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June 2nd-9th

Welcome to the graduation 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 my past columns or regularly scheduled events and/or meetings, 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. Some of the meetings may be held virtually instead of physically like the last rendsville The 4-h club meeting was. Also, some Donnelly business may be temporally closed, have reduced hours, limited services, access, etc.

Weather News:  It looks like most of the farmers in the area took advantage of the mild weather we have had lately and have got most of their crops in, and many are already up. Some nice rain showers in the past week mean they have gotten off to a good start.

Until further notice, there will be no regular 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, the radio, etc. GSLC and Hosanna worship center are having a parking lot service every Sunday at 10 a.m. at their churches, and there is also a community service at the MAES parking lot at 9:30 a.m.  KMRS will broadcast that service. GSLC also has outdoor worship at the church at 6 p.m. on Wed. Eve.

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: we have two HS and two higher Ed grads this year in our parish. Since we were unable to have a baccalaureate Sunday this year, you can send cards to them or leave them at the parish office. You can obtain info about the grads and their addresses in the May newsletter.

Rev Rochelle Anderson of Morris will be providing pastoral care until further notice, if you need care, contact the parish office. You can also watch our "virtue" services on YouTube.

The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call 246-3211 or e-mail (stjKong@runestone.net) if you need assistance.

The year's annual rod and gun club's annual father's day fishing tournament is among the many events canceled already this year

No decision has been made about the fate of this year's threshing bee, yet if you wish to express your opinion on it, please contact one of the officers.

I have brought my news box back to McCollar's Jewelry, and I will hopefully be traveling up to Donnelly more frequently in the future to check my box in the PO.

The rendsville 4-h club is looking for volunteers to help weed maintain the rain garden in Donnelly by the fire hall as they are unable to do it themselves due to COVID 19.

WCA Statistician/Manager of the year in wrestling: Ryann Long

Here is my annual list of grads along with parents

Kellie Wilts MAHS, Carrie Wilts Vermilion Community College Ellen and the late Doug Wilts

Garett Eystad Herman H.S. Jacob and Mindy

Raynne Bisgard MAHS Jill Grossman Rob and Tammera Bisgard

Karenna Johnson Ottumwa (IA) H.S.  Rev and Mrs. Mark Johnson

Kendra Wevely MAHS Matt and Allishia Gramith

Karmen Sperr MAHS Duane and Lori

Kylie Swanson MAHS Chad and Amy

Randy Papesh Mark

Raynne Long WCA Clyde and Brenda

Aryn Parker NDSU Jacob and Mindy Eystad

Britany Cardwell Messner MN STATE U Moorhead Doug and Muriel (husband Philip)

Lindsey Flogstad SW STATE Marshal Matt and Susie

On May 23rd, I spent several hours visiting cemeteries in the area and putting decorations on graves of family and friends. A sign you are getting older is that you remember many people buried there.

May 24th, I attended the parking lot service at MAES AND GSLC and, on the 28th, the outdoor service at GSLC.

May 25th I had an opportunity to visit with Pr Mike Nelson for a few minutes while attending his moving sale in Donnelly

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May 26th-June 2nd

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 my 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. Some of the meetings may be held virtually instead of physically like the last rendsville 4-h club one was. Also, some Donnelly business may be temporally closed, have reduced hours, limited services, access, etc.

Weather News:  we have some sunny, mild weather the past week, and farmers took advantage of it to get a lot of fieldwork done, some crops are already up.

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, the radio, etc. GSLC and Hosanna worship center are having a parking lot service every Sunday at 10 a.m. at their churches, and there is also a community service at the MAES parking lot at 9:30 a.m.  KMRS will broadcast that service. Pr Mike Hanson tells me he hopes to have summer services on Wed. eve again this year at GSLC

ST. John’s/Kongsvinger news: we have two H.S. and two higher Ed grads this year in our parish. Since we were unable to have a baccalaureate Sunday this year, you can send cards to them or leave them at the parish office. You can obtain info about the grads and their addresses in the May newsletter

Rev Rochelle Anderson of Morris will be providing pastoral care until further notice, if you need care, contact the parish office. You can also watch our "virtue" services on YouTube.

Pr Mike Nelson is scheduled to leave Donnelly later this month, since we were unable to have a farewell service/dinner /program for him earlier this month; we are hoping he can come back 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.

 The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call 246-3211 or e-mail (stjKong@runestone.net) if you need assistance.

