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Dec 31st Jan 7th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Happy New year to all my loyal readers out there

Most Donnelly business will close early New Year’s Eve and be closed all day on New Year’s Day

Weather News: after some cold and snow temps have moderated some this week

Donnelly church news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger, the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and coffee fellowship.

Communion services are on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month

Annual meetings are on January 19th (Kongsvinger) and 26th (ST. John’s) both following joint services about 10:30 a.m. and both will be followed by a potluck dinner

Broadcasts available for sponsorship in 2020 are 4/26 7/5 9/13 and12/13. To sponsor one contact the parish office.

Good Shepherd Lutheran church news the church is looking for a new secretary if interested contact the church at 585-6868

No more Tuesday A.M. bible studies or Sunday adult Ed until next year

St Paul’s Lutheran Morris has New Year’s Eve services at 7 p.m.

BBB resumes on January 8th at the fireside in Morris

Bookmobile in town on Main St January 13th from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time

No community club or Stevens county Genealogical society meetings until spring

DFD meets on January 13th and 20th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

Rendsville 4-h meets on Jan 6th at 6:30 p.m. at St John’s

Former Donnelly area resident Gayle (Anderson) Hoffman of Fargo passed away on December 17th survivors include her mother Ardelle Anderson Rohloff, of Morris. Preceded in death by her father, Clayton Anderson

Past wk. open houses at Bremer, Dacotah, and riverwood banks In Morris and fedtel.morris Shirley Frank memorial service Donnelly, living nativity –faith-Morris, Christmas eve services gs-Morris st john’s Donnelly Christmas day services Gs Christmas dinner with Helen Peterson and Wally McCollar at Barrett Care center

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Dec 24th-31st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Merry Christmas to all my loyal readers out there

If you have news for me, the next couple of weeks try and get it to me A.SA.P. As I have some early deadlines.

Most Donnelly business will close early Christmas Eve and be closed all day on Christmas Day

Weather News: it was a bitterly cold weekend with -0 temp and strong winds. I was surprised to find an unpicked cornfield in my travels the last wk.

Donnelly church news: There will be joint services of carol and readings at 9:30 a.m. on December 29th (Kongsvinger) followed by coffee hr. No regular S.S. in December. The regular weekly schedule will resume in January.

Christmas Eve services on December 24th at 8 P.m. (St. John's) Christmas day 10 a.m. (Kongsvinger)

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

Due to the weather the December 1st  KCLW brunch was canceled, in its place, on December 29th, a mini brunch will be held in the church basement; there will be coffee and goodies served (no potluck )after services at 9:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran church news: There will be Christmas Eve services at 5:00 p.m., Christmas day at 10:00 a.m.at the church

Christmas leftover pot luck on December 29th

The church is looking for a new secretary if interested contact the church at 585-6868

No more Tuesday A.M. bible studies or Sunday adult Ed until next year

On December 24th, at Faith Morris, the living nativity will be presented at 3 and 5 P.m.

There will be a Christmas community dinner at first Lutheran–Morris on December 25th, starting at noon. Free will offering

St Paul’s Lutheran Morris has New Year’s Eve services at 7 p.m.

BBB resumes on January 8th at the fireside in Morris

Bookmobile in town on Main St., December 30th from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time

Sadie Jo Livengood was born on December 9th to Kody and Allishia Livengood of Morris. Grandparents are Russ Roske of Donnelly and John and H0lly Riley of Morris

Shirley Frank passed away on December 13th. The Frank family owned and ran the Gambles store in Donnelly for many years.

Santa stopped in Donnelly on December 14th, too cold for the reindeer, so the fire dept. gave him a ride into town. Thank you to the threshing bee Royalty for serving the delicious dinner prepared by community club members, and their families and later assisting Santa with his visit. The hall looked very festive thanks to their hard work and that of their families.

