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🌱 Why Jamestown’s football program is bringing back coach Tom Dosch

Jamestown, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Jamestown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Jamestown’s football program is bringing back coach Tom Dosch
  • What park upgrades are Jamestown’s re-elected recreation commissioners planning next?
  • How will Jamestown’s new school board tackle a $1.3 million deficit?

Also on today's calendar: Medicare 101 Workshop - July 6, 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
  • Friday: Showers around; windy, warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former NSU football coach Tom Dosch returning to Jamestown University (gowatertown.net) — Leadership is shifting at the University of Jamestown, where longtime head football coach Brian Mistro is moving into the athletic director role and former Jimmies coach Tom Dosch is returning to lead the football program. The move keeps a familiar face guiding athletics while bringing back a coach with a successful past run in Jamestown and strong Upper Midwest ties.
   

2. Incumbents returned to Jamestown Parks and Recreation Commission (jamestownsun.com) — Jamestown voters have re-elected incumbents Mike Soulis, Mike Landscoot and Mindi Schmitz to the Parks and Recreation Commission, keeping experienced hands on key local amenities. The commissioners list top priorities like exploring an outdoor pool, upgrading and adding ADA-compliant restrooms, and improving the skateboard park, with the new board taking over after certification later this month.
   

3. Mindy Skunberg elected to Jamestown Public School Board (jamestownsun.com) — Jamestown residents have elected Mindy Skunberg to join the Jamestown Public School Board alongside returning incumbents Jason Rohr and Heidi Heim Larson. The board now faces a projected $1.3 million budget deficit and the critical task of hiring a new superintendent after Rob Lech’s departure, decisions that will shape local schools serving about 2,000 students.
   

4. Hemmer elected Jamestown mayor; Davis chosen for City Council (jamestownsun.com) — Jamestown voters have elected Katie Hemmer as the city’s new mayor, unseating incumbent Dwaine Heinrich, and chosen Shannon Davis for a two-year City Council term. The story details vote totals, priorities like housing, city efficiency, law enforcement recruitment, and notes that results remain unofficial until county canvassing on June 22, with the new council taking over July 6.
   

5. Jamestown Man Accused of Murder Granted New Defense Counsel (newsdakota.com) — A Jamestown resident charged in connection with a 2025 Fargo shooting spree has been granted new court-appointed defense attorneys after clashing with his previous legal team over strategy. The judge approved the change but reminded him lawyers control legal tactics, and upcoming court dates in late June and July will determine how the serious charges move forward.
   

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Other local events
    Monday June 15
  • Dr. Lech Farewell Open House - Thompson Community Room in the Middle School
    Jamestown 1 Jamestown, ND 58402
    4:30 pm
  • JPS School Board Meeting - Thompson Community Room in the Middle School
    Jamestown 1 Jamestown, ND 58402
    5:30 pm
    • Monday July 6
  • Medicare 101 Workshop - July 6, 2026 →
    Witthauer Financial Group, 710 10th St SE, Jamestown
    8:00 pm

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Ok Jamestown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jamestown

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