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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