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Mystery Bridge Nr. 24: The Red Rock Bridges
Our 24th Mystery Bridge profile (as I counted the unusual bridge type in a salty German city as nr. 23) features not only one bridge, but as many as five, all going back to Marion County, Iowa, whic...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 5:53 AM
Twists And Turns
Are you ready for the 2013 racing season? The Racing Life is. But with all the snow STILL on the ground here in North Dakota is seems like spring will never get here. So to get you in the mood... we m...
Posted on 4/7/13 at 1:19 PM
Second Dunn County petition dismissed
MANNING, N.D. -- A judge has again dismissed a Dunn County petition seeking a grand jury investigation of Gov. Jack Dalrymple on allegations of bribery related to oil industry campaign contributions. ...
Posted on 3/11/13 at 1:50 PM
Duluth-area leaders bring a message of thanks to Capitol
ST. PAUL Previous years visits to the state Capitol by Northeastern Minnesota community leaders included requests to fund projects such as an airport terminal, a hockey arena, an intermodal transpo...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 1:00 AM
'Inside-out' smiles possible during tonight's benefit for cancer-battling Forks mom
By Mike Brue Loyal. Organized. Outdoorsy. Stubborn? Ohhh, yeah, said brother-in-law Kyle Sullivan, chuckling at the thought. Hardworking. Heartwarming. Helpful, at a moments notice, often without n...
Posted on 2/9/13 at 3:00 AM
County to enforce road right of way
Stutsman County is checking to make sure landowners don’t violate right-of-way restrictions along county roads. “We’ve had issues with road right-of-way infringements, which can jeopardize (federal) funding if we don’t enforce it,” said Dave Schwartz, Stutsman County commissioner, at Tuesday’s meeting of the Stutsman County Commission.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , February 08, 2012
County looks at contracting out services to improve jail’s bottom line
The Stutsman County Commission heard an idea that could save an estimated $125,000 from the Stutsman County Correctional Center’s budget at its meeting Wednesday. The jail is looking at contracting with a food service vendor that would prepare all the meals for the facility. Currently the job is done by three county employees.By Ben Rodgers , January 05, 2012
AG says fewer needed for home rule charter amendments
A new attorney general’s opinion will make it easier for citizens to initiate amendments to the Stutsman County home rule charter. The opinion was requested by Rep. Craig Headland, R-Montpelier, and clarifies the number of signatures required on a petition to amend or repeal a home rule charter.By Keith Norman , December 23, 2011
Stutsman County OKs bonds to pay for repairing roads
The Stutsman County Commission authorized the issuing of bonds for its portion of the permanent road repairs damaged by 2010 and 2009 flooding. The county could borrow up to $2.74 million for the projects.By Kari Lucin , December 21, 2011
County plans permanent high-water repairs
By Kari Lucin , December 10, 2011
County OK’s rail loop project
The Stutsman County Commission voted 4-1 to move forward with the creation of the Spiritwood Energy Park Association rail loop project during its Tuesday meeting.By Kari Lucin , December 07, 2011
County collecting on debts
After owing Stutsman County money for more than a year, 12 townships will have their mill levies increased to the maximum in 2012 if they don’t pay up by noon Thursday.By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , November 16, 2011
County looks at dispatch center’s costs
Although 64 percent of its emergency dispatch calls are within the city of Jamestown, Stutsman County pays for most of the operations of the Stutsman County Communications Center. County officials may seek to rebalance that difference.By Kari Lucin , November 02, 2011
Townships in tough spot
Townships owe Stutsman County $1.4 million this year, largely due to high water, and the problem has become so prevalent the county has appealed to the governor for help.By Kari Lucin , October 21, 2011
Flooding is top concern for new county officer
By Kari Lucin , October 13, 2011
County gives 2012 budget final approval
The Stutsman County Commission gave final approval to the 2012 budget during its regular meeting Tuesday. The budget projects deficit spending of $2.7 million but has a mill rate decrease of 0.07 mills.By Keith Norman , October 05, 2011
County gives budget preliminary approval
By Keith Norman , September 21, 2011
County begins budgeting process
The Stutsman County Commission began its budgeting process during a special meeting Monday. Commissioners reviewed the budgets of the sheriff’s office, Law Enforcement Center, Correctional Center and emergency management.By Keith Norman , September 13, 2011
County looks at buying home
The Stutsman County Commission considered Tuesday the purchase of a property near the county courthouse. “As we sit now, the courthouse is landlocked,” pointed out Tracey Trapp, Law Enforcement Center administrator. “(There’s) no room for expansion of any kind.”By Kari Lucin , September 07, 2011
Letter to the editor: County Commission needs to plan ahead for revenue
“Stutsman County has been trying to increase property taxes the last 25 years to take care of the roads,” said Connie Ova, CEO, Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. (audio, 7/19, County Commission meeting).By Judy Graves , August 31, 2011
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