I just had to let somebody know that I was visiting MN a few weeks ago & went into a sports shop to ask for directions.  The store was not open yet, but the nicest girl opened the doors & gave me directions.  The wrong directions, but she was so sweet I would have to forgive her.  Must not have lived there long.  Anyway, the point of my story is that she had some music playing in the background & while she was trying to figure out where in the world I was trying to go I heard the greatest music.  I can't remember who the artist was, but I do remember the woman told me he lived in ND.  Thought she said Hoopla, but then she changed it to Edinburg(I think).  I can't remember the name of the store, nor do I want to go back.  That girl talked my ear off.  I would like to find out who sang the music in the background.  She said it was a friend of hers, but she also changed the name a couple of times.  I'm trying to remember the last name...because I'm not sure of the first name.  She said it was Doug & then she said it was James.  I really don't think she had a clue.  I found this website & thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.  Does anybody know a man in ND going by the name of Doug or James that sings country songs.  If so please let me know.  I know this is kind of a long email but I want to give as much information as possible.  I heard a song I would really like to hear again.  It was a slow love song about loving somebody until the stars don't shine again.  I know this is a longshot, but I would like to get a copy of this song.  I'm getting married next year & would love to have it as our weddng song.  By th e way.....Doug or Jim or whoever you are, I think this girl has a crush on you. She had your song playing with the repeat button pushed on the cd player.  Thats how I know it would be perfect for me & my boyfriend.  Thanks for letting me ramble.  Hope somebody can help me.

Thanks to Fred and Dorothy for a wonderful evening on the patio last Sunday. It was the perfect stop after the Frostfire production of "Fiddler on the Roof"! We're glad Jackson and Taylor had time to join us, AND my aunt Lois Ydstie, too! Your town looks great - definitely a source of pride for many. (P.S. Your website is WONderful!)

P.S.  -  The 50 lbs. of spuds I brought back to Seattle didn't last long and were delicious! Our three kids and the grandkids said they've never had such good potatoes.

My paternal grandparents, Peter and Ella Nygard, were from Edinburg and my sister, Laurie Foseide, lives there now. I visited Edinburg last week and was impressed with the beautiful lamp posts and flower baskets that line the main street! I also drove out to see the Odalen monument -- what a beautiful memorial it is! I especially liked the concrete footprint of the church and the placement of the bell and centennial plaque. The thoughtfulness that went into the entire memorial of Odalen is great and pays homage and tribute to our fore fathers who built and established the church. Well done!!