Past week: visited Lou Eystad in her apartment in Legacy living, flekkefrost activities in Elbow Lake visited Helen Peterson in the Barrett home, ss programs at Gs and Kong.; Dac open house, advent services Gs

                            

donnelly news

Dec 18th-24th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Most Donnelly business will close early Christmas Eve and be closed all day on Christmas Day
Weather News: Several inches of snow followed by some -0 temps', means winter is here. I think all the corn in the area has been picked by now I have not seen any unpicked fields in my travels
Donnelly church news: There will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. on December 22nd (Kongsvinger) and 29th (St John's) followed by coffee hr. No regular S.S. in December. The regular weekly schedule will resume in Jan
Christmas Eve services on December 24th at 8 P.m. (St. John's) Christmas day 10 a.m. Kongsvinger
There will again be a poinsettia garden at both churches this year contact the parish office for more details
Good Shepherd Lutheran church news: advent services on December 18th at 7 p.m. at the church
Christmas Eve services at 5:00 p.m., Christmas day at 10:00 a.m.
The church is looking for a new secretary if interested contact the church at 585-6868
No more Tuesday A.M. bible studies or Sunday adult Ed until next year
Many churches in the area are doing a hat/mitten tree again this year.
On December 24th, at Faith Morris, the living nativity will be presented at 3 and 5 P.m.
There will be a Christmas community dinner at first –Morris on December 25th, starting at noon. Free will offering
Bookmobile in town on Main St., December 30th from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time
Amara Jayde Bruns was born December 4th to Allysa Peterson and Jason Bruns of Donnelly
Former Donnelly resident Joe Wolking of Tulsa Oklahoma passed away on December 6th. His family owned/operated Wolking oil in Donnelly for many years, where the current co-op station is.
Past week parade of lights and magical Christmas events in Glenwood roger horning visitation Chokio, supper with Santa at eagles, Christmas events at Schs, faith-Morris, Morris sr. Center, family Christmas party at Barrett care center with Wally McCollar and Helen Peterson, lutefisk supper eagles, advents services Gs.

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Dec 11th-17th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: some colder weather and several inches of snow have marked the return of winter, so shovels, blowers, plows, etc. have had to come out of storage I see there are still a few cornfields left to be picked up near the Lien church near Barrett

Donnelly church news: The Sunday school program will be presented on December 15th during worship at Kongsvinger at 10:30 a.m. (note change of time for that Sunday only) and that afternoon at 5 p.m. at St. John's. There will be joint services at 9:30 a.m. on December 22nd (Kongsvinger) and 29th (St John's) No regular S.S. in December.

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

Gslc news: advent services on December 11th, 18th at 7 p.m. at the church

 On December 18th during services at the church, the S. S. program will be presented

Christmas Eve services at 5:30 p.m., Christmas day at 10:30 a.m.

The church is looking for a new secretary if interested contact the church at 585-6868

Many churches in the area are doing a hat/mitten tree again this yr.

On December 24th the living nativity will be presented at Faith –Morris at 3 and 5 pm

On December 15th the 1st –Morris S.S. program will be held at 10:30 a.m., the faith one will be at 11 a.m.

Bookmobile in town on Main St., December 16th from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time

Santa day in Donnelly at the community hall is December 14th; dinner at noon served by the community club with Santa arriving about 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Donnelly fire department meets on December 16th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

Rendsville 4-h Christmas party on December 14th at 6 p.m. at St J (church not parsonage as an earlier fb post said)

Open house baby shower for Danny and Kate Ennen will be held on December 14th from 10 a.m. until noon at the Kongsvinger parish hall

Roger Horning of Chokio passed away on December 1st survivors include his granddaughter Michelle (Adam) Speer of Donnelly and their family

Lou Eystad has moved into an apt at the Legacy Living in Morris; hopefully, Jim can join her there later.

, Past week thanksgiving dinner at the Barret home with Helen Peterson and Wally McCollar visit Jim and Lou Eystad at the WWV, Geesien Kill funeral assumption Morris, visit with Helen Peterson at the Barrett care center, helped with NAPS at Sr. Center, Meyer mission fundraiser Zion-Morris, advent services G.S. helped decorate the church at Gs.

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Dec 4th-10th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: slowly but surely most corn fields around here are getting harvested, I talked to a friend from up in the Fargo Morehead area Sunday, he said there are still some wheat fields up there that due to wet conditions have yet to be harvested. 

Donnelly church news: services will be at 9:30 a.m. on December 8th at St John's, followed by a coffee fellowship.

The Sunday school program will be presented on December 15th during worship at Kongsvinger at 10:30 a.m. (note change of time for that Sunday only) and that afternoon at 5 p.m. at St. John's. No regular S.S. in December

"Where's the beef dinner" raffle at St. John's is going on now tickets may be purchased from any St. John's member or at the parish office. The Drawing will be on December 8th during coffee hr.

