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May 5th-12th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Since everything from community events to church services has been postponed or canceled due to the Coronavirus, I have decided not to list any events for the foreseeable future. Before you plan to attend any events I have listed in past columns; please check to make sure they are still on. Since everything is constantly changing, please listen to local media and /or check fb posts for any updated info. Also, some of the meetings may be held virtually instead of physically.

Weather News:  although we have had a few beautiful days, we still have not had the sunny, mild weather needed to get spring fieldwork going in full gear.

Until further notice, there will be no services and events at St. John's and Kongsvinger, Donnelly; Gslc, Morris, or any other church in the area. Some churches, pastors in the area are posting devotions, "services," etc. on places like Facebook, YouTube, etc. GSLC is going to have a parking lot service every Sun at 10 a.m. at the church, and there is also a community service at the MAES parking lot at 9:30 a.m.  KMRS will broadcast that service.

If you planned to purchase an Easter lily for Kongsvinger this year, instead, you can donate the price of one ($13) to the Kongsvinger furnace fund in memory or honor of someone. Contact the parish office for more info.

 St John's/Kongsvinger will honor our graduates from the parish in our newsletter(s). If you have a graduate from h.s. or higher-ed this year, please let the parish office know a.s.a.p.,   I will have my annual graduation edition in early June again if you want to give me their names

Pr Mike Nelson is scheduled to leave Donnelly later this month since we are unable to have a farewell service/dinner /program for him at this time; we are hoping he can come back sometime later this year for such an event. If you wish you can send him a card at box 97 Donnelly MN. 56235 or leave one at the parish office for him

New address: Pr Mike & Sue Nelson 30 First Avenue East in Federal Dam, Minnesota, 56641

May 7th is the national day of prayer, unsure if there will be any local activities.

There will be no Stevens County genealogical society meetings until Sept.

Postponed: The annual May VFW Buddy Poppy drive to a later date

If you have news for me, please keep in mind that the paper comes out on Tue. , but I need to submit my column to them by 1 p.m. Thur. some additions/ changes are possible after I send it in.

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Apr 28th-May 5th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. ,

Since everything from community events to church services has been postponed or canceled due to the Coronavirus, I have decided not to list any events for the foreseeable future. Before you plan to attend any events I have listed in past columns, please check to make sure they are still on. Since everything is constantly changing, please listen to local media and /or check fb posts for any updated info. Also, some meetings may be held virtually.

Weather News: spring is slow to arrive this year, still have a lot of cold days and too cold for any real fieldwork yet although I have seen a couple of farmers applying some fertilizer

  Until further notice, there will be no services and events at St. John's and Kongsvinger, Donnelly; Gslc, Morris, or any other church in the area. Some churches, pastors in the area are posting devotions, "services," etc. on places like Facebook, YouTube, etc. GSLC is going to have a parking lot service every Sun at 10 a.m. at the church, and there is also a community service at the MAES parking lot at 9:30 a.m.  KMRS will broadcast that service

If you planned to purchase an Easter lily for Kongsvinger this year, instead, you can donate the price of one ($13) to the Kongsvinger furnace fund in memory or honor of someone. Contact the parish office for more info.

 St John's/Kongsvinger will honor our graduates from the parish in the May newsletter. If you have a graduate from h.s. or higher-ed this year, please let the parish office know a.s.a.p.,   I will have my annual graduation edition in early June again if you want to give me their names.

Rev. Mike Nelson is scheduled to have his farewell service on May 2^nd at 9:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger, followed by a potluck dinner and program. It is unknown at this point in time if that will take place.

May 7th is the national day of prayer, unsure if there will be any local activities.

May 2nd is the new date for all Republican Congressional district meetings which are all going to be virtual ones, contact your local BPOU chair if you want more info about attending them

Becca Holland was a co-winner of the cougar excellence award at UMM

No Stevens County genealogical society meetings until Sept.

Thanks to Kopecks for this: Sandy Kopel was elected Trustee at the April VFW Auxiliary meeting.

She joins Kay Jacobson and Jack Kopacek. Sandy replaces long –time Trustee Liz Ascheman who continues as the Patriotic Instructor. Joan Kopacek continues as President, Janet Malo, as Treasurer, Helen Kill as Secretary, and Phyllis Rickmeyer as Chaplain.

