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Dec 22nd-28th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Merry Christmas

Weather news: well temps have decent again this week. Most of the snow has melted.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: On December 23rd, there will be joint services at St John’s at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour and at Kongsvinger on December 30th followed by coffee hour. No S.S. on December 23rd and 30th

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“Give cancer the boot” donation containers for the Ryan Winter’s family are available in the back of both churches until late December.

There will be joint Services on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. at St John’s and Christmas Day at Kongsvinger at 9:30 a.m.

GSLC NEWS: Christmas Eve services are at 5 p.m.; Christmas day at 10 a.m.

December 23rd John Swenson from paradise theater will give a presentation “Celebrate the Child” during regular services at 9 a.m.

Other church news: upcoming activities at Faith Lutheran-Morris include the “living nativity” December 24th at 3 and 5 p.m.

There will be a community Christmas dinner again this year at noon at First Lutheran Morris free will donation.

Armond Luke Burrow was born December 10th, at Stevens Community Medical Center to James and Jena Burrow of Morris, MN. Grandparents are Scott and Beth Heinrich of Morris, MN and Dan and Jean Burrow of Rochester, MN. Great-grandmother is Lillian Heinrich of Morris, MN. Scott and Lillian are both former Donnelly area residents.

Most Donnelly business will be closing early Christmas Eve and closed all day on Christmas day. I know HD and co will also be closed on December 22nd.

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage cottage, Christmas sing-along at the Christus house, open houses at fed tel and Dakotah bank, holiday train elbow lake, ss programs at Gs, faith and first –bible study and advent services at Gs

donnelly news

Dec 22nd-28th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Merry Christmas

Weather news: well temps have decent again this week. Most of the snow has melted.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: On December 23rd, there will be joint services at St John’s at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour and at Kongsvinger on December 30th followed by coffee hour. No S.S. on December 23rd and 30th

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 “Give cancer the boot” donation containers for the Ryan Winter’s family are available in the back of both churches until late December.

There will be joint Services on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. at St John’s and Christmas Day at Kongsvinger at 9:30 a.m.

GSLC NEWS: Christmas Eve services are at 5 p.m.; Christmas day at 10 a.m.

December 23rd John Swenson from paradise theater will give a presentation “Celebrate the Child” during regular services at 9 a.m.

  Other church news: upcoming activities at Faith Lutheran-Morris include the “living nativity” December 24th at 3 and 5 p.m.

There will be a community Christmas dinner again this year at noon at First Lutheran Morris free will donation.

Armond Luke Burrow was born December 10th, at Stevens Community Medical Center to James and Jena Burrow of Morris, MN. Grandparents are Scott and Beth Heinrich of Morris, MN and Dan and Jean Burrow of Rochester, MN. Great-grandmother is Lillian Heinrich of Morris, MN. Scott and Lillian are both former Donnelly area residents.

Most Donnelly business will be closing early Christmas Eve and closed all day on Christmas day. I know HD and co will also be closed on December 22nd.

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage cottage, Christmas sing- a- long at the Christus house, open houses at  fed tel and Dakotah bank, holiday train elbow lake, ss programs at Gs, faith and first –bible study at Gs

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Dec 15th-21^st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well the temps have moderated some this week, and we have seen some sunshine.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: Joint services on December 16th at Kongsvinger at 9:30 a.m. with coffee fellowship and Sunday school afterward, on December 23^rd, there will be joint services at St John’s at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hr.  No S.S. on December 23rd and 30th

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 “Give cancer the boot” donation containers for the Ryan Winter’s family are available in the back of both churches until late December.

There will be joint Services on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. at St John’s and Christmas Day at Kongsvinger at 9:30 a.m.

GSLC NEWS: On December 16th the Sunday school kids will present their program during the regularly scheduled service at 9:30 am; Christmas Eve services are at 5 pm Christmas day at 10 a.m.

Advent services conclude on December 18th at 7 p.m.

December 23rd John Swenson from paradise theater will give a presentation “Celebrate the Child” during regular services at 9 a.m.

  Other church news: upcoming activities at Faith Lutheran-Morris include: Sunday school program December 16th at 11 a.m.; the “living nativity” December 24th at 3 and 5 p.m.

The First Lutheran Sunday School program is on December 16th at 4:30 p.m.

On December 3rd I stopped into City center mall to wish Wally McCollar a Happy birthday.

Be sure to look at the new community Christmas tree in the park in Donnelly.

An open house Meet and Greet for: Greta Grace Bothun, daughter of Ryan and Rachel (Werk) Bothun, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today (Saturday), at the Jerry Werk home, 22662 120th St., Herman. Everyone is welcome. She will also be baptized on December 16th during the joint services at Kongsvinger.

An open house bridal shower for Max Feuchtenberger and Gabi Nienhaus will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, at the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall on Hwy 9.her grandmother is Geesien (Kruize) Kill a former Donnelly area resident.

Donnelly youth club at St. John's 19th [Wednesday] 4-6 P.M.

Former Donnelly area resident Marge Sherstad of Alexandria passed away on December 7th. Her sister told me there will be no funeral services for her.

Leo Riley of Morris passed away on December 9th he was proceeded in death by his mother Betty Kopel of Donnelly.

Past week visitations for Don Hacker and Audrey Erickson at Pedersen funeral home, Hacker funeral at gslc, a visit to my aunt Pearl at her room at the courage cottage, Morris community worship services at sr. center. SS programs at St John’s and Kongsvinger, bible study at Gs with Eystads, dinner with Pr Mike Hanson and Chuck Spohr at Detoys, lutefisk supper eagles, and advent services GS

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Dec.1st-7th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: the past week has been cloudy and cold with some light snow. Think most farmers in the area are done farming for the year

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: Joint services on December 9th at ST. John’s. The Sunday school Christmas program practice is before services with the program during the worship services at 9:30 a.m. It will be repeated that evening at Kongsvinger at 5 p.m. with fellowship and refreshments afterward at both churches.

The parish again has hat and mitten and toys for tots’ trees this year in the back of both churches. “Give cancer the boot” donation containers for the Ryan Winter’s family are available in the back of both churches until late December

St. John’s is having a raffle again this year instead of a beef dinner. The drawing will be held at 10:30 am on Dec 9th

GSLC NEWS the Sunday school program will be held during church services on December 16th, services on Christmas Eve are at 5 p.m.; Christmas day at 10 a.m.

  Other church news: upcoming activities at Faith Lutheran-Morris include: the cookie factory December 8th, 9 a.m. – noon; Sunday school program December 16th at 11 a.m.; living nativity December 24th at 3 and 5 p.m.

Cross-eyed will present a Christmas program on December 9th at 3 p.m. at Our Saviors Chokio with refreshments afterward

The First Lutheran Sunday School program is on December 16th at 4:30 p.m.

Lu-Minn will have a Christmas sing-along on December 12th at 6 p.m. at the Christus house Morris

Morris community church will have a potluck supper w/communion today (Saturday) from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Morris Sr. center

Gathering for widows and widowers will be held on December 9 in the basement of Old # 1 at noon

Correction: Herb and Carol Kloos of Donnelly recently became great-grandparents just once in the last couple of weeks.

