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Over the past few years there were rumors around Newfolden that after 44 years of business, Ron and Julie Kragness were going to sell the Hobo House. Ron was ready to retire after building a very successful business that he started back in 1979. The question was who was going to buy it? Would it be a local person or someone from out of town? That’s when Tim Maurstad and his wife Dawn stepped up and took the plunge. Tim graduated from Marshall County Central in 1992 and his wife Dawn (Gilbertson) grew up in Thief River Falls. Dawn also has relatives in the Newfolden area. Together, Tim and Dawn have five kids, Evan and Kaden (former MCC graduates), Conner, Gracie, and Cash (currently enrolled at MCC). Tim’s parents are Gary and Kay Maurstad and his grandparents are Jean and Les Maurstad.
After graduating from MCC in 1992, Tim said that he did a little bit of everything. He did concrete work, drove truck, ran a towing company, and worked for the DNR. However, he wanted another change and running the hometown bar and grill seemed like a good challenge. Tim soon found that paperwork was the real challenge that they deal with daily. Tim said, “You have to deal with lots of licensing paperwork to run a restaurant that offers good products.” He also keeps close tabs on the food quality they provide. Tim joked that he gets teased by some of his customers because he eats a steak each week. “I need to make sure the high quality stays the same all the time”. He also said, “If you can find a better burger I’d like to know where.”
Tim and Dawn have been very amazed with the sincere interest and support that they have received from the community since taking over. Many people have taken them aside to ask how they are doing. “Without our community we can’t be successful. Thankfully, the community is making this work.” Tim said that they wanted to keep the Hobo House legacy alive. He joked that they are not German so they decided to call it, The Hobo Bar and Grill. The name respects the past, but it also makes it their own. Tim also joked that some people think he looks like a hobo so it fits!
The Maurstad’s are always looking to try new ideas, while keeping some of the past favorites in place as well. Tuesdays are burger night, Wednesdays are wing night, and Thursdays in the summer is bike night. Friday nights they offer a cooks choice specialty meal item in addition to their regular menu and Saturdays they still offer Prime Rib special, a local Hobo House favorite for years. They have also added a Sunday brunch from 10:00 am to noon and serve food throughout that day. Tim said that if the Vikings are on, the doors will be open on Sundays. Tim also mentioned that they have more ideas in the works that hopefully people will enjoy.
When asked about his time attending school at MCC, Tim said that he enjoyed it and that he was a kid who just did the work that he was given without complaining. Tim said, “My favorite teacher was Mrs. (Julie) Magnusson. She didn’t take any guff from us, but would still have fun with us during class too.” He also mentioned that he was glad that he went to school at a time when distractions like cell phones did not exist.
Tim, Dawn, and their family are pleased to be part of the Newfolden community and the MCC school District. They are supporters of the MCC Ed Foundation and are always willing to host community events at their business. Tim and Dawn would love to have you stop by for a good meal and if you talk to Tim, you’re likely to share some good laughs as well. Thankfully Tim and Dawn made the choice to continue the Hobo House legacy that has been an important part of the Newfolden community for many years.
After graduating from MCC in 1992, Tim said that he did a little bit of everything. He did concrete work, drove truck, ran a towing company, and worked for the DNR. However, he wanted another change and running the hometown bar and grill seemed like a good challenge. Tim soon found that paperwork was the real challenge that they deal with daily. Tim said, “You have to deal with lots of licensing paperwork to run a restaurant that offers good products.” He also keeps close tabs on the food quality they provide. Tim joked that he gets teased by some of his customers because he eats a steak each week. “I need to make sure the high quality stays the same all the time”. He also said, “If you can find a better burger I’d like to know where.”
Tim and Dawn have been very amazed with the sincere interest and support that they have received from the community since taking over. Many people have taken them aside to ask how they are doing. “Without our community we can’t be successful. Thankfully, the community is making this work.” Tim said that they wanted to keep the Hobo House legacy alive. He joked that they are not German so they decided to call it, The Hobo Bar and Grill. The name respects the past, but it also makes it their own. Tim also joked that some people think he looks like a hobo so it fits!
The Maurstad’s are always looking to try new ideas, while keeping some of the past favorites in place as well. Tuesdays are burger night, Wednesdays are wing night, and Thursdays in the summer is bike night. Friday nights they offer a cooks choice specialty meal item in addition to their regular menu and Saturdays they still offer Prime Rib special, a local Hobo House favorite for years. They have also added a Sunday brunch from 10:00 am to noon and serve food throughout that day. Tim said that if the Vikings are on, the doors will be open on Sundays. Tim also mentioned that they have more ideas in the works that hopefully people will enjoy.
When asked about his time attending school at MCC, Tim said that he enjoyed it and that he was a kid who just did the work that he was given without complaining. Tim said, “My favorite teacher was Mrs. (Julie) Magnusson. She didn’t take any guff from us, but would still have fun with us during class too.” He also mentioned that he was glad that he went to school at a time when distractions like cell phones did not exist.
Tim, Dawn, and their family are pleased to be part of the Newfolden community and the MCC school District. They are supporters of the MCC Ed Foundation and are always willing to host community events at their business. Tim and Dawn would love to have you stop by for a good meal and if you talk to Tim, you’re likely to share some good laughs as well. Thankfully Tim and Dawn made the choice to continue the Hobo House legacy that has been an important part of the Newfolden community for many years.
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