Rep. Earl Pomeroy marries Grand Forks teacher


Published/Last Modified on Friday, July 3, 2009 7:24 AM CDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Rep. Earl Pomeroy married Grand Forks teacher Mary Berglund at a private ceremony Thursday in Valley City, according to a spokeswoman for Pomeroy.

Pomeroy spokeswoman Sandra Salstrom said the couple were married in an outdoor ceremony at the site of his family’s homestead then picnicked at Berglund’s family farm near Lake Ashtabula, northwest of Valley City.

“There are no immediate honeymoon plans,” Salstrom said, adding that the couple plan to attend a Fourth of July parade in Mandan on Saturday.

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Pomeroy, 56, has served in the U.S. House since 1992. The Democrat is serving his ninth term in North Dakota’s sole House seat.

Berglund has been an educator for 36 years, including 11 at Valley City State University, where she taught public speaking, journalism and composition, according to the University of North Dakota Web site. She also was the sports editor at the Valley City Times-Record.

Berglund, 58, has taught at Red River High School in Grand Forks since 2002.

Pomeroy was divorced from Laurie Kirby in 2002. They share custody of two adopted children.

 


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    0ploi9 wrote on Jul 4, 2009 7:33 AM:

    " What a great story about two supreme people that should be honored by everyone in this state. Long live Earl! "


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