Edna Hallberg was born on November 28, 1892, in Pleasant Valley Township (Longview). She was the daughter of John and Christina Hallberg. She received her education in the Longview and Carrington schools and Valley City Teacher's College. Miss Hallberg taught for one year at Bisbee and joined the Carrington school system in 1919, retiring in 1961 after 41 years service. During her long tenure as sixth grade teacher she had missed only one-half day of school.

Her dedication to her work earned her the American Legion Auxiliary Valley Forge Freedom Foundation Award for her outstanding work in teaching.

In 1950 she was chosen North Dakota Teacher of the Year.

Miss Hallberg died October 11, 1966. She is buried in the Carrington Cemetery.

Her father John Hallberg died in 1916 and her mother in 1950.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 25B