VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City police department was busy assisting the Highway Patrol and the Barnes County Sheriff’s office on I-94 yesterday as traffic was backed up on the interstate.

Police Chief Phil Hatcher said officers were busy with a few stuck cars around town, downed trees and sparking power lines.

City streets and sidewalks are very icy in Valley City. Hatcher advises using caution. He said no unnecessary travel is also advised in Valley City.