Blessings, Prayer, Respect and Gratitude, Dave Dave Carlsrud
Valley City
VCSU Hosted Annual Marketplace for Kids
Valley City (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosted its fourth annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day on Tuesday, January 8. An estimated 400 elementary and junior high students from six different school districts attended the event. Schools represented at the event included Valley City Washington Elementary, Milnor Public School, […]
Viking Hall of Famer Darrell Anderson Passes at Age 87
Valley City ND – Valley City State University mourns the passing of Darrell Anderson, former Athletic Director and men’s basketball coach, whose leadership and dedication helped shape Viking athletics for nearly two decades. He was 87 years old. Darrell served VCSU with distinction for 18 years, impacting the university as a […]
News & Notes Mayor Carlsrud January 12
Hei, (A Norwegian “hello”, pronounced like “high”) Monday, January 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King was the primary spokesperson for non-violent activisme during the Civil Rights Movement. Our region’s weather continually amazes me. Large temperature swings in a few hours, shifts from calm to high winds, and transitions from snow to rain seem to occur regularly! Each season, however, […]
Pancake Feed & Fundraiser VC Eagles Club Jan 19
The Barnes County Historical Society will host a Pancake Feed and Fundraiser on Monday January 19, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club Riverside Room. The all-you-can-eat meal will feature fresh-off-the-griddle Swedish pancakes and hotcakes, sausage, a variety of toppings including local homemade boxelder syrup, along […]
2025: A Year of Achievement for CHI Mercy Hospital
Valley City – CHI Mercy Hospital of Valley City celebrates 2025 as a year marked by community involvement, significant awards, vital equipment upgrades, and a vibrant calendar of events. These achievements underscore the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, fostering community well-being, and advancing medical innovation in the region. […]
Magic the Gathering @ Brockopp Brewing Jan 15
Brockopp Brewing will host an evening of Magic the Gathering on Thursday, January 15, beginning at 7:00 pm. The event is open to players ages 21 and older and welcomes both experienced players and newcomers to the game. Participants are encouraged to bring a Commander deck and a friend for […]
Valley City Welcomes Their Newest Police Officer
Congratulations to Valley City’s newest police officer, Officer Georgia Mageo. Officer Mageo was officially sworn in on January 6, 2026, by Mayor Dave Carlsrud, with family members, fellow officers, and city commissioners in attendance. Adding to the significance of the ceremony, Officer Mageo’s father had the honor of pinning her […]
VC Public Works Christmas Tree Clean Up Jan 8-9
Valley City Public Works will be picking up Christmas trees on Thursday and Friday, January 8 and 9. Please make sure all bases and any plastic are completely removed from the tree, as crews will be unable to collect trees with these items attached. If you would like your tree […]
News & Notes Mayor Carlsrud Jan 5
Happy New Year everyone, I hope your holiday season was gratifying and safe for you, your family and friends. That the “holiday season” was mentioned, I am looking forward to a weekday “just” being a weekday and a weekend “just” being a weekend for a while. Being an older retired […]
