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Big Mark Memorial

When Tom Super took the oath of office as councilman for the city of Middle River, Jaws was the #1 movie, gasoline was 57 cents a gallon, the sliding hill and tennis court were not here, there was an average of 22 students in each grade at MR School, most of our streets were gravel, and everyone had a telephone hanging on the kitchen wall and had to stay within the length of the cord to talk! Times have changed but one thing has not -- Tom Super's dedication to the city of Middle River. Tom was born and raised in Mentor, graduating from high school in 1967. He graduated from Moorhead State College in 1972 and worked part time on the Burlington Northern railroad. He had just started his first teaching job at Sacred Heart in East Grand Forks when he was notified of a job opening with the Soo Line Railroad in Thief River Falls. In May of 1974 he moved to Middle River with his wife of 6 months, KayDell Henning. Tom recalls, “Instead of moving to Thief River Falls we chose to live in Middle River because of my love for hunting and also because of my friendship with my father in law Eddie Henning.”

In a nod to its rich history and vibrant community, Strathcona has unveiled their brand-new welcome sign that will greet visitors and residents alike with a warm embrace.

Wednesday, September 13th

MRHS Class of 1961 Gathers for Mini-Reunion

In 1948 a group of pioneers began what we know of today as the Newfolden Fire Department. Those individuals saw a need to develop a department for the protection of life and property within Newfolden and for our rural neighbors. There were eighteen founding members, including Ben Johnson, Mike Anderson, Noris Aune, Vernon Aune, Andy Bakke, Bertil Bakke, Floyd Bakke, Ray Elseth, Gordon Elseth, Oscar Hanson, Orris Hartstad, Alden Johnson, Wallace Johnson, Ernie Nelson, Carl Roseland, Evonne Olson, William Strand and Stuart Sethre.

The Journey of the new Library was shared by Sandi Melby:

Barb Geer Memorial Library

Newfolden Fire Department Celebrating 75 Years