Postponed: The annual May VFW Buddy Poppy drive to a later date

Monday the 20th, Jack Kopacek opened the garage door, backed out the car and ran over a skunk that had been locked in there since Saturday. No smell detected.

Looking back Apr.24th 2015

Next edition April 25th-may 1st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well, the past week has been another reminder of Minnesota's Ever-changing weather going from summer-like weather with temps in the '70's, back to more winter-like winter with temps in the 30's cold NW winds and some light snow. I have seen very little evidence of fieldwork in the area have heard too cold and too wet yet to do much. Did talk to one farmer who had planted some corn and was now 2nd guessing that decision.

St John' s/Kongsvinger news:

services will be broadcast on KMRS (1230AM) April 26th at 11 a.m. sponsored by Gary and Pat Smith and family in memory of Ervin and Leana Smith

The woman's book club has been rescheduled for May 4th a 9 a.m. at the Bertha Larson home in Donnelly

Good shepherd news: Delores Hauggorde memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the church

 Adult education "William Tyndale—bible translator and martyr," will be held on April 26th after our coffee fellowship at about 10:45 a.m.

Other church news:

the Augustana district convention of the LCMC will be held today (Sat) at Christ the King Lutheran church Hutchinson beginning at 9 a.m.

Burgers Beverages and a Blessing is held every Wed eve, in the back room of the met lounge at 7 p.m.

St John's Starbuck service (sermon) is broadcast on kmrs every Sunday at 5:40 p.m.

New wine desert performances will be on May10 and 16th at first-Morris at 7 p.m., tickets are available at either faith or first Lutheran

Community news: On April 27th the bookmobile will be on main st at 3:30 p.m., on May 3rd the city council and rendsville 4-h will meet in a 7 p.m. at city hall and st John's in Donnelly

The West Central Lady Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held on April 29th at 5:00 p.m. at Old No.1 Southside-Morris, contact Muriel Cardwell or Judy Johnston for tickets. Please note the time; some posters in the area do not have the time on them.

There will be a presentation on the Boener family cemetery by Rebecca Dean from UMM and former Donnelly area resident Scott boener at 4 p.m. today (sat) at the odd fellows' hall in Herman.

Death notices: three former Donnelly area residents passed away recently Lawrence Kloos passed away on April 16th, Grace (Gulbrandson) Derby passed away on April 18th, and Ruth Benston passed away on April 19th. I was among those who attended Lawrence's funeral at Peace –Barrett and Grace's visitation at the um church -Herman on April 20th.

Amanda Dohlen of Cyrus passed away on Apr. 17th survivors include her daughter in law Sharon Geise (Gerald) Dohlen of Cyrus and their family. I was among those who attended her visitation at the funeral home on April 20th

Annette Veum of Morris passed away on Apr. 21st survivors include her brothers Tom (Roxanne Stevenson) Lesmeister of Morris and Tony Lesmeister of Donnelly

Celebrations: Bennet and Gabi Nienhaus made the honor roll at Hancock H.S.

Tiger track: Marv Meyer invite in Morris; The boys and girls both finished first girls: Savanah Aanerud was 2nd in the 800 m dash, a member of the 4x400 m relay team that finished first, and the 4 x 800 m that finished third, the 4x100 m relay team that placed second, Islande Speer was a member of that team; boys: 3200 m, Dalton Lupke (6th );110 m hurdles, Bo Gullickson (6th ); discus: John Huebner( 8th  )   ); Levin Strand was a member of the 4x 100 m relay team that finished second  and  the 4 x200 m relay that finished first

The past week I attended the St. John's spring fling, and the Wayne Lemmerman benefit and, the spring rummage and bake-sale both at Faith-Morris and burgers and a blessing at the diamond supper club

Gail and Owen Gibson of Avon and Laurie Hofer of St Cloud spent some time this weekend visiting family and friends in the area and attending the St John's spring fling.

donnelly news

Apr 21st- 28th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. ,

Since everything from community events to church services has been postponed or canceled due to the Coronavirus. I have decided not to list any events for the foreseeable future, please double check on the status of any events I have listed in my past columns before planning to attend.

Weather News: It has again felt like early fall during much of the past weeks with cold temps and cold winds. We even had some light snow in the past week. Too cold for any fieldwork yet

Until further notice, there will be no services and events at St. John's and Kongsvinger, Donnelly; Gslc, Morris, or any other church in the area. Some churches, pastors in the area are posting devotions, "services," etc. on places like Facebook, YouTube, etc.

