Valley City – Due to the inclement weather, April 20th lecture by Bennet Kubischta has been postponed until June 15th. The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series Season 22 Presents: Bennett R. Kubischta “The Lost Bridge” now June 15 at the Barnes County Museum. (315 Central Ave N. Valley City, […]
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Ashtabula West Crossing To Receive a $244,000 Facelift
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $244,000 contract to AMG Construction Company, out of Banning, California, to update its Lake Ashtabula West Crossing Campground, near Valley City, North Dakota. The project includes upgrading the campgrounds electrical and water systems and enlarging […]
2023 NDHSAA Class A Speech Tournament Results
Jamestown, N.D. – The seventieth annual NDHSAA Sponsored Class A Speech State Tournament was held at Jamestown High School on April 15. All participants qualified from one of two regional tournaments or at an invitational tournament held during the season. Valley City (pictured left) captured first place with 122 points. West […]
News and Notes from Valley City Mayor Carlsrud
Hello Everyone, Saturday was the fifty third celebration of Earth Day. It is a day when a billion people in 193 countries support environmental protection. How about giving some consideration to our earth everyday? Drew Kohler, a third grader, in Valley City served as Mayor for a Day at our […]
Dave Carlsrud to be inducted into NHS Hall of Fame
Valley City, N.D. – The North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) is honored to announce that former North Dakota High School Activities Association Assistant Director Dave Carlsrud of Valley City, N.D. will be inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame during the 104th National Federation of State High School […]
VCSU Regional Science Olympiad Results
Valley City (VCSU) Valley City State University hosted the Valley City Regional Science Olympiad for teams of high school and middle school students on Thursday, March 30. Approximately 400 students from 29 different schools competed. The students participated in a variety of events, 23 total, including Forensics, Flight, Roller Coaster and Dynamic […]
News and Notes from Mayor Carlsrud
Hi Folks, April 15th was “Jackie Robinson Day” in Major League Baseball (MLB) celebrating the anniversary of his first day in MLB. In 1947, Jackie, a Hall of Famer, played for the “Brooklyn Dodgers” and was the first ballplayer in MLB who was black. Aaron Boone, Yankees’ Manager said “Jackie […]
“Imagining Protection from Gun Violence” at VCSU
Valley City – Dr. Craig Rood will present “Imagining Protection from Gun Violence” on campus Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Rhoades Science Center. Craig Rood grew up in Valley City and attended VCSU from 2004-2006. He is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Iowa State University and […]
Sanborn Fire Department Rescues Family Dog Ash
Urbana (Times-Record) The Sanborn Fire and Rescue team received a unique call this past weekend. A family dog fell through the well cover, into the well on the family farm near Urbana, North Dakota and needed help. According to Sanborn Fire Chief Dana Didier, the 100 pound, five-year old female […]
VCPS Seeking Teacher of the Year Nominations
We are seeking nominations for the 2023 Teacher of the Year award. Nominations for this honor may be submitted by students, parents, staff, and community members. Below, we’ve highlighted the process that will be followed and information for you to submit your nomination for this prestigious honor. Nominations for this […]

























