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CITY, ND – (NewsDakota.com) Valley City received a -million check from Valley City State University to help pay for the costs of Permanent Flood Protection.

Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven said a number of current and former community leaders deserve credit for their efforts to make permanent flood protection a reality in Valley City.

VCSU president Dr. Tisa Mason said the university and the city have a great working relationship.

Valley City State Senator Larry Robinson thanked state leaders for their support of this project.

The $3 million dollars comes from the state emergency fund and was approved by the legislature earlier this year during the 2015 legislative session.

L to R Larry Robinson, Bob Werkhoeven, David Schelkoph, Dr. Tisa Mason, Mary Lee Nielson, Duane Magnuson, Avis Richter, Dr. Madeline Luke, Chad Petersen and Matt Pedersen. Photos by Steve Urness.

L to R Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven and Valley City State University president Dr. Tisa Mason in the city commission chambers. Photos by Steve Urness.