If you planned to purchase an Easter lily for Kongsvinger this year, instead, you donate the price of one ($13) to the Kong furnace fund in memory or honor of someone. Contact the parish office for more info.

May 2nd is the new date for all Republican Congressional district meetings, which most likely will be virtual ones.

There is a card party for Virene Olson in honor of her 90th birthday. Her address is 815 w 4th st Morris mn 56267

Congrats to Kendra Wevely, who made the WCC all-conference team in girl’s bb and Jackson Loge in boy’s bb.

Congrats to the Donnelly kids on the honor roll at MAHS, too numerous to list here, please look at the list in the latest edition of the Stevens county times.

New address:

Ardis Gullickson

3338 20th st S

Fargo ND 58104

I called Lou Eystad on Apr.10th to wish her a happy 85th birthday. She said she and Jim are doing just fine at the Legacy Living in Morris.

I have been informed the elevator in Donnelly has been closed. All operations and the manager transferred to Herman. Note this has nothing to do with COVID 19 virus, but as many of you know, they are building a new elevator in Herman. My understanding is that 1922 was when the Donnelly elevator became a part of the Donnelly skyline, and Joe Ehlen has been the manager there for about 40 years.

Looking back, Apr. 23rd 2010

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Temps have remained mild during the past week, but it is still very dry, some good rains would be very welcome. Many farmers are busy preparing their fields and putting in their crops, although I suspect some are holding back waiting for some warmer weather. Most nights are still cool. I even saw a little snow in a ditch a few days ago. I also see there are still some corn fields that need to be picked esp. north of here.

STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: On Apr. 25th, there will be joint services at Kong at 11 am with the SS kids singing. Our services will also be broadcast on KMRS sponsored by Gary and Pat Smith. At 10 am in the church basement, there will be cake and coffee in honor of Lou Eystad’s 75th birthday and Denny Bouressa’s 70th birthday served by Jim Eystad and René Thompson (Denny’s sister). Happy Birthday, Denny! We all hope and pray that you will able to celebrate many more.

May 23rd is baccalaureate Sun. Everyone who has a graduate(s) in the parish this yr is asked to submit their name(s) to the parish office. I also plan to recognize graduates in this column in late May/early June.

Our parish, in conjunction with Bethel Lutheran of Herman, will again be participating in a VBS day camp, led by counselors from Luther Crest on Aug 1-5th, from 9-4 pm. Registration forms were included in the Mar newsletter or may be obtained from either parish office.

WordAlone Ministries will meet on May 1st at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio, coffee at 9:30 am; program at 10 am Prof. Jon Sorum will speak on "Why We Need a New Beginning." Everyone welcome

Correction: There will be citywide garage sales in Donnelly on May 21st & 22nd. If you are interested in having one that weekend, please call Kathi Biesterfeld at 246-6271 or Kathy Eystad at 246-3262. If you are having one, let me know, and I will post it on my blog.

The red Hat society will meet on May 3rd at sax’s café. Those attending are asked to bring a small plant for exchange. The note in my box did not have a time on it, but I recall from reading previous announcements it is usually at 9 am

Friday, April 30: Heritage Days program featuring Tim and Kathy Ray performing "Scenes and Songs of Minnesota." Morris Area Elementary Concert Hall, 2 p.m. Sponsored by Learning Unlimited.

Russ Stier of Hoffman, formerly of the Donnelly area, passed away on Apr 13th. Among his survivors is his brother Lloyd (Glenda) Stier of Donnelly. Many of you will remember that Russ was the owner of Vern’s produce, and for many years he bought produce in the area. When we had chickens, we sold him our eggs. On Apr 18th, a big crowd of family and friends filled the Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman for his memorial service. Lloyd told me that between visitation and the funeral, there were over 500 visitors, he was unable to attend as he was not feeling well that day.

Vigil Maus of Chokio passed away on Apr 14. Survivors include his wife Mildred (Lange) of Chokio, formerly of Donnelly.

