Kraft misses cut public links
Laura Kraft fell a couple strokes short of making the cut at the 37th Annual Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship in Norman, Okla. The former Ja...
One win for each: Post 14, Dickinson split doubleheader
Jake Stilwell didn’t see his coach wave him around. But the Jamestown Post 14 standout heard coach Shane Schoeneberg urging him to score, and that wa...
Basketball in the pool
A group of boys play basketball Tuesday in the Jamestown swimming pool. John M. Steiner The Sun...
Nine puppies getting help from volunteers after escaping death
The nine puppies who narrowly escaped being buried alive Saturday morning are in good hands now, thanks to the combined efforts of multiple rescue gro...
Pool carnival
John M. Steiner / The Sun Children line up Tuesday and play games during a pool carnival at the Jamestown swimming pool....
Sewer work: Project begins July 8
Jamestown’s long-awaited sewer project starts July 8 and residents can expect some inconveniences as streets are torn up. The sanitary sewer system construction will start in the 300, 400 and 500 blocks of Third Avenue Northwest, said Darrell Hournbuckle, project engineer for Interstate Engineering. On July 8, residents will see the equipment preparation, and probably some removing of asphalt, Hournbuckle said.
RELATED CONTENTAdult business ordinance: Adult ordinance draft to get more work so it isn’t quite so strict
An ordinance concerning adult cabarets and escort services in Jamestown city limits will require some additional adjustments before final consideration.
Library to seek funding
Public funding options will be sought for building a new library in Jamestown. The James River Valley Library System Library Board voted unanimously Wednesday to seek legal and financial counsel about raising public funds for a new library.
JRAA hangar plan moves forward a bit
The Jamestown Regional Airport Authority approved a contract Wednesday with Interstate Engineering to design a new hangar building. At its regular meeting Wednesday the board reviewed revised plans for the proposed hangar, which would house anywhere from 8 to 12 bays for commercial and general aviation airplanes. The board has worked with a proposed 12-bay hangar design based on a hangar built in Mandan, N.D., that had an estimated cost of $770,000, including a fire suppression system.
NDSU leaders send letter supporting Bresciani
Leaders from North Dakota State University are backing President Dean Bresciani’s job performance following a recent critical evaluation of the president by outgoing Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Bipartisan proposal on student loans circulating
Students applying for financial aid for the coming school year could find some comfort in a bipartisan student loan compromise taking shape in the Senate that would prevent interest rates from doubling and set a single rate each year for undergraduate students, rich or poor.
Judge: Challenge to new law can join suit
A Cass County judge ruled Wednesday that a challenge to a new state law restricting abortion can be added to a lawsuit contesting a law passed in 2011, a law he will strike down as unconstitutional.
Who wants to be chancellor?
The North Dakota Board of Higher Education is accepting applications for the job of interim chancellor in the wake of Hamid Shirvani’s dismissal. Let’s just say we think the board has plenty of work to do in filling this position.
Regional Information 2013
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Red, Souris and Mississippi Basins
Hitting the trails: Popular Pipestem busy this weekend
Steve Aesoph spends the majority of his time building his XTERRA brand on social media. Clearly, the strategy is working pretty well. What started out as one race with 12 people competing in 2009, has turned into an entire weekend of activities with five events spread out over two days. Three races will be held on Saturday and two more on Sunday.
RELATED CONTENTTwins sign 1st-round draft pick Stewart
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Kohl Stewart, the fourth overall pick in this month’s draft.
Chicago ties series at 2-2
The Boston Bruins came from behind to tie the Chicago Blackhawks for the third time and sent Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals into overtime with the teams even 5-5 on Wednesday night. But Chicago scored an 11th goal in overtime, to tie the series at 2-2 with a 6-5 OT win.
RELATED CONTENTTwins defeat Sox
Justin Morneau homered for the first time in almost two months, a two-run shot that helped the Minnesota Twins to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
A title, and legacies, on the line
Game 7s do more than settle championships. They define legacies. No matter what happens Thursday night, LeBron James and the Miami Heat, and Tim Duncan’s San Antonio Spurs have already won NBA titles and secured a place in history.
RELATED CONTENTGophers facing Bison: not likely
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Norwood Teague would love for his school to play North Dakota State in football, but he isn’t about to go to war with the Big Ten Conference over it.
Woods to rest elbow
Tiger Woods’ sore left elbow will keep him out of competition until the British Open.
Featured Staff Blogs
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS CO.Forum hosts open house to celebrate remodeled Fifth Floor, new homes for departments
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6/19/13 at 4:41 PM
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6/19/13 at 1:45 PM
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING!Statute of Limitations on Genocide?
As we get further and further in time from World War II, the number of remaining veterans is continuing to dwindle. So is the number of remaining Nazis, and the number of full-fledged war criminals. ...
6/19/13 at 10:00 AM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKWilderness canoeing in Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park
Last week, six of us made an eight-day trip through Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park, starting at Nym Lake, just north of the park, and paddling to Mudro Lake near Ely. We caught walleyes, lake tro...
6/18/13 at 2:03 PM
Featured Area Voices
NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND2013 Fall turkeys applications are NOT out and NOT due July 5
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is moving the 2013 fall turkey license application deadline, originally set forJuly 3, to August this year to allow for a better assessment of the fall turkey...
6/19/13 at 1:09 PM
THIS WOMAN WRITESI Want to Be Moses
I want to be Moses. Admittedly, there are a few impediments: Moses is another person; he is no longer alive; he was male -- even in today's remarkably tolerant societal structure these are factors ...
6/19/13 at 11:49 AM
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH DAKOTANorth Dakota one of 27 states to default to federal exchange
North Dakota is one of 27 states that have decided to let the federal government set up and run the state marketplace or exchange under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment is set to start on Octo...
6/19/13 at 10:25 AM
SOCIAL SECURITY: INFORMATION & UPDATESEarnings and employment data by state
Much of the Social Security information I provide is about SSA benefits being paid. Todays information is much different. A new report presents 2010 earnings and employment data by state and county f...
6/19/13 at 9:53 AM
SLOWINGTHERACINGMINDDon’t Miss the Point
by Jen Woyke My dad tells the story of when I was about 3 and he was driving to my grandparents house. It wasnt a long drive, maybe 20 minutes, but he said I asked questions the entire way, without e...
6/19/13 at 9:33 AM
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