Valley City ND (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News ranked VCSU in both the 2026 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education categories. VCSU is the #2 […]

Valentine’s Day, also known as St. Valentine’s Day, is celebrated annually on February 14. Originally a Christian feast day honoring the martyr Valentine, it has evolved through folk tradition into a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of love. Today, the holiday is often marked by church services and the […]

Valley City ND (CHI) – CHI Mercy Hospital of Valley City is proud to announce that its dedicated Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team has been awarded a second Platinum Honor Roll Award for their achievements in optimizing antibiotic use and enhancing patient safety. This remarkable recognition solidifies CHI Mercy Hospital as […]

Valley City ND (VCSU) – The Forge, Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, has been recognized as a 2025 REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). It is the second consecutive year The Forge has received the highest honor for the Recognizing Excellence in Art and […]

February 1st was National Change Your Password Day, but today isn’t too late! Cyber criminals are experts at cracking passwords, so ensure yours are secure. Security experts recommend using at least 12 to 16 characters, including a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid easy-to-guess information like birthdays, […]

Valley City ND (Valley News Live) – Authorities have identified a Mandan man as the suspected driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Interstate 94 in December 2025. Charges have been submitted and are pending review by the Barnes County State’s Attorney’s Office. Garret Kuntz, 22, […]

Valley City (VCSU) -The Valley City State University Master of Education program has added a Learner-Centered Instruction option to its offerings this semester. This 33-credit program is designed to help educators in any discipline become skilled in equitable teaching and leadership. Students who complete the coursework will earn a Master […]

Valley City ND (VCSU) – The Valley City State University INSTEM (Indians into STEM) Academy has been awarded a $15,000 grant through the North Dakota EPSCoR STEM Outreach Program, an initiative that supports activities designed to strengthen the STEM pathway and build STEM identity among youth across North Dakota. The […]

Ahoj,   (Is a common word for hello in Slovak, pronounced “Ah-hoy”) Dangerous weather patterns have persisted recently. Given that January is known for extreme conditions, please take precautions; frostbite is a serious risk that can result in amputation.”  On a lighter note, Groundhog Day is celebrated annually in the […]