End of EDC: Firebirds finish conference play with win Nov 6, 2008
They have one more game before then: Parents /Senior Night on Nov. 6 against Jamestown. (For a copy of this Sports story see the Wednesday, November 5, 2008 issue of the Devils Lake Journal) 11/05/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Otter Tail looks for rate increase Nov 5, 2008
It serves Wahpeton, Jamestown, Devils Lake and a number of smaller communities. -Associated Press. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Postal Service abandons plan Nov 4, 2008
Sorting mail at Huron would have slowed mail delivery from Aberdeen to Jamestown, N.D., and other nearby North Dakota towns to two days, as opposed to overnight now. But it would have speeded up delivery from Aberdeen to Sioux Falls to overnight. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Northwestern cruises past Mayville State Nov 2, 2008
November 02, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. NATIONAL Sports COVERAGE. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
ReadersRequests (2) Nov 2, 2008
Mary Johnson, Jamestown, N.D., is looking for Crab Salad recipes. Chad Converse, via e-mail, is looking for Yellow Cake recipes that are nice and moist. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Top circus performer came from North Dakota Nov 2, 2008
In the early 1920s, the family went to see the Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus when it came to Jamestown. From that time on, Liedtke knew what he wanted to do when he got older - join the circus. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Firebirds volleyball falls just short at Red River Nov 1, 2008
They finish regular season play two days later with their final home game, against non-conference foe Jamestown. (For a copy of this Sports story see the Friday, October 31, 2008 Journal) 10/31/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Xcel Energy planning new wind farms in ND, Minn Nov 1, 2008
Xcel, based in Minneapolis, and enXco Inc., a unit of the French company EDF Group, announced plans Friday to build a 150-megawatt project in Dickey and McIntosh counties, near the South Dakota border south of Jamestown. Called the Merricourt Wind Project _ the name comes from a tiny Dickey County community _ the wind farm will have 100 towers and cost more than $400 million to build, said Judy Poferl, a Xcel Energy regional vice president. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tetons men enter season deep with outside threats Oct 31, 2008
Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday at home with the Jamestown JV in the Coca-Cola Tip-off tournament, the Tetons begin finding out how well that skill translates into success. Coming off a 22-10 season and with new coach Hunter Berg, the Tetons are looking for the right mix of players from a deep roster. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
It's official: North Dakota ranked as top places for hunting and fishing Oct 30, 2008
While a majority of the top towns were from Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and the like, Williston came in at No. 18 and Jamestown tied for 54th with Nebraska City, Neb. Dickinson came in at No. 60. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Residents get out and vote early Oct 30, 2008
In Stutsman County, Auditor Noel Johnson said its early voting precinct in Jamestown has seen about 1,100 voters since it opened on Monday, Oct. 20. Johnson said there are 17,000 eligible voters in the county and he also has seen about 1,800 applications for absentee ballots. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Devils Lake trekkers eye improvement in ’09 Oct 29, 2008
On the heels of his team s performance at the State Tournament in Jamestown, Devils Lake cross country coach Curt Kukert was very pleased with the Firebirds effort and their potential for the coming season. I could not have asked from a better performance from both the boys and the girls. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Edith Broschat Oct 29, 2008
She attended the Turtle Lake schools and went to Jamestown College, where she received her education degree. She taught in schools at Ashley and Williston. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Coyotes cross-country second at state Oct 28, 2008
JAMESTOWN A young and untested team early, Williston saw its boys cross country runners come of age quickly ... 1, Bismarck 34; 2, Williston 114; 3, Bismarck Century, 138; 4, West Fargo 153; 5, Minot 154; 6, Jamestown 160; 7, Grand Forks Central 178; 8, Fargo South 201; 9, Dickinson 213; 10, Fargo North 238; 11, Fargo Shanley-Oak Grove, 257; 12, Turtle Mountain 372; 13, Grand Forks Red River 388; 14, Devils Lake 455; 15, Valley City 458; 16, Mandan 485; 17, Wahpeton 656 ... West Fargo 81;... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Morning Kickoff Oct 27, 2008
