FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – More than 200 people from across the state are expected to attend the annual North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame East meets West benefit dinner and auction in Fargo on Friday, November 1st. This year’s keynote speaker will be Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford.

A number of art items with a Cowboy, Native American or Western theme will be auctioned off during the event held at the Avalon in Fargo.

For more information about the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame event or to get tickets go online to northdakotacowboy.com or call their office at 701-623-2000.

Steve Urness talked with North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Executive Director Rick Thompson about the upcoming event. The full interview is attached below.