Knute Furos, a native of Norway, homesteaded in Bartley Township in 1892. The farm was sold in 1916 and is now owned by Donald Larson.

In 1900 he moved into Hannaford where he and Strandness operated a store. In 1903 they bought a business in Finley and were pioneer merchants there for many years.

The home he built on the farm was in use until 1969 when the Larsons built their new home. He continued his threshing operations for many years after living in Finley. It is recorded that he threshed for Christ Sonju for 25 years.

It seemed he always owned a car and it was in his automobile I first recall a car ride.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 220