Archive - Nov 21, 2012 - News Article
The Barnes County Sheriff's Department reported Wednesday afternoon that three suspects wanted in connection with a string of burglaries were arrested in Minnesota Tuesday.
Steven Lee Hovland, 38, was arrested in Preston, Minn., and Broc Allen Buytaert, 32, and Betsy Lee Runkle, 31, were arrested in Rochester, Minn., according to deputy Don Fiebiger.
The three, along with April Robyn Kapaun, face approximately 50 charges related to alleged burglaries in August and September.
See Friday's Times-Record for more information
The Valley City Times-Record staff asks the question...."What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?"
Sharon Buhr will not ask for a recount following her 50-vote loss for the District 24 Congressional seat.
In a recent statement Buhr said, “I would like to congratulate our newly re-elected District 24 state senator and two newly elected state representatives. There is much work to be done in our state so that all of our citizens have the opportunity to have a rich and full life.”
Barnes County Commissioners discussed postponing the proposed date for taking control of the 911 system from Jan. 1, 2013 to July 16, 2013 during their regular meeting on Tuesday.
It was brought to the county commissioners attention that the operating contract currently held by the city doesn’t expire until July 16, 2013. If the county voids the contract early, it may be open to legal action by the city for breech of contract.
