Haven was officially organized March 18, 1919. The first officers were:
Chris Saxlund, Chairman;
Sigvart Holland, E.A. Randklev, supervisors
Gus Berglund, Clerk. He moved away and Harry Black was appointed clerk. There was some discussion as to whether or not Mr. Black could serve because he was 18 years old. He went on to be clerk for years.
Present officers are:
Clerk, Arnid Ellingson
Treasurer Clifford Ellingson
Supervisors, Bill Scanson, Glenn Lindstrom and Owen Thurlow
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 303