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National Weather Service Warns of Severe Weather Tonight, Tornadoes Possible Near SD Border
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday afternoon through tonight across the James River Valley and south central North Dakota. The National Weather Service warns of large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and locally heavy rainfall. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out, esp...
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Mosquito Fogging This Week in Jamestown
City crews will begin mosquito fogging tomorrow night, July 23, in the Southwest and Southeast areas starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 24, fogging moves to the Northwest and Northeast areas, also beginning at 9 p.m. Residents should keep children and pets indoors during fogging operations. Motorists should use caution ...
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Final Valley City Wiffle Ball World Series This Weekend
Created by three Valley City High School graduates to reunite friends in 2013, the Wiffle Ball World Series is an event that now draws 16 teams and over 200 spectators. Over the past 13 years, the WBWS has supplied lots of summer magic and spectacle. They've had an Elvis impersonator, a helicopter circling overhead, th...
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Emergency Management Reminds Residents of Alert Systems
Stutsman County Emergency Management officials Pam Blinsky and Jessica Moser want residents to know the difference between test and real emergency sirens. Monthly siren tests happen the first Wednesday of the month at noon in Jamestown, Buchanan, and Cleveland. Medina's sirens occur at 10:55 a.m., LaMoure County's at 1...
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Bill Haase Appointed as North Dakota Game & Fish Wildlife Division Chief
The North Dakota Game & Fish Department has named a new Wildlife Division Chief. Bill Haase will take over the position after working for the department for 22 years, the previous four as assistant wildlife division chief. Haase was appointed by Game and Fish Director Jeb Williams, who pointed to Haase's work eth...
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Severe Thunderstorms Impacting North Dakota on Tuesday
There is a high probability of severe thunderstorms continuing throughout southeastern North Dakota today. The National Weather Service has rated the danger on a 2 out of 5, with winds of up to 70 miles per hour, possible 2-inch hail, and possible isolated tornados. This system is expected to continue impacting the a...
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Gary Lorenz Sworn In as Fargo Fire Chief
Fargo has a new fire chief. Gary Lorenz was sworn into the position on Monday by the City Commission. Lorenz was most recently the fire chief in Grand Forks, and spent nearly three decades previously with the Fargo Fire Department. Details about his salary have not yet been shared with KSJB Radio, but previous statem...
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North Dakota Medical Marijuana Program Expands August 1st with Low-Dose THC Edibles
In an effort to expand access for patients, significant changes to North Dakota's medical marijuana program will take effect August 1st, as first reported by Michael Achterling from the North Dakota Monitor. The biggest change allows low-dose THC edibles - specifically square-shaped lozenges containing no more than fiv...
Jul 21, 2025
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North Dakota to Implement Digital Driver's Licenses
As first reported by the Grand Forks Herald, North Dakota is set to launch digital driver's licenses this fall, making it the first among neighboring states to offer the technology. The mobile licenses, approved by lawmakers in 2021, will allow users to share only necessary information and block details like addresses ...
Jul 21, 2025

Two Planes Nearly Collide Mid-Air at Minot Airport
A close call involving a commercial flight is under investigation after an incident Friday at Minot's airport. SkyWest flight 3788, operating as a Delta connection from Minneapolis, was forced to perform a go-around when another aircraft became visible in their flight path during landing approach. The airline says the ...
Jul 21, 2025
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North Dakota Unemployment Rate Rises
North Dakota's unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 2.7% in June, according to Job Service North Dakota. That's up from 2.1% in May, though it's still lower than the national rate of 4.4%. The state saw unemployment rise by about 2,600 people between May and June, which officials say is typical for this time of year...
Jul 21, 2025
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ND's Sunday Night Storms Broke Rainfall Records and Caused Flooding
North Dakota saw significant severe weather Sunday, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms producing golf ball-sized hail near Belfield and record rainfall in Bismarck. The capital city received 2.56 inches of rain, smashing the old daily record of 1.42 inches set in 1948, according to Joshua Adam from the National Weat...
Jul 21, 2025

