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Stutsman County, North Dakota
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About Stutsman, ND

Population
Approximately 21,000 residents
County Seat
Jamestown, North Dakota
Coverage Area
2,221 square miles in central North Dakota

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Katie Hemmer, former mayor 2010-2018, announces June 9, 2026 Jamestown bid
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Katie Hemmer, former mayor 2010-2018, announces June 9, 2026 Jamestown bid

Katie Hemmer, Jamestown mayor from 2010 to 2018 (then Katie Andersen), announces a run in the June 9, 2026 primary, pitching housing, jobs and property-tax relief.

Marcus Williams3m read
Jamestown Regional One of Two North Dakota Commercial Airports Posting January Gains
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Jamestown Regional One of Two North Dakota Commercial Airports Posting January Gains

Jamestown Regional Airport logged a year-over-year increase in January boardings, making it one of only two North Dakota commercial airports to post gains, state aeronautics data shows.

Sarah Chen2m read
TechSavvy and STEMtastic return to University of Jamestown with over 270 students
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TechSavvy and STEMtastic return to University of Jamestown with over 270 students

Between more than 270 and about 310 middle-school students attended TechSavvy and STEMtastic at the University of Jamestown's Reiland Fine Arts Center.

Marcus Williams3m read
Mobile home fire at 212 Broadway in Ypsilanti destroys residence, displaces two
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Mobile home fire at 212 Broadway in Ypsilanti destroys residence, displaces two

A mobile home at 212 Broadway in Ypsilanti was destroyed by a fire reported at 9:17 p.m.; two occupants were displaced and the American Red Cross was contacted, Jamestown Rural Fire Department said.

Sarah Chen2m read
Jamestown Blue Jays Take Third at State Gymnastics, Van Gilder Fourth
Education

Jamestown Blue Jays Take Third at State Gymnastics, Van Gilder Fourth

Jamestown placed third at the NDHSAA state meet in Dickinson with 142.083, 1.100 points behind Minot United; senior Sutton Van Gilder finished fourth in the all-around on Feb. 28.

Sarah Chen3m read
Stutsman County Seeks Applicants for James River Valley Library, Buffalo Bridges Boards
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Stutsman County Seeks Applicants for James River Valley Library, Buffalo Bridges Boards

Stutsman County seeks applicants in Jamestown for openings on the James River Valley Library System Board and Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone Board; apply to the County Auditor by 5:00 PM March 13, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Multi-vehicle crash on I-94 near Medina causes one minor injury
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Multi-vehicle crash on I-94 near Medina causes one minor injury

State troopers say a series of crashes on I-94 near Medina (milepost 225) left six vehicles in the ditch and produced at least one reported minor injury, forcing one westbound lane to close.

Sarah Chen2m read
Stutsman County Commission Approves Grade-Raise on County Road 68 near School Lake
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Stutsman County Commission Approves Grade-Raise on County Road 68 near School Lake

The Stutsman County Commission voted 3-0 to approve a roughly 2 ½‑foot grade raise on County Road 68 near School Lake; Interstate Engineering estimated the project at more than $2.2 million.

James Thompson2m read
Touring Jamestown’s 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, North Dakota’s Oldest Surviving Courthouse
Community

Touring Jamestown’s 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, North Dakota’s Oldest Surviving Courthouse

Jamestown’s 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse at 504 Third Ave. SE is North Dakota’s oldest surviving courthouse, listed on the National Register in 1976 and managed by the State Historical Society.

Marcus Williams3m read
Jamestown Council purchases dangerous 324 5th Ave NE for $1, okays demolition
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Jamestown Council purchases dangerous 324 5th Ave NE for $1, okays demolition

Jamestown City Council unanimously approved buying the vacant lot and building at 324 5th Ave. NE for $1 and authorized staff to obtain demolition quotes.

Marcus Williams3m read
Applications Open for Two $1,000 Jamestown Scholarships for Stutsman Seniors
Education

Applications Open for Two $1,000 Jamestown Scholarships for Stutsman Seniors

Jamestown Area Chamber Past Presidents opened applications March 4, 2026 for two $1,000 non-renewable scholarships for Stutsman County seniors planning to attend the University of Jamestown.

Lisa Park2m read
University of Jamestown names Lefebvre director, frames clinical research as county asset
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University of Jamestown names Lefebvre director, frames clinical research as county asset

Lefebvre "has been chosen to advance these graduate programs at UJ," where the clinical research Ph.D., billed as the only fully online program worldwide, will graduate 15 students in May 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jamestown Civic Center to Host 2026 NDHSAA Division A Girls Tournament
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Jamestown Civic Center to Host 2026 NDHSAA Division A Girls Tournament

Jamestown Civic Center is hosting the 2026 NDHSAA Division A girls basketball tournament March 5–7, with WDAY set to televise quarterfinals, semifinals and the championship.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Earns Three Women's Choice Awards for Obstetrics, ER
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Jamestown Regional Medical Center Earns Three Women's Choice Awards for Obstetrics, ER

Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown won three 2026 Women’s Choice Awards for Obstetrics, Emergency Care and ER Wait Time & Efficiency, including a reported top-9% obstetrics ranking.

Lisa Park2m read
Stutsman County Park Board Approves WBI Survey for Bakken East Near Woodworth
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Stutsman County Park Board Approves WBI Survey for Bakken East Near Woodworth

Stutsman County Park Board voted unanimously to let WBI Energy survey parcels near Woodworth for the proposed Bakken East pipeline, a decision recorded by local reporters and reported in the Jamestown Sun.

