Wadel Almklov, the oldest son of S. Almklov was born in 1883. While in his high school years he lost his sight, but continued his education until he received his Bachelor of Arts and Law Degree from the University of North Dakota. He practiced law in Cooperstown from 1914 to the early 1920's; after which he resided at St. Paul, Fargo and Cooperstown until his death in 1977.

Other early attorneys included:

Judge MacLaren

A. N. Adams

Ole Serumgard

City Justice T.E. Warner

A.M. Baldwin

Spicer

Miller

Source: Cooperstown, North Dakota 1882-1982 page 20