Steve Urness

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News Director and News Reporter at News Dakota

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Jamestown Emergency Declaration Issued

6 days ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The City of Jamestown experienced severe weather Friday, June 20, 2025, and Saturday June 21, 2025, affecting the City of Jamestown and in the greater Jamestown area. The City experienced a significant rain fall event with severe winds resulting in structural damage by fallen trees.
Message to Valley City Residents Following Super Storm

6 days ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Valle City Public Works crews are out working as hard as they can to get those without power in the city back up and running. City Administrator Gwen Crawford said there is significant damage in the city and it’s going to be a slow but steady process. She said if you are able to help a neighbor please do so. We know many of you are dealing with significant tree damage following this horrific storm.
Check For Storm Damage and File Insurance Claims Promptly

6 days ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Following the recent severe storms that swept across parts of North Dakota, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is urging residents to inspect their property for damage and begin the insurance claims process as soon as possible. “While North Dakota is no stranger to summer weather, the scale and intensity of last night’s storm were especially significant. Our hearts also go out to those who lost their lives during this terrible storm,” said Godfread.
Widespread Storm Damage Reported Throughout the Region

6 days ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

VALLEY CITY/JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Two super cells storms hit the region causing widespread damage to structures and trees. Tragically, three fatalities were reported in Enderlin from these storms that spawned multiple reports of tornadoes touching down in Barnes and Stutsman counties. The scattered plate glass windows, uprooted trees, and tipped over air conditions on the roof of several businesses in the region.
Three Fatalities Reported in Rural Enderlin Following a Storm

6 days ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

CASS COUNTY, N.D. The following is a news release from the Cass County Sheriff’s office at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Friday, June 20th, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to rural Enderlin for tornado damage to a residence. Once deputies arrived on the scene, the Enderlin Fire Department let them know that storm chasers had located two deceased people as a result of the tornado.
Saturday, June 21 Weather

6 days ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

Today Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind 10 to 13 mph. Sunday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Artists Selected for ND State Parks Residency Program

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

Angela Mircsov of Valley CityBISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, along with North Dakota Council on the Arts, announced the selection of three artists for the 2025 Artist in Residency Program. This program aims to support North Dakota artists in creating art inspired by the beauty of the state parks. The Artist in Residency Program is a partnership between the two agencies where artists are selected to spend 7 or 10 days in a North Dakota state park.
Cass County Sheriff's Office Warns of Scam Tactic

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (CCSO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a new scam that has emerged in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This morning, several Cass County employees began receiving phishing texts on their county-issued cell phones. The same texts began hitting the personal telephones of county employees across all major carriers. The Sheriff’s Office believes this scam could begin to affect the general public as well.
Girl Seriously Injured in Barnes County Crash

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

ROGER, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A 16-year-old female was seriously injured in a crash about a mile east of Rogers, North Dakota on Thursday, June 19th shortly after 10 o’clock in the morning. The Highway Patrol says a 1994 Dodge Ram was traveling southbound on 112th Ave SE, and a 2012 Peterbilt Semi was traveling westbound on 24th Street. The intersection is controlled by stop signs for both northbound and southbound traffic.
Valley City Trap Club Has a New Location

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Steve Urness

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City Trap Club has a new location northwest of Valley City. Earlier this month, Trap Club Treasurer Lewis Legge held a fun clay target shooting event for the Home School Trap Club. He said the trap range as well as the archery range are now open. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1065/2025/06/19162857/lew-one.mp3He said in September they’ll conduct an Archery program sponsored by the North Dakota Game and Fish Dept.