Jeff Brevig of St Paul passed away on November 28th; survivors include his father Andy Brevig of the Herman/Donnelly area

Don Hacker of Morris passed away on   December 3rd survivors include his son Eugene (Kay Anderson) of Hancock, she is a former Donnelly area resident. His funeral is today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran church-Morris

Gwendolyn Josephine Haack of Hoffman passed away on December 2nd survivors include her sister in law Arlene Gulbrandson of Morris, formerly of the Hoffman/Donnelly area

W. Berdell Skogstad of Hoffman, died on December 4th, survivors include his brother in law Bernard (Barbra Sather) of Fort Meyers Fl. She is a former Donnelly area resident

On December 3rd I stopped into City center mall to wish Wally McCollar a Happy birthday.

Be sure to see the new community Christmas tree in the park in Donnelly

An open house Meet and Greet for Greta Grace Bothun, daughter of Ryan and Rachel (Werk) Bothun, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Jerry Werk home, 22662 120th St., Herman. Everyone is welcome.

Alyssa Marie Wittnebel, daughter of Bart and Kelly Wittnebel of Nassau, and Thomas William Holland, son of Joe and Linda Holland of Donnelly, are happy to announce their engagement.

Past week visitations for Deb Henrichs, John Delong, Arven Graff at the funeral home, their funerals at St Paul’s Lutheran, Morris; Morris E Free church and Kongsvinger, Briggs library 50th anniversary, Parade of Lights Glenwood; SCHS open house, museum; bazaar, Sr. center, KLCW Advent Brunch Kong. Santa day at the community hall, umm rep tip night at Pizza Ranch, bible study and advent services at Gs w/Eystad’s, helped with Naps at sr. center

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Dec.1st-7th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well a somewhat lovely day on Fri. meant that a lot of snow melted but most other days have been cold. See there are still a few cornfields to be harvested yet in the area

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services on December 2nd at Kongsvinger at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour and Sunday school Christmas program practice. Joint services on December 9th at St. John’s with Sunday school Christmas program practice before services and the program will be presented during the worship services. It will be repeated that evening at Kongsvinger at 5 p.m. with fellowship and refreshments afterward at both churches.

November is food shelf month; donation carts are available in the narthex of both churches for nonperishable food items, the parish again has a hat and mitten tree and toys for tots this year. “Give cancer the boot” donation containers for the Ryan Winter’s family are available in the back of both churches until late December

There will be a poinsettia garden at both churches again this year contact the Parish office for more info

Sunday school Christmas program practice will be on December 2nd after church at Kongsvinger December 5th from 4-5:30 p.m. and December 9th from 8:45 a.m. -9:20 p.m. at ST. John’s. The program will be presented on December 9th during services at 9:30 at ST. John’s and at 5 p.m. at Kongsvinger with fellowship and refreshments to follow both programs.

St. John’s is having a raffle again this year instead of a beef dinner. For more info or to purchase a ticket contact the parish office

GSLC NEWS advent services start on December 5th at 7 p.m.

  Other church news: faith Lutheran Sunday school program December 16th 11 a.m., cookie factory December 8th 9 a.m. noon living nativity December 24th 3 and 5 p.m.

Cross-eyed will present a Christmas program on December 9th at 3 p.m. at Our Saviors Chokio with refreshments afterward

The First Lutheran S.S. program is on December 16th at 4:30 p.m.

Santa will be in town on December 2nd at the hall at 2 p.m. come early and help welcome him to town, there will be treats Christmas cookies, cider coffee and apple juice for everybody

Pedersen funeral home’s “A Time to Remember” service will be held on December 2nd at 2 p.m. at the funeral home

Gathering for widows and widowers will be held on December 9 in the basement of Old # 1 at noon

Herman red hatters meet on December 3rd at 9 a.m. at AJ’s Herman; bring a Christmas gift bought at AJ’s $2 limit

On December 1st Stevens county historical society open house is from 9 a.m. –noon at the museum and open house at Morris senior center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

I have three death notices this week Deb Heinrichs of Morris passed away on  November 22nd survivors include her husband, former Donnelly area resident, Rollie Henrichs of Morris, John Delong of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on November 25th, Arven Graff of Morris, formerly of the Donnelly area passed on November 24th.

Past week thanksgiving services at GSLC w/Eystads miss Morris/Miss Midwest black Friday craft vendor show at grand hotel earl & grace stueck 70^th wedding aniv. Celebration WWv deb Heinrich visitation Pedersen funeral home and her funeral at St. Paul Lutheran church, holocaust presentation schs, helped with advent decorating at Kongsvinger

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Nov 24th-30th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Mana Takk to my loyal readers out there

Weather news: several inches of snow and some cold temps the past week have made it feel very winter like around here. I think most farmers in the area have got their crops harvested and fall fieldwork done.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at ST.  John’s on November 25th at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour, no Sunday School; at on December 2nd at Kongsvinger at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour and Sunday school

Services will be broadcast on the radio (KMRS) at 11 a.m. on November 25th

November is food shelf month; donation carts are available in the narthex of both churches for nonperishable food items, the parish again has a hat and mitten tree and toys for tots this year. “Give cancer the boot” donation containers for the Ryan Winter’s family are available in the back of both churches until late December

There will be a poinsettia garden at both churches again this year contact the Parish office for more info

Advent decorating will take place on November 28th starting with a pizza supper at 6 p.m.

Sunday school practice will be on December 2nd after church at Kongsvinger December 5th from 4-5:30 p.m. and December 9th from 8:45 a.m. -9:20 p.m. at ST. John’s. The program will be presented on December 9th during services at 9:30 at ST. John’s and at 5 p.m. at Kongsvinger with fellowship and refreshments to follow both programs.

GSLC NEWS advent services start on December 5th at 7 p.m.

  Other church news:

Pedersen funeral home’s “A Time to Remember” service will be held on December 2nd at 2 p.m. at the funeral home

Gathering for widows and widowers will be held on December 9 in the basement of Old # 1 at noon

Herman red hatters meet on December 3rd at 9 a.m. at AJ’s Herman; bring a Christmas gift bought at AJ’s $2 limit

Kalevi Kai Torma was born November 12, 2018, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Andrea and Joha Torma of Morris, MN. Kalevi weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Becky Bergstrom of Donnelly, MN and Sharon Torma of Hancock, MN. Great-grandmother is Irene Strand of Morris, MN.

Walter “Sonny” Schwendemann, of Starbuck, passed away on November 19th survivors include his brother in law Andy Brevig of the Herman, Donnelly area

The Threshing bee royalty was part of the parade of lights in Morris on November 15th

It has been some time since I have shared my contact info 11 e 9th Morris aeandersatfedtel.net Ph. 585-6435 h 288-8693 c

Past wk. Parade of lights Morris, visit my aunt Pearl at her room in the courage cottage, turkey bingo –Donnelly, movie “I can only imagine Starbuck,” Freaky Friday the musical at the MAES concert hall, annual mtg GS, fall festival at Kong.

