Grygla Eagle

The true meaning of Christmas

12/21/2021

The Grace and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church youth group held their Live Nativity last Sunday evening, December 19th. Despite a crisp wind, the temperatures allowed for a beautiful night walking down State Street, beginning at Yo-Hawn’s and ending at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. Youth group members...

After 17 years, Yo-Hawn’s Bar & Grill will be closing its doors

12/07/2021

When one door closes, another one opens…and that’s especially true for Darell and Karen Severts as they get closer to knocking on retirement’s door! But to fully do that and enjoy their golden years, and officially retire, that means shutting the doors to the ever-popular Yo-Hawn’s Bar & Grill...

Matt & Jennifer Sundberg, along with their children, Clayton and Maple.

A “farm-to-family” business

11/30/2021

The following interview was conducted by the Grygla Eagle with Jennifer Sundberg of Phoenix Family Farms, located in rural Grygla. Matt & Jennifer Sundberg have started a new business venture selling pasture-raised meats and poultry, and it’s truly a “farm-to-family” way of life. Matt and...

L-R: Elliot Philipp, Reece Sundberg, Nolan Anderson and Andrew Loken. Not pictured: Jordan Coan. Photo courtesy of John Wilebski

Charger students receive athletic awards

11/23/2021

Fall Sports have wrapped up and post-season awards have been given out to the following Charger football and volleyball players: Andrew Loken: Offensive Player of the Year; Reece Sundberg: All-District; Nolan Anderson: All-District; Elliot Philipp: All-District Honorable Mention; Jordan Coan: All-...

Grygla football field dedicated as Darwin Hagen Field

11/02/2021

Last week, before the Chargers took on the Northern Freeze Tuesday, October 26th, a short ceremony was held dedicating the Grygla Football Field officially as the Darwin Hagen Field. Coach Hagen, pictured far right next to his sign, served as Head Coach for the Grygla Eagles in 1976. He also...

The Chargers hosted Northern Freeze in Grygla last week in the first round of playoffs, defeating them 35-26! Photo by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

Chargers defeated in the playoffs

11/02/2021

It was a week of many emotions for the Chargers with both the VB/FB teams hosting the first games in the playoff matches. Charger’s Volleyball started out the week on Monday, October 25th, hosting Indus in Goodridge. The Chargers won in 3 sets with final scores of 25-8, 25-11, 25-9. Stats for that...

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Murder in Room 30: The Killing of Grygla’s Marie Wick 100 years ago

10/26/2021

June 7, 2021, marked the 100th anniversary of one of the most brutal murders to happen in Fargo, followed by what was heralded as “The most sensational murder trial in North Dakota history.” 18-year-old Marie Wick of Grygla, Minnesota, was killed in a downtown Fargo hotel during her first trip away...

With new white and blue tin, the Skime Store closely resembles its past version. Along with new siding, the store also got new windows, a new roof and some updates inside. Photo by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

Welcome to the Skime Store

10/12/2021

Written by Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor We have something special here. Figuratively and literally. Those who live here understand it and those who visit here understand it. There is a sense of peace, safety, and community. And that feeling rolls right along with you as you head north out of Grygla...

Northern Freeze and GG Chargers rally around #11 David Schoon, a student manager for the Northern Freeze who started last week’s game off with a ceremonial play that led to his first touchdown! It’s sure to be a memorable one for David and everyone who was a part of this special moment! Photo courtesy of Grygla School

A special moment of true sportsmanship on the football field

10/05/2021

Last Thursday afternoon, the Charger’s hosted Northern Freeze on the football field in Goodridge. It was a great game with the Charger’s getting the win, which meant hanging on to the Lake Agassiz Duck Traveling Trophy between the two teams, but the real victory happened at the beginning of the...

Bryson got 2nd place and “Best in Show” with this 609 lb. pumpkin at Pumpkin Day in Gonvick!

The Great Pumpkin by Bryson Fiedler

09/28/2021

Fall is in the air and this big pumpkin proves it! Bryson Fiedler, son of Brady & Bridget Fiedler, Goodridge, MN, had an impressive pumpkin patch this year which included this giant! Any guesses on what it weighs? Bryson took part in Pumpkin Days in Gonvick last weekend. He got 2nd place and “...