The Mortensens soon built a house with modern amenities, such as running water provided by a windmill-pumped cistern and electric lights powered by a generator in the basement.  The Mortensens have grown hay, corn, sugar beets, wheat, and pinto beans on their 160-acre farm over the years.  The farm has also been home to sheep, hogs, horses, and cattle.  Today the third generation, Phil Mortensen, owns the farm.  Phil and his wife Judy’s children and grandchildren often come to help them on the farm.