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Nov 17th-23rd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news well the past week has been winter-like with several inches of snow, cold temps and brisk winds. There are still a few corn fields out there,  needing harvesting yet, and some fields requiring some fall tillage to be finished too. Talked to my former renter he said they had good yields this year as I am writing this (Wednesday evening) we had a beautiful day and is supposed to be nice again tomorrow Thursday

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: On November 18th at 9:30 a.m. there will be joint services at Kongsvinger followed by S.S. which will meet in the church basement (no coffee hour due to the fall festival) there will be joint services at St. John’s November 25th at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour NO s.s.

Kongsvinger fall festival is on November 18th at the parish hall from 11a.m.-1 p.m. on the menu is grilled pork chops, baked potatoes, candied carrots rolls, etc.  With lots of Scandinavian goodies for sale too; tickets are available at the door.  In preparation for the festival, there will be a lefse making day today (Saturday) at 9 a.m.

Thanksgiving eve services November 21st at 7 p.m. at St John’s

There will be a poinsettia garden at both churches again this year, contact the Parish office for more info

GSLC NEWS:  annual meeting on November 18th following services followed by a potluck dinner

Thanksgiving services November 21st at 7 p.m.

No S.S. on November 25th

  Other church news: most churches in the area will have Thanksgiving eve services on Nov.21 (federated Nov.20^th)

Donnelly fire department meets on November 19th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

No more community club meetings until next year will have details about Santa day in future columns

Former Donnelly resident Howard Larson and his wife Theresa of Idaho recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary

An open house baby shower for the upcoming addition to the Alissa (Melberg) and Kirby Sayles family will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today (Saturday), at the Morris Senior Center. All are welcome. Her parents are Jay Melberg, Penny Melberg; grandparents Audrey and Nancy Henrichs

Margret Kramer of Herman passed away on November 9th survivors include her sister in law former Donnelly resident Joyce Kramer of Morris

Brian Moser of Morris passed away on October 31st; survivors include his brother Tim (Kim) Moser of Donnelly and their family

Past wk. Eliane Puhl funeral at the Pedersen funeral home –Morris Milt Anderson funeral, St Cloud, mission fest, Adult Ed, and bible study at GS (w Eystad’s) meatball supper at Faith

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Nov 10th-16th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This issue is in loving memory of my aunt Mable van Olst who passed away on November 10th, 2002

Weather news as I am writing this we have had several days of cold, rain, snow a reminder winter is not far away.  Most of the corn in the area has been harvested lot of fall tillage work has been done too

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: There will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at St John's on November 11th with a coffee hour and Sunday school to follow services. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger on November 18th at 9:30 a.m. followed by S.S. which will meet in the church basement (no coffee hr. due to fall festival)

Kongsvinger fall festival on November 18th at the parish hall from 11a.m.-1 p.m. on the menu is grilled pork chops baked potatoes candied carrots rolls etc.  With lots of Scandinavian goodies for sale tickets available at the door.  In preparation for the festival, there will be a lefse making day today (Saturday) at 9 a.m. and on the 14th at 4 p.m. (not 4 a.m. as the newsletter calendar says)

0n 11/11 at 11 a.m. the church bells will ring at both churches in observance of the 100th aniv of the end of WW1

Thanksgiving eve services November 21st at 7 p.m. at St John’s

GSLC NEWS: Pr Erick Sorenson and Dan Price will be at Gs to share about the ministry of Epiphany Lutheran Church in New York today (Saturday) at 4 p.m.

Thanksgiving services November 21st at 7 p.m.

  Other church news:

There will be a meatball supper at Faith-Morris November 14th starting at 4:30 p.m.

Burgers, Blessing, and Beverages will not meet again until next year.

Donnelly fire department will have their annual turkey bingo on November 16th at 7 p.m. at the Donnelly Hall.

Dfd meets on November 12 and 18th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

No more community club meetings until next yr. will have details about Santa day in future columns

Eliane (Kling) Puhl of Donnelly passed away on November 5th

Former Donnelly area resident Milt Anderson of St. Cloud passed away on October 29th. He was a distant relative of mine

Former Donnelly resident Howard Larson and his wife Theresa of Idaho recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary

Donnelly election results: mayor; Dale Ennen; city council; Lana Arnold and Leann Honzay

Jeanne Ennen also won re-election to the county board

Past wk. St, co-gen soc. Mtg. at the library (no more meeting until Mar) a visit to my aunt pearl in her room at the courage cottage. The 4-h soup supper at faith, rep bus tour Douglas county victory office Alex, visiting Harold Rippe at his home in Glenwood made n press open house Morris adult ed at Gs visitation and funeral for Rosie Hanson at messiah Hoffman community meal faith -Morris, bible study at Gs, helped with naps at sr. center, lutefisk dinner 1st Lutheran Morris

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Nov 3rd -9th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This issue is in loving memory of my dad who passed away on October 31st, 2005.

Weather news: Several nice sunny days this week followed a cold, wet weekend. Farmers are making good progress getting the corn picked and fall tillage done.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: There will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger November 4th; with a coffee hour and Sunday school to follow services

 On October 28th Aria Peyton Oelke was baptized at Kongsvinger. Parents Jessica (Bergstrom) and Joe Okle, Becky Bergstrom grandmother, Irene strand great-grandmother

0n 11/11 at 11 a.m. bells will be rung at both churches in observance of the 100th aniv of the end of WW1

GSLC NEWS: PR. Horacio Castillo Echeverria will be at Gs to preach and lead adult Ed on Nov 4^th. He is working to rise up pastors, in Mexico and Nicaragua

Pr Erick Sorenson and Dan Price will be at Gs to share about the ministry of Epiphany Lutheran Church in New York on November 10th at 4 p.m.

Rosie Hanson grandmother of Pr Mike Hanson passed away on October 31st

  Other church news: Scandinavian heritage festival (lutefisk supper) at First Lutheran-Morris on November 7th at the church starting at 3:30 p.m.

There will be a meatball supper at Faith-Morris November 14th starting at 4:30 p.m.

Burgers, Blessing, and Beverages will not meet again until next year.

Donnelly City council meets today at 4 p.m. at city hall

On the ballot in Donnelly are two council seats and the mayor’s office up for election in Donnelly on November 6th. Mail-in ballots only this year for Donnelly and surrounding area

Former Donnelly area resident Gary Windom of Newburg Oregon, Passed away on October 21st. Local survivors include his uncle and Aunt Les Cin of Glenwood and Irene Strand of Morris

Past wk.: the family fun night at Niemackl Lake Park, wmstr annual meeting Hawley Lutheran, lrta annual meeting-Dalton, Stearns county pioneer show –Albany, adult ed at Gs, Dave Hughes meet and greet at Morris library, bible study at GS, community Halloween party in Donnelly

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Oct. 26th-Nov 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well the beautiful sunny weather we have had the past week has allowed farmers to get back in the fields and make good progress getting the crops harvested. Most beans are done, a lot of corn has been picked too, and some farmers are already busy with fall tillage

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: There will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at ST. John’s on October 28th; with a coffee hour and Sunday school to follow services at Kongsvinger November 4th

On October 31st starting at 5 p.m. in ST. John’s west parking lot there will be a trunk or treat event, followed by the community Halloween party at the hall from 5:30-7 p.m.

