(VCSU) For the sixth consecutive year, Valley City State University has achieved record spring enrollment numbers according to official figures released February 11th. VCSU has set spring semester records with a headcount enrollment of 1,622 students, nearly a 7% increase over last year’s 1,517 spring headcount. The spring 2020 undergraduate […]
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Ross Powell not seeking re-election to City Commission
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Commissioner, Ross Powell says he will not seek re-election this year. Powell, elected in a Special Election in May of 2017, to fill out the remaining term of former city commissioner Rick Ross. He says, serving on both the City Commission and Valley City Park […]
Update: Lawsuit filed, death of Barnes Co. Jail inmate
Update (AP) Barnes County corrections officials are facing a second lawsuit over separate deaths at the county jail in 2018. A federal suit filed Monday accuses officials of deliberately ignoring the suicide risk of Lonny Bradley, who killed himself on Oct. 5, 2018. Bradley used bed sheets to hang himself […]
City Commissioners listen to new NDDOT Director
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present. North Dakota Winter Show Manager Tesa Klein was introduced. She talked about her background and noted the Winter Show is about three weeks away, adding new events are planned this […]
Commission approves Slum & Blighted designation
Update…. Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission reopened the Special Session recessed on Monday evening at City Hall. Commissioners Powell and Magnuson were not present. The City Commission Wednesday, approved the Resolution Declaring Slum and Blighted Area, under the North Dakota Main Street Program, sponsored by the South Central […]
Valley City officials post flood stage map on website
Valley City (CSi) Valley City officials have published on the city’s website, the city flood stage map. Valley City along with Barnes County engineers will meet to plan for contingencies so Valley City is well-prepared to protect its citizens, and infrastructure.
Valley City community events, dates, sign ups
Valley City (Chamber) The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce is assisting with supporting numerous events and activities coming up. The Chamber’s Event Coordinator, Mikayla Gustafson says, the Chili Cookoff and Community Olympics are set for March 2nd. The Chili Cookoff is at 5:30-p.m., followed by the Community Olympics, at […]
City Commission approves utility rate hikes
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Powell was not present. PROCLAMATION Mayor Carlsrud read a Proclamation declaring January 26 – February 1 as Catholic Schools Week APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: A Raffle Permit for Sheyenne Valley […]
U.S. Bank Branch in Valley City to close Apr 16, 2020
Valley City (USB) Customers of U.S. Bank in Valley City have been notified that the Valley City Branch will be closing its doors on April 16, 2020. The statement from District Leader, Kathryn Astrup says, “ Customers Banking preferences and behaviors are changing influencing how and where we operate.” It […]
Chamber Annual Meeting, Jan 28
Valley City (Chamber) The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce reminds members that the Annual Chamber Meeting is coming up Tuesday January 28th. This meeting is an opportunity to have input in the direction of your Chamber and discuss plans for the upcoming year. As part of the meeting, discussion […]





