Mary A. Blair, age 61 of Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Morris, died of Renal Cancer on April 17, 2010. Among her survivors is a nephew Casey (Danielle) Lesmeister, and their family of Donnelly. A memorial service will be held at the Old # 1 Southside on May 1st at 2 pm

The class of 1955 will be holding their 55th class reunion on July 17th at the Prairie Inn in Morris with a mini-reunion of Donnelly classmates on July 16th at Sax’s café. Anyone who wishes to visit with the members of the class may do so at Sax’s restaurant beginning at 4 pm on the 16th and/or poolside at the prairie Inn starting at 7 pm on the 17th. For more info, call Wally McCollar at 589-0127. I stopped in to see him again on the 21st he had gotten some nice pictures from Sonya Skyrdal for his reunion some taken at the all-school reunion 20 yrs ago.

Congratulations to Bailey Armstrong (Jason and Niki) for winning a poster contest at the WCA elementary school.

Foley was the site of the recently held regional 4-h project bowl in general livestock. The sr red team won first place and will advance to the state competition. Jake Moser, Natalie Johnston, and Kendra Speer are members of that team, and they are coached by Lee Johnston. Jon Moser coached the sr green team which finished 4th, Mackenzie Smith is a member of that team. The Jr. Red team finished 5th, Jonna Moser is a member of that team.

Congratulations to the MAHS student council that was recently named masc student council of yr. Sydney Beyer and Kayleene Mecklenburg are members of the council.

Congratulations to the MAHS boys track team that recently won its own invite. Tyler Rouske is a member of that team and finished 5th in 400 sprints and long jump.

Congratulations to Rhoda (Mike) Smith, who is one of the finalists for the St Co-Coordinator position.

Kale Jon was born to Kevin and Michelle Kruize on 4/16/10. Grandfather is William (Billy) Kruize Jr. Congratulations.

Tate Jeffery Olson was born on Apr 11th to Scott and Stephanie Olson. Grandparents are Joyce and Allen Olson of Donnelly; Jeff and Kathy Wilcox of Morris; great grandparents are Sid and Carol Wilcox of Morris.

An open house Baby shower will be held for Trent and Robyn Grossman on May 1st from 2-4 pm at the Morris sr center. Trent is the son of Tim and Tammie Grossman and grandson of Bob and Myrna Tomalla.

A good crowd was on hand for MAP’s 16th aniv celebration on Apr 15th. Thanks to “Kopel’s Kooker” for the delicious meal they prepared and served.

On Apr 17th, I attended the estate sale at the Lloyd Bendt farm. She informs me they are moving to Waseca. From there, it was off to Donnelly, where a good crowd attended the spring fling at St John's. Judy Burner won the quilt. Other winners were gift set Peggy Wilke; gift cert HD & co, Jeff Gibson; kitchen clock Peggy Wilke; snack set Bernice Eystad; gift cert sax’s colleen dogatch (2) Becky Diehl; toolbox jerry itzen; gift cert willies & nature clock Karen Janachovsky; cookbooks Jim Gibson, Leroy Diehl; Janelle and Kaylene Vipond. In the aft, I traveled to Morris, stopping to visit with Wally McCollar for a while. Later I was part of the good crowd that helped Walt Hokanson celebrate his 100th birthday at the Sunrise Apts. Many of you will remember that he was a collector of cream separators for many years, and we were among the many from who he bought eggs. Afterward, I visited Chuck Heinrich in his apt. In the eve, I attended the St Co Humane Soc annual mtg.

On Apr 19th, I attended the diabetes workshop at SCMC. The next one is scheduled for July.

Apr 21st, I stopped into the center for small towns to visit with David Flugel. He asked me to remind people about the symposium on small towns and rural-urban gathering to be held on June 9 & 10th on the UMM campus and that there are scholarships available for the event.

Gail, Jenna, and Own Gibson of Avon and Donna Frank of Starbuck spent some at the same and Dorothy Jordheim home in Donnelly over the weekend attending the st J spring fling and visiting family and friends

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Apr.14-21st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This month I'm starting my 13th year of doing this Tusen takk to all my loyal readers out there who have made it such a success. When I am out & about, I am often told by people how much they enjoy my column

I have decided not to

list any events for the foreseeable future Since everything from community events to church services has been postponed or canceled due to the Coronavirus. Please double-check on the status of any events I have listed in my past columns.

GSLC news we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of becoming a church this month this month

Weather News felt more like early fall in the past week as we had some snow and ice late last week and some cold winds. We had a beautiful sunny warm day Tuesday afternoon but cold with snow flurries on Wed.