A North Dakota Bird May Now Be Extinct
The greater sage grouse has effectively gone extinct in North Dakota, according to state wildlife biologists. For the first time ever, researchers failed to find any male birds during their annual population census at mating sites, according to E & E News. The species has been in steep decline for decades, dropping...
Jul 18, 2025
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Devils Lake Woman and Toddler Injured After Crash
A Devils Lake woman and her two-year-old child were injured Thursday morning when their Jeep Grand Cherokee struck the back of a gravel trailer on Steele County Road 8, ten miles east of Finley. The crash happened just after eleven-thirty when the truck had stopped for a stop sign at Highway 200. The woman's vehicle cr...
Jul 18, 2025
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Kavanaugh Blocks Ruling That Could End Private Voting Rights Lawsuits in North Dakota Case
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has granted a temporary stay to North Dakota tribes challenging the state's legislative maps under the Voting Rights Act. The stay blocks a federal appeals court ruling that could eliminate private citizens' ability to sue for voting rights violations. The Turtle Mountain Band of C...
Jul 18, 2025
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Storm Cleanup: 2 Million Pounds of Tree Debris Hauled to Valley City Landfill
Valley City officials reported at a City Commission meeting Tuesday that more than 1,700 homes and businesses lost power during the devastating June 20th storm that brought tornadoes and straight-line winds exceeding 100 mph. The city has hauled over 2 million pounds of tree debris to the landfill, where crews are burn...
Jul 17, 2025

Stutsman County Commission: No Property Tax For New Senior Housing Development
The Stutsman County Commission unanimously approved supporting a 17-year tax incentive for a new affordable senior housing project in Jamestown at Tuesday's meeting. Buffalo Manor Apartments plans to build 39 senior housing units west of Walmart, with potential expansion to 117 total units across three phases. The $15....
Jul 17, 2025

Armstrong Urges Congress to Boost Transportation Funding
Governor Kelly Armstrong testified before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday, July 16, pushing for robust transportation infrastructure funding and regulatory reform. Speaking on behalf of the National Governors Association, Armstrong said that transportation infrastructure serves as a ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Armstrong Joins Trump for HALT Fentanyl Act Signing
Governor Kelly Armstrong joined President Trump at the White House Wednesday, July 16 for the signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently classifying all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule 1 drugs alongside heroin. Armstrong was an original co-sponsor of the 2022 legislation during his time in Congress. The law ...
Jul 17, 2025

North Dakota Federal Court Crisis: Funding for Private Defense Attorneys Runs Out
North Dakota's federal court system faces a crisis as funding for private defense attorneys has run out, threatening legal representation for federal defendants, as first reported by Mary Steurer from the North Dakota Monitor. The federal judiciary has no money to pay outside attorneys as of July 3rd and needs $116 mil...
Jul 16, 2025
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Governor Opposes Ethics Commission Travel Rules
Mary Steurer of the North Dakota Monitor first reported that Governor Kelly Armstrong challenged the North Dakota Ethics Commission's proposed travel disclosure rules Monday, saying the agency is overstepping its authority. The rules would require public officials to report details about trips paid for by third parties...
Jul 16, 2025

Another Measles Case Reported in North Dakota
North Dakota's measles count rose by one case on Tuesday, bringing the state's 2025 total to 36 confirmed infections. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services' measles tracking system shows Williams County now accounts for 18 of those cases. Limited information is available about the newest patient, tho...
Jul 16, 2025

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Fleeing Domestic Violence Call
An 18-year-old Grand Forks man was arrested Tuesday evening after fleeing from police responding to a domestic disturbance call. Edward Lassonde was charged with simple assault-domestic violence following a 6:45 p.m. incident. When officers arrived at a residence near the 1300 block of Eighth Avenue North to arrest him...
Jul 16, 2025
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Jamestown Man Receives Prison Sentence for Barricading with Toddler During 12-Hour Standoff
Judge LeFevre sentenced Jacob Lee Schmitt to 13 months in the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with credit for 21 days served after pleading guilty to four felony charges stemming from a June 18th standoff in Jamestown's Western Park Village. The incident began when a woman called police at 2 a...
Jul 16, 2025

North Dakota Tackles Prison Overcrowding Crisis
Mary Steurer from the North Dakota Monitor first reported that North Dakota's Department of Corrections is rushing to add 300 prison beds within a year to address severe overcrowding. The state prison system has averaged over 200 inmates beyond capacity for nearly two years, housing 1,744 men and 260 women against a pl...
Jul 15, 2025
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Ellendale's Safety Night Combines Bike Safety Education with Community First Responder Meet-and-Greet
Dickey County Health District is working with local law enforcement partners and community organizations to put on a Safety Night, a party at the South Park in Ellendale. This event includes a bike rodeo to promote bike safety, all while allowing the community a chance to connect with their local first responders. This...
Jul 14, 2025
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Dickey County Fair Celebrates 50th Anniversary Since 1975 Revival
The Dickey County Fair celebrated its 50th anniversary since its revival in 1975. Ken Smith, the editor at Dickey County Leader and member of the Ellendale Historical Society, dug into the archives for information on the fair's history. From 1920 to 1933, Ellendale hosted a well-established fair. However, assumed econo...
Jul 14, 2025

