After fights and vandalism, Valentine adds rules and supervision at the Old Gym

A dumbbell thrown through a basketball backboard. Scooters ridden across the gym floor. Minors drinking. After months of incidents, the Valentine City Council is cracking down on the Old Gym.

November 13, 2026Updated: November 13, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

After fights and vandalism, Valentine adds rules and supervision at the Old Gym

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