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

Mission fest at Trinity Cyrus December 8th starting with services at 10:30 a.m. with special speaker Mark Jacobson followed by a taste of Christmas and a live/silent auction

Gslc news: advent services on December 4, 11th, 18th at 7 p.m. at the church

Donnelly city council meets on December 7th at 4 p.m. in the council chambers in Donnelly

 Bookmobile in town on Main St., December 18th from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time

Santa day in Donnelly at the community hall is December 14th dinner at noon with Santa arriving about 1 p.m.

Dfd meets on December 9th and 16th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

Rendsville 4-h meets on December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at St. John's

Harrison Alexandra Smith was born on November 9th to Myles Smith of Donnelly and Casandra Anderson of Morris. His parents are Mike and Rhoda Smith of Donnelly.

Open house baby shower for Danny and Kate Ennen will be held on December 14th from 10 a.m. until noon at the Kongsvinger parish hall

Stevens' county historical society annual; open house December 8th from 9 a.m.-11 a.m at the museum

Morris sr. Citizen's annual bazaar on December 7th at the sr. center from 9a.m.- 1p.m.

Pedersen's funeral home a time to remember will be held on December 8th at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Former Donnelly area resident Joe Mau of Isanti Mn passed away on November 14th survivors include his cousin Lou Eystad of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area resident Geesien "Gay." (Kruize) Kill of Morris passed away on Nov. 26th. survivors include her son Howard (Deb) Kill of Donnelly and their family

 The threshing bee royalty was a part of the parade of lights in Morris on November 21st

Thank you to the DFD for the turkey dinner I won at their turkey bingo event on November 22nd

Past week parade of lights Morris, turkey bingo Donnelly; Kongsvinger fall festival; a visit to Jim and Lou Eystad at the WWV

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Nov 26th-Dec 2^nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Note I have an early deadline next week (November 26th) Most Donnelly business will not be open on Thanksgiving Day 

Weather news: many farmers in the area took advantage of a relatively dry week to get a lot of corn picked. Most fields around here have been harvested, but up north by Elbow Lake still a lot to be picked yet. A lot of fall tillage going on too

In the news from the ST. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger, the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and Coffee fellowship. Communion services are on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month.

"Where's the beef dinner" raffle at St. John's is going on now tickets may purchase from any St. John's member or at the parish office. The Drawing will be on December 8th during coffee hr.

KLCW advent brunch at 10:30 a.m. on December 1st at Kongsvinger following the church service about 10:30 a.m. all (men and women) are welcome

Correction: Joint thanksgiving eve services on November 27th at 7 p.m. at Kongsvinger with coffee fellowship to follow

Gslc news: thanksgiving eve services November 27th at 7 p.m. at the church.

Community thanksgiving eve service November 27th, 7 p.m. at the Eden reformed church Herman bring a gift for the food shelf

Community Thanksgiving meal November 28th 12-1p.m. at United Methodist Church in Herman

BBB will be on Hiatus until next yr.

No More community club and genealogical society meetings until next year

Donnelly city council meets on December 7th at 4 p.m. in the council chambers in Donnelly

John Ruff and his daughter deb of TX returned home last week after spending some time in the area visiting his sister Lou Eystad and other family and friends in the area

Bookmobile in town on Main St., December 4th from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time

Santa day in Donnelly at the community hall is December 14th starting with a noon meal by the community club. Santa will be arriving at about 1 p.m.

Dfd meets on December 9th and 16th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

Rendsville 4-h meets on December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s

Pedersen funeral home service of remembrance December 8th, 2 p.m. at the funeral home in Morris

there will be an Open house for expected baby daughter of Carrie Roske of Morris formerly of Donnelly  on November 23rd at faith Morris 9 a.m.-noon

Marlos E. (Schwensohn) Bacon, of Herman, passed away on November 17th survivors include her daughter Marylin (Jerry) Underwood of Marshall Jerry is a former Donnelly resident

Former Donnelly area resident Ron Holdgrafer of Schaumburg IL passed away on November 14th. His brother was the late cartoonist Delmar Holdgrafer of Donnelly

Harrison Alexandra smith was born on November 9th to Myles smith of Donnelly and Casandra Anderson of Morris. His parents are Mike and Rhoda Smith of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area residents Irene (Braun) Raths of Morris passed away on November 19th.

