Gretchen Hjelmstad
Assistant News Director
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Gretchen is the Assistant News Director. She worked at Valley News Live as a reporter, producer and news manager from 2007-2017, then returned to the team in 2021. Prior to being promoted to Assistant News Director, Gretchen produced lifestyle show North Dakota Today, various newscasts and managed digital content. She has degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Mass Communications Technologies, and Sociology from North Dakota State University.
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Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:41 AM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The initial report was that one vehicle was on fire and a person was trapped inside.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:53 PM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The structure is still smoldering in spots at the CHS grain elevator and they are finding small fires as they begin to load out the charred wheat and debris.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Winners will be selected shortly after the November 27 deadline and contest winners will have an opportunity to meet the plow operators and have their photo taken with the plow.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
They will now work together to define the scope of the project and how to best enhance access to sustainable, patient-centered, high-quality care for the area.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By Stacie Van Dyke and Gretchen Hjelmstad
The cause of death is listed as a gunshot wound to the head.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The investigation indicated that the man crashed the ATV on a curve and rolled down a steep ravine.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:53 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The parents of the boy tell Valley News Live his name is Reed.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 12:02 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Conner’s family says he was moved out of the pediatric ICU and is now recovering in a standard pediatric room.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
A bartender at the Maddock Bar said she was serving drinks when a woman brought the animal in during happy hour.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 3:32 PM CDT
|By Bailey Hurley and Gretchen Hjelmstad
Arthur Kollie has been found guilty in the murder of 14-year-old Jupiter Paulsen near the Party City parking lot in June of 2021.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
According to the Brainerd Warrior football team, senior captain Conner Erickson was injured during Friday night’s game in Moorhead.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
WSI says there is evidence that the cyber attacker gained access to personal data in the employee’s email through the email attachment that contained malicious code.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 12:21 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
A special agent says the front door of the business was forced open and a number of handguns, shotguns, rifles and a variety of accessories were reported missing.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 3:11 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad and Nachai Taylor
Beer and seltzers are being added to the concession stand offerings for the 2022 season. The maximum number of drinks is 2 per person.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Stacie Van Dyke and Gretchen Hjelmstad
He attempted to make a traffic stop on a reckless motorcycle driver and was assaulted after a short pursuit.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Support for North Dakota’s only abortion clinic has poured in from across the country.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The district is asking parents to help in the enforcement of this policy.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Some houses and a daycare have been evacuated.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Right now, 50 million vehicles on the road have open recalls.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office plans months in advance, working with law enforcement partners around the state.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
“We know we cannot legally stop them from performing abortions at the property. However, we do plan to do what we can to make a move problematic for them."
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Bailey Hurley, Jordan Schroeer and Gretchen Hjelmstad
A perimeter was set up and authorities tried to use a flash-bang to get the people out of the home.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad and Jordan Gartner
Authorities in North Dakota say a total of 700 animals were seized from multiple counties after they received an anonymous complaint regarding possible animal neglect.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 12:59 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Officials say numerous cattle were found dead on the property and there was an insufficient amount of feed for the animals.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 7:42 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad and Bailey Hurley
The rally is happening at 4:00 p.m. at Fargo City Hall. The Fargo City Commission meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. Event organizers are calling for people to bring signs, their voices and drums.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Over her eight-year career, K9 Fia went on more than 200 narcotics deployments leading to 79 felony and 217 misdemeanor drug arrests.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The pair will be able to help students struggling with anxiety and depression, improve student morale and increase overall positive interactions.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad and Bailey Hurley
The estimated street value of the drugs is $37,000.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 4:31 PM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The dog will assist elementary SRO Todd Pearson to help students who are struggling, and also help with community outreach in the community.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 3:19 PM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Grafton and Danielson are the 56th and 57th inductees into the Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The undergraduate degree program focuses on competitive gaming.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 5:28 PM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Westbound I-94 is closed until further notice and the Highway Patrol is reporting multiple injuries.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 at 10:28 AM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad and Devin Fry
Many of these bars and restaurants have signs welcoming the fans back, Bison flags waving outside their doors, and are even wearing North Dakota State T-shirts.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 1:24 PM CST
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
“Gifts From Gretchyn” was formed in honor of Amber Martin’s daughter Gretchyn, who passed away in June 2020 from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Bailey Hurley and Gretchen Hjelmstad
The shooting happened at 401 27th Street North.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 9:29 AM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Cass County Commissioners voted on Monday evening to reinstate a facemask policy for county employees and the public.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The State Medical Cache is a stockpile of medical equipment and supplies set aside to help sustain vital health care and first responder services and supply shortages.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
On Tuesday, Jenapher thanked the troopers, medical staff and whoever gave the blood donation that saved her life.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 1:23 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
All Sanford Health employees are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine by November 1.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 10:12 AM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
West Fargo Eats will be operated entirely by volunteers from the Food Share Alliance partners and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2021.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Using an ax, Thomas Alexander Starks smashed the window and caused substantial damage to the intercom system and doorframe.
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