Most towns in North Dakota are named with some connection to the landscape, the railroad or a benefactor. Grenora was named after the Great Northern Railroad, Gre-Nor-Ra. Golva was named for the first syllables of Golden Valley County. Fargo was named for the banker, William G. Fargo, and Grand Forks for two rivers’ confluence. Fortuna was named for a god of luck to imply prosperity for new settlers. And nearby Alkabo was named for the alkali and gumbo soils. Temvik, North Dakota has a different