"North Dakota Here's To You" by former Fargo Central High School music director Leon C. Sorlien was a finalist in a 1958 North Dakota song competition along with the classic, “You Oughta Go Ta North Dakota.” Tom Brosseau writes about the competition, about Sorlien, and interviews Sorlien's former student.
Episode 54 features legendary violinist Scarlet Rivera, and a live session from Gregory and the Hawk. Plus, a feature on Leon C. Sorlien and his song, “North Dakota Here’s To You.” Tom interviews Jim Gompf, who attended Fargo Central High School when Sorlien was the band director.
Neighbors, let's not forget Buckskin Harry.Many months ago, this column carried a story about local entertainer Harry Parnell, who took on the show-biz name of Buckskin Harry.He was born in 1886 in Iowa, moved to Moorhead in 1929 and married Moor.