Gretchen Hjelmstad

Assistant News Director

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.

Education

BA in Broadcast Journalism and Mass Communications Technologies from NDSU, 2010

National

Topless woman breaks into church, destroys Jesus statue, police say

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:24 PM CST

By Ashley Brovold and Gretchen Hjelmstad

Police in Fargo, North Dakota, said they responded to a call at St. Mary’s Cathedral for a topless woman damaging property.

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Minnesota regent resigns leadership over diversity question

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT

By The Associated Press and Gretchen Hjelmstad

Steve Sviggum has resigned his leadership position, but will remain on the board until his term expires when the state Legislature holds its regents election during the 2023 session.

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Two Minnesotans win $1 Million in Mega Millions drawing

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT

By Gretchen Hjelmstad

Two people in Minnesota won $1 million prizes in Friday's Mega Millions drawing.

National

Anonymous tip leads to 700 animals seized in cattle neglect investigation, authorities say

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.

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