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Jamestown

Frontier Village Sees Great Summer Crowds in 2025

Jamestown – Jamestown’s Frontier Village wrapped up another exciting summer season in 2025. With its blend of real North Dakota history, cool landmarks, and exhibits, the Village attracted visitors from all over the world. An estimated 139,000 visitors from all 50 states and more than 60 countries came to see […]

Valley City

VCSU Establishes AI Institute for Teaching and Learning

Valley City (VCSU) – Valley City State University has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute for Teaching and Learning, positioning itself at the forefront of shaping North Dakota’s K–12 education future through the integration of AI. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education provided final approval for the AI […]

Jamestown

UJ Among Best Colleges by US News & World Report

Jamestown (UJ) – University of Jamestown has once again been recognized as one of the Midwest’s top academic institutions in U.S. News & World Report’s “2026 Best Colleges.” UJ is ranked No. 124 (tie) among Regional Universities (Midwest), with additional recognition as a Top Performer on Social Mobility at No. […]

Jamestown

Jamestown Pastor Travels to AZ for Charlie Kirk Memorial

Valley News Live (Jamestown) – A Jamestown pastor attended conservative political activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service Sunday in Arizona. In that massive crowd was local pastor from Jamestown, Shawn Bowman. “Many times I was in tears with the music and the words that were spoken,” said Shawn Bowman, a Senior […]

Valley City

VCSU Alumni Association Homecoming Honorees

Valley City (VCSU) – Nine Viking Alumni will be honored at the Valley City State University Alumni Association Honors Breakfast during Homecoming Week. The VCSU Alumni Association announced that five alumni will receive the Certificate of Merit award, three alumni are being honored with the Young Alumni Achievement award, and […]

Valley City

News & Notes Mayor Carlsrud Sept 22

Valley City – Well, rain had missed us for quite awhile and it seemed the mosquitoes even diminished. However, our rain gauge showed 3.12 inches Saturday afternoon and the grass is growing to “beat the band”. Sunday the Valley City Fire Department (VCFD) held its “Family Funday” with trap shooting, golf […]

Jamestown

City Seeking Applicants for Fire Code Board of Appeals

Jamestown – The City of Jamestown is now accepting applications for the following positions: Those interested in serving on these boards should complete an “Application for Appointment.” Applications are available: Completed applications must be returned by October 17, 2025 to: City of JamestownAttn: Appointments102 3rd Avenue SEJamestown, ND 58401-4205

Jamestown

JRMC Partners with Avel eCare for Intensive Care Services

Jamestown (JRMC) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), a regional leader of innovation and technology, is partnering with Avel eCare to bring virtual Critical Care on Demand services to its patients. This initiative enhances JRMC’s already-strong care team through the addition of round-the-clock access to experienced intensive care unit (ICU) […]

Valley City

VCSU Homecoming 2025 September 22-27

Valley City State University’s 2025 Homecoming Week runs Sept. 22-27 on the VCSU campus. Homecoming Week includes a variety of activities for both students and alumni, including a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated McCarthy Hall and an induction ceremony for the Vikings Hall of Fame. View the Homecoming Website […]