU qualified for three straight NAIA national tournaments from 2011-2013.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Undefeated North Dakota State remains atop both Football Championship Subdivision polls, after defeating a South Dakota State team that has now dropped in both polls.
NDSU beat SDSU 37-17 on Saturday, and got all of the first-place votes in this week’s coaches’ poll and Sports Network poll.
SDSU slipped three spots in the coaches’ poll and four spots in the Sports Network poll, to No. 22 in both polls.
The Bison travel to No. 19/20 Northern Iowa this Saturday, while the Jackrabbits play No. 17/19 Indiana State on the road.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A hot streak by the University of North Dakota hockey team has propelled UND to second in both national polls.
UND got nine of the 34 first-place votes in this week’s USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Poll, and 11 of the 50 first-place votes in the USCHO.com poll.
UND is unbeaten in its last six games, with five wins and a tie. The team travels to Wisconsin this weekend.
Minnesota remains atop both polls. Boston College, Colgate and Boston round out the top five in each poll.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Hall of Famer Paul Molitor has officially taken over as manager of the Minnesota Twins. And he says “I have no doubt this is where I’m supposed to be.”
The Twins introduced Molitor on Tuesday. He becomes just their third manager since 1986.
Molitor spent last season as a coach on the fired Ron Gardenhire’s staff. He says he takes the job determined to get a team that has lost at least 92 games in four straight seasons back to competitiveness much sooner than many expect.
The Twins interviewed numerous candidates in the five weeks since Gardenhire was fired. In the end, they chose the St. Paul native over others including Boston bench coach Torey Lovullo and minor league manager Doug Mientkiewicz.
Molitor says “I’m coming here to win.”
CONROE, Texas (AP) – Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson will avoid jail time after reaching a plea agreement in his child abuse case.
A judge agreed to the plea deal during a hearing Tuesday in Conroe, 40 miles north of Houston.
Peterson was indicted in September for using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son earlier this year in suburban Houston. The All-Pro running back was charged with felony injury to a child and had faced up to two years in prison if convicted.
Under the agreement, Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault.
Peterson says he never intended to harm his son and was disciplining him in the same way he had been as a child growing up in East Texas.
Now the question is whether he will rejoin the Vikings this season. He has been on paid leave, via a special roster exemption issued by the NFL.
General manager Rick Spielman said prior to Peterson’s court hearing the Vikings would not comment “until it’s appropriate to speak.” After the plea agreement was reached, league spokesman Brian McCarthy said there was no timetable for the determination of Peterson’s status.
PREP VOLLEYBALL
Beach def. Heart River, 25-15, 25-18, 23-25, 22-25, 15-7
Bismarck Century def. Mandan, 25-13, 25-13, 25-10
Dickinson def. Bismarck St. Mary’s, 3-0
Dickinson Trinity def. Killdeer, 25-20, 25-15, 25-9
Dunseith def. Turtle Mountain, 3-0
Fargo North def. Grand Forks Central, 20-25, 25-17, 25-9, 25-10
Fargo Shanley def. Fargo Davies, 25-19, 18-25, 26-24, 25-18
Fargo South def. Devils Lake, 25-12, 25-5, 25-15
Glen Ullin-Hebron def. Richardton-Taylor, 25-19, 23-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-9
Grand Forks Red River def. West Fargo, 25-16, 25-17, 25-22
Hazen def. Beulah, 25-13, 15-25, 14-25, 25-14, 15-4
Hettinger/Scranton def. Bowman County, 25-18, 25-12, 15-25, 27-25
Jamestown def. Bismarck High, 26-24, 25-21, 25-19
Minot def. Williston, 25-22, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19
New England def. Mott-Regent, 3-1
Valley City def. Wahpeton, 25-18, 25-10, 25-18
Class B District 6
Semifinal
Linton-HMB def. Kidder County, 25-18, 25-18, 25-12
Napoleon def. South Border, 19-25, 25-14, 25-19, 25-19
Class B District 9
Semifinal
Grant County def. Flasher, 25-9, 25-19, 25-20
Shiloh Christian def. New Salem-Almont, 25-17, 21-25, 25-4, 25-14
Class B District 10
Semifinal
Center-Stanton def. Washburn, 25-5, 25-14, 25-14
Turtle Lake-Mercer def. Underwood, 25-17, 25-17, 25-16
Class B District 12
Region Qualifier
Minot Bishop Ryan def. Lewis and Clark, 25-20, 25-13, 23-25, 25-22
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood def. Glenburn, 25-16, 25-11, 19-25, 25-11
Championship
Minot Our Redeemer’s def. Des Lacs-Burlington, 25-16, 25-14, 25-19
Class B District 15
Semifinal
Trenton def. Trinity Christian, 24-26, 25-3, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13
Watford City def. Parshall, 25-8, 25-9, 25-9
Class B District 16
Loser Out
Divide County def. Tioga, 3-0
Semifinal
Kenmare def. Stanley, 23-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-23
Powers Lake def. Ray, 3-1
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Milwaukee 87 Indiana 81
Final Houston 108 Miami 91
Final Toronto 100 Oklahoma City 88
Final Washington 98 New York 83
Final New Orleans 100 Charlotte 91
Final Chicago 98 Orlando 90
Final Portland 101 Cleveland 82
Final Phoenix 112 L-A Lakers 106
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Thomas Greiss made 33 saves to guide the Penguins to a 4-1 victory yesterday over Minnesota that handed the Wild their first defeat in six home games. Nick Spaling, Brandon Sutter and Chris Kunitz scored for the Penguins. The Penguins won their fifth straight game. The Wild were the last team in the NHL to lose at home this season.
