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Violet Batsch – Wednesday May 27, 2026

Violet Irene Batsch, 97, Jamestown, ND died Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at SMP Health Ave Maria in Jamestown. Violet Irene Schlecht was born on September 3, 1928 on the family farm, south of Gackle, ND, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Dalke) Schlecht.  She attended the local rural school near Gackle, […]

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Ellen Jo Eppen – Tuesday May 26, 2026

Ellen Jo (Erfourth) Eppen, 66, a devout Christian from Jamestown, North Dakota, returned to God on May 26, 2026. She was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1960 to Ernest H. Erfourth and Margie D. (Hook) Erfourth, the youngest of 6 children. Ellen attended Concordia College in Ann Arbor, Michigan […]

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Greg Anderson – Monday May 26, 2026

Gregory Anderson, age 62, of West Fargo, ND, died Monday, May 26th at CHI-Mercy Health in Valley City, ND.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 9th from 5:00 […]

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Messy Masterpieces Camp The Story Nook June 2-5

This is the camp where we throw out the rules… and embrace the mess Join The Story Nook for Messy Masterpieces, a bold and creative art camp designed for kids who love to go big, get messy, and create without limits. Over four afternoons, campers will explore expressive, large-scale art […]

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News & Notes Mayor Carlsrud May 25

Thank you to all the people who have stepped up to run for office. Remember “The Man in the Arena”.  The Valley City League of Women Voters is hosting a candidates’ forum on May 30th at 9:30 AM at the HAC. Be an informed voter—attend. “The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library […]

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Jeanette Wegner – Monday May 25, 2026

Jeanette Kaye Wegner, 65 of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughters on May 25, 2026. Jeanette was born on May 3, 1961. Jeanette met the love of her life, Jerome Wegner and they were married April 9, 1983. Together they […]

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Shirley Schafer – Monday May 25, 2026

Shirley Ann (Borderud) Schafer passed away May 25, 2026, in Mandan, ND. Shirley was born January 31, 1934, in Fargo, ND to Olga (Berg) and Fred Borderud. She was baptized and confirmed at Norman Lutheran Church, near Kindred, ND. She attended Norman Country School through 8th grade, then attended Kindred […]

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Donna Ekern – Sunday May 24, 2026

Donna Mae Erickson was born July 1, 1947, to Andrew and Charlotte (Winson) Erickson in Valley City, North Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City. Donna attended Valley City High School where she graduated in 1965. After graduating, she held various jobs. She […]

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Mary Collins – Thursday May 21, 2026

Mary Jane (Ludwig) Collins, 93, of Harris, Missouri, and most recently of Hurst, Texas, passed away Thursday evening, May 21, 2026. The daughter of Howard and Clara Hendriks Ludwig, she was born at home and delivered by her grandmother on March 29, 1933, in Valley City, North Dakota. She graduated […]

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Thomas Topp – Wednesday May 20, 2026

Thomas Lee Topp, beloved father, brother, twin, veteran, businessman, artist, and friend, passed away peacefully on May, 20, 2026 at the age of 74. Born and raised in Minnesota, Thomas developed a strong work ethic, deep curiosity, and creative spirit that would define his life. After high school, he enlisted […]