Jamestown: Mosquito Spray Notice for Monday and Tuesday
The City of Jamestown has issued a public service announcement regarding the mosquito spraying schedule. July 14, 2025: City crews will conduct mosquito fogging in the Southwest area. July 15, 2025: Fogging operations will move to the Southeast area. Both treatments start around 9:00 PM and run until complete. The sche...
Jul 14, 2025
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ND Department of Agriculture Adds Map of SNAP-Eligible Farmers Markets
Those receiving SNAP payments will more easily be able to find farmers markets in North Dakota that accept the food-assistance benefits. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says they've added a star icon next to those markets on their online 'Local Foods Map'. The locations are also searchable by food type, wit...
Jul 14, 2025
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Stutsman County Fair Receives $100,000 State Grant for New Restrooms
The Stutsman County Fair has been awarded $100,000 from the state to construct new restroom facilities, part of a statewide initiative supporting county fair infrastructure. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced 23 grants totaling $1.5 million to county agriculture fair associations across North Dakota. The ...
Jul 11, 2025

Railroad Crossing Closure on First Avenue Begins Monday
A section of First Avenue that crosses the railroad tracks will be closed starting Monday, July 14th, for approximately one week while BNSF Railway conducts work. The closure affects First Avenue between First Street and Second Street North, blocking the railroad crossing in that area. A detour will be in place during ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Jamestown to Begin Mosquito Fogging Sunday Evening
Jamestown will conduct mosquito fogging in the northeast and northwest areas of the city Sunday evening, July 13th, beginning at approximately 9 p.m. The fogging comes as recent rains have increased mosquito activity, prompting the city's vector control program to begin regular treatments. Bill Laskowski, who oversees ...
Jul 11, 2025

Unhealthy Air Quality in Jamestown as Smoke Blows In From Canada
Canadian wildfire smoke is heavily affecting air quality in Jamestown. The AQI is at unhealthy levels and is expected to remain that way at least until mid-afternoon Friday, according to AccuWeather. The primary pollutant is particulate matter less than 2.5 microns, which is unhealthy to breathe as the tiny particles c...
Jul 11, 2025
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University of Jamestown Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
The University of Jamestown will induct four athletes into its Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend October 3rd-5th. The inductees: Aleona Reyes '16 was a three-time NAIA cross country All-American who set school records and ranks in the top 10 in multiple track events. She helped lead three DAC conference c...
Jul 11, 2025

Lightning Strike Set Jamestown Business on Fire
Lightning struck a business in Jamestown Wednesday night. Thunderstorms swept into the Jamestown area soon after a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night. Heavy rains and electrical activity resulted in a local business being struck by lightning about an hour later, according to neighbor r...
Jul 11, 2025

Jamestown Road Construction to Continue into August
The North Dakota Department of Transportation will begin Phase 2 of the US 52/US 281 highway improvement project in Jamestown next week. Phase two will begin Monday, July 14th is expected to wrap up August 15th. This phase focuses on outside lanes and right-turn lanes from 37th Street SE to 17th Street SW, including co...
Jul 11, 2025
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North Dakota Steps Up Speed Enforcement Amid Rise in 'Excessive' Speeds on Roads
North Dakota law enforcement is conducting increased speed patrols through August 4th as part of the state's "Speeding Slows You Down" campaign, just weeks before interstate speed limits increase to 80 mph. Sergeant Jon Skalicky of the North Dakota Highway Patrol tells KSJB that officers have noticed a troubl...
Jul 09, 2025

Traffic Headaches Persist as Multiple Road and Water Projects Continue in Jamestown
Two major construction projects are affecting traffic in Jamestown as crews work on infrastructure improvements and repairs. The city is replacing water main lines on West Business Loop from Fourth Avenue SW at the bottom of Mill Hill to the old Hardee's area, then continuing north on First Avenue for three blocks acco...
Jul 09, 2025
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North Dakota Country Fest Begins Today: Here's What's Happening
North Dakota Country Fest begins today in New Salem. Luke Schafer, the founder and owner of the festival, has been keeping KSJB updated with the set-up and preparation that Salem Sue has been watching over for the past weeks. The festival is essentially a small town filled with campers and tents, and people gathered ar...
Jul 09, 2025

