80th Annual NDWS Highlights ( Photos & Video)

Posted By: Steve Urness
March 10, 2017 @ 3:25 pm
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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The 80th Annual North Dakota Winter Show wrapped up on Saturday, March 11th. Thanks to all the people who attended and participated in the show.

Enjoy a video captured from the very first North Dakota Winter Show back in March of 1937 in Valley City. The first two minutes are scenes from the first Winter Show. The final minute is footage from a 1954 fire in Valley City. The video is courtesy of Wes Anderson from the Barnes County Historical Society.

Below are photos of the March 9th Ranch Rodeo held during the 80th Annual North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City. Photos by Steve Urness.

Ralph and Helen Metcalf honored by the Midwest Dairy Association. Photo by Steve Urness.

Washboard Willie the one man band entertains the crowd during the 80th annual North Dakota Winter Show. Photo by Steve Urness.

Below the Looney Lutherans entertain the crowd during the North Dakota Winter Show Luncheon and Entertainment Show on March 9th at the Eagles Club in Valley City. Photos by Steve Urness.

Center: Ingstad Family Media General Manager Tim Ost and other audience members participate in a Looney Lutherans skit on stage at the Valley City Eagles Club on March 9th.

Below: photos of the Community Olympics and Chili Cook-off.

Community Olympics 1st place team was Sheyenne Valley Backing The Badge on March 6th 2017. Photo courtesy of the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce.