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Barnes, Stutsman included in flood emergency

Bismarck  (CSi)  North Dakota Governor, Doug Burgum Friday issued an executive order declaring a statewide flood emergency for spring flooding that has caused an estimated $7 million in infrastructure damage so far. The executive order officially puts all state agencies, including the North Dakota National Guard, on standby to provide […]

Obits

Joe Ukestad – Friday April 24, 2020

Joe Ukestad, 69, Valley City, ND passed away at his home on April 24, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Lerud Mathias Funeral Home is assisting Joe’s family with arrangements. An online tribute page and guestbook can be found at www.leurdschuldt.com

State

Friday road report ramps reopen I29 Exit 164

The NDDOT has opened the northbound off ramp and southbound on ramp at I29 Exit 164, approximately 20 miles north of Grand Forks, as water has receded. Motorists should use caution and watch for areas of water near the roadway. NDDOT warns motorists that driving through water is dangerous and […]

Obits

Patrick Folk – Thurs April 23, 2020

Patrick Folk, 89, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2020 at Eventide, Jamestown. Patrick Folk was born November 18, 1930, in Jamestown, the son of Frank and Mary Ann (Downey) Folk.  He graduated from Jamestown Public School and was united in marriage to Thresse “Dolly” Walsh on […]

Obits

Michael J. Willason – Apr 23, 2020

Michael J. Willason, 49, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Thursday evening, April 23, 2020 at his home. Michael John Willason was born July 2, 1970, in Fargo, ND, the son of Elroy and Patricia (Straus) Willason.  He was educated in Fargo schools and began working in Jamestown at the Truck […]

Valley City

VCPS to announce plans for rest of school year

Valley City  (VCPS) Supt Josh Johnson will announce by May 1, the schools plans regarding the remainder of this school year.  Johnson says we have continued to be in collaboration with local and state health officials and will make a decision based upon the best information that is available to […]

State Valley City

EIDL funding reopens Friday April 24

Valley City (Chamber)  Valley City Area Chamber of Commerece reports that EIDL funding is now once again open (Fri). Please read below and apply asap if you did not get that opportunity earlier.  If you need assistance, please let us know and we here at the Chamber and Development Corporation […]

Obits

Wilfred “Sonny” Kunze – Apr 22, 2020

Wilfred “Sonny” Kunze, age 87, of Dazey, ND, died Wednesday, April 22 at Sanford Health in Fargo. A private funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dazey, ND. Public Visitation will be held on Monday, April 27th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Lerud […]

Jamestown

Stutsman County Vote by mail updates

Jamestown  (CSi)  Due to the pandemic, Stutsman County Commissioners passed a resolution on April 1 to administer the Primary Election on June 9, 2020, via VOTE BY MAIL. Stutsman County Auditor Nicole Meland says this means Stutsman County will not have any open polling sites for Absentee Voting, Early Voting […]