  Until further notice, there will be no services and events at St. John's and Kongsvinger, Donnelly; Gslc, Morris, or any other church in the area. Some churches, pastors in the area are posting devotions, "services," etc. on places like Facebook, YouTube, etc.

May 2nd is the new date for all Republican Congressional district meetings. It is undecided at this time if they will be physically held or done remotely. More info contact your local BPOU chair.

There is a card party for Virene Olson in honor of her 90th birthday. Her address is 815 w 4th st Morris mn 56267

Congrats to Jackson Loge WCC all-conference team

New address:

 Ardis Gullickson

3338 20th st S

Fargo ND 58104

Etta Pederson of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on April 8th

LOOKING BACK: Highlights from DONNELLY NEWS: APRIL 30TH 2010

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. If you put an announcement in one of my boxes, please place your name on it so I can contact you if I need more info.

Weather news: Temps have continued to remain mild, although the nights still remain cool. Some rain over the weekend has helped freshen things up and give the crops a little boost. Farmers are busy taking advantage of the nice weather to get their crops in. It looks like most of the corn is in .My neighbor said they have prepared the ground but have not planted any beans yet and will probably wait until next week to do so. Some of the early crops are already up

STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: May 23rd is baccalaureate Sun. Everyone who has a graduate(s) in the parish this yr is asked to submit their name(s) to the parish office.

Our parish, in conjunction with Bethel Lutheran of Herman, will again be participating in a VBS day camp, led by counselors from Luther Crest on Aug 1-5th, from 9-4 pm. Registration forms may be obtained from either parish office.

WordAlone Ministries will meet today (Sat) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chokio, coffee at 9:30 am; program at 10 am. Prof. Jon Sorum will speak on "Why We Need a New Beginning". Everyone welcome

There will be an area Lutheran worship service at the Hancock community center on May 2nd at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 392-5670

There will be an NDP gathering on May 6th at noon at the library in Morris and also at the community building in EL.

The red Hat society will meet on May 3rd at sax's café at 9 am. Those attending are asked to bring a small plant for exchange.

The st co gen soc will meet on May 6th at 1:30 pm at the library in Morris.

The Donnelly com club will meet on May 10th at 7 pm at the community hall.

The Viking bookmobile stops in Donnelly on the first and third Mon of ea month from 3:30-4pm

Last week I mentioned that Bailey Armstrong had won a poster contest at the WCA elementary school. The contest was sponsored by the MN rural water assoc in celebration of Nat. water wk. Her poster went on to state competition, where it was judged to be the best in the state. It will be featured on the cover of MWRA'S technical mag 2010 summer edition. Several members of her family traveled to Keng for the awards ceremony.

Congratulations to the silver peewee hockey team that won the dist 15 b2 championship in hockey on February 21st. Brady Jergenson is a member of that team, and his dad Rob is a coach.

Congratulations to the MAHS track team that won the Minnewaska track meet and placed 2nd in the Morris invite. Tyler Rouske is a member of that team he finished 5th in the sprints at Minnewaska and 3rd in Morris and 3rd at Minnewaska and 6th in Morris in the long jump.

An open house Baby shower will be held for Trent and Robyn Grossman today (Sat) from 2-4 pm at the Morris sr center. Trent is the son of Tim and Tammie Grossman and grandson of Bob and Myrna Tomalla.

Katie Braaten and Adam Erickson are engaged and plan to be married on July 31st, 2010, at Long Lake Lodge in Brandon. Katie is the daughter of Barry and Jodie Braaten of Glenwood. Adam is the son of Mark and Deb Erickson of Donnelly and grandson of Evelyn Raasch of Morris.

Avery Ryan Kellen was born on April 19th, 2010 at Stevens Community Medical Center, Morris, to Ryan and Tanya Kellen of Norcross. Grandparents are Patrick and Sheryl Waste of Maple Lake, Douglas Gulbrandson of Herman and Marsha Kellen of Wheaton and David Kellen of Herman. Great grandparents are Pearl Struck of Rogers, Sylvia Volker of Herman, Levern and Laura Kellen from Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Kenneth A. Spittle, age 89, of Hendricks, Minnesota, passed away on April 9th, 2010. Among his survivors is his daughter in law Colleen Spittle and family of EL He was preceded in death by his son Sid who was the manager of the Donnelly co-op for many years.

