VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The 2022 Barnes County Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign raised more than $70-thousand dollars thanks to the generosity of the community.

Barnes County Salvation Army spokesman Lee Isensee said they shattered their goal by more than $20-thousand dollars.

He said the need to help people in Barnes County has increased recently.

Isensee thanked everyone who gave during the 2022 Barnes County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. He also thanked the Red Kettle Bell Ringing volunteers who donated their time during this fundraising effort.

Isensee thanked Leevers Foods and Petro Serve USA in Valley City for allowing bell ringers to be in the store during the Red Kettle Campaign.

Once again, the total number of dollars raised in the 2022 campaign was $70,504. Full interview is below.