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STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Anthrax confirmed again
News release from the state Ag Department: Confirmation of anthrax in another North Dakota county has prompted state animal health officials to again urge livestock producers, especially in areas with...
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North Dakota city, county at odds over digital copy of call 
Valley City officials are looking into whether Barnes County officials did anything wrong when they obtained a digital copy of a telephone call involving a dispatcher.
By Associated Press , February 08, 2013
4 face burglary, theft charges in Barnes County
Four people face burglary and theft charges after a two-month investigation in Barnes County.
By Associated Press , November 16, 2012
Driver dead in Barnes County crash
A one-vehicle crash just west of Dazey, N.D., left the driver dead early Sunday morning.
By Associated Press , August 26, 2012
Barnes County dispute leads to official's ouster
The Barnes County Commission has removed a member of the local water board over a project to clean up cattails northeast of Sanborn.
By Associated Press , August 09, 2012
Longtime ND county auditor stepping down
The longtime auditor in southeastern North Dakota's Barnes County is stepping down due to illness. Ed McGough tells KOVC radio that he has been battling a blood infection related to kidney stones. He says his condition improved earlier this year but the illness has returned.
By Associated Press , August 04, 2012
Despite 3 voter rejections, Barnes County North district proceeding with $14.5 million centralized school
Superintendent Doug Jacobson said the district has formed a building authority to sell bonds to finance the $14.5 million project. The authority will lease the school to the district and use the payments to pay off the bonds.
By Associated Press , March 12, 2012
N.D. Winter Show, marking 75th year, starts Tuesday
The Winter Show, in Valley City, N.D. features agriculture shows and exhibits, a rodeo and other events, including a performance by country music singer Craig Morgan.
By Associated Press , March 05, 2012
Valley City police arrest 3 Fargo robbery suspects
Charges are pending against a 55-year-old man, a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman stemming from the Saturday robbery.
By Associated Press , February 16, 2012
VALLEY CITY: Mayor survives recall election; commissioner does not
Incumbent Bob Werkhoven received 57 percent of the vote in Tuesday's recall election. Former Police Chief Dean Ross got 43 percent.
By Associated Press , January 25, 2012
Highway Patrol to conduct saturation patrol
The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Southeast Region, will conduct a saturation patrol of Cass, Richland, Barnes and Traill counties Friday and Saturday.
By Herald Staff Report , January 11, 2012
Man arrested in cornfield manhunt pleads guilty to felony, will be extradited to Washington
A sex offender who led police on a 22-hour search this fall in a cornfield in Barnes County after fleeing a private prison transport van pleaded guilty to a felony escape charge this morning. Joseph Megna, who was being extradited to the state of Washington on Oct. 4 when he escaped the van and sparked a search that cost more than $91,000, was sentenced in Barnes County District Court to the three months in jail he’s already served.
By Mike Nowatzki , January 04, 2012
2 former N.D. country schoolhouses listed in National Register
The State Historical Society says the new listings are the Green Consolidated School in Barnes County and the Florence Lake School in Burleigh County. Both date back to the early 1900s.
By Associated Press , December 03, 2011
State clears ex-Valley City police chief of any criminal wrongdoing
Former Valley City police chief Dean Ross has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing stemming from allegations that he misappropriated public funds while he was police chief.
By Associated Press , November 28, 2011
Former Valley City chief qualifies for mayoral ballot in January recall election
Mayor Bob Werkhoven and a city commissioner are the targets of the recall election Jan. 24 that is part of political turmoil that has plagued the city of 6,600 people all year. Former Valley City police chief Dean Ross is running for Werkhoven's seat.
By Associated Press , November 28, 2011
Retired police chief to challenge Valley City's incumbent mayor
The former longtime Valley City police chief who retired after a months-long dispute with a city administrator who has since left town now plans to take on the mayor, who a group of residents wants forced from office.
By Associated Press , November 17, 2011
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