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Jamestown High Blue Jays Bus Escorted by Police to Fargo State Tournament
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Jamestown High Blue Jays Bus Escorted by Police to Fargo State Tournament

Jamestown High School’s Blue Jays left Jamestown the morning of Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, with a police escort en route to Fargo to compete in the NDHSAA Boys Hockey State Tournament.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jamestown Spring Shootout Draws Local and Traveling 2nd-8th Grade Teams
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Jamestown Spring Shootout Draws Local and Traveling 2nd-8th Grade Teams

Jamestown Basketball Boosters hosted the Jamestown Spring Shoot Out on Feb. 22, 2026, bringing 2nd- through 8th-grade local and traveling teams together for a day of competition.

Lisa Park2m read
Free Youth Soccer Day at Nelson Family Bubble March 8 for Ages 6–17
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Free Youth Soccer Day at Nelson Family Bubble March 8 for Ages 6–17

Jamestown Soccer Club will hold a free community Soccer Day for youth ages 6 to 17 at the University of Jamestown Nelson Family Bubble on Sunday, March 8, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Marcus Williams2m read
Stutsman County Enforces 7-Ton Seasonal Road Load Limits March 9, 2026
Government

Stutsman County Enforces 7-Ton Seasonal Road Load Limits March 9, 2026

Stutsman County will enforce 7-ton axle and gross-weight limits on all county roads at 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026; access roads will be signed and enforcement will be by local and state patrol.

James Thompson2m read
Stutsman County Explores Tech Changes to Prevent Ruth Eckholm-Style Disappearances
Healthcare

Stutsman County Explores Tech Changes to Prevent Ruth Eckholm-Style Disappearances

Stutsman County officials are weighing drones, ROVs, Marsh master and NCIC improvements after officials say those tools would likely change searches for 85-year-old Ruth Eckholm, who vanished from Twig in 1991.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Jamestown Sun lists Stutsman County public meetings for week of March 2
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Jamestown Sun lists Stutsman County public meetings for week of March 2

The Jamestown Sun published its weekly calendar for the week beginning March 2, listing a local meeting roundup plus regional, state and federal public notices with deadlines and contact points for comment.

Marcus Williams5m read
47th Annual Runnin’ O’ the Green March 14 Benefits Camp Grassick
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47th Annual Runnin’ O’ the Green March 14 Benefits Camp Grassick

Jamestown participants 21 and older will gather at Frontier Fort to run, drink and fundraise for Camp Grassick, continuing a tradition that has raised more than $360,000 since 2008.

Lisa Park2m read
Trevor Kostial Homers, Drives In Runs as Jimmies Beat Northwood 7-6
Education

Trevor Kostial Homers, Drives In Runs as Jimmies Beat Northwood 7-6

Trevor Kostial, a junior college transfer, hit his fifth homer and drove in three as the Jamestown Jimmies held off Northwood 7-6 at Northeast Regional Park in Davenport, Florida.

Sarah Chen2m read
WWII Living‑History Event, Community Meetings Listed in Jamestown, Stutsman County Calendar
Community

WWII Living‑History Event, Community Meetings Listed in Jamestown, Stutsman County Calendar

Jamestown Sun listed weekend meetings and commemorations for Jamestown and Stutsman County, while a 164th Infantry Facebook post names a WWII living-history weekend at the truncated venue phrase "1883 Stutsman County."

Marcus Williams3m read
Jamestown Splits Two Matches in Hastings, Falls to Ottawa, Sweeps Host
Education

Jamestown Splits Two Matches in Hastings, Falls to Ottawa, Sweeps Host

Jamestown lost to Ottawa 27-25, 26-24, 25-19 despite 46 kills and a .303 hitting rate, then rebounded to sweep Hastings 25-22, 25-22, 25-23 at Lynn Farrell Arena.

Lisa Park2m read
ND Industrial Commission Approves Over $40 Million for AmeriCarbon, Packet Digital Projects
Business

ND Industrial Commission Approves Over $40 Million for AmeriCarbon, Packet Digital Projects

NDIC approved more than $40 million in loans, sending $30 million to AmeriCarbon Forge for Eco-Pitch production and $12 million to Packet Digital for a Fargo battery plant.

Sarah Chen3m read
Stutsman County Courthouse Hosts 84th Anniversary WWII Tribute to 164th Infantry
Community

Stutsman County Courthouse Hosts 84th Anniversary WWII Tribute to 164th Infantry

Reenactors camped at the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown for a living-history weekend Feb. 28–Mar. 1, honoring the 164th Infantry with drills, rifle training and home-front programs.

Lisa Park3m read
Despite severe storms elsewhere, Stutsman County sees milder late-February temperatures
Community

Despite severe storms elsewhere, Stutsman County sees milder late-February temperatures

Stutsman County saw a milder late‑February pattern, KX News reports, even as a Feb. 23 storm dropped more than 8 inches of snow on New York City and set record lows across the Plains.

Lisa Park3m read
North Dakota nonprofit takes veterans outdoors and records their stories
Community

North Dakota nonprofit takes veterans outdoors and records their stories

Fargo-based American Heroes Outdoors has recorded an estimated 7,000–8,000 veterans and first responders, while On the Water, Inc. runs four free one-day summer fishing programs serving 100+ combat veterans annually.

Sarah Chen3m read