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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Several police, fire and rescue personnel helped less fortunate children shop for gifts during the annual Santa, Cops & Kids event on December 15 at Shopko in Valley City.

Event coordinator Lt. David Swenson says the program is funded by donations from individuals and businesses in the area and used for children in Barnes County.

Donations can be mailed to: Santa, Cops & Kids Program… 216 2nd Ave. N.E. Valley City, N.D. 58072.  Make checks to FOP Lodge #4.

kids were served supper courtesy of Pizza Corner in Valley City and after shopped at Shopko for presents that were wrapped at the Valley City Eagles club my several volunteers.

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Above photo is Santa Cops and Kids event coordinator Lt. David Swenson.

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Above photo Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson handcuffs Santa during the Santa Cops and Kids event held at the Valley City Eagles Club.

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