High school volleyball: Mandan at St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m.; Century at Jamestown, 7:30 p.m.; Minot at Bismarck, 7:30 p.m. ... High school volleyball: Minot at Mandan, 7:30 p.m.; Bismarck at Dickinson, 7 p.m. MDT; Jamestown at St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m.; Richardton-Taylor-Hebron at Shiloh Christian, 7:30 p.m. ... Girls swimming: Jamestown Invitational, 10:30 a.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Jamestown bound: Devils Lake trekkers race at State Tourney Oct 25, 2008
Devils Lake Journal - Sports. Saturday, October 25, 2008. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
BHS BOYS CC: Wanting even more Oct 25, 2008
"It's our final cross country meet in North Dakota so we want to leave a good mark," said Devin Huizenga, one of five seniors who will run for the Demons in today's state meet in Jamestown ... Jordan Slusser, Jamestown. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Business people Oct 25, 2008
Greed is the catalyst, for sure, but the root cause is Americans' insatiable penchant for self-actualization through the accumulation of stuff. Take Primary Mortgage Insurance (PMI), for example. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
WHScross country teams run to state Oct 25, 2008
The Williston High School boys and girls state cross country teams are headed to the state tournament this weekend in Jamestown ... Were hoping to get closer to Bismarck and stay ahead of Jamestown,coach Clint Chamberlin said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
University of Mary gets business dean Oct 24, 2008
She attended Jamestown College, where she earned degrees in English and business administration ... Traiser has been employed as an associate professor and director of assessment at Jamestown College and previously worked for Goodrich Aerospace and Aviko, USA. She is a certified management accountant. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Blue Hawks flying high Oct 24, 2008
"They're a team that always plays hard. They lost close games to Jamestown and Minot, two of the favorites in our conference. It's no surprise they are playing like they are." ... n Jamestown volleyball coach Chris Mahoney will resign at the end of the season to become a full-time faculty member in the college's Department of Health and Physical Education. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Coyotes comfortable in win against St.Marys Oct 24, 2008
Jeannotte thinks the Coyote are ready to tackle the grinding finish to the regular season, which begins on Halloween at Jamestown. "Hopefully, they'll peak at the right time," she said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
License sales to non-resident hunters down from a year ago Oct 23, 2008
Things improve for the waterfowl and for the hunter starting at about the Jamestown area and eastward. Schadewald said the license sales quoted reflect only online sales. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Coyotes to host St. Mary's Oct 23, 2008
A loss, combined with a Minot win, would leave them in the fourth seed and likely hosting Jamestown in a play-in game. The Coyotes hold the tiebreaker over Minot because of their victory against them last week, but lost to Bismarck Century earlier in the season. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Historical Society unveils designs Oct 22, 2008
Society board member Art Todd of Jamestown says it s a pretty spectacular project with exceptional benefits. Historical Society officials have been touring the state to make their case. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Airline passenger numbers increase, locally down slightly Oct 21, 2008
Dickinson, Fargo, Jamestown and Williston all reported increases in traffic. Williston had one of the largest increases, going from 639 in September of 2007 to 1,027 last month. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Schneider touts record in insurance race Oct 21, 2008
Schneider is a graduate of Fargo South High School, majored in criminal justice at Jamestown College and pursued a legal education at Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul. He and wife Kimberlee have a son and are expecting a daughter in February. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Mathern represents small towns Oct 20, 2008
LOADING Oct 20, 2008 - 04:05:14 CDT By CORENE LEE Jamestown I was visiting with people about the excitement of building a new hospital in our rural area. What a great investment for rural North Dakota and I believe it is a strong statement that Jamestown Hospital is committed to the people here. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Parties' young guns face off Oct 19, 2008
