Olaus Krogfoss and wife Ragnild came to northern Tyrol Township, Griggs County. They took up a homestead here. They were members of West Prairie Lutheran Church. They retired to Binford where they built a home and lived their remaining days.

Children of the Krogfosses were:

1. Carl (deceased)

2. Mrs. Charley Slolien (Clara) deceased

3. Elmer

4. Mrs. Art Idsvaag (Laura)

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 26