VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Scott Magnuson will be the new Fire Chief for Valley City next year as the current Fire Chief Gary Retterath retires from the department at the end of the year.

Magnuson said was he’s honored to be selected.

Four Valley City Commissioners approved the appointment of Magnuson.

Valley City Commissioner Duane Magnuson recused himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest.