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Elden Englund – Monday February 1, 2026

Elden E. Englund, born July 31, 1939, in Lakota, ND to Dorthea and Elmer Chester Englund. Elden passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and kindness. Elden spent his early years in Petersburg, ND, before moving to Fargo, where he graduated from Fargo […]

Obits

Alvin Madcke – Saturday January 31, 2026

Alvin Howard Madcke, 89, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Rose Living Center, LaMoure, ND, with his family by his side. Alvin was born December 11, 1936, at Jud, ND, the son of Julius and Anna (Stickle) Madcke. He attended Jud Public School, and then moved to Edgeley, […]

Obits

Roberta Anderson – Friday January 30, 2026

Roberta P. Anderson, 65, Jamestown, ND, died unexpectedly Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home in Jamestown. Roberta Braun was born May 10, 1960, in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Robert and Ellenore (Thompson) Braun. She grew up in Jamestown, graduating from Jamestown High School in 1978  She and Scott […]

Valley City

News & Notes Mayor Carlsrud February 2

February 1st was National Change Your Password Day, but today isn’t too late! Cyber criminals are experts at cracking passwords, so ensure yours are secure. Security experts recommend using at least 12 to 16 characters, including a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid easy-to-guess information like birthdays, […]

Obits

Patricia Fischer – Thursday January 29, 2026

Patricia Fischer, 73, Casa Grande, AZ, formerly of the Jamestown, ND area, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Chandler Hospital in Chandler, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held in Jamestown in the spring. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown at a later date.

Obits

Shirley Hoffmeyer – Tuesday January 27, 2026

Shirley E. Hoffmeyer died peacefully January 27, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, N.D. She was born June 14, 1943, was educated in Elgin and graduated in 1961. Shirley worked as a waitress in her early years before marrying Francis LeRoy Hoffmeyer. She later became a longtime Avon representative, […]

Obits

Harmony Olafson – Monday January 26, 2026

Harmony Olafson, 36, Jamestown, ND passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND. Harmony was born February 4, 1989 in Jamestown, ND to Val (Flaig) Olafson. Harmony attended school in Jamestown, Spiritwood, Beach and Valley City, ND. She had many jobs throughout her life, working at […]

Celebrate

Giving Hearts Day Bingo Supper Feb 12

Community members are invited to celebrate Giving Hearts Day with an evening of bingo, supper, and live entertainment at the James River Senior Center on February 12. The event will begin with bingo at 4:00 pm, followed by supper at 5:30 pm. Guests may choose to attend either activity or […]