Hamm, a Jamestown native, left North Dakota to go school. He wanted to become a law enforcement officer while attending Sam Houston State in Texas, but ultimately decided to return to North Dakota to become a lawyer. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
STATE SOCCER: Demons down Saints, will play for third Oct 18, 2008
But the Patriots rebounded in their final pool-play matchup, beating Jamestown 3-0 ... Jahnke was pleased with the way the Patriots responded against Jamestown ... Fargo North 6, Jamestown 2. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Coyotes prep for playoff push Oct 18, 2008
Dickinson at Jamestown. Mandan at Minot. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
New design for $52.4 million expansion of Heritage Center in Bismarck to be unveiled Oct 15, 2008
Jamestown, Monday, Oct. 20 ... Luncheon sponsors are Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Fargo; Minnkota Power Cooperative, Nodak Electric and the University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center, Grand Forks; Western State Bank, Devils Lake; North Dakota Farmers Union, Jamestown; Flash Printing, Bismarck; Baker Boy, Dickinson; Sun Well Service and El Rancho Motor Hotel, Williston; and Verendrye Electric Cooperative and Souris River Telephone, Minot. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
North Dakota in need of a quality school of journalism Oct 13, 2008
The majority of our news staff comes from schools like Dickinson State, Minot State, University of Mary, Minnesota State-Moorhead, Jamestown and University of Nebraska. A United States vice president once decried: "What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar." At the time, cigars were about 10 cents. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Stephen James Oct 13, 2008
The couple moved to Williston in 1985 where he began working as a long haul over the road truck driver for Wagoneer Trucking, and later for Weist Trucking of Jamestown. He trucked all around the United States and Canada, until October of 2007 at which time he went into business with his brothers with Nordic Beagles and was in the process of establishing his own business, SP James Express. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Football: Rockers offense cannot get rolling in 27-19 loss to Jimmies Oct 13, 2008
Entering the game, the South Dakota Mines football team was averaging better than 46 points per game, but against 23rd-ranked Jamestown College, the Hardrockers were held to less than half that in a 27-19 Dakota Athletic Conference loss ... The Hardrockers looked like they may have seized momentum early in the fourth quarter when Jamestown decided to go for it on a fourth-and-5 on the Mines 41-yard line ... The game started well for the Rockers as they forced Jamestown to punt on its first... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wishek Sauerkraut Day draws crowds Oct 10, 2008
Rod Knoll, from left, Keith Almer and Mitch Bosch, scoop up sauerkraut from a large vat Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 in Wishek, N.D. (AP Photo/John M. Steiner, The Jamestown Sun) LOADING Oct 10, 2008 - 04:05:22 CDT WISHEK (AP) - Business people, retired folks, neighbors, friends and strangers stood in line more than 100 deep, all for a free meal of fermented cabbage, salted pork, mashed potatoes and processed meat. Lines five and six people thick wrapped through the gymnasium, around the cafeteria... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Hovland leads young Demons into regional Oct 10, 2008
"Where the Demons were with Hovland was in the thick of the West Region race, finishing just a single point behind regular-season champion St. Mary's.The Demons will now put that behind them and focus on qualifying for state, as one of six teams playing for four spots at this weekend's West Region tournament in Mandan. Bismarck opens against Jamestown at 11 a.m. today.Though the Blue Jays are 0-14-2, Bismarck is well aware that Jamestown pulled an upset and kept St. Mary's from going to state... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Beet growers finally have contract but lag behind few years ago (61) Oct 8, 2008
The soybeans are hauled quite a distance to sell in Jamestown or Minot, but they buy corn to bring back, he said. It has been a dry year for the Stein-beissers who saw their dryland wheat stop growing this summer. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Sonora grad in U-Mary Hall of Fame Oct 8, 2008
