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Bow hunting, competing in archery shoots and baking cupcakes top the list of Kacey Stromlund’s hobbies! She was recently names the MSAA Grand Champion!
09/07/2016
Kacey (Miller) Stromlund, an alumni of Goodridge High School, who now lives in Thief River Falls, is getting things done. Honestly. Between working at Digi-Key, winning grand champion archery awards and baking massive amounts of beautiful cupcakes – she is GETTING THINGS DONE. Let’s dive right in....
08/30/2016
It wasn’t the most ideal weather for the Grygla Fall Festival, but everyone seemed to make the most of the weekend, despite the rain that cancelled some of the anticipated events. Friday night’s festivities included a Splash n’ Dash 5k Fun Run, hosted by the GHS Student Council. Proceeds for the...
Gavin Nordby on lead vocals and acoustic guitar.
08/23/2016
The video of their first official gig shows four young high school kids playing in front of their peers on the last day of school in Grygla. It was 2001 when Gavin Nordby, Tony Nordby, Geoff Larson and Nick Olson got up in front of the school and performed three songs for their first ever audience...
Years ago, Justin Kiesow suffered a unique injury to his forearm, which led to a full recovery and starring in a TV commercial for Altru Orthopedics.
08/16/2016
On September 6th, 2009, Justin Kiesow was shooting his bow in the backyard at a handmade target as he had done so many times in the past. He was using all aluminum arrows that day. As he notched and pulled back another arrow, taking aim at the target, he then released. That is when the arrow in the...
Pathways counselors lead local kids in a sing-along at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge last week.
08/09/2016
The Goodridge Lutheran Parish hosted a busy and fun few days last week! They put on a Pathways Day Camp for all area kids to attend. Ages participating in the exciting and faith-exploring event were Preschool-6th grade; 90 kids were registered for the camp! The camp was held August 1-4 and ran from...
Front row, L-R: Alaina Monson, Jamie Dougherty, Nichole Arveson, Mataya Sargent, Maddison Cullen, Chloe Kuzina, Mercedes Coan, Hailey Knutson. Middle: Kaitlyn Olson, Alison Satre, Carlye Kiesow, Maci Bakken, Layla Jelle, Trystan Jelle, Maddison Race, Vivian Coan, Katelyn Nordine. Back: Lauryn Nordine. Cheyenne Irlbeck, Maloni Henrickson, Libby Johnson, Brooke Anderson, Ashlyn Henrickson, Karlee Johnson, Hannah Dietsch, Madison Paulson, Kansas Jensen, Trinity Walseth, Lexi Grove.
08/09/2016
The below high school volleyball players participated in a Fun-damentals volleyball camp last week. The 3-day camp was coached by Larry Woodbridge and Jason Heydt. Larry “Woody” Woodbridge has been involved in coaching in the Midwest for the past 25+ years, including UND Fighting Sioux assistant...
The American State Bank of Grygla getting the final touches before opening its doors in 1976. The bank has been up and running for 40 years.
08/09/2016
The American State Bank of Grygla has recently just celebrated its 40th anniversary! The bank first opened its door in the summer of 1976. The very first president of the bank was Fred Sorenson. He first conceived the idea of a bank in 1973. At that time a group of people went down to St. Paul and...
08/02/2016
“Love It makes weak strong It takes the sad right outta a sad song Love There’s no distance it can’t go If there’s one thing in this world I know Love It makes the flowers grow” “This song is about remembering what is actually important in life. Even when something bad happens, the ones who love...
Out of 6 teams, the gray team took home 1st place in their playoffs last Tuesday night!
Back row: David Hanson, Jeremy Wiskow, Andrew Holte, Justin Kiesow and Alan Prestebak. Front row: Michael Jelen and Hudson McMillin.
08/02/2016
Summer Basketball League has come to an end with playoffs being held last Tuesday the 26th. (Photos courtesy of Carlye Kiesow)
Walter Jones received a grand champion on his livestock, granting him a trip to the MN State Fair. Walter had his steer purchased by the Brobst family farm; the steer’s weight was 1260.
07/26/2016
Walter Jones has been in 4-H for four years as a member of the Grygla Go-Getters Club. He has gotten grand champion before but didn’t meet the age requirements. Walter will be going into seventh grade this year meaning it will be his first time he is eligible to go to the state fair. This year, at...

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