Care for confiscated dogs could add up
Assessments of the 28 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation over the weekend revealed that they could potentially need up to $10,000 for medical care...
Historic gazebo being re-created
Construction to replicate a landmark from the early days of Jamestown is under way. A two-story gazebo is being built next to the Stutsman County Me...
Kraft starts solid at Public Links
One rough hole kept Laura Kraft from a strong start to the 37th Annual Amateur Public Links Championship....
Security changes: School Board approves funds for improvements
The Jamestown Public School Board agreed Monday to spend $110,000 on a higher-quality security system for the schools, using a state grant to cover the rest of the costs.
RELATED CONTENTHousing study: Region to need almost 2,800 more units by 2020
By 2020 the nine-county area serviced by the South Central Dakota Regional Council will need 2,799 more housing units, according to a new study. The SCDRC released the second part of its Region VI Housing Needs Assessment study Monday, conducted by Maxfield Research Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., which shows that Stutsman County will need 1,041 more housing units by 2020.
RELATED CONTENTCare for confiscated dogs could add up
Assessments of the 28 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation over the weekend revealed that they could potentially need up to $10,000 for medical care.
RELATED CONTENTHistoric gazebo being re-created
Construction to replicate a landmark from the early days of Jamestown is under way. A two-story gazebo is being built next to the Stutsman County Memorial Museum, according to Alden Kollman, curator at the Stutsman County Memorial Museum. It will be a replica of the gazebo that once stood by the downtown railroad tracks and depot.
RELATED CONTENTN.D. penitentiary expansion nearing completion
Robyn Schmalenberger took over as warden of the North Dakota State Penitentiary in May 2010. The entire time she’s been at the helm of the maximum security prison, it has been under construction. “I’m very proud of the staff,” she said
Officials: Immigration critical to growing N.D. businesses
An immigration reform bill taking shape in the U.S. Senate could have important ramifications for North Dakota businesses and their ability to grow.
Hold developers accountable
In a time of what seems like constant change and turmoil in Williams County, one thing seems to remain the same — continuing construction. With new homes, businesses, apartments and hotels being built on almost every vacant lot, Williston and all of Williams County is under intense strain to make sure the construction is done properly.
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Stutsman County Website
Stutsman Co. Emergency Management Blog
Reservoir Status
Jamestown Dam
Pipestem Dam
River Conditions and Flows
James River
Missouri River Basin
Red, Souris and Mississippi Basins
Kraft starts solid at Public Links
One rough hole kept Laura Kraft from a strong start to the 37th Annual Amateur Public Links Championship.
RELATED CONTENTT-Wolves like Mbakwe, but how much?
As an undersized power forward not that far removed from a major injury, Trevor Mbakwe has a lot to prove before he can establish an NBA career.
Beating Bolt: Gatlin not getting overconfident
Justin Gatlin talked a big game before a recent race with the world’s fastest sprinter, stepping up his boasting simply to bait Usain Bolt. Usually, that’s not a wise move. And yet the American backed up running his mouth by churning his legs as he blazed right by the Jamaican during a competition in Rome nearly two weeks ago. Bolt rarely gets caught — especially after an early lead.
RELATED CONTENTStepping aside: VCSU’s DeVries resigns as women’s basketball coach
Jill DeVries wants to try something new. She resigned as head women’s basketball coach at Valley City State after 14 seasons, the university announced on Monday.
RELATED CONTENTEast takes all-star opener
West Fargo’s Christina Bruenjes has a future competing in track and field at North Dakota State, but on Monday the former Packers standout showed she can swing with the best of them on the volleyball court.
RELATED CONTENTIndiana blows lead, loses to Mississippi St.
Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victory over Indiana on Monday night.
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