From the gold rush towns of Jamestown, Sonora and Columbia, to the mountain communities of Twain Harte, Long Barn, Pinecrest, Dodge Ridge, Strawberry, to the Yosemite Gateway community of Groveland, the communities of Tuolumne County are diverse and uniquely rich in beauty and history. Whether you travel to visit the area, or are a life-long resident, you'll find The Union Democrat Online to be the source of information on Yosemite, Sonora, Dodge Ridge, the Mother Lode, the Sierra Nevada,... (The Union Democrat)
WHS takes step forward on final day at Minot CC Oct 8, 2008
Jamestown's Laura Kraft shot a 74 on the second day, adding to her one-under par 71 on the first day, to win the state individual medalist title. There was a controversy over the award for outstanding senior. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
• Furcht father-son duo helped build Gooding Oct 7, 2008
They traveled by rail car on the Oregon Short Line to Gooding from Jamestown, N.D. Originally, father and son left their families in North Dakota until they were able to determine if this was truly the place they want to be. The Lincoln Journal reported on Jan. 8, 1908, that F.T. Furcht "has purchased property in Gooding and is making arrangements to erect a fine dwelling house. Mr. Furcht and son contemplate building a telephone system here in Gooding to extend to the surrounding country. At... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
'Freedom Salute' slated for soldiers Oct 5, 2008
JAMESTOWN (AP) - Members of the North Dakota National Guard's 817th Engineer Company are to honored Sunday in Jamestown. Governor John Hoeven, Congressman Earl Pomeroy, Senator Byron Dorgan and Guard commander Dave Sprynczynatyk are to be on hand at the "Freedom Salute" ceremony at 1 p.m. at the Jamestown Civic Center. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
ND name contest for white buffalo ends Oct 5, 2008
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - A contest to name the National Buffalo Museum's third white buffalo in Jamestown, North Dakota, drew 460 entries from around the United States and Canada. (201). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
More men needed in preventing violence Oct 4, 2008
Deb Fischer, a sexual assault nurse examiner from Jamestown, and Kali Henke, the coordinator of the sexual assault response team and sexual assault nurse examiner program in Jamestown, said they plan to take back the information they learned in the conference, including Katz's speech, to use in educational efforts. "He's definitely got the concept for where we need to go for the future," Fischer said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
NDSCS Health Career Day gives options Oct 4, 2008
Students from all over the state of North Dakota, including Grafton, Wahpeton and Breckenridge, Oakes and Jamestown, had the opportunity to explore the 12 health career programs offered at NDSCS. They participated in hands-on demonstrations in each area as well as visit with faculty, staff and current NDSCS students. A few hands-on demonstrations students took part in included viewing the inner workings of a human ear and a nasal gastric tube insertion on mannequins the nursing program uses as... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Williston boys win home invite Oct 4, 2008
Next for Williston is the WDA meet in Mandan on Oct. 11, and then finally the state meet in Jamestown on Oct. 25. Coming into the year, it didnt look like wed have a shot at being a top five team in the state, Thompson said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Friends share memories of former DL resident Chip Houle Oct 3, 2008
He had sign businesses in Devils Lake, Wahpeton and Jamestown, taught art at UND, and worked for some major art companies. Zenk said he met Houle years ago when he lived in Grafton through Dalen Green and Leroy Rice of Devils Lake. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Williston tennis heads to state Oct 3, 2008
No. 4 East - Peter Frei/Tom Schwandt (Shanley) VS No. 5 West - Nathan Fix/Reid Monson (Jamestown). No. 3 West - Zach Holmen/Brady Spooner (Century) VS No. 6 East - Aaron Schuldt/Anthony Sommerfield (Valley City). (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
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Bakken also has 95 students from the community in her sign language classes, which are now spread throughout the state on interactive video via the school s outreach program in Jamestown, Minot, Grand Forks and Medina, N.D.. (For a copy of this news story see Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Journal (09/24/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
COLLEGE NOTES: Etzold handles all of it Sep 25, 2008