At Kongsvinger on October 21st Bristyl Marie Searle was baptized. Brad and Crystal (Henrichs), Rollie & Deb Henrichs, Lowell and Janet, Agnes

Baptism for Aria Peyton Oelke will be at Kongsvinger on October 28th at 11:30 a.m. Jessica (Bergstrom) and Joe Okle, Becky Bergstrom, Irene strand

GSLC NEWS: Dr. Neil Leroux professor emeritus from UMM will lead the Adult Ed on Reformation Sunday following coffee hour

  Other church news: Scandinavian heritage festival (lutefisk supper) at First Lutheran-Morris on November 7th at the church starting at 3:30 p.m.

Potluck communion service sponsored by the Morris community church to be held at the Morris Senior Center today (Saturday) from 5:30-8 p.m.

Trunk or Treat at Federated church-Morris 0ctober 31st 5-7 p.m.

Herman Red Hats will meet at "The Place to be" in Donnelly for their Halloween party on October 30th any time after 3 p.m. Ordering off the menu, and please dress up

Ladies, there is a shower for Cammi Aanerud today (Saturday), at 10a.m.-11:30 a.m.; at the Morris Evangelical Free Church. She is registered at Target. Thank you

Donnelly City council meets on November 3rd at 4 p.m. at city hall

Rendsville 4-h will have their fall party at the Andy Aanerud farm on November 2nd followed by their monthly meeting there will be no meeting on the 5th

Past wk.: Chordsman concert at covenant church Ktown mn. Fall into health at Maes, bible study at Gs, BBB at the met lounge.

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Oct. 20-26th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well after about a week of rain, snow, cold, etc. the sun has come out, and most farmers were able to get back in the field.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: There will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger on October 21st, no Sunday school and at ST. John’s on October 28th; with a coffee hour and Sunday school to follow services

On October 31st starting at 5 p.m. in ST. John’s west parking lot there will be a trunk or treat event, followed by the community Halloween party at the hall from 5:30-7 p.m.

GSLC NEWS: Dr. Neil Leroux professor emeritus from UMM will lead the adult Ed on Reformation Sunday following coffee hour

  Scandinavian heritage festival (lutefisk supper) at First Lutheran-Morris on November 7th at the church starting at 3:30 pm

Herman Red Hats will meet at "The Place to be" in Donnelly for their Halloween party on October 30th any time after 3 p.m. Ordering off the menu, and please dress up

An open house bridal shower for Alyssa Wittnebel, Bride to Be of Tom Holland, will be held today (Saturday), from 2-4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Tom is from Donnelly; his parents are Joe and Linda Holland of Donnelly

Fall Family Fun will be held at Niemackl Park again on October 26th starting at 4:30 p.m. The park is about halfway between Donnelly and Herman

The newest AED (Defibrillator) that was purchased by Papa’s Angles was recently installed at the Captain’s bar and grill- Glenwood

Past wk.: legion rider’s pork feed at legion Morris, visitation for Joyce Olson at the funeral home and her funeral at Bethel Herman, MAPPS mtg-Donnelly, Clearance Geise birthday party Legacy Living Morris, candidates forum at the Morris legion,  ARC bazar at Legion

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Oct. 13th-19th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: most of the past week has been cloudy, cold and rainy, and as I am writing this Wednesday evening we have some light snow so it will be a while before farmers get back in the fields

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at ST.  John's on October 14th with Sunday school at 10:20 a.m. and at Kongsvinger on the 21st, no Sunday school.

St. John’s fall festival is today (Saturday) from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church

Also, today (Saturday) is the Fall Bazar at Zion Lutheran- Morris and fall bake sale at Our Saviors- Chokio, both are from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fall ham dinner Herman UM Oct 14th 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gatherings for Widows and Widowers will meet for lunch at noon on October 14 in the basement of Old #1 in Morris.

 On October 15th the fire department meets at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

The Donnelly community club is hosting the semi-annual Minnesota association of Pioneer Power shows meeting today (Saturday) starting at 11 a.m.at the Donnelly community hall

Herman Red Hats will meet at "The Place to be" for their Halloween party on October 30th any time after 3 p.m. Ordering off the menu, and please dress up

Donnelly youth club meets on October 17th from 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s church

Former Donnelly area residents Joyce (Jacobson) Olson of Alexandria passed away on Oct 7th; her funeral is today (Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel- Herman, Terry (Boener) Krenz of Bismarck ND passed away on October 4th

An open house bridal shower for Alyssa Wittnebel, Bride to Be of Tom Holland, will be held on Saturday, October 20th from 2-4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Tom is from Donnelly; his parents are Joe and Linda Holland of Donnelly

On October 18th from 7:00-8:30 the Rendsville 4-h club will be hosting club bingo at St. Johns, Donnelly. New members are welcome

Fall Family Fun will be held at Niemackl Park again on October 26th at 4:30 pm. Park is about halfway between Donnelly & Herman

Threshing bee royalty was part of the MAHS homecoming parade Sept. 28^th

On October 13^th there will be an open house 98^th birthday party for former Donnelly area resident Clarence Geise 2-4 p.m. at legacy living in Morris

Past wk.: a visit to my aunt Pearl at her room at the courage cottage, complete st projects celebration Glenwood. A visit to Harold Rippe and Inga Mae Urke at their homes in Glenwood and Starbuck; Dorothy Watzke visitation, at Federated –Morris, the Peter Bremer genealogy presentation at UMM; the open house at Sarlete Music Morris, 4-h awards show at wcroc, adult ed gs-morris, someplace safe pancake breakfast at Old #1, respect for life banquet at Morris e-free church, community club mtg Donnelly, Mary Gades visitation at Zion-Morris, Bible study at GSLC, BBB at Met Lounge

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Oct. 6th-12th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well the past week has been fall like with cold temps. Suspect most farmers will either be done or just about done with bean harvest by the time you read this; I see some farmers are also picking corn

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger on October 7th; at ST.  John's October 14th with Sunday school at 10:20 a.m. at the host church

St. John’s fall festival is October 13th from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church

Other church news: Luther crest annual meeting is today (Saturday) at 9:30 a.m. at the camp by Alex

Gatherings for Widows and Widowers will meet for lunch at noon on October 14 in the basement of Old #1 in Morris.

 Peter Bremer head librarian at the Briggs Library will present a program how to use fire insurance maps and other maps for genealogy research; today (Saturday) from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. in computer lab 360 for more info call him at the library 589-6175.

On October 8th The Bookmobile will be in town on main st from 3:45-4 p.m. The Donnelly community club and the fire department meet at 7 p.m. at the Community and fire Halls.

City council meets today at 4 p.m. at city hall

The Donnelly community club is hosting the semi-annual Minnesota association of Pioneer Power shows meeting on October 13th starting at 11 a.m. the Donnelly community hall

Herman Red Hats will meet at "The Place to be" for their Halloween party on October 30th any time after 3 p.m. Ordering off the menu, and please dress up

Donnelly youth club meets on October 17th from 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s church

Mary Gades of Morris passed away on October 2nd. Survivors include her son Barry (Donna) of Cyrus and their family. Barry is our community club president

An open house bridal shower for Alyssa Wittnebel, Bride to Be of Tom Holland, will be held on Saturday, October 20th from 2-4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Tom is from Donnelly; his parents are Joe and Linda Holland of Donnelly

Bristyl Marie Searle was born September 4, 2018, at Douglas County Hospital to Crystal and Brad Searle of Donnelly, MN. Bristyl weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Rollie and Debb Henrichs of Morris, MN and Lowell and Jan Searle of Donnelly, MN. Great-grandparents are Charlotte and Ron Castor and Agnes Searle of Morris, MN.