Grace Dosdall Heinrich, age 84 of Coon Rapids, passed away on April 13th, 2010. Among the family that survives her are a brother and sister in law Chuck Heinrich and Phyllis Dyer of Morris formerly of Donnelly. She was preceded in death by her husband Fredrick and brother in law Julius.

Phyllis Smith of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on April 28th. Her funeral is today (Sat) at first Lutheran in Morris at 2:30 pm.

On Apr. 23 and 24th I traveled to United Lutheran in EL. for a sad and a happy occasion involving two old family friends. On Fri I was among the many family and friends who attended the memorial service for Hank Schroeder. He had a store on Main St in EL for many yrs so when we were up for "Crazy Daze's" during Flekefest, we always had to go into the store to say "hi" to him. On Sat, many of us returned to the church for the 90th birthday party for Dorothy Westrom. She is Torrey's grandmother. Earlier in the day, I attended the "ABC" sale at Zion in Morris and was among a good crowd at the arts festival at MAHS.

A good crowd of family and friends was on hand on April 25th at Kong to help Lou Eystad and Denny Bourassa celebrate their birthday's

April 26th, a good crowd was on hand for the community dinner at the sr center in Morris. Enroute home, I stopped in to visit Denny Anderson at his home in Donnelly.

April 28th I stopped in to visit my aunt Pearl (Albert) Anderson at her home in Donnelly

donnelly news

Mar 31st-Apr.7th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I'm starting my 13th year of doing this, this month Tusen takk to all my loyal readers out there who have made it such a success. I am often told by people how much they enjoy my column.

Since everything from community events to church services has either been postponed or canceled due to the Coronavirus. I have decided not to list any events for the foreseeable future .please double check on the status of any events I have listed in my past columns.

GSLC news we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of becoming a church this month this month

Weather News temps have been more spring-like the past week but still cool , I have not been out of town to see if any fieldwork in going on but doubtful

 No services and events at St. John's and Kongsvinger, Donnelly; Gslc, Morris or any other church in the area until further notice. Some churches, pastors in the area are posting devotions, "services," etc. on places like Facebook, YouTube, etc.

May 2nd is the new date for all Republican Congressional district meetings. It is undecided at this time if they will be physically held or done remotely. More info contact your local BPOU chair.

Kevin Volker (and the late Nancy (Henkel) Volker) of Herman/Donnelly are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kayla to Jed Lye, son of Sandra and Rodney Lye of Danvers,

Lindsey Flogstad of Donnelly recently graduated from Southwest State in Marshall, her parents, are Matt and Suzie Flogstad of Donnelly

There is a card party for Virene Olson in honor of her 90th birthday. Her address is 815 w 4th st Morris mn 56267

This week I am going to write some more about the bee and events. Please note that planning for this year's bee is in its very preliminary stages, and the info below is based on what has gone in previous years. Fri eve hamburger feed by wca. Sat starts with a pancake breakfast followed by an sb tournament and a tracotorcade beginning and ending at the trap shoot in the north end of town. Also a 5k run, registration for the tr. pull kiddie parade, cornhole tournament, big and kiddie tr. pulls, music on the grounds (usually Pure Country) queen coronation followed by more music. Sun a.m. starts with an open-air church service followed by tr. games classic car show, the big parade that goes through downtown, followed by the horse/pony pull winding up with the raffle drawings. Horseshoe tournaments both days, threshing, wood sawing and other demonstrations lots of displays in schoolhouse depot, etc.

Donnelly area churches serve food every day. Everyone loves the Sunday dinner at the Kongsvinger food stand consisting of scalloped potatoes. Anyone is welcome to come and play, sing, do a demo, bring a display, etc.  Donnellythreshingbee.com is the website. Hopefully, the virus scare will be over by then, and things will be back to normal, the dates for this year's show are August 28th-30^th, feature Is Ford and Massy Ferguson.

My contact info is: 11 e 9th st Morris mn 56235 e-mail aeandersatfedtel.net ph. 320-288-8692 (c) 320-585-6435 (H) website donnellyminn.blogspot.com, Facebook (Donnelly news) I have a box for my news in the Donnelly post office.

 Please note that I am without a working cell phone for the time being, and I will not be checking my box in Donnelly for several weeks.  My deadline is Thursday at 1 pm.