Thanks to Bob Burner for this. After celebrating 100 years of doing business in 2019, the balance of the year was not a good year for the co-op. A very limited fall season of fertilizer and application reduced revenue resulting in negative earnings for the year. Due to COVID 19, there was no annual meeting in March; two new directors were to be elected, but with no voters, two new directors were appointed to replace David Larson and Chris Smith. At the next annual meeting in March of '21, a vote will take place for two new candidates Brad Searle and Mike Kill. The spring season of 2020, with an early start and increased productivity, has a good feeling for the New Year. Hopefully, we will see all of you at the next annual meeting in March of '21

Some members of the Rendsville 4-H took the time to spruce up the area around the community sign this week. Thank you.

Les Bruns of Barrett formerly of the Hoffman/Donnelly area passed away on May 17th

I have brought my news box back to McCollar's Jewelry, and I will hopefully be coming up to Donnelly more frequently in the future to check my box in the P.O.

The rendsville 4-h club is looking for volunteers to help weed maintain the rain garden in Donnelly by the fire hall as they are unable to do it themselves due to COVID 19.

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May 19-26th

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 my 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, i.e., the district 12 rep nominating convention on May 19th.  Also, some Donnelly business may be temporally closed, have reduced hours, limited services, access, etc.

Weather News: We have had a few sunny, mild days in the past week; however, it is still cool esp. in the evenings we had some "frost on the pumpkin" late last week.  I do not get out to town much nowadays, but as far as I know, widespread fieldwork has yet to get underway

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, the radio, etc. GSLC is going to have a parking lot service every Sunday 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. Pr Mike Hanson tells me he hopes to have summer services on Wed. eve again this year at GSLC

St John' s/Kongsvinger news: we have two h.s. and two higher Ed grads this year in our parish. I plan to have my annual graduation issue in a few weeks.

Rev Rochelle Anderson of Morris will be providing pastoral care until further notice, if you need care, contact the parish office.

Pr Mike Nelson is scheduled to leave Donnelly later this month since we were unable to have a farewell service/dinner /program for him at this time; we are hoping he can come back 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. The Kopacek family and I were among those who took part in the farewell "parade" for Pr Mike and Sue Nelson and family in Donnelly on May 3rd. You can watch his last service at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxuI6HbSZpE.

 The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call  246-3211 or e-mail (stjKong@runestone.net_) if you need assistance.

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New address: Pr Mike and Sue Nelson

30 First Avenue East 

Federal Dam, Minnesota, 56641

Former Donnelly resident Leo Overson of New Hope MN passed away on May 10th.

Robin Root of Pine City SD passed away on May 11th; survivors include her husband former Donnelly resident Dennis, brother in law Tim (Deb) Root of Donnelly.

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May 12-19th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.  Happy Mother's day to my mom up in Heaven

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 my 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, i.e., the MN state GOP convention on May 16th. Also, some Donnelly business may be temporally closed, have reduced hours, limited services, access, etc.

Weather News:  warmer, milder, weather has enabled some farmers to get started with fieldwork, but most days are still a bit on the chilly side as I am writing this Tuesday evening they are talking about frost later this week.

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, the radio, etc. GSLC is going to have a parking lot service every Sunday 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. Pr Mike Hanson tells me he hopes to have summer services on Wed. eve again this year at GSLC

St John' s/Kongsvinger will honor this year's 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 were 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. The Kopacek family and I were among those of us who took part in the farewell "parade" for Pr mike and Sue Nelson and family in Donnelly on May 3rd. You can watch his last service at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxuI6HbSZpE.

 The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call, or e-mail if you need assistance.

Since it has been almost two months since I have been in Donnelly, I had to drive around town a little after the parade on Sunday to make sure everything was still there.

New address: Pr Mike and Sue Nelson

30 First Avenue East 

Federal Dam, Minnesota, 56641

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

Postponed until a later date the annual VFW poppy drive

Former Donnelly resident Wally McCollar of Hancock passed away on May 1st; the family is hoping to have a memorial service for him later this year. His family built, owned, and operated the café in Donnelly for many years.

Former Donnelly area resident Greg Smith of Fridley passed away on May 4th; survivors include his brother Mike (Rhoda) Smith and family of Donnelly.

Deloris Braun, of Burnsville MN formerly of Donnelly, passed away on May 3rd

Like most towns, Donnelly has a # of organizations that have monthly meetings, i.e., rendsville 4-h, DFD, community club, etc. hopefully soon we all can start having regular meetings

Annual community events: Ice Cream Social in June, threshing Bee in August, Halloween party October. DFD turkey bingo in November, Santa Day in December except for the bee, all events take place at the community hall

Other events: Donnelly rod and gun club sponsors a summer and winter fishing contest and have their annual meeting at West Pomme in the spring

Tri-County Horseshoe league has games every week during the summer at the horseshoe courts uptown

Men's and/or women's SB games at Aanerud field during the summer

Annual church events: Kong Fall festival Nov. community block party July St John's. ; SS program(s) Christmas time Stj & Kong