MEDORA, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame (NDCHOF) Board treasurer Marv Semrau said the board of directors approved of a plan to raise nearly $13 million dollars to build an addition to the existing North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame building on the western edge of Medora.
Semrau said the board believes this remodeling addition will help move the organization forward for the next 30 years.
[audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1065/2025/06/24171631/marv-semrau-bite.mp3"]Listen to the full interview with Marv Semrau and reporter Steve Urness below.
[audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1065/2025/06/24114401/marv-on-hall.mp3"]Executive Director Rick Thompson said the estimated costs to complete the project as presented is $12.8 million. Our Board of Directors is deeply committed to carrying out this important project without incurring any debt, ensuring that we remain responsible stewards of your gifts, prioritizing financial stability with respect to our organization’s current and future needs.
Thompson said to achieve this, we are asking for the generous support of our members. Your contributions, no matter the size, will have a direct and meaningful impact, allowing us to move forward with confidence and integrity. By coming together as a community, we can fully fund this initiative while upholding our values of stewardship and sustainability according to Thompson.
For more information about the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame or how you can become a part of this Legacy Trailblazers project go to their website northdakotacowboy.org or call 701-623-2000 and ask for Executive Director Ricky Thompson.
More details about the project are listed in the attachment below. The current floor plans maybe adjusted as the project timeline moves forward.