Valley City (CSi) A fault in an underground electrical cable caused a power outage at Jefferson Elementary School, for about an hour, on Tuesday. Valley City Electrical Supervisor Marshall Senf says crews worked most of the day to replace the cable. Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson says generators […]
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Veterans Concert Band to perform Oct 13
Valley City (CSi) The Red River Valley Veteran’s Concert Band will perform twice on Thursday October 13, 2016 in Valley City. At 6:30-p.m., the band will perform at Sheyenne Care Center, then at 8:10-p.m., and VCSU’s Vangstad Auditorium. All performances are free of charge. The all-volunteer, non-profit concert band whose […]
VC Police news conference – Video replay
Video Replay of News Conference here: Valley City (CSi) At a Wednesday afternoon news conference at City Hall in Valley City, The Valley City Police Department announced the results of an Internal Investigation. The investigation followed accusations leveled against former Police Lt. David Swenson, who retired on July 7, […]
VC showings “The Economics of Happiness” Oct 13
Valley City (CSi) An award winning documentary, “The Economics of Happiness” is coming to Valley City. The film spells out the social, spiritual, and ecological costs of our global economy but also highlights the many benefits of a shift to local economic units. Those interested in viewing the film and discussing […]
VC downtown meeting Oct 11
Valley City Downtown Meeting 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at City Hall Agenda Approve Minutes of September 20 Meeting Financials – Chamber Bucks incentive for survey Letter and mailing labels for the Business Owner’s input meeting Draft agenda and choose presenters for the Business Owner’s […]
Valley City Commission reorganizes
Valley City, CSi) The Valley city Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED: Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant. Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in […]
Barnes tax increase, stems in part, state, fed cuts
Valley City (CSi) Faced with cuts in state and federal spending the Barnes County Commission has unanimously approved a Mill Levy increase of 7.62 Mills in the 2017 budget. The current Mill levy of 96.43 increases to 104.05 mills. The increase will allow the county to continue with services. The […]
Blue-green algae advisory lifted, Lake Ashtabula
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Health and Agriculture departments have withdrawn a blue-green algae advisory for Lake Ashtabula in Barnes County. The warning was issued in August after a dog was reported dead. Monitoring showed high levels of microcystin, a cyanotoxin toxin caused by blue-green algae. The Health Department […]
VCSU Annual Squash Harvest nets over 54,000 meals
Valley City (CSi) VCSU students and area volunteers harvested more than 65,000 pounds of produce on a farm owned by Dan Faust on Thursday, September 29, 2016. The effort of the students—freshmen enrolled in the Learning to Live, Living to Learn (L2L) class along with their upper-class mentors—will benefit those […]
Terrorizing charge filed against VC man
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — A man who spearheaded an unsuccessful effort in Valley City to disband the local police department is accused of threatening a city commissioner. Police Chief Fred Thompson says Robert Drake allegedly threatened to harm City Commissioner Rick Ross during a telephone conversation with Ross and […]
























