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Residents Invited to Submit Design Ideas for USS...
The USS North Dakota Committee, is looking for design ideas from N.D. residents for the crest for the submarine USS North Dakota.
Semifinalist for North Dakota university system...
BISMARCK, N.D. - One of the six semifinalists for chancellor of North Dakota's university system has died.
North Dakota gas prices highest since Thanksgiving
FARGO, N.D. - Average gas prices in North Dakota have jumped 5 cents in the past week, meaning motorists are paying the highest price at the pump since the Thanksgiving holiday.  
2011-12 Junior College Women's Basketball Profile:...
After losing four of their first seven games to begin 2012, the North Dakota State College of Science Lady Wildcats are looking to get back into the Mon-Dak Conference race. Last two games NDSCS has earned their first two wins of the conference season during the past week (January...
Verizon Wireless Invests $23 Million in North...
FARGO, N.D., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $23 million in 2011 to enhance its network in North Dakota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...
Self-defense products popular in North Dakota oil...
DICKINSON, N.D. - Self-defense products are becoming a hot item among women in western North Dakota's booming oil patch.
ND standoff suspect serving time in penitentiary
JAMESTOWN, N.D.-A man wanted by authorities in at least five states is serving a year and a day in the North Dakota Penitentiary.
Record Winer for Waterfowl in North Dakota
Joel Porter | 2/5/2012 Starting February 18th, hunters will be able to go after snow geese in North Dakota when the spring season opens. But biologists say it may be a tougher hunt this year.
North Dakota's Unemployment Rate sees Slight...
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota's unemployment is still far below the national average, but the rate has increased slightly in the Bismarck area.
North Dakota moving on without "Sioux'' nickname -...
The school with teams long known as the Fighting Sioux officially became School Siouxless on Dec. 31. The University of North Dakota was the last school to comply in full with the NCAA’s 2005 mandate.
Eriksmoen: North Dakota governor chosen as a 'hero...
In 1960, North Dakota was asked to choose someone who would be honored with a statue in the new Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol.
Broncs fight off North Dakota rally
 EDINBURG - The second half of the UTPA Broncs' 70-58 win over North Dakota on Saturday at the Field House was beginning to feel eerily similar to their last game.On Thursday, the Broncs wilted in the face of a second half Utah Valley rally. Determined not to allow it to happen...
Maree leads Pan American past North Dakota 70-58
Jared Maree had 17 points and nine rebounds to lead Texas-Pan American to a 70-58 victory over North Dakota on Saturday night. Jesus Delgado added 14 points, and Josh Cleveland and Brandon Provost each had 10 for the Broncs (8-17, 3-2 Great West), who shot 51 percent from the floor. North Dakota (10-12, 2-3) got 15 points from Brandon Brekke and 10 from Jamal Webb.

Weather turns up heat at fair
Hot weather, as long as it doesn't bring any storms, could help the Stutsman County Fair continue its good run of attendance, according to Mike Williams, treasurer of the fair board. Talk about this topic
County fair opens here Wednesday
Something for everybody is the goal of the Stutsman County Fair Board, so planned are events including livestock, sewing, stock cars, bucking broncos and Johnny Holm.
Letter to the editor: New library project will ...
Webster's dictionary defines "community" as "any group living in the same area who have interests, work in common." All of us here in Stutsman County fit this description, although we do strain the definition from time to time over what should be the key interests, and what should be the work we pursue first. The recent City Council vote rejecting the James River Library System Board's request for permission to purchase the Essentia site as the home of a new library is a perfect example of this...
Sheriff reports on rescues
The Stutsman County Commission heard a report from the county sheriff concerning the response from his department and other agencies during the blizzard event Friday during its regular meeting Tuesday. Talk about this topic
What we think: Training classes turning out well
When the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board added a training center as a strategic plan project, little did its members realize how successful the work force training program would turn out to be.The third course offering, a basic welding class, looks like another feather in the cap of what is now the Skills Training Committee. The committee evolved out of the strategic plan project and is a collaborative effort by JSDC, James Valley Career and Technology Center and Job Service North...
Commissioners refuse to make a...