On October 18th from 7:00-8:30 the Rendsville 4-h club will be hosting club bingo at St. Johns, Donnelly. New members are welcome.

Past wk.: a visit to my aunt Pearl at her room at the courage cottage, MAHS homecoming parade, and game.  Services at LWLC –Alex, a visit to Ruth Strand in her apt. in Alex, The Terrace mill festival, Terrace, a meet and greet candidates’ forum at Otter Tail Republican office, Fergus. Bible study at Gs, movie unbroken at Morris Theater, helped with NAPS at Sr. center, candidate forum at UMM, BBB at the met lounge

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Sept 29th-oct. 5th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: a mild sunny weekend was bookended by rain late last and early this week. Farmers are busy picking beans; I see some have started corn harvest too.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger on September 30th and October 7th with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Kongsvinger both Sundays.

St. John’s fall festival is October 13th from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church

Other church news: none

The Options for Women/Morris Respect for Life Banquet and Silent Auction – Sunday, October 7th at the Morris Evangelical Free Church starting with a Silent auction and social hour at 4:30 p.m., Dinner at  5:30 p.m. Program at 6:00 pm

Gatherings for Widows and Widowers will meet for lunch at noon on October 14 in the basement of Old #1 in Morris.

The Stevens county genealogical society will meet on October 4th at 1:30 p.m. at the library.

On October 6th Peter Bremer head librarian at the Briggs Library will present a program how to use fire insurance maps and other maps for genealogy research;  from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. in computer lab 360 more info call him at the library 589-6175.

Rendsville 4-h meets at St. John’s on October 1st at 7 p.m.

On October 8^th The Bookmobile will be in town on main st from 3:45-4 p.m. The Donnelly community club and the fire department meet at 7 p.m. at the Community and fire Halls.

The Donnelly community club is hosting the semi-annual Minnesota association of Pioneer Power shows meeting on October 13th starting at 11 a.m. the Donnelly community hall

Someplace safe pancake feed on October 7th at the old # 1 Southside 9:30a.m.-noon

On September 22nd Bri Bachmeier and Arron Boerner were married in Fargo. His dad is former Donnelly area resident Scott Boerner

The Papa’s angels benefit raised about $5,000 which will buy four more defibrillators.

Past week: a visit to my aunt Pearl in the courage cottage; Pope co republican picnic at Bareness park- Glenwood, papa’s angel’s fundraiser at Place to be. Services at St. John’s Starbuck, Rose City threshing show, fall festival at Erickson petting zoo- Osakis, Morris community meal at Faith; St. co-rep executive cmte mtg legion Morris, Kloos funeral at 1st Morris, Moser benefit old # 1 Southside. BBB at met lounge (2 wks. ago) Phil Gausman funeral –Alberta, Ed Ellingson visitation Herman

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Sept 15th-21st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: I was out of town most of the weekend again, but as far as I know it has been sunny and mild all week. However, we have had light rain pretty much all day on Wednesday and it is still raining on Thur. am. I see some bean harvest is underway

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s September 23rd; at Kongsvinger September 30^th Sunday school also starts on the 23^rd.

Other church news: none

 “Papa’s Angels” (Steve Larson) 3rd annual AED fundraiser and silent auction is today (Saturday) at the place to be Donnelly, starting with the Dart tournament at 12:30 p.m., a meal at 4 p.m.

The Bookmobile will be in town on main st on September 25th from 3:45-4 p.m.

the Threshing bee Royalty was part of the Applefest Parade in Appleton on September 16th

Past week: threshing show in Albany, bible study at GS (w/Eystads) BBB at the met lounge

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Sept 15^th-21st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: I was out of town most of the weekend again, but as far as I know it has been sunny mild all week.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9:30 am at Kongsvinger on September 16^th; at St. John’s September 23rd

Rally Sunday will be at Kongsvinger on September 16th Sunday school open house and potluck brunch for all at 10:30 am

The threshing bee worship service will broadcast on KMRS (1230am; 107.7 FM) at 11 am on September 16th, sponsored by Rollie and Jan Greiner in memory of Paul and Eva Ersted, and grandson Jordan Hufford

Other church news: September fest at assumption-Morris September 16th starting with mass at 10 a.m. and continuing through the rest of the day

 “Papa’s Angels” (Steve Larson) 3rd annual AED fundraiser and silent auction September 22^nd starting at 12:30 p.m. at the place to be Donnelly

Phil Gausman of Alberta passed away on September 8th survivors include his stepdaughter Jenny (Joe) Fults of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area resident Shirley Helsper of AZ passed away on August 23rd survivors include her sister-in-law former Donnelly resident Gloria Larson Morris

Glad to report we had a good year at the bee this year, we sold about a thousand buttons.

McKinley Jo Daly was born September 3, 2018, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Breanna and Mitchell Daly of Donnelly. Grandparents are Paul and Pam Daly of Donnelly, and Brian and Peg Kruize of Morris; Great-grandparents are Harry and Corrine Kruize of Donnelly, Glen and Nancy Koop of Morris nick and Karen Daly of Chokio

Past wk.: attending threshing shows in Andover S.D. and Dalton mn, the chord Ayers concert at Gs-Morris; a visit to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage Cottage, community club mtg.  -Donnelly, Big iron West Fargo

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Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well I do not know much what the weather was like here as I was up in Rollag all weekend; know we got some rain on Mon. eve here

September 9th is" God’s work our hands" Sunday starting with joint services at St. John’s at 9:30  a.m. followed by coffee hour followed by work in the community. More info, call the parish office 246-3211. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger on September 16th at 9:30 am

The Chord Ayres from the Milan area will be in concert again today (Saturday) at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd –Morris free will offering.

Other church news: September fest at assumption-Morris September 16th starting with mass at 10 a.m. and continuing through the rest of the day

On September 10th the bookmobile will be in town on main st from 3:45-4 p.m., the Donnelly community club, and fire department will meet at 7 p.m. the community hall and fire hall

“Papa’s Angels” 3rd annual AED fundraiser and silent auction September 2nd 12:30 p.m. at “THE PLACE TO BE” in Donnelly

Frederick "Fred" Biesterfeld of Hancock, MN passed away on September 4th survivors include his son Walt (Kathi) Biesterfeld and their family of Donnelly.

