Strand Ready Mix was started in Cooperstown in 1972. It was purchased by Strand Ready Mix, Finley, North Dakota, Sanford Strand, owner, from Braunberger Brothers Construction of Finley. The business was managed by Douglas Strand until 1979. Doug and his two brothers purchased Strand Ready Mix from Sanford Strand and incorporated the business. There are also plants in Finley, Mayville and Lakota.

Doug is married and has three daughters, Kimberly 11, Laurie 6, and Nicole 2. A fourth child is expected in 1982. His wife Kathy is also from Finley.

Source: Cooperstown, North Dakota 1882-1982 Centennial Page 222