Herman red hatters will have their Christmas party on December 2nd at the broken paddle in Herman at 11 am turkey dinner will be served

Open house baby shower for Danny & Kate Ennen will be held on December 14th from 10 am until noon at the Kongsvinger parish hall

Past week meatball supper faith Morris a visit to Jim and Lou Eystad at the WWV along with her brother John ruff and his daughter Deb from TX. Annual meeting at Gs w/Lou Eystad GS men's event at Reed Peterson's, a visit to Helen Peterson at the Barrett care center

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Nov 19th-25th

 Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: the  the past week has been cold, but dry farmers are busy picking corn still a a lot out there yet

In the news from the ST. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger, the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and Coffee fellowship. Communion services are on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month.

Kongsvinger Fall festival is on November 24th, starting at 11 a.m. in preparation for it, there will be a lefse making days on November 20th at 4 p.m.

"Where's the beef dinner" raffle at St. John's is going on now tickets may purchase from any St. John's member or at the parish office

KLCW advent brunch at 10:30 a.m. on December 1st at Kongsvinger following the church service about 10:30 a.m. all (men and women) are welcome

Correction: Joint thanksgiving eve services on November 27th at 7 p.m. at Kongsvinger with coffee fellowship to follow

The newest member of Kongsvinger is Quinton Giles Oelke, son of Joe and Jesse Oelke his baptism took place on November 10th at Kongsvinger

Donnelly youth club meets on November 20th from 4-6 p.m. at St. John's

BBB will meet again on November 20th then be on Hiatus until next yr.

No More community club and genealogical society meetings until next year

Donnelly fire department annual turkey bingo is on November 22nd in the hall, starting at 7 p.m.

Donnelly city council meets on December 7th at 4 p.m. in the council chambers in Donnelly

Janice Eystad Johnson of Anoka passed away on October 31st survivors include her brother Jamey (Kathy), Robert (Bernie) and sister in law Donna and their families of Donnelly

There will be an Open house bridal shower for Kristi Kopel bride to be of Breden Douglas on November 18th, 1-4 p.m. at faith –Morris. She is the daughter of Mike and Joanie Kopel of Donnelly

John Ruff and his daughter deb of TX have spent some time here recently visiting his sister Lou Eystad other family and friends in the area

Bookmobile in town on Main St., December 4th from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time

Santa day in Donnelly at the community hall is Dec 14^th Starting with a noon meal by the community club.Santa will be arriving at about 1 pm

Past wk. St co gen soc. mtg –the library, Corrine Jackson visitation Starbuck, open house MAS, Adult Ed Gs, Veterans Day program Herman, a visit to Helen Peterson in Barrett care center, meatball supper faith-Morris

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donnelly news

Nov 5th-11th.

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I am dedicating this week's column to the memory of my mom's sister Mabel Van Olst who passed away on November 18th, 2002.

A week of sunny, dry weather has enabled most farmers in the area to make good progress in getting the crops harvested. Most of the bean harvest in the area is done, and they are working on getting the corn picked.

In the news from the ST. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and coffee fellowship. Communion services are on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month. r. Kongsvinger Fall festival is on November 24th, starting at 11 a.m.

There will be a Scandinavian heritage festival at first Lutheran Morris on November 6th, starting at 3:30 p.m.

BBB will be on hiatus until early Jan.

Donnelly city council meets on November 2nd at 4 p.m. at the council chambers in Donnelly

The Stevens county genealogical society meets on November 7th at 1:30 p.m. at the library

 Rocking with Kinship featuring "Elvis" November 8th starting with dinner at 5:30 p.m. show at 7 p.m. at Old # 1 Southside

No More community club meetings until next year

DFD annual turkey bingo is on November 22nd at the hall starting at 7 p.m.

Former Donnelly area resident Vivian Jean Graff of Litchfield passed away on October 19th; local survivors include her brother Paul (Betty) Sperr of Donnelly and their family

Former Donnelly area resident Greta (Delong) Mogler of Morris passed away on October 23rd.