Final OT Calgary 4 Washington 3
Final Carolina 4 Columbus 2
Final Philadelphia 4 Edmonton 1
Final OT Boston 2 Florida 1
Final Chicago 5 Montreal 0
Final Ottawa 3 Detroit 1
Final St. Louis 1 New Jersey 0
Final Winnipeg 3 Nashville 1
Final Los Angeles 3 Dallas 1
Final Arizona 3 Toronto 2
Final Vancouver 5 Colorado 2
MLB…
Twins…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Hall of Famer Paul Molitor has officially taken over as manager of the Minnesota Twins. He becomes just their third manager since 1986. Molitor spent last season as a coach on Ron Gardenhire’s staff. He says he takes the job determined to get a team that has lost at least 92 games in four straight seasons back to competitiveness much sooner than many expect.
UNDATED (AP) – Terry Francona has a new contract to manage the Cleveland Indians. The two-year extension through 2018 has club options for 2019 and 2020. Francona’s initial four-year contract was set to expire in 2016. The 55-year-old, who won two World Series titles with Boston, has led Cleveland to consecutive winning seasons for the first time since 2000-01. The Indians have gone 177-147 under Francona, and they made the playoffs in 2013 as a wild-card team. Since 2004, Francona’s teams have posted 10 consecutive winning seasons.
– Saying he’s lost his passion for baseball, seven-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano says he is retiring from the major leagues after a season in which he was released by the New York Yankees on July. The 38-year-old Soriano ends his career 50th on the all-time list with 412 home runs.
Peterson…
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Teammates say they’d welcome Adrian Peterson without hesitation if he returns this season. Peterson avoided jail time and a trial on the child abuse charge against him with a plea agreement yesterday in Texas. League spokesman Brian McCarthy says there is no timetable for the determination of Peterson’s status.
CONROE, Texas (AP) – Adrian Peterson says he’s “anxious” to continue his relationship with his son after reaching a plea agreement in his child abuse case. The Minnesota Vikings star says he regrets what happened to his 4-year-old son and takes “full responsibility” for his actions. Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault for using a wood switch to discipline his son earlier this year in suburban Houston.
Griner..
UNDATED (AP) – The agent for Brittney Griner (GRY’-nur) tells The Associated Press that the basketball star was cut by a man in a knife attack in China but didn’t need to go to the hospital. The agent says that Griner sustained a small cut when the man swiped at her elbow as her team was boarding a bus after practice. Griner plays in the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury but also plays for a Chinese team.
NASCAR-FIGHT PENALTIES…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Brad Keselowski and Jeff Gordon have avoided any penalty from NASCAR for their post-race altercation at Texas, but two crew chiefs and four crew members from Hendrick Motorsports have been punished for their roles in the brawl.
NASCAR has suspended three Hendrick crew members for six races and fined them each $25,000. A fourth Hendrick crew member was fined $10,000 and suspended for three races.
Gordon crew chief Alan Gustafson and Kasey Kahne crew chief Kenny Francis were each fined $50,000 and placed on probation for six races.
The fight began when Gordon confronted Keselowski on pit road after the race.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress will have a new look come January, following a Republican midterm election victory. The GOP picked up enough seats to retake the Senate and significantly increase their hold on the House. Republicans took over formerly Democratic Senate seats in seven states.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republicans made inroads in the states during the midterm elections, picking up several governorships including upsets in Democratic bastions like Maryland, Massachusetts and Illinois. They also expanded their influence in a number of state legislatures.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Exit polling suggests the Republican sweep into full control of Congress is fueled by voter pessimism, especially from people who feel they’ve been left behind as the economy gradually recovers. Even so, those same voters generally expressed little confidence in GOP leaders. About half those voters say their own financial situation hasn’t improved much and a fourth say it’s gotten worse. Six in 10 voters didn’t like the Obama administration or Republican leaders in Congress.
JERUSALEM (AP) – A human rights watchdog says Israel’s summer war in Gaza included war crimes and “callous indifference” in attacks on family homes in the densely populated coastal area. Amnesty International says in a report that “Israeli forces killed scores of Palestinian civilians in attacks targeting houses full of families.” The Gaza war left more than 2,100 Palestinians dead, including many civilians.
NEW YORK (AP) – A light sentence for a Staten Island businessman who wrote $82 million in bogus checks. Wholesale business owner Saquib Khan could have gotten up to 78 months in prison but a judge sentenced him to probation, citing his standing and good works in the community. Court papers say Khan wrote the checks after his business faltered following Superstorm Sandy. His company supplies gas stations with grocery products.