Former Donnelly area resident Palma M. (Jergenson) Johnson of Upsala passed away on July 11th, survivors include her brother David (Julette) Jergenson of Cyrus and her sister Ruth strand of Alex

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Sept 1st-7th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well it was a lovely weekend for the bee sunshine and mild temps all weekend. We had some rain on Saturday evening after everything was done, and again on Monday afternoon and evening

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: There will be Joint services on September 2nd at 9:30 A.M. at Kongsvinger. Sept 9th is God’s work our hands Sunday

The recent block party raised $11,250 for the Stevens county food shelf

Gslc news The Chord Ayres from the Milan area will be in concert again on September 8th at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd –Morris free will offering

Other church news: September fest at assumption-Morris September 16th starting with mass at 10 a.m. and continuing through the rest of the day

Our new threshing bee royalty is Little Miss Donnelly Bristol Paulson; Little Miss Princess Jadeyn Mau.  Bristol is the 3rd generation of her family to be threshing bee royalty. Thanks to everyone who came out to help and attend. See you next year August.24 and 25th the feature will be gas engines.

Melvina “Mel” Larson of Morris passed away on August. 23rd survivors include her sister in law former Donnelly resident Bertha Larson of Morris and her family

Cleo Elizabeth Johnson Christensen of Morris passed away on August 23rd survivors include her daughter Rhoda (Mike) Smith of Donnelly and their family

The Stevens county genealogical society meets on September 6th at 1:30 p.m. in the Morris library

Donnelly city council meets today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. at city hall

Most Donnelly business and the post office will not be open on Labor Day

The bookmobile is in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m. on September 10th

Rendsville 4-h meets at St. John’s in September, date & time TBA

Past wk. threshing bee events in Donnelly, chamber welcome supper at MAHS community choir concert at assumption Morris, worked at the fmsc packing event and work night at the bee grounds in Donnelly, BBB at the met lounge

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Aug 25th-31st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: The past week has been mostly sunny and hot with a good rain shower on Sun eve. Crops continue to look fantastic especially what I have seen at area fairs

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: The parish will be leading the community services under the big top tent on bee grounds at 9 a.m. on August 25th. No worship services at either church that day. There will be Joint services on September 2nd at 9:30 A.M. at Kongsvinger

The recent block party raised $11,250 for the Stevens county food shelf

Gslc news The Chord Ayres from the Milan area will be in concert again on September 8th at 7 p.m. at the church.

Other church news: community choir concert on August 27th at 7 p.m. at Assumption Catholic church, rehearsals August 26th at 7 p.m. at Assumption more info Linda Hodgson 320-287-1027 or Hodgson at stmarysmorris.com.

Feed my starving children packing event August 27-29th at Morris area Elementary School more info 589-2808

Threshing bee news: The Donnelly threshing bee aka our annual family reunion is this weekend; the tri-feature is Oliver, Moline, and Cockshutt. Next year’s feature will be gas engines. In October; Donnelly will be host to the semi-annual MAPS Meeting. For more info about the bee visit the website: http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/welcome.html (just been updated) or threshing bee FB page events start this A.M. with a pancake breakfast and continue all weekend long Anyone that wishes to come up sing/play, do a demonstration etc. is welcome to do so. Phone # during the show is 246-3272 if you need info while there stop into the HQ (depot) and talk to whoever is behind the desk

I will have my cart on the grounds for use by those who need a ride

The place to be in Donnelly is sponsoring events of their own today, i.e. a bike ride and dance. I assume there will be some rummage sales around town too

The second work night is on August 28th on the bee grounds to take down the fences and put things away. Remember any help, during, or after the bee is very welcome. The kiddie parade and white elephant sale are in need of helpers.

The Bookmobile will be in town on main st on August 27th from 3:45-4 p.m.

The Stevens county genealogical society will meet on September 6th at 1:30 P.M. at the Morris library

Former Donnelly area resident Loretta Ritter of Morris passed away on August 17th.

Celebrations; Chandler and Alex Erickson, and Tom Holland are members of the Chokio coyote team that won the region 9c amateur BB championship 

The last parade for the year for the threshing bee royalty was the cornfest parade in Ortonville on August 19th. As usual, they did a good job representing Donnelley during the year.

Past week: Morris co-op appreciation Supper, lee center , Douglas county fair Alex, ken Frank memorial services _Kong ,cornfest activities in Ortonville, Willie’s parking lot party –Eastside Park, work night on the bee grounds in Donnelly, a visit to my aunt Pearl at the courage cottage, BBB at the met lounge

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Aug 18-24th   

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: The past week has been mostly sunny and hot.  The crops /produce I saw on display at the Morris fair looked outstanding. Understand the grain for the bee was cut and shocked last week       
St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: shared services at Kong at 9:30 a.m. on August 19th. The parish will be leading the community services under the big top tent on bee grounds at 9 a.m. on August 25th. No worship services at either church that day.
Gslc news On August 19th, Gladys Mungo from Haiti’s children will give an update on the organization during worship services at 9 a.m.; followed by a potluck dinner.
 The Chord Ayres from the Milan area will be in concert again on September 8th at 7 p.m. at the church.
Other church news: community choir concert on August 27th at 7 p.m. at Assumption Catholic church, rehearsals August, 19,26th at 7 p.m. at Assumption more info Linda Hodgson 320-287-1027 or Hodgson at stmarysmorris.com.
There will be Lawn chair worship on August 19th (Hancock bluegrass group) at 9 a.m. at Faith Morris.
Former Donnelly resident Ken Frank of Starbuck passed away on August 9th, his funeral is today (Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger
Threshing bee news: The Donnelly threshing bee is August 24-26th; the tri-feature is Oliver, Moline, and Cockshutt. Next year’s feature will be gas engines. The posters are here; I have a few and have left some at McCollar Jewelry.  In October, Donnelly will be host to the semi-annual MAPS Meeting. For more info about the bee visit the website: http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/welcome.html (just been updated) or threshing bee fb page (the one with the queens as the cover pix)
Buttons are on sale at Donnelly business and Dakotah bank in Morris and Chokio.
Activities start on Friday evening with the community supper, Kids games and showing of pioneer public TV postcards show about the bee. Lots of events Saturday and Sunday too
I plan to have my cart on the grounds for use by those who need a ride

There are two upcoming work nights on the bee grounds the first is August 21st at 6:30 pm to put up fences and make other preparations for it, the second one is August 28th same place/ time to take down the fences and put things away. Remember any help before, during, or after the bee is very welcome. The kiddie parade and white elephant sale are in need of helpers.
Firefighters meet on August 20th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall
The Bookmobile will be in town on main st on August 27th from 3:45-4 p.m.
August 4th the threshing royalty were in the Flekkefest parade in Elbow Lake and August 11th in the Harvest festival parade in Hoffman
Celebrations; Chandler & Alex Erickson, & Tom Holland are members of the Chokio coyote team that won the region 9 c amateur BB championship
Liz (Backman) Aschman was the latest recipient of the Stevens county pay it fwd. award
Past week: activities at the Stevens county fair, DAC open house, the forum on the future of our parish at St. John’s Donnelly

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Aug 4th-10th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: The past week has been mostly sunny and hot, crops continue to look outstanding.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: the summer schedule with joint services at 9:30 a.m., at Kongsvinger on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; St. John’s on the 2 and 4th Sundays of each month is now in effect until further notice.  You can find the schedule in the July newsletter; copies are available in the narthex of both churches or from the parish office.

