Valley City State University receives record breaking donation from Fargo billionaire

Photo by: WDAY Radio File (Canva)
Photo by: WDAY Radio File (Canva)

(Valley City, ND) -- Valley City State University has received the largest donation in the university's history.

The $5 million comes from Fargo billionaire Gary Tharaldson and his family. The donation will help fund the expansion of the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse; VCSU's main athletic building that was built in 1960.

The university's athletic director says the money will have a "huge, positive impact" on student-athletes.