Stutsman County commissioners refused Tuesday to make a motion to approve a private store front improvement program developed by the Jamestown/ Stutsman Development Corp. Talk about this topic
County declares snow emergency
The Stutsman County Commission unanimously declared a snow emergency at its meeting Tuesday.In its declaration, the county refers to excessive snowfall amounts occurring particularly in December and January. The county recorded 10.5 inches of snow in November, 25 inches in December and 31 inches in January. Road Superintendent Mickey Nienow told commissioners the road crew has been out plowing snow almost daily since December. He added he's called in seasonal help as well. Talk about this topic
Former PBS employee sentenced
A man accused of stealing about $19,000 from a public school district was sentenced to 13 months in the Stutsman County Corrections Center. Talk about this topic
County road supervisor resigns
Mickey Nenow will take over the reins of the Stutsman County Road Department on an interim basis after Mike Zimmerman resigned as road superintendent. Talk about this topic
Thompson retires after 26 years working for county
During 26 years of service to Stutsman County, Jan Thompson has had one goal: to make the unpleasant process of paying taxes as painless as possible. Talk about this topic
Letter to the editor: Haut should get an ...
I am a Stutsman County Social Services success story because of Margo Haut. I spent most of my life afraid of social services because my abuser told me not to trust them, and that they would harm, not help us. It took the care, attention, dedication and personal sacrifice of two social service workers who routinely exceeded their job description to show me how wrong he was!
He's still on patrol: New sheriff wants to boost...
Sheriff Chad Kaiser wants the public to see more of the Stutsman County Sheriff's Office. "We're going to get a couple more marked units out on the road," he said. "That will be the biggest change the public sees." Talk about this topic
No. 4 Napoleon carrying bull's-eye
The Napoleon Imperials set the bar high one year ago, winning their first girls' Stutsman County Tournament championship in the team's first ever appearance in the tourney. Talk about this topic
Commission elects officers, sets sheriff's salary
The leadership of the Stutsman County Commission will remain the same for 2011. Mark Klose was unanimously re-elected as chairman of the commission with Denny Ova unanimously re-elected to the post of vice-chairman. Talk about this topic
Haut termination upheld by Stutsman County...
The Nov. 4 termination of Margo Haut from her position as a social worker for Stutsman County Social Services was upheld by the Stutsman County Commission Tuesday.
Stutsman County Commission upholds termination of...
The Nov. 4 termination of Margo Haut from her position as a social worker for Stutsman County Social Services was upheld by the Stutsman County Commission Tuesday.
Orr reflects on years as sheriff
A lot has changed in the 33 years that Dave Orr served as sheriff of Stutsman County. In fact, Orr said the job of sheriff probably changed more in his time than during the term of any other sheriff in the history of the county. Talk about this topic
Christmas service planned at LEC jail
This Christmas Eve, as on every Christmas Eve for the past eight years, the Christmas message will be heard and hymns of the season sung at the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center jail. The program is led by two volunteers, Larry and Robin Phillips, who have made it their own way of marking the season. Talk about this topic
Helgaas speaks on plant project: He tells JSDC...
Maynard Helgaas, president of Green Vision Group, looks at green energy as rural economic development. He made his presentation to members of the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. and its guests Thursday. "We are designing this project for rural communities," he said. "Our goal is to add a new high-value crop for the farmers and process it near where it is grown." Talk about this topic
JSDC OKs funds for RTS
The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board Monday unanimously approved $100,000 in New Jobs Training Funds for an expansion of RTS Shearing, LLC.RTS Shearing plans to hire 15 new full-time employees over two years, bringing the total to 46. The company has added demolition, crushing and other construction services to its original business of processing scrap.JSDC CEO Connie Ova told the board this would be the third NJTF loan with RTS. She said the first loan was paid off and the second loan...
County, road activists waiting for Legislature
It's a waiting game to determine the next step in dealing with the deteriorating road infrastructure in Stutsman County. County officials and leaders of the two failed measures on the November election ballot are all watching state government and the weather to see what happens next. Talk about this topic
Library system expands services to keep up with...
Now that the details of merging the Stutsman County and Alfred Dickey libraries have been completed, the library system has begun expanding its services and resources.
AARP driver safety course set Dec. 1
The Stutsman County Retired Teachers Association is hosting an AARP Driver Safety course from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the James River Senior Center, 502 10th Ave. S.E.
Larson speaks on JSDC at Kiwanis
Charles Krebs introduced Lindsey Larson, marketing/business development specialist at Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp., to speak about JSDC at the Kiwanis Club's noon luncheon meeting Nov. 15 at the Lantern Room.
Growing problem: Prescription drug abuse on the...
The consensus among law enforcement officers, prosecutors and medical professionals is the problem with prescription drug abuse is increasing. "Unfortunately it is a growing problem and a growing part of our caseload," said Troy Kelly, an officer with the Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force. "We're still seeing the old standbys of marijuana and other street drugs but prescription abuse is pushing to the front." Talk about this topic

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