đ± What Jamestownâs new shared bike lanes and housing plans mean for you
Jamestown, North Dakota Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Jamestown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! âïž
In today's newsletter:
- What Jamestownâs new shared bike lanes and housing plans mean for you
- See how Jamestownâs new park bridges could change your daily walk
- Thinking of a one-tank trip? See why Jamestown tops the list.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? đ€ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A drenching thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
- Friday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
đ° News we're reading
1. City Council approves pilot project for shared lanes in NE Jamestown (jamestownsun.com) â Jamestownâs City Council has approved a pilot project creating shared vehicle-and-bicycle lanes on 8th Avenue Northeast, aiming to better connect local multi-use paths by early September. Council members also advanced new residential infrastructure near Mary Young Addition and West Ridge Estates, set a June 23 meeting on the Ski Son Development-Buffalo Estates, and filled a seat on the regional library board. 
   
2. Jamestown Parks & Rec & City Celebrate Bridge Project With Ribbon Cutting (newsdakota.com) â New pedestrian bridges are now open at Klaus, McElroy, and Nickeus parks in Jamestown, improving safety, access, and long-term maintenance in some of the cityâs busiest green spaces. The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Parks and Recreation partnered on the project, celebrated with a ribbon cutting, and residents are encouraged to get out and explore the upgraded crossings. Â Â Â
3. One tank getaways (times-online.com) â If youâre looking for a close-to-home escape, this piece highlights Jamestown as a prime one-tank getaway, from the Worldâs Largest Buffalo and Frontier Village to kayaking, fishing, and 38 miles of nearby trails. It also previews new restaurants, shops, and a mini golf course coming to town, plus weekly summer events like the Downtown Arts Market that make Jamestown worth a full day trip or more. Â Â Â
4. Park River Area's three picks among 10 area selections to North Dakota Class B all-state baseball team (grandforksherald.com) â Jamestown just hosted the North Dakota Class B state baseball tournament, where Park River Areaâs three standout pitchers dominated on their way to a state title. The story highlights their all-state honors and key stats, along with other top Class B players from around the region who made the all-state teams. Â Â Â
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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