Introducing The Northern Neighbor
Written by Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor
Recent scholarship recipients at Win-E-Mac school included: Hank Earls, Julian Janisch, Danielle Winter, Abigail Sauer, Ericka Kramer, Josie Fortman, Ariana Dickinson, Shelby Long, Livaeh Kiecker, Evelyn Ryan, Bergan Howard, Mariah Overgaard, Colten Mandt, Kaylee Dickinson, and Shelby Mandt.
Win-E-Mac hosts the senior academic & scholarship night giving over $100,000 in scholarship awards
The Win-E-Mac Academic, Athletic and Fine Arts Awards Program was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the Arts & Event Center.
Pastor Peter Lurvey on the right and Bennett Osmonson, on the left, (Duane Evje's brother-in-law and his wife’s brother) at the presentation of the rocker at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston last Sunday. - Submitted picture
Zion Church remembered with gift to Hope Lutheran
Duane Evje of Clearbrook has been busy making rocking chairs, spinning wheels, cupboards, pens and other items in a shop in his retirement since 2016.
The Grygla Class of 2025 is pictured above with Jeff Mumm, Grygla’s AD & Dean of Students, along with Bryan Grove with the Grygla Lion’s Club and Kurt Reynolds, guest speaker. Front row, L-R: Emily Johnson, Ava Sorvig, Allie Sundberg, Lakylie Brobst, Addison Severts and Gavin Aune. Back row, L-R: Mumm, Kinsley Oslund, Anna Sundberg, Payton Dougherty, Rease Stratton, Brody Saurdiff, Reynolds and Grove. A special shoutout to all the folks who came together to make this night a success for the students.
Lion’s Club hosts annual Senior Night at The Hound
The Grygla Lion’s Club celebrated the Grygla Class of 2025 with their annual Senior Night on Wednesday, April 23rd, at The Hound. Graduating seniors and their parents enjoyed a social hour beginning at 6pm, followed by a meal at 6:30pm.
Family members who were with Robert "Bob" Senger after he received his Quilt of Valor. His wife Joan, son Ryan, daughter Amy, grandson Blake and granddaughter Sage. The quilt was made by Carol Peterson from Gonvick, the binding was done by Corrinne Anderson from Clearbrook and the pattern provided by Shirley Dessellier from Oklee.
Senger receives Quilt of Valor
A Quilt of Valor was presented to Robert Senger last week by Linda McPherson, Carol Peterson and Legion Commander Leroy Sundquist.
Faith, Food and Family has been really successful for a few years now. The season wrapped up for the year with a recent program.
Grace Lutheran’s youth programs keep kids learning, serving & having fun
Written by Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor Grace Lutheran Church’s popular Faith, Food & Family (FFF) program recently wrapped up another fun and faith-filled season with their spring program on Wednesday, March 26.
Recent scholarship recipients at Win-E-Mac school included: Hank Earls, Julian Janisch, Danielle Winter, Abigail Sauer, Ericka Kramer, Josie Fortman, Ariana Dickinson, Shelby Long, Livaeh Kiecker, Evelyn Ryan, Bergan Howard, Mariah Overgaard, Colten Mandt, Kaylee Dickinson, and Shelby Mandt.
Pastor Peter Lurvey on the right and Bennett Osmonson, on the left, (Duane Evje's brother-in-law and his wife’s brother) at the presentation of the rocker at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston last Sunday. - Submitted picture
The Grygla Class of 2025 is pictured above with Jeff Mumm, Grygla’s AD & Dean of Students, along with Bryan Grove with the Grygla Lion’s Club and Kurt Reynolds, guest speaker. Front row, L-R: Emily Johnson, Ava Sorvig, Allie Sundberg, Lakylie Brobst, Addison Severts and Gavin Aune. Back row, L-R: Mumm, Kinsley Oslund, Anna Sundberg, Payton Dougherty, Rease Stratton, Brody Saurdiff, Reynolds and Grove. A special shoutout to all the folks who came together to make this night a success for the students.
Family members who were with Robert "Bob" Senger after he received his Quilt of Valor. His wife Joan, son Ryan, daughter Amy, grandson Blake and granddaughter Sage. The quilt was made by Carol Peterson from Gonvick, the binding was done by Corrinne Anderson from Clearbrook and the pattern provided by Shirley Dessellier from Oklee.
Faith, Food and Family has been really successful for a few years now. The season wrapped up for the year with a recent program.

A difficult goodbye from your hometown newspapers

Written by Kari Sundberg, Grygla Eagle Editor To our readers, advertisers and supporters, After months of thoughtful conversation, difficult number-crunching and heartfelt discussions, we’ve come to a decision that was very difficult to make. Richard’s Publishing will be closing its four newspapers...
Weighing of the pumpkins at the Car Show and Pumpkin Days in Gonvick. Last year the state record was brought into Gonvick at 2,242 pounds.

Car Show and Pumpkin Days in Gonvick September 27 and 28

The annual 19th Car Show and 31st annual Pumpkin Days will be held in Gonvick on Saturday, September 27 and 28. The events will start out with a Movie Night on Friday and Saturday night. There will be free entry and free popcorn. It will be held on the south side of The Trap by the volleyball court...
Gretchen Beito, Author of Coya Come Home and Kathryn Leigh Scott, Publisher of Coya Come Home and Actress.

Oklee Post Office Renamed in honor of Coya Knutson

By Eric Mickelson On August 22nd the Oklee Post Office was renamed in honor of Coya Knutson. Many are familiar with some of Coya’s story and her impact on the state of Minnesota and Oklee!  Coya Knutson was the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives. She was born...
The flags of each military branches and the United States and Minnesota State Flag are on display in the gathering area of the Veterans Home in Bemidji.

Group tour given at the Veterans Home in Bemidji

Bemidji Chamber of Commerce members were invited to the Bemidji Veterans Home that is being completed. Ground breaking ceremony was held in 2021 near the Sanford Health buildings located at 920 Anne St. NW. Home Administrator Kevin Gish took the almost 100 people around who were there for the...

Obituaries

Services for Roger Pearson
Roger PearsonDecember 9, 1947 - April 26, 2025Roger Pearson passed away on April 26, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Born on December 9, 1947, in McIntosh, Minnesota, Roger lived a life marked...
Services for Joann M. Kapler
Joann M. Kapler, age 90, of St. Cloud, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the Assumption Community in Cold Spring.Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Daniel Funeral Home...
Services for William (Bill) F.T. Kerssen, Jr
William (Bill) F.T. Kerssen, Jr., age 73, passed away on Saturday, April 26th, in Orlando, FL. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1st, at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston...

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