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The Grygla School Spelling Bee Front row, L-R: Brett Rychlock, Paizley Moe, Connor Boutain, Emma Sundberg, Emily Johnson and Grayden Hagen. Back row, L-R: Joseph Stinson, Gavin Aune, Owen Larson, Raymond Moe, Seth Kaczor and Harlie Hagen. Not pictured: Torii Anderson. Each contestant was given a cash prize of $5, $7 or $10; 2nd place received $15; the winner received $20. The coordinator of the Spelling Bee is Mrs. Jana Nelson. Photo courtesy of Audrya Nelson.

Grygla and Goodridge Spelling Bee

01/26/2021

The Grygla and Goodridge Schools each held their Spelling Bees recently. Students in grades 5-8 compete with the 1st place winner advancing to the Regional Spelling Bee, which will be held February 3rd in Thief River Falls. For Grygla, the overall winner was Emily Johnson, grade 8; coming in 2nd...

BBB seniors, front row, L-R: Ian Haugen, Riley Manderud, Jake Olson, Levi Kiesow, Moses Jensen, Jared Haack and Kyler Horgeshimer.
Parents of seniors, back row, L-R: Rory and Dawn Haugen, Dale Manderud, Misty Manderud, Shaunna and Greg Olson, Keri and Trevor Kiesow, Donald Jensen, Matt and Dixie Horgeshimer and Tonia Haack. Photo by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

Parent’s Night for the Chargers

01/26/2021

The Charger’s Boys and Girls Basketball teams each held Parent’s Night last week.

Eagle Scratches from 2020: A year in review

01/12/2021

January-June was featured on last week’s back page; July-December is featured this week. July – Upcoming Garden Tour around local yards. Charger summer sports are up and running, with restrictions in place. Fun for everyone at the 4th Annual Freedom Fest. Summer Reading Program beings at the Grygla...

Goodridge-Grygla 500 race is on

01/05/2021

As of right now, the Goodridge-Grygla 500 race is on and set to still happen on February 13-14, 2021. This according to Todd Myers, Race Director/Owner, of Cor PowerSports Race Series, based out of Somerset, WI. Cor PowerSports Race Series has acquired the GG 500 from USXC, who previously ran the...

Swanson closes S&S Rehab Products +

01/05/2021

S&S Rehab Products +, a locally owned and operated Medical Equipment and Supply provider located in Thief River Falls, has closed its doors. Lisa Swanson, owner and operator, has spent her entire career (32 years) working in some aspect of healthcare. After college, she worked as a Long-Term...

Robbie Anderson looks forward to taking over for his dad, Lynn Anderson, at American State Agency in Grygla. Photo by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

The Agency torch gets passed from one Anderson to another

12/22/2020

Lynn Anderson has logged an impressive 44.5 years as the Insurance Agent at American State Agency in Grygla. Retirement is on the horizon for him with hopes of hanging up his hat sometime in the fall of 2021. With the end of his working career in sight, Lynn says there is some apprehension. “...

Brent and Karla King, along with their children, L-R: Grayson, Annie and Harrison. Photo courtesy of Karla King

In honor of National Adoption Month: one family’s story filled with multiple adoptions and a whole lot of love

11/17/2020

Karla (Lusignan) King is all smiles when sharing stories about her three kids. This month is especially important to her and her family as it’s National Adoption Month, which is something that they feel very passionate about. “To be honest, I don’t talk about our infertility much because adoption...

In honor of Veterans Day and his recent retirement, we look back on Jeremy Verbout’s incredible accomplishments while serving in the United States Air Force.

Verbout retires from Air Force

11/10/2020

Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy “SEAL” Verbout has retired from the United States Air Force after serving his country for 20 years. “My life has been a series of failures that I’ve been able to persist and be successful,” he shared. Though he’s put in years of time, dedication and service…though he’s...

Grygla and Goodridge Trap kicked off last Sunday. Pictured is Raymond Moe shooting with guidance from Head Coach, Kenny Lunsetter.

Chargers Trap Team starts Fall League

09/22/2020

It’s been five years now since the Chargers first formed a Trap Shooting Team. This year, things are looking a little different, but it might just be the new normal. A Fall League has always been offered through the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League, in addition to the usual Spring...

Grygla School cooks, Darlyne Roen and Jean Foss, stop for a quick picture in between the breakfast and lunch prep on Monday morning. Photo courtesy of Travis Smith

Free meals for our students

09/15/2020

The Grygla School is happy to announce that all students will be receiving free meals, which includes breakfast, along with lunch. The free meals are available through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is one of the flexibilities extended by USDA on August 31st, 2020. It allows school...