Grygla Eagle

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 “...

Jennah Henrickson works to get the ball up to the setter! Photo by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

Volleyball falls short last week

09/21/2021

Charger’s Volleyball had two games last week vs. Clearbrook/Gonvick and Roseau and came up short against both teams. Tuesday, September 14th, the Chargers hosted the CG Bears in Goodridge. GG1, CG 3 (22-25, 24-26, 25-21, 16-25) Stats: Caitlyn Jacobson: Serves 1, Digs 18, Assits 1, Kills 20;...

....and he’s out of retirement! That’s right! Lon Bolt is back in action on the sidelines for Charger’s football! He made a few mad dashes up and down the field last week as the Chargers beat the Patriots 28-22! Photo by Grygla Eagle

Homecoming win for GG football

09/21/2021

The Charger’s hosted Win-E-Mac last Friday night on the field in Goodridge where the 28-22 final score of that game gave the Chargers a nice win! GG: 0 16 6 6 = 28 WEM: 0 8 0 14 = 22 Stats sent in by Coach Wilebski Andrew Loken 3 yard TD run, 2 point Kaylor Torgerson, WEM Ryan Kangas 33 yard TD...

Members of the Fourtown/Grygla Sportsman’s Club met with members of the Beltrami County District 4 Con Con Citizen Committee last Monday evening on the new fishing pier out at the pit. L-R: Jack Nelson, Robert & Kari Sundberg, Ray Benson, Jean Foss, Denise & Blair Holthusen and Ray Hendrickson. Photo by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

Fishing pier installed at the gravel pit

09/08/2021

You’ve noticed different updates and photos shared throughout the summer from the gravel pit in rural Grygla. Along with a big sandy beach development, courtesy of Holthusen Construction, there have been other improvements including a firepit, a swimming raft, signage to promote keeping the area...

Grygla Lion’s President Lon Englund presented Richard Engelstad (left) and Ronald Engelstad (right) with their awards as Grygla Lion’s charter members. The club was started in 1971, 50 years ago!

Grygla Lion’s Club celebrates 50-year charter members

07/20/2021

The Grygla Lion’s Club was officially started in 1971, which makes this year the 50th anniversary! When the club first began in the winter of ’71, there were 79 Charter members on the list. A few of those founding members are still playing an active role in the club today! Recently, five Lion’s...

The funeral and burial of Edna Finley was held on May 18th, 2021, at the Northwood Church, located on Moose River Road, north of Grygla. The last funeral held in the church was Ernest Anderson on August 4th, 1958. Photos by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

First funeral held at the Northwood Church since 1958

06/22/2021

The funeral and burial of Edna Finley was held on May 18th, 2021, at the Northwood Church, located on Moose River Road, north of Grygla. The last funeral held in the church was Ernest Anderson on August 4th, 1958, though there have been several burials this year, and over the last few decades. This...

Justin Thompson, 2nd from the left, and the rest of his Roseau Rams golf team were named Section Champs in Bemidji last week. They advanced to State, where they will compete this week in Jordan, MN. Photo courtesy of Bob Thompson

Thompson and the rest of the Ram’s Golf team head to state

06/15/2021

The Roseau Rams Varsity Golf team, which Grygla Junior Justin Thompson is a part of, were named 2021 Section 8AA Champs, which means they are heading to State in Jordan, MN, this week. This will be the first time at stake for Roseau since 2011 and the first time in golf for the Grygla School! This...

Lee & Betsy Saurdiff at the Retirement Party held at the Grygla School in Betsy’s honor.
Photo courtesy of Grygla School

Though she’s retired after 36 years of teaching, don’t expect Betsy Saurdiff to slow down anytime soon

06/08/2021

Written by Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor The Goodridge and Grygla School Districts bid farewell to long-time teacher, Betsy Saurdiff, who just retired after teaching Art and German for 36 years at both schools. Over the course of that time, mornings were spent teaching in Goodridge with the...