Wednesday September 08, 2010

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September 8th, 2010

Valley City agrees to help VCSU with new turf

September 8, 2010

Valley City Commissioners Tuesday agreed to help Valley City State University help obtain new turf for Lokken Stadium.

Valley City State University professor lecturing on music education in China

September 8, 2010

Sara Hagen, music professor at Valley City State University, will present “Music Education in China," at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Barnes County Historical Society Museum.
Hagen spent 10 days exploring music programs in Beijing and Shanghai with a group of about 60 music educators from across the United States. Differences in the systems were discussed in forums with Chinese music educators and administrators.Concerts and tours of the various schools were also made available to the teachers.

VC teams to play on Concordia turf

September 8, 2010

The Valley City High School football team will get a rare treat Friday when they go on the road to play Oak Grove.

The two teams will meet in Moorhead to play their game on new outdoor field turf installed this summer at Jake Christensen Stadium on the Concordia College campus. The game will be at 4 p.m. because there are no lights at the stadium.

On Saturday, Valley City State's football team will take to the same turf to play Concordia College at 1 p.m.

Tuesday VB roundup

September 8, 2010

Area volleyball teams had a tough night Tuesday.

Valley City dropped its match against Shanley in straight sets, 25-16, 25-9, 25-15

Litchville-Marion-Montpelier fell in straight sets to Pingree-Buchanan-Kensal, 25-21, 25-9, 25-10.

Maple Valley lost its Tuesday match in four sets to Milnor, 25-16, 22-25, 25-7, 26-24.

Tuesday's scores (Compiled by Associated Press)
Bismarck Century def. Mandan, 25-12, 23-25, 25-19, 25-18
Bismarck High def. Bismarck St. Mary's, 25-14, 25-11, 25-8
Burke County def. Powers Lake, 25-18, 25-19, 25-14
Carrington def. Harvey, 25-16, 25-20, 26-24

September 7th

Renderings of new building for Eagle Creek Software Services

September 7, 2010

These renderings are possible floor plans for the new Eagle Creek Software Services building. The Barnes County Commission approved the Economic Development Corp.'s new proposal of $245,000 Tuesday morning.

Johnsen explains leasing versus buying buildings to county commissioners

September 7, 2010

Dacotah Bank President Dave Johnsen told Barnes County commissioners on Tuesday that leasing, rather than buying, is what companies are doing nowadays.

Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the Valley City-Barnes County Economic Development Corp. building plan for Eagle Creek Software Services.

Barnes State's Attorney's Office charges VCSU student in false report case

September 7, 2010

The Barnes County State's Attorney Office has charged a Valley City State University student with making a false report to law enforcement.

Brittni Hatlestad, 19, is accused with the Class A misdemeanor charge after authorities say she falsely reported that three men tried to abduct her while she was jogging last Wednesday, Sept. 1, near the VCSU footbridge.

The charge carries a penalty of up to one year in jail and a $2,000 fine, said State's Attorney Brad Cruff.

Hatlestad's initial court appearance is set for Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Viking Invitational results

September 7, 2010

Viking Invitational @ VC Country Club
Men’s race (6400 meters)
Team: 1. Bemidji State, 31; 2. Jamestown College, 34; 3. Dickinson State, 64

Top 5: 1. Edwin Chelshaw, DSU, 21:42.61; 2. Spencer Ruebke, VCSU, 21:53.10; 3. Nate Christensen, JC, 21:53.91; 4. Brian Quigley, Bem., 22:06.01; 5. Justin Many Ribs, United Tribes, 22:12.38

Valley City results
2. Spencer Ruebke, 21:53.10; 6. Andrew Reichenberger, 22:15.83; 8. Wayne Engelhard, 22:45.56; 22. Tanner Hovland, 25:03.97

Women’s race (4000 meters)
Team: 1. Jamestown College, 30; 2. Dickinson State 39; 3. Bemidji State 59.

Weekend Football Roundup

September 7, 2010

Three area football teams earned their first wins of the season Friday night.

Valley City shut out Carrington for an 18-0 victory on the road, improving to 1-1 on the season.

LaMoure-Litchville-Marion held off Griggs-Barnes County in a Class A, Region 1 matchup, 28-20 in Wimbledon. LLM is now 1-1, GBC is 1-2.

Maple Valley/Enderlin pulled a slight upset, knocking off Milnor/North Sargent 26-20 in overtime Friday in Buffalo. MVE moves to 1-1 on the season.

Barnes County Commission votes 4-1 in favor of Eagle Creek project

September 7, 2010

The Barnes County Commission voted 4-1 in favor of approving economic development funds for Eagle Creek Software Services.

Commissioner Rodger Berntson cast the sole vote against approving funding.