Brylee Dee Michaelson was born September 26th, 2019, at Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria, MN, to Michael and Jade Michaelson. Brylee weighed 5 lbs. 11 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Tim and Jeannie Michaelson of Morris, MN, and Dan and Tammy Bruna of Brookings, SD.

Past week visit to Jim & Lou Eystad at WWV, WMSTR annual meeting in Hawley, LRTA annual meeting in Dalton SCPC annual mtg in Albany visit to Harold Rippe in his home in Glenwood, bible study gslc

Please note that on occasion I get the info about an event (i.e., time/date) wrong in my column, so please double-check before attending something I have listed

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Oct.29th Nov 5th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This issue is dedicated to the memory of my dad Emil Anderson who passed away October 31st 2005

 A few days of sunshine last week allowed farmers to get some more crops harvested but this week has started out cold wet and rainy

In the news from the ST. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and coffee fellowship. Communion services are on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month. No Sunday school November 3rd and 10th. The Parish trunk and treat event will be held on October 31st on the west side of ST. John's starting at 5 p.m.

There will be a special congregational meeting following the 9:30 a.m. services at Kongsvinger on November 3rd to authorize repairs on the church and parish hall roofs that were damaged in the hail storm last summer.

The Annual Donnelly Halloween party will be held at the community hall on October 31st, starting at 5 p.m.

There will be a Scandinavian heritage festival at first Lutheran Morris on November 6th, starting at 3:30 p.m.

Federated church trunk or treat on October 31st, 5–7 p.m.

The following events will take place at Neimackl Lake Park: the Haunted woods trail of terror on October 25th, starting at dusk -9 p.m. and the family fun festival October 26th at the park about halfway between Donnelly and Herman.

Donnelly city council meets on November 2nd at 4 p.m. at the council chambers in Donnelly

Rendsville 4-h meets on November 4th at 6:30 p.m. at ST. John's

The Stevens county genealogical society meets on November 7th at 1:30 p.m. at the library

 Rocking with Kinship featuring "Elvis" November 8th starting with dinner at 5:30 p.m. show at 7 p.m. at Old # 1 Southside

Tate Allen Feuchtenberger was born on October 19th to Max, and Gabi Feuchtenberger of Hancock grandparents are Craig and Paula Feuchtenberger and Barry and patty Nienhaus both of Hancock. Great grandmother is Geesien Kill of Morris formerly of Donnelly

Hadley Jo Kampmeier was born on October 15th to Max and Sydney Kampmeier of Chokio grandparents include Joel and Jamie Beyer of Chokio great-grandmother is Carol Wilcock of Morris

Former Donnelly area resident Vivian Jean Graff of Litchfield passed away on October 19th local survivors include her brother Paul (Betty) Sperr of Donnelly and their family

Past wk. fall fest st j Donnelly, a visit to Jim and Lou Eystad at the WWV, adult forum and bible study at Gs, fall into health at MAES'

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Oct.22nd-28th

Cold rain/snow made for kind of a miserable weekend. This week started out sunny, but the past few days have cloudy and cold. Harvest has come to a halt for the time being.

In the news from the S.T. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and coffee fellowship. Communion services are on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month. No Sunday school November 3rd & 10th.Sunday school Halloween event on October 27th during services and S.S. parish trunk & treat event on Oct 31st west side of S.T. John's

A special congregational meeting will be held following the 9:30 a.m. services on November 3rd. The purpose of the meeting is to authorize repairs on the church and parish hall roofs that were damaged in the hail storm last summer.

The Annual Donnelly Halloween party will be held at the community hall on October 31st, starting at 4 p.m.

Scandinavian heritage festival at first Morris November 6th

Neimackl lake park events: the Haunted woods trail of terror on October 25th starting at dusk -9 pm and the family fun festival October 26th at the park about halfway between Donnelly & Herman.

Donnelly city council meets on November 2nd at 4 pm at council chambers in Donnelly

Rendsville 4-h meets on 4th at 6:30 pm at ST. John's at 6:30 pm

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Rocking with Kinship featuring "Elvis" November 8th starting with dinner at 5:30 p.m. show at 7 p.m. at Old # 1 Southside

Donnelly community club had their monthly mtg on October 14th, after the meeting we enjoyed coffee & cake in honor of Corrine Kruize's birthday. Figures from the bee show we had a fair year despite the rain. Next year's show is August 29th & 30th feature is ford and massy Ferguson

Former Donnelly area resident Sharon (Wente) Smith of Barhamsville, Virginia, passed away on October 3rd Local survivors include her sister sandy (Les) Kopel of Donnelly and her mother Norma Wente of Morris. There will be a private family service and burial at Summit Cemetery in Morris, MN, at a later date.

