VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following messages are from Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud. “Last week was a time of continuing education for many of us. Workshops were held by Missouri River Energy Services, (MRES), in Sioux Falls and the North Dakota League of Cities, (NDLC) in Bismarck. Brenda Klein and Avis Richter were recognized for their achievements in the NDLC Leadership Training Program, congratulations. “SMOKERS”. Will you please consider carrying a receptacle to contain cigarette butts and wrappers? They do not decompose well and many end up in people’s yards. You can make a difference, thank you.