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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The U.S. Attorney’s office in North Dakota has announced that a St. Michael man has pleaded guilty to three counts of child abuse, which led to an infant’s death. Collin Delorme could get up to 40 years in prison. Authorities say in February of...

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) - Authorities say a teen is hurt after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle Tuesday morning in Jamestown. Police were called just before 7:30 a.m. to an area along Business Loop W. Officers found the 15-year-old conscious and coherent. The teen was taken to...

The Doyon FRIES drew hundreds to its annual Spooky Walk last Saturday. The FRIES (Friends of Ipswich Elementary Education) group took over the playground area for free face-painting and activities. Kids threw cream pies at David Cheney, one of the dads who helped organize the day. Others indulged in crafts,...

ENDERLIN, N.D. (KFGO) – An Enderlin student-athlete is hospitalized at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis after a freak accident during a high school football game in Mayville. Luke Wall, 14, is an 8th grader and plays for Enderlin’s varsity team. Late in the second quarter of Friday night’s game,...

JAMESTWON, N.D. (KFYR) - If there’s any team from the west that has a shot at winning this year’s state tournament in boys soccer, it’s Jamestown. The Blue Jays are 16-0, and across those 16 games, the team has scored an incredible 79 goals while only conceding nine.

(Photo from Cherie Muggli) Glenfield, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The Oakes Tornadoes came into Midkota Highschool riding an 11 set win streak, a 5 match win streak and a tie for the #1 spot in District 5 with LaMoure-LM. They walked out with a 6th straight win and sole possession of the #1 position after winning a 5 setter against the Griggs-Midkota Titans. (16-25, 25-14, 25-21, 22-25, 15-11)

HILLSBORO, N.D. — To Tony Gehrig, a former Fargo city commissioner, North Dakota’s Measure 4 property tax reform proposal eliminates an unfair tax structure and stimulates growth in the state.  For Tom Eblen, a farmer and Traill County commissioner, it’s a “bait-and-switch” scheme that will force the tax burden elsewhere and put more of it […]

In this episode, Wes Anderson, curator of the Barnes County Historical Society, discusses Valley City's recent recognition by the National Park Service as one of eight American World War II Heritage Cities for 2024. Anderson highlights the city's pivotal contributions to the war effort, including the 164th Infantry's involvement in the Pacific theater and local businessman Herman Stern's heroic efforts to rescue over 120 German Jews. This honor underscores Valley City's significant historical role during World War II.

Jamestown Blue Jays Volleyball has been on the cusp of entering the media poll in Class A this season, but they are now in the top five for the first time. The Blue Jays are fifth in the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters & Sportswriters poll, released Tuesday. Jamestown is...

The Jamestown and Stutsman Development Corporation Board of Directors approved vacating two acres in the JMS Aviation Park near Jamestown Regional Airport for an indoor hitting facility for youth baseball and softball. The JSDC would recoup 70 cents per square foot for the infrastructure development, which comes to a total of about $61,000. Matt Perkins is listed as the applicant for purchasing the lot and serves as the current president of JAYBAL and owner of MHC Properties. Perkins plans to construct a 100-by-60-foot building to house and indoor hitting facility on the two acres.

The Yankees and Mets are making history this October, but this game is history. Reenactors representing the New York Mutuals will take on their counterparts from the Brooklyn Atlantics in this exhibition, which is sponsored by the Bayside Historical Society. Players will wear replicas of the original 19th century uniforms...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Due to high wind over the weekend several residents in Valley City had tree branches fall to the ground. On Friday, October 11th, Valley City Public Works crews will be picking up those branches on your boulevard. Please have tree branches on your boulevard by 7am on October 11th.

CARRINGTON- The Carrington Cardinals got a balanced effort and used big runs in each set to quickly dispatch of Barnes County North on Tuesday night in a sweep (25-7, 25-5, 25-11) on the night Kenadie Pazdernik was honored for reaching 1,000 career digs. The Bison (1-16, 0-4) started strong and...

Like AAA, we had another shakeup in the Class AA Rankings this week, after two top 5 teams fell last Friday night. #4 St. Mary’s would fall to Valley City on the road 23-21. And Jamestown would keep their season alive traveling on the road to defeat #3 Dickinson handedly 31-12.

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com/Jamestown Chamber) – The Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Bison 6 Cinema with the Business of the Month award for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community. Bison 6 Cinema is located at 2400 8th Ave SWand can be...

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been recognized with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Bronze Award for its efforts to improve stroke care in rural communities, a media release states. The award reflects JRMC’s commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes for stroke patients in areas where access to specialized medical services can be limited.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Viking football is set to host the 77th battle for the Paint Bucket against the University of Jamestown on Saturday, Oct. 12. It will also serve as VCSU's Ag Bowl game to show appreciation for those that work in or with the agriculture industry – an important part of the Barnes County and North Dakota economy.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series Season 24 Presents: Gilbert Kuipers (VCSU Prof Emeritus) “Origins of Christian Nationalism ” 7 PM Thursday, October 17th at the Barnes County Museum. (315 Central Ave N. Valley City, ND) The First Continental Congress was...

VALLEY CITY, ND (VCSUVikings.com) Valley City State’s Karly Just has earned her second NSAA Women’s Runner of the Week award, the conference office announced today. Karly Just – Valley City State (N.D.) – Junior – LaMoure, N.D. – Just was the top NAIA runner in the Jamestown (N.D.) Jimmie Invitational for Valley City State (N.D.). She finished third individual with a time of the 23 minutes, 24.7 seconds, and was the only NAIA runner to place in the top 10. Just finished just two seconds off from her own school record 6K time, featuring runners from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA schools.

The Valley City Hi-Liners finally faced off against the state’s top team, the West Fargo Sheyenne Mustangs, but after a promising start, the Mustangs took control and secured a straight-sets victory. In the first set, Valley City jumped out to an early 10-5 lead, countering Sheyenne’s size and athleticism...