Jamestown road closure
Jamestown residents are experiencing a road closure in the northeast part of town. According to the City of Jamestown, a temporary road closure has gone into effect as of 12:00 AM this morning. The closure is on 12th Ave NE, extending from 7th St. NE to 10th St. NE, as utility work is taking place. The closure will con...
Jul 09, 2025
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Jamestown Adapts Mosquito Control Strategy After Dropping Aerial Spraying
Jamestown's mosquito control program is focusing on ground-level treatments after eliminating costly aerial spraying in April. The city canceled aerial applications when Vector Disease Control International quoted $36,000 per use. Bill Laskowski, who oversees the program, says the approach is working well. "We hav...
Jul 09, 2025

Jamestown Breaks Ground on $1.6 Million Inclusive Playground at Nickeus Park
Jamestown broke ground on a $1.6 million inclusive playground project at Nickeus Park, designed to serve individuals of all ages and abilities. The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Parks and Recreation District celebrated the ceremony marking the start of construction on the all-abilities playground, ...
Jul 08, 2025

The University of Jamestown Appoints Two New Vice Presidents
The University of Jamestown has appointed two new vice presidents for academic affairs. Dr. Kristin Lefebvre becomes VP and Dean of Graduate Faculty effective July 1st, while Dr. Michelle Solensky takes the VP and Dean of Undergraduate Faculty role starting July 7th. Lefebvre will oversee the university's rapidly expan...
Jul 08, 2025

Four Tornadoes Reported Between North Dakota and Minnesota Monday
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks suspects that four tornadoes touched down in the region on Monday. Mindy Beerends, a meteorologist at the NWS in Grand Forks, tells KSJB that there was one brief touch down south of Grand Forks, east of Reynolds, just before 8 p.m. There was damage to a farmstead east of High...
Jul 08, 2025

The Jamestown Fire Department Responded to Three Firework-Related Incidents Over Fourth of July Weekend
Independence Day is an explosive event in the U.S., as fireworks cause fires and injuries throughout the country. The holiday is seen as an event where at least one American will lose a finger or two. Thankfully, no such events were reported in Jamestown, as a representative from Jamestown Regional Medical Center says ...
Jul 08, 2025
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North Dakota Faces Dangerous Heat, Severe Storm Risks Heading into July 4th Weekend
North Dakota faces hot, humid conditions with severe weather risks heading into the Fourth of July weekend. Thursday brings upper 80s to low 90s with heat index values reaching 100 degrees in some southern areas, along with gusty south winds up to 30 mph. Severe thunderstorms are possible late Thursday night, with nort...
Jul 03, 2025
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Grand Forks Man Gets 8 Years for Attempted Murder of Coworker
A Grand Forks man received an eight-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to attempted murder. Alexander Antonio Thompson, 28, changed his plea Monday and was sentenced to 20 years with 12 suspended, meaning he'll serve eight years behind bars. Thompson attacked a coworker on April 22, 2024, first choking him with...
Jul 02, 2025
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Fargo Man Charged with Gross Sexual Imposition Involving 14-Year-Old Girl
A 31-year-old Fargo man faces four counts of Gross Sexual Imposition for allegedly having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. Abdallah Al Gburi was arrested June 25th after police found him shirtless in a car with the minor in a Lewis and Clark Elementary school parking lot around 11:18 p.m. Court documents show Al...
Jul 02, 2025

North Dakota Lawmaker Found Guilty of Ethics Violations But Faces No Penalties
A North Dakota lawmaker has been found guilty of ethics violations but faces no penalties. The North Dakota Ethics Commission determined Rep. Jason Dockter, a Bismarck Republican, committed three ethics violations related to his ownership of a building leased to state agencies. Dockter partially owns a company that lea...
Jul 02, 2025

Donated Plants Available in Jamestown on Wednesday
Free plants are being given out in Jamestown to those in communities affected by the recent storms and tornados. Nurseries from Devil's Lake, Rolette, and Fargo have donated many plants and small trees that will be available today from Noon-7pm at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds. T hose who would like to pick up plant...
Jul 02, 2025
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