Lead Donor Gary Tharaldson Calls Planned Valley City State Indoor Athletic Facility a 'Gorgeous Project'

Lead donor Gary Tharaldson calls planned Valley City State indoor athletic facility a 'gorgeous project'

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — North Dakota billionaire Gary Tharaldson said persistence from Valley City State officials helped him decide to gift the university $5 million for a new multiple-use indoor athletic facility. Groundbreaking for the Tharaldson Family Athletic Center was held on Thursday afternoon. “I’m so proud that you allow me to put my family name on this project," Tharaldson said during an indoor ceremony as part of the groundbreaking. Tha…

VCSU breaks ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Construction on the Tharaldson Family Athletic Center officially began with officials breaking ground on the facility on Thursday, June 12, at Valley City State University’s W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. “We’re confident that this new facility will play a vital role in attracting prospective student athletes, maintaining a competitive athletic program, (and) providing a top-notch student athlete experience for generations of Viking …