Gslc news wed eve services at 7 p.m. continue until August 29th

Gladys Mungo from Haiti’s children will give an update on the organization during worship services at 9 a.m.  On August 19th followed by a potluck dinner

 The chord Ayres from the Milan area will be in concert again on Sept 8th at 7 pm at the church

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Other church news: community choir concert on August 27th at 7 p.m. at Assumption Catholic church, rehearsals August, 12,19,26th at 7 p.m. at Assumption more info Linda Hodgson 320-287-1027 or Hodgson@ stmarysmorris.com.

There will be Lawn chair worship on August 19th (Hancock bluegrass group) at 9 a.m. at Faith Morris. 

On August  5th the 30th Annual Turkey and Sweet Corn Supper (all you can eat) will be held from 5p.m.-7p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alberta, Adults $10, Students $5 and pre-school free.

The Herman United Methodist Women invites all the ladies of the Federated Church to our annual Ladies Day program and luncheon, on Wednesday, August 8th, at 2:00 p.m.

~Wednesday Nights are Alive (WNA) this summer at the Common Cup in Morris on Wednesday Evening’s beginning at 6 p.m. with a free meal and music with a speaker beginning at 7 p.m.  Come early and get a seat and bring along a friend!  (Speakers are from MN Youth Alive).

Schedule for the rest of the summer is:

•            August 1 – Speaker Cory Greenwood (topic:  You Matter), with guest musician DJ Kirk

•            August 8 – Speaker Kelli Patrick with guest musician Emily Cameron.

There will be a potluck dinner and worship service at the Morris community church today (Saturday) from 4-7 p.m.

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Death notice: Marion Hartl of Alice, N.D. passed away on July 20th; survivors include her sister former Donnelly area resident Bernice Erdahl of Morris and her family

Threshing bee news: The Donnelly threshing bee is August 25-26th; the tri-feature is Oliver, Moline, and Cockshutt. Next year’s feature will be gas engines. The posters are here; I have a few and have left some at McCollar Jewelry.  In October, Donnelly will be host to the semi-annual MAPS Meeting. For more info about the bee http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/welcome.html (just been updated) and/or threshing bee fb page (the one with the queens as the cover pix) buttons will be on sale soon.

The next community club mtg is August 6th at city hall, after the “meet the threshing bee queen candidate’s” forum which starts at 7:30 p.m.

City council meets on August 5th at 4 p.m.

August 6th rendsville 4-h meets at ST. John’s Lutheran Church

Firefighters meet on Aug. 13th and 20th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

The Bookmobile will be in town on main st on August 13 from 3:45-4 p.m.

Starting in August the city of Donnelly will be using mail-in ballots for elections.

Jaden Joshua Searle was born July 14, 2018, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Marilyn and Josh Searle of Morris, MN. Jaden weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Ace and Lois Sperr or Morris, MN and Jan and Lowell Searle of Donnelly, MN. Great-grandparents are Bertie Sperr of Morris, MN and Agnes Searle of Morris, MN.

An open house baby shower for Mitch and Bree (Kruize) Daly of Donnelly will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, Morris. They request that you, please bring and sign a book instead of a card.

"Options for Women's" adorable baby contest will be held during the Morris fair Aug 7th-12th.

On July 22nd the threshing bee royalty was in waterma parade in Glenwood, the queen’s brunch at Glenwood Lutheran and the watterma coronation after the parade.     

Past week: visits to my aunt pearl in her room at the courage cottage, the hort night at wcroc, activities at the rose city threshing show and Glenwood watterma, bible study & Wed eve services at Gs (w/Eystads)block party st j Donnelly, WWV community picnic

   

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July 28th-August 3rd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: Well we got about 4 inches of rain on Thursday, setting a new record for that day.  The crops produce I saw at the Glenwood and Herman fairs sure looked outstanding

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: the summer schedule with joint services at 9:30 a.m., at Kongsvinger on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; St. John’s on the 2 and 4th Sundays of each month is now in effect until further notice.  You can find the schedule in the July newsletter; copies are available in the narthex of both churches or from the parish office.

Registration is now open for VBS this summer which will take place at Faith-Morris July 30th- August 2nd together with Faith, First and Trinity Cyrus, contact the church office for more information. There will be a VBS kickoff dinner at Faith on July 29th at 11 A.M. The kids will have a program on August 2nd at Faith.

The annual block party will be held on July 31st starting at 5 p.m. on the west side of ST. John’s church everyone welcome

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Other church news: community choir concert on August 27th at 7 p.m. at Assumption Catholic church, rehearsals August, 12,19,26th at 7 p.m. at Assumption more info Linda Hodgson 320-287-1027 or Hodgson@stmarysmorris.com.

There will be Lawn chair worship on July 29th (vbs Kick off) and August 19th (Hancock bluegrass group) at 9 a.m. at Faith Morris.

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Death notice: Larry Wilke of Donnelly passed away on July 21st, survivors include his wife Peggy of Donnelly and their family and mother Pearl Anderson of Morris

Former Donnelly area resident Duane Beers of Hancock passed away on July 23rd. survivors include his brothers John (bud) (Lois) Anderson and their family and Art Anderson of Donnelly

Threshing bee news: The Donnelly threshing bee is August 25-26th tri-feature is Oliver, Moline, and Cockshutt. Next year’s feature will be gas engines. The posters are here; hope to have some by the time you read this. I also plan to leave some at McCollar jewelry.  A reminder that Donnelly will host the semiannual MAPS Meeting in October

There will be no community club meeting in July the next mtg is August 6th at city hall, after the “meet the threshing bee queen candidate’s” forum which starts at 7 p.m.

City council meets on August 5th at 4 p.m.

On July 30th the bookmobile is in town from 3:45-4 p.m.

August 6th rendsville 4-h meets at ST. John’s Lutheran Church

Starting in August the city of Donnelly will be using mail-in ballots for elections.

On July 22nd the threshing bee royalty was in Benson kid’s parade and the grant co fair parade in Herman

Past week: visits to my aunt pearl in her room at the courage cottage, Glenwood and Herman fairs, and bible study and wed eve services at Gs. Crazy day activities in Morris

Mark Koepke and I visited Lou Eystad in the hospital on July 22nd she is now home.

   

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July 21st-27th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: Well after enduring some sweltering temperatures for a while, we got some rain on Sunday, and things have cooled off some. Crops continue to look very good; some of the garden produce I saw on display at the Clinton fair looked nice too

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: the summer schedule with joint worship services at 9:30 a.m., at Kongsvinger on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; St. John’s on the 2 and 4th Sundays of each month is now in effect until further notice.  You can find the schedule in the July newsletter; copies are available in the narthex of both churches or from the parish office.

Registration is now open for VBS this summer which will take place at Faith-Morris July 30th- August 2nd together with Faith, First and Trinity Cyrus, contact the church office for more information. There will be a VBS kickoff dinner at Faith on July 29th at 11 A.M. The kids will have a program on August 2nd at Faith.

The annual block party will be held on July 31st starting at 5 p.m. on the west side of ST. John’s church everyone welcome

 Elroy James Larson (David and Hannah) is the newest member of Kongsvinger. His baptism was on July 15th.

