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Valley City

CHI Double Platinum Award for Antimicrobial Stewardship

Valley City ND (CHI) – CHI Mercy Hospital of Valley City is proud to announce that its dedicated Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team has been awarded a second Platinum Honor Roll Award for their achievements in optimizing antibiotic use and enhancing patient safety. This remarkable recognition solidifies CHI Mercy Hospital as […]

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Brian Clyde – Wednesday February 4, 2026

Brian Clyde, 58, Litchville, ND passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 4, 2026.  There will be a celebration of his life later this summer.  An online guestbook is available at www.lerudmathias.com.  Traditions Funeral Services in Valley City, ND are assisting Brian’s family with arrangements. Brian […]

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Selmer Spitzer – Tuesday February 3, 2026

Selmer Spitzer, PhD, beloved music teacher, conductor, and mentor, passed away on February 3, 2026, in St. George, UT, at the age of 92.  He was born on January 26, 1934, at the family farm near Streeter, ND, to Emma (Dammel) Spitzer and Ludwig Spitzer.  He married Phyllis Mockel at […]

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Date Night Surf & Turf The Arts Center Feb 13

Couples looking for a unique and romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s weekend are invited to a special hands-on cooking class at The Arts Center in Jamestown, located at 115 2nd St SW, Jamestown, ND 58401. Taking place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, this one-night-only class […]

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Jamestown Choralaires Sweetheart Dinner Feb 13 & 14

The Jamestown Choralaires will celebrate Valentine’s weekend with their annual Sweetheart Dinner Concert, a romantic musical tradition that has become a favorite in the community. The concert will be held at the Reiland Fine Arts Center with two evening performances scheduled for Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, 2026, […]

Obits

Hank Stoppleworth – Monday February 2, 2026

Hank Herman Stoppleworth, 48, of Ypsilanti, passed away on February 2, 2026, at his family farm. Hank was born on August 13, 1977, in Medina, North Dakota, to Dennis and Viona (Kramlich) Stoppleworth. Known to everyone simply as Hank, he was a man defined by his big heart, steady hands, […]

Valley City

The Forge, VCSU’s Student Magazine, Wins Highest Honor

Valley City ND (VCSU) – The Forge, Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, has been recognized as a 2025 REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). It is the second consecutive year The Forge has received the highest honor for the Recognizing Excellence in Art and […]

Jamestown

Caitlin Striefel Honored as DAISY Award Recipient

Jamestown ND (JRMC) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) presented Caitlin Striefel with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is an internationally recognized program that honors the compassionate care and clinical skills of nurses — values that align with JRMC’s commitment to excellence in patient care. As […]