Bob Trost of Fergus passed away on October 13th local survivors include his brother in law Wally (Peggy) Horning of the Chokio/Donnelly area.

Past wk. fall fest at Zion Jim Eystad birthday party WWV services at the WWV with pr Mike Hanson bible study Gs arc bazar legion, BBB met lounge

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Oct. 15^th-21st

The weather has been sunny & mild this wk. hopefully dry things up enough for farmers to get some harvest done seen some bean and corn have been picked as well as some sugar beets.

In the news from the ST. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and coffee fellowship. Communion will be held on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month. Oct 20^th is Gideon Sunday, but there will be no Sunday school that Sunday. Sunday school Halloween event on Oct 27^th during services and S.S. parish trunk & treat event on Oct 31^st west side of ST. John’s Oct.

  ON October 16 the ARC Stevens County's will have their annual noon luncheon and bake sale, from 9:00 to 1:00 at the American Legion in Morris.

 Bookmobile in town on October 21 on main st Donnelly from 2:30 -2:45 note new time

 Donnelly Fire Department meets on October 21^st at 7 p.m. in the fire hall. 

 Prayers go out to Jim Eystad, who had a stroke on September 25 and is currently in the West wind village in Morris

Bruce Pollard of Morris passed away on Oct 6^th survivors include his granddaughter’s Destiny & Lydia of Donnelly

If you missed Jim Eystad’s birthday party on the 12^th You can send him a card at the WWV 1001 Scott ave. Morris mn 56267 (room 108)

Past week: a visit to Jim and Lou Eystad at the WWV to wish him a belated happy birthday. Gun auction in Herman,4-h awards show at ag county auditorium dinner at rock Prairie Lutheran church, options for women respect life banquet Morris e free church. Mccl fall tour Benson, bible study gslc, BBB met lounge

85^th Birthday party for Jim Eystad on Oct 12^th, starting at 2 pm at the end of Atlantic Ave. at the WWV (Villa) in Morris

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Oct. 8th-14th

The weather has been cold and damp.

In the news from the ST. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger the 2nd and,4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by Sunday school and coffee fellowship. Communion 1st and 4th Sundays of the month

 St John's fall festival October 12th from 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m.; bake, card, rummage sales; raffle and lunch

 Luther Crest annual meeting on October 12th starting with treats at 9:00 a.m. in the chapel at Luther Crest -Alex

 The Zion Lutheran Church of Morris Fall Bazaar will be on October 12th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Gatherings for Widows and Widowers will meet for lunch at noon on Sunday, October 13, in the basement of Old #1 in Morris.

 ON October 16th, the ARC Stevens County's will have their annual noon luncheon and bake sale, from 9:00 to 1:00 at the American Legion in Morris.

 Bookmobile in town on October 21 on main st Donnelly from 2:30 -2:45 note new time

 The community club and Donnelly Fire Department meet on October 14 at 7 p.m. in the community and fire halls. 

 Prayers go out to Jim Eystad, who had a stroke on September 25 and is currently in the West wind village in Morris

The threshing bee royalty was part of the Morris Area H.S.  Homecoming parade on September 27th

Robert Geise of Morris passed away on September 30th Survivors include his grandson Brian (Holly Geise) of Morris. Holly is a former Donnelly resident

Past week visit to Jim and Lou Eystad at the WWV. Mahs homecoming parade and fb game, naps at sr. center-Morris. BBB at the met lounge

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Oct. 1-7th  

The weather has been sunny and mild; beans are ripening fast look for harvest to start soon. I have seen some corn cut for silage.

In the news from the ST. John's/ Kongsvinger Parish: at 9:30 A.M. on the first 1st,3rd, and 5th Sundays at Kongsvinger the 2nd and,4th Sundays of the month at St John's followed by ss and coffee fellowship. Communion 1st and 4th Sundays of the month

St John's fall festival October 12th

Luther Crest annual meeting on October 12th starting with treats at 9:00 A.M. in the chapel at Luther Crest -Alex

Someplace safe Octorbfest is on October 4th at the old # 1 Southside at 6 P.M. Tickets are available at the thrift store and also at the Old #1 in Morris.

