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Feb 2nd 8th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well the predicated blizzards for last week and this week did not materialize, although I understand conditions were worse in the country than they were here in town, however this week we have had some of the coldest temps in many years, causing schools and other places to close for several days.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: at 9:30 a.m. on February 3rd at Kongsvinger and on February 10th at ST. John’s there will be joint services followed by coffee hour and Sunday school.

Installation of church council members for both churches will be held on February 10th during joint services at ST.  John’s

 On February 11th The Bookmobile will be in town from 3:45- 4 p.m. on Main Street and The Donnelly fire department will meet at 7 p.m. at the fire hall.

The Donnelly city council will meet today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. at city hall

Rendsville 4-h will meet on February 4th at 7 p.m. at ST. John’s

The Herman Red Hats will meet on February 4 at 9:00 a.m. at AJ's-Herman. Bring Valentine candy to put in a heart craft box we will make.

On February 8th at 7 p.m. there will be Bar bingo sponsored by the Donnelly fire department at the Place to be-Donnelly and will continue monthly until further notice. Contact the bar or a fire department member for more info

The Stevens County Republican convention is February 8th in the basement of the old# 1 in Morris at 7 p.m.

Donnelly youth club meets on February 20th at 4 p.m. at ST. John’s all kids are invited to attend

Cal Bertram of Wheaton passed away on January 26th survivors include his daughter Linda (Bruce) Flaten of Wheaton and their family, Bruce is a former Donnelly area resident

Ron Anderson of Alexandria passed away on January 27th; survivors include his sister Linda (Rod) Giese of the Morris/Donnelly area and their family

Samantha Searle, the daughter of Amy Searle, Iowa and Brad Searle, Donnelly, MN and Josh Bruns, the son of Richard and Joely Bruns of Fertile, IA, are happy to announce their engagement.

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Past week: funeral for my aunt Pearl at the funeral home. Thanks to everyone who attended it if you missed the funeral you can watch it online at the funeral home website. It was too cold to go anyplace else.

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Jan 26th-Feb 1st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I am dedicating this issue to my aunt Pearl A. Anderson who passed away on January 20th. She was more my “mom” than my aunt. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. at the Pedersen funeral home with visitation one hour before services

Weather news: we have experienced the coldest days of the winter so far during the last week with -0 temps and cold winds, and as I am writing this Wednesday evening a blizzard is predicted for Thursday a.m.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: at 9:30 a.m. on January 27th at St John’s there will be joint services followed by Sunday school, the St John’s annual meeting, and potluck dinner, and on February 4th at Kongsvinger followed by coffee hour and Sunday school

Our services will be broadcast on KMRS (1230) (107.7) at 11 a.m. on January 27th

Installation of church council members will be held February 10th during services at ST.  John’s

 The Bookmobile will be in town on January 28th from 3:45- 4 p.m. on Main Street

RUSC Kinship’s annual hot dish cook-off is January 28th starting at 5:15 p.m. at Faith Morris.

The Donnelly city council will meet on February 2nd at 4 p.m.

Rendsville 4-h will meet on February 4th at 7 p.m. at ST. John’s

On February 11th The Donnelly fire department will meet at 7 p.m. at the fire hall.

Herman Red Hats will meet on February 4 at 9:00 a.m. at AJ's-Herman. Bring Valentine candy to put in a heart craft box we will make.

On February 8^th at 7 p.m. there will be Bar bingo sponsored by the Donnelly fire department at the Place to be-Donnelly and will continue monthly until further notice. Contact the bar or a fire department member for more info

Kourtney Maria Giese, daughter of Brad and Kristi Giese of Donnelly, MN, and Gabel Ray Hoseth, son of Cassandra and Corey Hoseth of Twin Valley, MN, are happy to announce their engagement. Her grandfather is Wally Giese of Morris. The couple will be married June 15, 2019, at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris, MN.

Noah Jay Sayles was born December 22, 2018, at Alomere Health to Kirby and Alissa Sayles of Morris, MN. Noah weighed 8 lbs. 0 oz., and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Dan and Casey Sayles of Morris, MN, Penny Melberg and Keith Wetzel of Morris, MN, and Jay and Laurie Melberg of Ashby, MN. Great-grandparents are Wally and Alice Sayles of Clinton, MN, Audray and Nancy Henrichs of Donnelly, MN, and Bob and Sharon Melberg of Chokio, MN.

Brady Cardwell recently earned his 50th career pin as a tiger wrestler.

Past week final visit to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage cottage, ice fishing tournament at Pomme De Lake, annual meeting at Kongsvinger, bible study at GSLC, BBB at the met lounge.

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Jan 19th-24th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: most of the past week had been reasonably decent temps wise, but some strong winds have made it feel cold and as I am writing this Thursday a.m. we have had -0 temps overnight

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: at 9:30 a.m. on January 20th  at Kongsvinger there will be joint services followed by the annual meeting and potluck dinner, no coffee hour or Sunday school it will also be new member Sunday, on January 27th at St John’s followed by Sunday school, the annual meeting and a potluck dinner

Gslc news: (Special Guest) Johan Hinderlie of 1517 Legacy will be preaching and leading adult education on January 20th

The Bookmobile will be in town on January 28th from 3:45- 4 p.m. on Main Street

Donnelly Rod and Gun club's annual ice fishing tournament is today (Saturday) at Pomme de Terre public access north of Morris starting with registration at 9 a.m.

