Barnes County

10/02/2026

Found: 5 Puppies!
Location: East of Fingal on the Barnes/Cass Co line.

We know these puppies are already making their rounds on Facebook, but if you have any information on where they may have come from, please contact our office.

They are currently in a safe location, and Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals has been contacted.

*Our office does not impound stray animals, but we will do our due diligence to help figure out where they came from, and try to get them placed with a local animal group.*

09/29/2026

Reminder from Barnes County Highway Department:
Public Notice
County Road Mowing Required
October 1st, 2026
All grass and weeds along Barnes County roads must be mowed on or before October 1, 2026 by the land owner or operator as required by the North Dakota Century Code 63–05-02. Mowing along the slope and ditch bottom must have a maximum stubble height of 4 inches. The width of cut shall be as such that no weeds or grasses will extend higher than the shoulder of the road.

Hey bales must be removed by October 1 or they will be disposed of so they will not create a snow problem.

Failure to comply with this order will result in the cost of mowing or Haybale removal being charged to the Barnes County landowner.

By order of the Barnes County commission. 

09/29/2026

If any Townships had damage from the rain let Jessica with Emergency Management know. (701)845-8188.

09/04/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
COUNTY ROAD MOWING REQUIRED
October 1, 2026
All grass and weeds along Barnes County roads must be mowed on or before October 1, 2026 by the land owner or operator as required by the North Dakota Century code 63–05-02.  Mowing along the slope and ditch bottom must have a maximum stubble height of 4 inches. The width of cut shall be as such that no weeds or grasses will extend higher than the shoulder of the road.

Hey bales must be removed by October 1 or they will be disposed of so they will not create a snow problem.

Failure to comply with this order will result in the cost of mowing or Haybale removal being charged to the Barnes county land owner.

By order of the Barnes County Commission. 

09/02/2026

Notice of Budget Hearing Date of Corrections:

Valley City Park District will hold Budget Hearing September 8, 2026 @ 7:00 Am at the Gaukler Wellness Center Board Room.

Pierce Township will hold Budget Hearing September 8, 2026 @ 9:00 Am at Les Koll

Laketown Township will hold Budget Hearing September 14, 2026 @ 7:00 AM at Eric Brotens Bin Site

Wimbledon Rural Fire District will hold the Budget Hearing on September 15, 2026 @ 8:00 PM at the Fire Hall

08/31/2026

Barnes County is not in a burn ban at this time. We are very dry out there so only burn if necessary. We are currently in Moderate in fire danger.

08/31/2026

Looking like we might get some weather tonight. Be weather aware and have multiple ways of receiving alerts.

A line of thunderstorms is expected to work east across North Dakota this evening through the overnight with the potential for winds of 60-70 mph and hail up to 1 inch. An isolated tornado is possible. Remember to have multiple ways to receive warnings if needed.

08/13/2026

Come see these employees plus some others tonight at summer nights on central county night. Candy drop from excavator at band break!!!

08/12/2026

Press Release from the Barnes County Highway Department:
Notice of upcoming County Road Maintenance
Barnes County motorists will encounter temporary delays beginning on August 17 related to a chip seal project on County Road 21 also known as the lake Road. Work will begin at the intersection of County Road 21 and 12th St. NE in Valley City then continue approximately 19 miles north to its intersection of North Dakota Highway 26. The project work area will also include 22nd St. SE into Bayshore resort. Work is expected to be completed by August 28.

Motorist can expect reduced speeds and delays. Pilot cars and flaggers will guide traffic through the work zone. During road maintenance work, motorists are advised to drive cautiously and to plan for delays, especially during peak, travel times.