The Zion Lutheran Church of Morris Fall Bazaar will be on October 12th, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M...

On October 6th at 1st Morris, the guests will be Michael and Carmen Zoughbi from the Holy Land. Michael will preach in worship, and present our Adult Forum that day on their lives as Palestinian Christians living in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

Options for women annual respect life banquet at the Morris Evangelical Free Church on October 6th starting with a silent auction at 4:30 P.M. followed by dinner and a program

ON October 16th the ARC Stevens County's will have their annual noon luncheon and bake sale, from 9:00 to 1:00 at the American Legion in Morris.

Bookmobile in town on October 7th on main st Donnelly from 2:30 -2:45 note new time

No Stevens's county genealogical society meeting in October next meeting is November 7th.

Rendsville 4-h meets October 7th at 7 P.M. at St. John's

City council meets October 5th at 4 P.M. in the council chambers.

The community club and dfd meet on October 14th at 7 P.M. in the community and fire halls.  

George Libbon of the Chokio /Donnelly area passed away on September 19th.

Rick Stark of Hoffman passed away on septemeber31st survivors include his cousin Jim (Lorraine) Aanerud and their family of Donnelly.

Prayers go out to Jim Eystad, who had a stroke on September 25th and is currently in the St. Cloud Hospital.

Past wk. rose city threshing show annual meeting rose city grounds, fall festival at Erickson's petting zoo Osakis, Libbon funeral Bethel Herman.

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On Wednesday 18/09/2019 at 9:58 pm, Allen Anderson wrote:

Sept 24th-30th

Welcome to another edition of Donnelly news. Please note the change in publication dates for the paper Tuesday, not Saturday. For now, my deadlines are the same

Weather news after off & on again rain the past several weeks it has finally cleared up & been sunny & mild most of this week. It was a muddy mess in Albany over the weekend.

In ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: Joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sundays at ST. John's followed by Sunday School and coffee fellowship. Holy Communion is on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month. Other church news Glacial Ridge Conference

Fall Gathering for Women of the ELCA Monday, September 23 at  First Lutheran Church, Morris Registration at 4:00 p.m. ($10) Light Meal at 4:30 p.m.

Grief support at Morris e Free Church Mondays at 4 p.m.

On September 22 first & faith –Morris will have Church without walls.

on September 22 Tony DeBlois - music concert at Federated

Feed My Starving Children Committee

Thank you, this community packed 217,758

meals during the 12th Feed My Starving

Children packing event, here in Morris.

During those three days, 1033 volunteers

came to pack. Those meals packed will feed

Five hundred ninety-six children for one year. Truly your efforts

made a difference. Without your time,

prayer, and treasure this couldn't happen

The threshing bee royalty was in the machinery parade in Albany on September 14

On September 23 the bookmobile will be in town on main st from 2:45–3 p.m. note new time.

Herman Red Hats meet Monday Oct.7 at 9 a.m. at AJ's in Herman.

Congrats to Jerry & Wanda Cin who celebrated their 40th wedding aniv on September 15. The Cin family is from the Donnelly area

Past wk. Pioneer power show activities Albany Connie Lee concert Gs, Septemberfest Assumption.

A Reminder you can find my column online at Donnellyminn.blogspot.com or on the Donnelly news FB page as I do not think it will be published on the paper's website anymore.

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Sept 17th-23rd

Welcome to another edition of Donnelly news. Please note the change in publication dates for the paper Tuesday not Saturday. For now, my deadlines are the same

Weather news we had some rain in Dalton on Saturday and on Sunday in Morris and Tuesday a.m. en-route to Fargo and more rain as I am writing this on Thursday a.m.

In ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: Joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sundays at ST. John's followed by Sunday School and coffee fellowship. Holy Communion is on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month.  

