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Facts about the city

Fortuna is a city in Divide County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 22 at the 2010 census.Fortuna was founded in 1913 along a Soo Line Railroad branch line running between Flaxton, North Dakota and Whitetail, Montana. The name comes from the Roman goddess of fortune and was chosen by railroad officials to note the settlers' expectations of prosperity with the arrival of the railroad.The city is located 6 miles from the Canadian border and is the northernmost city on U.S. Route 85 before it crosses into Canada at Port of Oungre, Saskatchewan.Fortuna, North Dakota has the latest sunset time on the summer solstice (June 23) in the contiguous, lower 48 States. The sun sets at 10:03 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT). This is due to Fortuna's location at the far western edge of the Central Time Zone. Although other communities in the lower 48 States are located farther north, none of them are located as far west in their respective time zones. Fortuna's westerly location in the time zone gives it the latest local time when the sun sets on the summer solstice.

Fortuna Obituaries

It was reported by Woodinville-Weekly on October 3rd, 2017 that Leonard Karl Mantei passed on in Washington.  Mantei was 88 years old and was born in Fortuna, ND.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Leonard Karl's life.

It was disclosed on July 30th, 2014 that Arthur Karl Kiedrowski died in Okanogan, Washington.  Kiedrowski was 62 years old and was born in Fortuna, ND.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Arthur Karl's life.

It was noted by The Daily News on January 21st, 2014 that Margarett Elizabeth Johnson (Steffler) passed on in Kelso, Washington.  Ms. Johnson was 93 years old and was born in Fortuna, ND.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Margarett Elizabeth's life.

It was revealed by Minot Daily News on October 14th, 2012 that Dennis Hanson passed on in Fortuna, North Dakota.  Hanson was 58 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dennis's life.

It was noted on September 18th, 2012 that Robert Raymond Betting passed away in Lakewood, Colorado.  Betting was 79 years old and was born in Fortuna, ND.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Raymond's life.

It was revealed by Great Falls Tribune on September 16th, 2012 that Royal H Kress perished in Great Falls, Montana.  Kress was 87 years old and was born in Fortuna, ND.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Royal H's life.

It was reported by The Forum on September 11th, 2012 that Marcia Kay Heglie died in Fortuna, North Dakota.  Heglie was 62 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marcia Kay's life.

History

It is near the Canadian border and is the northermost city on US Route 85 before it crosses into Canada at Port of Oungre, Saskatchewan. The population was 31 at the 2000 United States Census census. Fortuna was founded in 1913. Fortuna is a city in Divide County, North Dakota County, North Dakota in the United States. .