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Appeal hearing set for Gibbs

The North Dakota Supreme Court has scheduled a Nov. 17 hearing for the appeal of Moe Gibbs, who was sentenced to life without parole for killing Valley City State University student Mindy Morgenstern.

October 24, 2008

141st cases colors in Valley City

Current members of the National Guard and their families, as well as old soldiers and their families, gathered to pay tribute to a unit that served at home and abroad with distinction Saturday at Valley City. The Casing of the Colors Ceremony marked the end of the 141st Engineer Combat Battalion as the unit is reorganized as the 231st Brigade Support Battalion.

By Keith Norman , October 20, 2008

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Valley City developer plans to build apartments in Williston

A Valley City developer says he’ll start work on two new apartment buildings in Williston, a month after another developer pulled out. George Gaulker, of Valley Realty Inc., of Valley City, told city commissioners Tuesday night that he plans to build two 36-unit apartment buildings in a former mobile home park. The project is to be finished by next summer.

October 17, 2008

Class B changes possible

Valley City will become the big school on the block when it shifts from Class A to Class B basketball. But the Hi-Liners’ reclassification ultimately could be a boost for the smaller North Dakota high school basketball programs.

October 16, 2008

141st to mark deactivation

The 141st Engineer Combat Battalion will mark its deactivation after 53 years of service during a Casing of the Colors Ceremony Saturday. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m. in the Hi-Liner Activity Center, 180 Fourth St. N.W., Valley City. North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven, Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., Valley City Mayor Mary Lee Nielson and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, will speak during the event.

October 16, 2008

Star shows Sunday in VC

A double feature free planetarium show is at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Rhoades Science Center, room 310, at Valley City State University. The programs are “All About Stars” and “Finding Polaris.”

October 16, 2008

Second man dies from crash injuries

The North Dakota Highway Patrol announced Wednesday that the second driver in a two-car accident in Steele County died. Gene Russell, 43, Valley City, N.D. died of injuries received from the Sept. 29 crash.

By By Sun Staff , October 10, 2008

Lecture set on birding

The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series Season 11 presents Dr. Bob Anderson, Valley City State University, speaking on “North Dakota Birding” at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Barnes County Historical Society Museum in Valley City.

October 09, 2008

Two injured in crash

Two Valley City, N.D., women were injured in a sideswipe crash Wednesday evening in Barnes County, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The patrol said Mona L. Hennel, 46, Valley City, was driving a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado pickup southbound on Barnes County Road 21 about three miles south of Valley City when she crossed the centerline into the northbound lane.

By By Sun Staff , October 04, 2008

Epworth UM holding bazaar, luncheon

The Epworth United Methodist Women’s annual Bazaar and Luncheon is on Saturday at Valley City’s Epworth UM Church, 680 Eight Ave. S.W., Valley City. A craft sale is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 03, 2008

Two injured in two-car accident

Two men were injured in a two-car accident Monday afternoon, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Gene Russell, 43, of Valley City, N.D., was driving a 1989 Buick southbound on Highway 32 around 2:42 p.m. Monday. He struck Kenneth Ihry Sr., 75 of rural Hope, N.D., who was crossing Highway 32 from east to west, at a right angle. Ihry was driving a 1974 Ford tandem axle truck.

By By Sun Staff , October 01, 2008

Guard recognizes Hackey at event

Travis W. Hackey of Valley City, N.D., was recognized for being commissioned a second lieutenant in the North Dakota Army National Guard during a ceremony Aug. 23 at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton, N.D. Hackey was recognized with 17 other graduates of the National Guard’s training program.

September 27, 2008

Corn maze opening Saturday in VC

Metcalf’s Corn Maze in Valley City will open on Saturday and will be open every weekend through Nov. 1. Special events include Boy Scout Saturday on Oct. 4 and Girl Scout Saturday on Oct. 11. The Couple’s Moonlight train ride and campfire is Oct. 11 starting at 9:30 p.m. Call ahead for reservations at 701-845-5697.

September 25, 2008

Big band dinner, dance set in VC

The Easy Street Seven, a popular Valley City area band comprised of Valley City State University alums, will share the stage with The VCSU Jazz Ensemble at a dinner-dance to be held at the Eagles Club, Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. The two bands will perform popular dance classics from the 1940s to the present day. All proceeds from the events will be used to fund music scholarships at VCSU.

September 25, 2008

VCSU enrollment has small increase

Final fall enrollment figures at Valley City State University showed small increases in headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment amid continued rapid changes in the nature of the student population. Total headcount increased 3.8 percent from 982 in 2007 to 1,019. Full-time equivalent enrollment increased 2% percent from 807 in 2007 to 823. Undergraduate headcount of 900 was a slight increase from 2007, while graduate headcount of 119 and FTE of 51 were substantial increases over 2007.

September 24, 2008