MEDORA, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The 2024 North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees are: Leaders of Ranching & Rodeo : Bonita (Bohnsack) Laske, Pre-1940s Ranching : Lawrence Hopkins, Modern Era Ranching : Arnold Bendish, Ranches: Froelich Ranch, Pre-1970s Rodeo : Ken Neuens, Modern Era Rodeo : Shaun Stroh, Modern Era Rodeo : Stuart Ternes, Rodeo Livestock : Why Not Minot (Bucking Bull) and Rodeo Arena : Jim Thompson.
In addition, Fred Sorenson was honored posthumously with a Legacy Award. Given at the discretion of the NDCHF Board of Directors. Sorenson was recognized for his generous contributions of time, talent, and financial support to not only the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, but to the western community at large.
Two men will be newest members of the ND Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday in Medora. Shaun Stroh and Stuart Ternes are entering the Modern Era Rodeo category. Ternes said he’s honored to receive this recognition three decades after competing in the rodeo arena. Meanwhile, Ken Neuens is the newest member in the pre-1970’s Rodeo category.
Ken Neuens interview.
Shaun Stroh interview.
Stuart Ternes interview.
Jim Thompson interview.
Marv Semrau interview.
John Bendish interview.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame ceremony in Medora is sponsored in part by Dick Nelson Sales and Leasing and Valley Meat Supply of Valley City, North Dakota.
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Miss Rodeo National Director Codi Miller addresses the crowd surrounded by Miss Rodeo North Dakota Grace Stanke, and Miss Rodeo South Dakota and Minnesota during the social, dinner, and auction on the Hall of Fame outdoor patio.
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Modern Era Rodeo Honoree Stuart Ternes
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Codi Miller, who is the current Miss North Dakota USA, and Miss Rodeo National Director, as well as a former Miss Rodeo North Dakota during the social and dinner at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora.
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Rodeo Pre-1970's Honoree Ken Neuens
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Buck Taylor from the television series Gunsmoke addresses honorees and members of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Scenic view.
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Info about the future home of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential library located near the Medora Musical.
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Future home of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
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Medora Musical
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Goldie Ann Taylor (Buck Taylor's) wife gives a hug to board member Dick Nelson of Valley City.
