In 1997, a film documentary team asked the founder of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, Harold Schafer, what he thought Medora might look like in 25 years. “I haven’t the slightest idea!” he responded. Harold went on to say that for Medora to have a
Families in Medora have a new and much-improved place to lay their heads at night: Wild Horse Place. On Saturday, June 24, the ribbon was officially cut on the 32-unit apartment building that now houses TRMF employees and their families, as well as Theodore Roosevelt
North Dakota’s most iconic popcorn salesman was celebrated for his legendary impact on our state’s tourism industry this May. TMRF President & CEO Randy Hatzenbuhler was presented with the Legend Award for Travel & Tourism Industry Leadership in May of 2023. The award recognizes an
Construction on the Wild Horse Place apartments has progressed through the winter and is on track to be completed this June. “We have about 20 units committed to be occupied right now and working towards marketing the last 12 units so that when construction is
John Davis met his wife while he was in the Army stationed in Germany. “He didn’t speak German and I didn’t speak English,” said Hannelore. But John was a good dancer, and that impressed her. “We got married six months after.” Three times in one
On every block of every street in Medora, North Dakota, you’ll find evidence of passion, purpose, and hard work on behalf of TRMF’s amazing volunteers. Few know this as well as Dick Grosz, who has made the annual trip from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to
“Why me?” “Who cares?” “What more can I do?” Those three questions were at the center of a tremendous message delivered by John O’Leary to employees and friends of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation on Monday, July 11, 2022. John’s appearance in the Burning Hills
After twelve years of active leadership and a lifetime of interest in and dedication to Medora, Ed Schafer has retired from his position as Chair of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) Board of Directors. Schafer delivered his farewell address to friends and supporters of TRMF on
The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Bully Spirit Award: Mike & Peggy Bullinger of Fargo, North Dakota. Mike & Peggy Bullingerreceived the award on June 11, 2022 as part of Rough Riders Roundup, a yearly gathering of friends and supporters