RUSC Kinship’s annual hot dish cook-off is January 28th starting at 5:15 p.m. at Faith Morris.

The Habitat for Humanity fundraising breakfast is on January 20th from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the legion in Morris; free will offering.

Bar bingo sponsored by the Donnelly fire department has started up again at the Place to be-Donnelly and will continue monthly until further notice. Contact the bar or a fire department member for more info

I have some significant milestones to report on this week: former Donnelly area residents David Jergenson turned 101, and Bertha Larson celebrated her 97th birthday, and Jim and Lou Eystad celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently.

Dennis Olson of Watertown MN formerly of Donnelly passed away on January 19th

Past week adult Ed and bible study at GSLC, BBB at the met lounge

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Jan 12th-18th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather news: "if you do not like the weather in MN. just wait and it will change" very evident in the past week as we have gone from some spring-like days to winter like days and back and forth several times in the past week.
St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: at 9:30 a.m. on January 13th there will be joint services at ST. John’s followed by coffee hour and Sunday school and on January 20th at Kong followed by the annual meeting and potluck dinner, no coffee hour or Sunday school it will also be new member Sunday
The annual meetings are January 20th at Kongsvinger and the 27th at ST. John’s
Donnelly youth club meets on January 16th, 4-6 p.m. at ST. John's
2019 KMRS broadcast dates are January 27th, April 28th, July 7th, September 15th, and December 15th contact the parish office for more info.
Gslc news: (Special Guest) Johan Hinderlie of 1517 Legacy will be preaching and leading adult education on January 20th
Adult Ed resumes on January 13th following services, Tuesday a.m. bible study returns on January 15th at 10 a.m.
The Bookmobile will be in town on January 14th from 3:45- 4 p.m. on Main Street
Donnelly Rod and Gun club annual ice fishing tournament January 19th at Pomme de Terre public access north of Morris starting with registration at 9 a.m. For more info or to purchase a raffle ticket talk to Craig Awsumb at Willie’s Super Valu or any rod and gun club member
Rusc Kinship’s annual hotdish cook-off is January 28th starting at 5:15 p.m. at Faith Morris.
David W. Day of Morris passed away on January 2nd survivors include his granddaughter-in-law, former Donnelly area resident Amy (Gulbrandson)(Ryan) Murray of Lakeville;
Bar bingo sponsored by the Donnelly fire department has started up again at the Place to be-Donnelly and will continue monthly until further notice. contact the bar or a fire department  member for more info
past week funeral for Lilian Heinrich at Kongsvinger, BBB at met Lounge

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Jan 6th-12th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: after a few months off, winter has returned with bitterly cold temps, and officially about 8” of snow last Thur.-Fri, some areas esp. in the country got about twice that amount and more snow/stormy weather on Monday meaning snow removal equipment got a good work out in the past week. Thanks to Rick Hesse for blowing me out after the storms.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: at 9:30 a.m. on January 6th there will be joint services at Kongsvinger and on January 13th at ST. John’s followed by coffee hour and s.s.

Annual meetings are January 20th at Kongsvinger and the 27th at ST. John’s

2018 KMRS broadcast dates are January 27th, April 28th, July 7th, September 15th, and December 15th contact the parish office for more info.

Gslc news: (Special Guest) Johan Hinderlie of 1517 Legacy will be preaching and leading adult education on January 20th

Tuesday a.m. bible study resumes on January 15th at 10 a.m.

The Bookmobile will be in town on January 14th from 3:45- 4 p.m. on Main Street

Donnelly City council meets today (Saturday) at 4:00 p.m. at city hall

Rendsville 4-h meets on January 7th at 7 p.m. at St. John’s

Donnelly rod and gun club annual ice fishing tournament January 19th at Pomme de Terre public access north of Morris starting with registration at 9 a.m. For more info or to purchase a raffle ticket talks to Craig Awsumb at Willie’s super valu

Rusc Kinship’s annual hotdish cook-off is January 28th starting at 5:15 p.m. at faith Morris.

On Sunday, January 6th there will be an open house wedding reception for Mac and Gabrielle (Nienhaus) Feuchtenberger will be held from 2:30 to 4 pm at the Apostolic Christian Faith Fellowship Hall, 24982 State Hwy 9. Gabi’s grandmother Geesien Kruize Kill is a former Donnelly area resident.

Former Donnelly area resident Lillian Heinrich of Morris passed away on December 30th. She was my neighbor for many years. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 11 am at Kongsvinger

Past week: a visit to my aunt pearl in her room at the courage cottage and Vedar Harstad in his apt at Green river apts, Clarence Giese visitation at the funeral home and funeral for him at ST. John’s, BBB at the met lounge helped with naps at sr. center

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