LOADING Sep 25, 2008 - 04:05:48 CDT By CINDY PETERSON Bismarck Tribune Jamestown College football coach Bud Etzold has gotten reacquainted with heading his own program ... Etzold decided to return to Jamestown last spring ... Etzold and his wife were eager to return to Jamestown and rekindle old friendships, yet they still miss the relationships they built in Bismarck. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Students learn hands-on at Safety Day Sep 25, 2008
Ethan Mabus, another freshman, from Jamestown enjoyed getting out of the classroom for the day and driving the equipment around. "It's fun to run the stuff you're working on," Mabus said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
WHS girls golf places sixth at Mandan Sep 24, 2008
Laura Kraft of Jamestown took medalist honors with a 71. WHSs AshleyBeard tied for second with a 37-41-78. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Airline boardings up in N.D. Sep 21, 2008
The Bismarck, Jamestown and Minot airports saw decreases in boardings over the year. Bismarck had the steepest drop, with a decrease of 1,286 passengers. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Armey talks about leadership and faith Sep 19, 2008
Armey was born in Cando and attended Jamestown College and the University of North Dakota. He said his North Dakota roots taught him discipline and integrity, recalling the advice his father gave him when he was 16 - to keep his nose clean. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wildcats sweep Cougars 3-0 Sep 19, 2008
The Wildcats improved their season record to 12-5 and will get ready for their next match Wednesday, when they travel to Jameston to face Jamestown College's JV.. NDSCS 25, 25, 25. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Local sports briefs Sep 19, 2008
3 Jordan Slusser (Jamestown). 4 Mach Akon (Fargo North). (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Girls swim well at Blue Jay Relays in Jamestown Sep 17, 2008
Here are the results from the Blue Jay Swim Relays in Jamestown. Wahpeton finished in seventh place, two points behind Shanley. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
College Football Scores Sep 15, 2008
-Stout 37, Jamestown 13. Youngstown St. 38, Central St., Ohio 0. (International Herald Tribune)
UW-Whitewater Wins League Opener Sep 15, 2008
UW-Stout 37, Jamestown (N.D.) 13. The Blue Devils stifled the NAIA schools offense and moved almost at will in building a 24-0 cushion at the intermission in improving to 2-0. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Huskies beat Blue Jays 61-46 at home Sep 9, 2008
It was a shootout at Frank Vertin Field Friday night, as the Wahpeton Huskies produced 562 yards of offense to down the Jamestown Blue Jays 61-46. Jamestown got the ball for the second time in the quarter, and drove the field for a touchdown and an 8-0 lead ... Smith carried the ball 32 times, gained 388 yards and scored six touchdowns Friday night in the Huskies' 61-46 win over the Jamestown Blue Jays. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Chase Lake celebrates centennial Sep 7, 2008
Nine years later, the Northern Pacific Railroad reached Jamestown and brought a flood of settlers to the area - who in turn started hunting the pelicans during a time when there were no laws protecting wildlife. "The pelicans would fly through what was known as 'The Pass,'" Buskness said, pointing to an area on the northwest side of Chase Lake. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mitchell Cook Sep 7, 2008
Funeral services for Mitchell Mitch David Cook, 44, New Town, formerly of Killdeer and Jamestown, are at 2 p.m MST on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at St. John s Lutheran Church, Killdeer, with the Rev. Joel Sauerwein officiating. Burial will follow at the Werner Cemetery. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
CENTURY GOLF INVITATIONAL: Scores sink Sep 6, 2008
Leading the way in the turkey shoot were Minot's Shantel Montgomery and Jamestown's Laura Kraft, who went 1-2 with a 70 and 71 at Tom O'Leary Golf Course ... Kraft was No. 1 in the season opener at the Jamestown Country Club, and Beard was the medalist at the Links of North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Saturday’s cross country results Sep 5, 2008
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Devils Lake s boys earned sixth place here Saturday in a 15-team high school cross country meet. And the school s JV girls eam claimed second place. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Morning kickoff Sep 4, 2008
Boys soccer: Minot at St. Mary's, 5:30 p.m.; Jamestown at Mandan, 6:30 p.m.; Century at Bismarck, 7:30 p.m.. High school volleyball: Jamestown at Bismarck, 7:30 p.m.; St. Mary's at Minot, 7:30 p.m.; Wilton at Shiloh Christian, 7:30 p.m. ... Girls swimming: Williston and Jamestown at Mandan, 11 a.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
