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VCSU Softball Sweeps Sunday Games in Tucson

TUCSON, ARIZ. – The Valley City State softball team took a pair of wins over Viterbo University and Park University Sunday at the Tucson Invitational Games. VCSU defeated Viterbo 13-3 in six innings and followed up with a come-from-behind 8-4 victory over Park. VCSU is now 4-1 at the Tucson Invitational […]

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Vikings Baseball Falls to Concordia University Neb.

ORLANDO, FLA. – Valley City State University baseball fell to Concordia University (Neb.) 12-1 via run rule in the eighth inning on Monday, March 10. The Vikings have a 9-11 record and are 4-6 in the RussMatt Invitational. Concordia is 12-6 on the season. CU 12, VCSU 1Concordia defeated the Vikings 12-1 […]

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UJ Shorter and Czarnecki Earn All-American Status

ELKHART, Ind.– The University of Jamestown swimming and diving team came away with three All-American performances at the NAIA National Championships, which concluded Saturday evening at the Elkhart Aquatics Center. Jada Shorter earned All-American status in both 1-meter and 3-meter diving. Shorter placed second in the 1m competition, finishing with a score […]

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Hoeven Meets with ND US Senate Youth

Washington – Senator John Hoeven this week met with Martin Bergstedt, a senior at Enderlin High School, and Cady Wang, a senior at Davies High School in Fargo, who were chosen to represent North Dakota as delegates to the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program brings students from […]

Obits

Philip Van Erem – Friday March 7, 2025

Philip Kevin Van Erem, age 71, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Born on February 27, 1954, in Jamestown, North Dakota, Phil was a beloved father, brother, and friend, whose vibrant spirit and love for life touched many people. Phil was an active and cherished […]

Obits

Susan Backer – Thursday March 6, 2025

Susan A. Backer, 63, of Spiritwood Lake, ND, passed away at her home Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, with her family by her side after she tremendously fought an almost 3 year battle with ALS. Susan was born November 24, 1961, in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Harold James and […]

Jamestown

JRMC Outstanding Cardiac Care

JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Regional Medical Center has earned recognition for its commitment to cardiac care, receiving a one-year provisional Acute Cardiac Ready Hospital designation, effective through February 2026. This designation recognizes JRMC as a state-designated STEMI-referring center, underscoring the medical center’s commitment to providing timely, evidence-based cardiovascular care for the […]

Obits

JoAnn Pederson – Tuesday March 4, 2025

JoAnn Ellen (Lorenz) Pederson was born August 28, 1936, to Emil and Christine (Jensen) Lorenz at the mid-wife home of Mrs. Mimnaugh, in Valley City, ND.  Dr. Van Houghten was present.  It was well over 100 degrees that day.  She passed away March 4, 2025, at the age of 88. […]