Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25, a day observed annually on the last Monday of May to honor and mourn the military personnel who died serving in the Armed Forces to preserve our freedom. Earlier this month, we also observed Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, alongside […]
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VCSU Celebrates Largest Spring Grad Class May 16
Valley City (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host its 134th Commencement Exercises at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, inside the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. VCSU will celebrate the largest spring semester graduating class in school history, recognizing more than 230 students who completed their degrees during the 2026 spring semester […]
Valley City Clean Up Week May 11-16
Valley City clean up week May 11-16 on your regular pick up day. Questions, please call 701-845-0314.
UPDATE Charge in 1981 Valley City Cold Case
Valley City ND (Valley News Live) – A 65-year-old Arizona woman is in custody in North Dakota, charged with murder in the 1981 death of a newborn infant whose body was found on the campus of Valley City State College more than four decades ago. Nancy Jean Trottier, of Sun […]
Missing Wahpeton Man Found Dead in Sheyenne River
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO) — A missing Wahpeton man was found dead in the Sheyenne River in Valley City Saturday morning. Valley City Police found a submerged vehicle in the river near the 1300 block of Riverview Drive Friday evening. Due to spring water levels, the vehicle could not be […]
VCSU and BSC Launch Collaborative Teaching Degree
Bismarck ND (VCSU) – Bismarck State College (BSC) and Valley City State University (VCSU) outlined a new academic partnership designed to strengthen North Dakota’s teacher workforce pipeline by creating a teaching degree pathway at BSC for students pursuing careers in elementary and secondary education. The four-year collaborative program allows students […]
News & Notes Mayor Carslrud March 23
Last Saturday, the Valley City Fire Department (VCFD) held its annual fundraiser. Some of the proceeds are invested in personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard rescue and firefighting personnel and to ensure a more efficient response for our community and the surrounding area. Thank you to everyone who supported so […]
Valley City Hi-Liners Back to Back State Champs
The Valley City High School girls basketball team, the Valley City Hi-Liners, are Back-to-Back Class A State Champions, capturing the 2026 Class A Girls Basketball State Championship at the North Dakota High School Activities Association state tournament.
News & Notes Mayor Carlsrud March 9
Congratulations to the Hi-Liners Girls Basketball Team for its back-to-back North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) State Championships. The Hi-Liners fought back from a large deficit in the first half. With grit, determination, and a few shots falling, the game began to go their way. From there, thanks to […]
VCSU Hosting Public Lecture Series on AI in April
Valley City ND (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host a free three-part lecture series in April titled “Making Sense of AI: Education, Workforce and Community.” The three sessions will be available both in person and online, allowing people statewide to attend and learn about how artificial intelligence (AI) […]























