{"id":294456,"date":"2025-07-01T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=294456"},"modified":"2025-07-14T09:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:53:42","slug":"news-notes-mayor-carlsrud-july-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=294456","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Notes Mayor Carlsrud July 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carlsrud-NewsNote.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carlsrud-NewsNote.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272833\" width=\"293\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carlsrud-NewsNote.jpg 455w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carlsrud-NewsNote-300x198.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Carlsrud-NewsNote-265x175.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It has been a bit over two weeks since the terrible Friday Night Storms ravaged our area.&nbsp; While some folks suffered greater damage than others, our whole town needs some \u201cTLC\u201d.&nbsp; Please remember in your hearts and prayers those who mourn for friends and family who died in the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minnesota Twins haven\u2019t been winning much, but they had two walk-off wins over the weekend, one with a home run and one with a BUNT!&nbsp; \u201cWho\u2019d a thunk it\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to our city employees who are doing a great job picking up trees and branches.&nbsp; Finishing the pick up will take awhile as they are merging that task with their everyday tasks, so please be patient.&nbsp; If you choose, you can haul your own trees &amp; branches to the transfer station at no charge.&nbsp; Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation is continually working to amplify the vitality of Barnes County.&nbsp; One program is the \u201cSingle-Family Home Buyer Assistance Program\u201d.&nbsp; It has been very popular and funding for four houses within the Valley City limits is still available at the time of this writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, high school &amp; college fall sports will begin in August! Beginning a new season is full of excitement and new hope for athletes, coaches, officials and fans.&nbsp; Give back to the sports you love, become a game official. Call 701-845-3953, thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Barnes County Emergency Management Department has designated an official storm shelter location available to Barnes County residents living in trailer homes, staying in campers, or a place without a basement to seek safety from dangerous conditions.&nbsp; The Connect Church at 320 Central Avenue South in Valley City is the site.&nbsp; The shelter will be opened when the National Weather Services issues a Tornado Watch and will remain open as long as hazardous weather conditions persist.&nbsp; If you have any questions please contact Barnes County Emergency Management at (701)845-8188.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>The most beautiful people wear their hearts on their sleeves, and their souls in their smiles<\/strong><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong><strong>&nbsp; <\/strong>~ <em>Mark Anthony<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em>Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Carlsrud<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been a bit over two weeks since the terrible Friday Night Storms ravaged our area.&nbsp; While some folks suffered greater damage than others, our whole town needs some \u201cTLC\u201d.&nbsp; Please remember in your hearts and prayers those who mourn for friends and family who died in the storm. 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