Other church news:

There will be Lawn chair worship on July 29th (vbs Kick off) and August 19th (Hancock bluegrass group) at 9 a.m. at faith Morris

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Death notice former Donnelly area resident Dorothy (Smith) Buss of Irene S.D.  passed away on July 9th. Survivors include her sister in law, former Donnelly area resident Jan (Smith) Bumgardner of Morris and some cousins in the area. her parents were the late Harry & Rachel Smith of Donnelly

Threshing bee news: The Donnelly threshing bee is August 25-26th tri-feature is Oliver, Moline, and Cockshutt. Next year’s feature will be gas engines. I saw a poster into Detoy’s but have not seen any anyplace else.

There will be no community club meeting in July the next mtg is August 6th at city hall, after the “meet the threshing bee queen candidate’s” forum which starts at 7 p.m.

Starting in August the city of Donnelly will be using mail-in ballots for elections.

On July 15th the threshing bee royalty was in the Prairie Pioneer Days parade in Morris

Past week: big stone co fair Clinton, a visit to my aunt Pearl in her room in the courage Cottage, Duke Eystad visitation at the funeral home, and memorial service at ST. John’s. Ppd activities in Morris, Bible study at Gs (w/ Eystad’s) RTA mtg at wca Barrett (w/ the Kopacek family)

   

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July 14th-20th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: temperatures have been sweltering for the past week, that plus some timely rains means that everything is looking green and luscious

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: the summer schedule with joint services at 9:30 a.m., at Kongsvinger on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; St. John’s on the 2 and 4th Sundays of each month is now in effect until further notice.  You can find the schedule in the July newsletter; copies are available in the narthex of both churches or from the parish office.

Registration is now open for VBS this summer which will take place at Faith-Morris July 30th- August 2nd together with Faith, First and Trinity Cyrus, contact the church office for more information. There will be a VBS kickoff dinner at Faith on July 29th at 11 A.M. The kids will have a program on August 2nd at Faith.

The annual block party will be held on July 31st starting at 5 p.m. on the west side of ST. John’s church everyone welcome

From July 16th-22nd, The Parish 0ffice will be closed 

GSLC NEWS There will be no worship services on July 18th.

New website https://www.gslmorris.com

Other church news: Mallory hope in concert today (Saturday.) at Eastside Park from 8-10 p.m. sponsored by first Lutheran and assumption and Morris tourism

There will be Lawn chair worship on July 29th (vbs Kick off) and August 19th (Hancock bluegrass group) at 9 a.m. at faith Morris

The Donnelly fire department meets on July 16th at 7 P.M. at the fire hall.

Herman Red Hats will meet at the Grant County Fair for Lunch on Friday, July 20 at 11 a.m. Dutch treat and will also meet August. 6th at 9 a.m. at aj‘s Herman

Threshing bee news: The Donnelly community club is looking for volunteers to be in charge of and/or be a helper for the white elephant sale, the car show, and the kiddie parade at the threshing bee. If interested contact Corrine Kruize at 246-3337

RUSC kinship will again have a meal option at the superior rib fest at Eastside park today (Saturday.) starting at 3 p.m.

There will be no community club mtg in July the next mtg is August.6th at 7 p.m. at city hall.

Starting in August the city of Donnelly will be using mail-in ballots for elections.

Lee (Duke) Eystad of Donnelly passed away on July 9th his funeral is today (Saturday) at ST. John’s –Donnelly.

Emmet Harstad of Barret formerly of the Donnelly/Herman area passed away on July 7th survivors include his brother George (Eliane) Harstad of Herman/Donnelly and their family and brother in law Clearance Geise of Morris formerly of Donnelly and his family

Rudy Raths of Alex formerly of the Donnelly area passed away on July 2nd survivors include his niece Mary (Jerry) Werk of Herman/ Donnelly area

Former Donnelly area resident Art Reynolds passed away on July 8th he was preceded in death by his brother Harvey of the Donnelly area.

John (Chuck) Whittemore, of Glenwood, passed away on July 10th; survivors include his daughter in law Julie of Donnelly and her family

Islande Speer is a candidate for Miss Morris

On July 7th the threshing bee royalty was in the Heritage Days parade, the queen’s tea and the Miss Minnewaska pageant in Starbuck

Past week A visit to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage cottage, Heritage Days activities Starbuck, the Clinton 135th anniversary celebration. LL games at Wells Park, dinner with Mark Koepke at old #1 followed by a visit to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage Cottage, Emmet Harstad funeral –Kongsvinger, customer appreciation supper -Morris dental clinic, bible study, and services at GS (w/Eystad’s) 

   

donnelly news

July 7th-13th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: They say a sign of a good crop is knee-high corn by the 4th of July most of the corn around here is that and some   thanks to frequent rain showers and mild temperatures

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: the summer schedule with joint services at 9:30 a.m., at Kongsvinger on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; St. John’s on the 2 and 4th Sundays of each month is now in effect until further notice.  You can find the schedule in the June newsletter; copies are available in the narthex of both churches or from the parish office.

Registration is now open for VBS this summer which will take place at Faith-Morris July 30th- Aug 2nd together with Faith, First and Trinity Cyrus, contact the church office for more information. There will be a VBS kickoff dinner at Faith on July 29th at 11 A.M. The kids will have a program on Aug. 2nd at Faith.

GSLC NEWS There will be no worship services on July 18th.

New website https://www.gslmorris.com

Other church news: none

The city council meets at 4 P.M. today (Saturday) at city hall.

The Donnelly fire department meets on July 9th and 16th at 7 P.M. at the fire hall.

Herman Red Hats will meet at the Grant County Fair for Lunch on Friday, July 20 at 11 a.m. Dutch treat

Threshing bee news: The Donnelly community club is looking for volunteers to be in charge of and/or be a helper for the white elephant sale, the car show, and the kiddie parade at the threshing bee. If interested contact Corrine Kruize at 246-3337

Nominations are now open for threshing bee royalty and run through July 7th   boxes are at the Donnelly po, HD and Co and Donnelly co-op. Ages for Little Miss is 8-10, and for Jr., Queen/Princess is 12-14. You must be within the age group by Saturday, Aug 25. More info call 246-3292 or you can e-mail, text, or private message Sandy Dunn

The date, time, and place of the next community club meeting is TBA, posters, and buttons should be here soon.

Starting in August the city of Donnelly will be using mail-in ballots for elections.

Randy and Sashya Larson happily announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter CaliJo Larson to Brody Bahr, son of Scott and Kathy Bahr of Donnelly.

Hallie Marie Erickson was born on June 27th to Alex, and Nicole Erickson grandparents are Dean and Jerri Erickson of Chokio, Curt and Judy Gillespie of Johnson, great-grandparents are Audrey and Jim Erickson of Chokio and Vivian Bjorlin of Chokio Jerri, Judy and Vivian are all former Donnelly area residents

Former Donnelly area resident Russell Sather of Houston MN passed away on June 29th.He is survived by cousins and other family members in the area.

The threshing bee royalty was part of the 4th of July parade in Hancock

Past week: backer fundraiser Johnson, a visit to my aunt pearl in her room at the courage cottage ,Haining family concert in Elbow Lake ,Dave Holm concert Gs, Tyran Paul memorial playground dedication at Gs, NAPS at sr. center with Eystads,  4th of July celebration at Kongsvinger ,independence day activities in Hancock