Barnes County

06/23/2026

Currently, the courthouse elevator is down. Waiting for parts to arrive and the elevator company to come fix it. If you need to come to the courthouse and can’t use stairs please call the department you want to speak with and arrange to meet on first floor.

06/23/2026

100th birthday of the courthouse

06/20/2026

Where were you one year ago? That day was warm humid and muggy it definitely gave out thunderstorm vibes and little did we know what was heading our way. That day, June 20, 2025 changed lives of a lot of members of our communities and county, once the storm came through and everyone started picking up the pieces it was evident how much our Barnes County residents young and old stepped up to help out friends, family, neighbors and complete strangers get through this together. When I was out assessing the damage the next day I was filled with the most pride of how all of Barnes County helped out the best they could and sure makes a person proud to be a part of this county. As we reflect a year later, it’s just a reminder how much Mother Nature is in charge. As always be weather aware and reach out to your neighbors today and see how they are doing a year later. Luckily, today’s weather sounds great!!!

06/19/2026

ATTENTION CITY OF SIBLEY RESIDENTS: Due to a water main break you will be unable to use water for drinking or showering starting today June 19, 2026 until line is fixed and testing comes back good to use. You may use to flush toilets. Any other specific questions you can contact the mayor or one the city council members. They are working on trying to secure a location for people to fill jugs.

06/17/2026

Remember those intense storms on June 20, 2025, that impacted greater Barnes County? It produced the derecho and tornados? Yeah , that wasn’t fun…
Take the Barnes County Mitigation Survey to share your experience from that event to assist in development of the county’s updated mitigation plan. Or, if you have more recent experiences pertaining to severe weather, please take the survey!
Http://www.survey monkey.com/r/BarnesCountyMHMP

06/16/2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – What started out in flames on the 50th Anniversary of Barnes County in 1924, with the destruction of the second courthouse, from the ashes, a new courthouse took its place in 1926. 2026

06/15/2026

06/11/2026

If you or someone you know had significant damage to your home the other night from the storm that came through let them know to reach out to the Red Cross they may be able to give some assistance. Their phone number is 1-800-733-2767(1-800-RED-CROSS).

06/10/2026

Due to maintenance/water issues the Planning & Zoning meeting for tonight has be rescheduled to tomorrow night June 1,2026 at 6pm on 3rd floor room 300 of the Barnes County Courthouse. Sorry for any inconvenience

06/09/2026

For those wondering about a place to go in the instance of a tornado, Connect Church will be open if/when tornado watch and/or warning is issued. Unfortunately, they are unable to take pets at this time.