North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Honors Longtime Board Member

Dick Nelson of Valley City retires after 19 years of dedicated service.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:06pm

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The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame (NDCHF) is celebrating the retirement of Dick Nelson from its Board of Directors after 19 years of committed service. Nelson, who owns Dick Nelson Sales and Leasing, has been an exceedingly generous sponsor of nearly every NDCHF event over the years and has never missed a single board meeting.

Why it matters

The NDCHF plays an important role in preserving the history and culture of the cowboy lifestyle in North Dakota. Nelson's long tenure on the board and his financial support for the organization have been crucial in allowing the Hall of Fame to continue its mission.

The details

During his final board meeting, Nelson assured the NDCHF staff that he plans to continue attending several of the organization's events, most notably the annual Golf Scramble, where he has enjoyed shuttling golfers and guests around the Bully Pulpit Golf Course located south of Medora.

  • Dick Nelson has served on the NDCHF Board of Directors for 19 years.
  • Nelson attended his final board meeting before retiring from the board.

The players

Dick Nelson

The owner of Dick Nelson Sales and Leasing, who has been a dedicated member of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Board of Directors for 19 years.

North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame (NDCHF)

An organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the cowboy lifestyle in North Dakota.

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The takeaway

Dick Nelson's long-standing commitment to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, both through his service on the board and his generous financial support, has been instrumental in the organization's ability to fulfill its mission of preserving the state's cowboy heritage.