Jens Nevland was born in Carrington on December 29, 1958, to Jens and Esther Boesch Nevland. He enlisted in the Army in 1976 and spent time in Alaska and in North Carolina. He was a paratrooper and was discharged in 1981.
He is presently attending North Dakota State University at Fargo.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page