Benefit for Mike Friede set for Feb. 9

A benefit is set from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Havre Eagles Club to help Mike Friede pay for his medical expenses.

"Come down and support our superhero in his fight against cancer," a flier advertising the event says.

Friede's daughter Shelby Fritchman said Wednesday that her father has struggled with cancer for a number of years and hides it well.

"He's superman to me," she said.

The event will have a free-will donation spaghetti dinner and a silent and live auction. Fritchman said many prizes have been donated, including, from Tom Patrick's Construction, and she welcomes people t...