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1,200 +/- Acres, McHenry County, North Dakota

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - 1:00 PM

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Auction Location:
Sleep Inn; 2400 10th St SW, Minot, ND
Owner:
Allen Thompson

Auction Note

For many years, this McHenry County land has been the heart of Allen Thompson's farm and ranch operation, and the care he has put into it shows in every acre. With the decision to sell his livestock, Allen is now offering the land at public auction. The 1,200 +/- acres deliver a productive block of native and improved grazing land supported by dependable natural water, a supplemental solar well, and strong tree and brush cover that shelters both livestock and wildlife. A significant portion of the acreage was formerly farmed and has since been converted to grass production, and the grazing has been well managed year over year for consistent annual forage. The property sits 7 miles southwest of Denbigh and 10 miles south and east of Granville, with good access to all three parcels and a well-earned reputation as strong deer country in this pocket of north central North Dakota. Two of the parcels carry active CRP contracts contributing annual income, and buyers will find a working balance of grazing production, habitat value, and long-term operational flexibility across the offering.

Contact

Andy Mrnak at 701.206.1095, Jim Sabe at 701.523.6283, or Pifer's Auction & Realty at 701.523.7366.

Parcel 1

Acres: 480 +/-
Legal: NW 1/4, S 1/2 Section 23-155-78
FSA Crop Acres: 468.36 +/-
CRP Acres: 173.33 +/- acres- $7,269.00 Annually- Expires September 2032
Taxes: $958.96 (2025)

Three quarters of former cropland converted to a balance of CRP and introduced grasses, with native trees and brush adding cover across the parcel. Good access is available along 57th Street. Subject to USF&W Wetland Easement.

Parcel 2

Acres: 320 +/-
Legal: W 1/2 Section 24-155-78
FSA Crop Acres: 248.06 +/-
Grazing Acres: 70.19 +/-
Taxes: $580.19 (2025)

A half section of predominately former cropland that has been converted to enhanced grazing. Water is anchored by a natural stock dam paired with a supplemental solar well, providing dependable water for livestock and wildlife across the parcel. Good access is available along 57th Street. Subject to USF&W Wetland Easement and Grassland Easement.

Parcel 3

Acres: 400 +/-
Legal: N 1/2 NW 1/4, S 1/2 Section 13-155-78
FSA Crop Acres: 173.56 +/-
Grass/Habitat Acres: 222.57 +/-
CRP Acres: 26.00 +/- acres- $1,040 Annually- Expires September 2026
Taxes: $890.84 (2025)

A 400 acre parcel in Section 13 that combines native grassland, cropland converted to enhanced grazing, and a small tract of CRP, delivering a balanced operational profile in a prolific grazing region. Natural water is present on the parcel and good access is available along 57th Street. Subject to USF&W Wetland and Grassland Easements.

Contact

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Andy Mrnak
701.206.1095
andy@pifers.com
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Jim Sabe
701.523.6283
jsabe@pifers.com

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Driving Directions

From Granville, ND: Drive east on US Hwy 2 for 6 miles to 6th Ave. N., then turn and drive south on 6th Ave. N. for 2 miles to 59th St. N. Turn and drive east for 1 mile to 5th Ave. N., then drive south on 5th Ave. N. for 2 miles to 57th St. N. Drive east on 57th St. N. for 1 mile to the property.

Property Inspection

By appointment only. Contact Andy Mrnak at 701.206.1095.