The threshing bee royalty was in parades in Dalton (regular and machinery) on Sept. 7 and Prairie Pioneer Days in Morris on Sept. 8

On September 23 the bookmobile will be in town on main st from 2:45-3 p.m. note new time

The Donnelly community club had their post bee meeting on September 9th. Despite the rain, on Sunday we had a good year selling about 900 buttons. Next year’s show is August 29, and 30^th, features will be Ford and Massy Ferguson

Past wk. Stevens County genealogical society meeting at library, LRTA activities at Dalton, PPD activities Morris, Big Iron activities Fargo,3 B at Met Lounge

Reminder you can find my column online at Donnellyminn.blogspot.com or on the Donnelly news FB page as I do not think it will be published on the paper's website anymore

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Sept 7th-12th

Welcome to another edition of Donnelly news.

Weather news: been mostly sunny and mild had some rain her Mon eve. I  Suspect grain harvest is almost complete have not seen any beans or corn picked yet.

In ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: Joint services at 9:30 a.m. on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by coffee fellowship holy communion 1st and 4th Sundays of the month

GSLC news: Connie Lee in concert for the eagle's nest September 14th at 7 p.m. A special congregational meeting will be held on September 8th to consider changes to the constitution

Septemberfest at Assumption Morris on September 15th starting with mass at 10 a.m. and continuing with many activities the rest of the day

Despite the rain, on Sunday we managed to get all the day's events in at the Bee. Thanks, everyone for coming and participating. Next year's dates are August 29th and 30th the feature is Ford and Massy. Tousen Takk to the community club for the toy steam engine I won at the Bee.

Herman Red Hats Meet Monday, September 9th at 11 a.m. at Broken Paddle in Herman

 New royalty: queen: Callista Kill, princess, Destiny Pollard; little Miss Donnelly: Chloe Winther; Little Miss Princess Ellery Spohr

On September 9th the bookmobile will be in town on main st from 3:45–4 p.m. the Donnelly fire department and community club meet at 7 p.m. the fire and community hall

On September 14th, Papa's angels 4th annual AED fundraiser will be held starting at 3 p.m. at the place to be in Donnelly. There will be a Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, live music, dart tournament, food and more

Past wk. activities at wmstr-Rollag helped with naps at sr. center

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August 30th –September 6th

Welcome to another edition of Donnelly news. Please note that due to Labor Day holiday most of the business in Donnelly will be closed and there will be no mail delivery.

Weather news after a sunny, mild week it has been rainy and chilly this week

In ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: Joint services at 9:30 am on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by coffee fellowship holy communion 1st and 4th Sundays of the month

GSLC news: Connie Lee in concert for the eagle's news September 14th at 7 pm a special congregational meeting will be held on September 7th to consider changes to the constitution

Despite the rain, on Sunday we managed to get all the day's events in at the Bee. Thanks, everyone for coming and participating. Next year's dates are August 29th and 30th the feature is Ford and Massy. Tousen Takk to the community club for the toy steam engine I won at the Bee.

Herman Red Hats Meet Monday, September 9th at 11 am at Broken Paddle in Herman

 New royalty: queen: Callista Kill, princess, Destiny Pollard; little Miss Donnelly: Chloe Winther; Little Miss Princess Ellery Spohr

The st co gen soc. will meet on September 5th at the Morris library at 1:30 pm

The bookmobile will be in town on main st from 3:45–4 pm the Donnelly fire dept. and community club meet on September 9th at 7 pm the fire and community hall

Jeffery Ehlen of Alberta passed away on August 21st; survivors include his brother Joe Ehlen of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area resident Colleen Anderson Oachs passed away on August 22nd. Survivors include her mother former Donnelly area, resident Shirley Anderson Holman, of Morris

Past wk. John Rinkenberger funeral –Chokio, events at the Donnelly threshing bee, picnic of hope and healing-Pomme De Terre Park, Fmsc packing event, work night at the Bee, worship services at Gs BBB met lounge

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In ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: The parish will be leading the services under the big top tent on August 25^th at 9 a.m. with Tom & Pearl Horning leading the music and Dick Cady as lector There will be no services at either church that day; the regular schedule resumes on September 1st

GSLC news: On August 28th at 7 p.m. the summer service series will conclude with Pr AJ Kluver as guest preacher. On August 25th, after the 9 a.m. services and a potluck dinner, Gladys Mungo from Haiti's children will give a presentation about her work in Haiti, She will also be collecting supplies for the children. Connie Lee in concert for the eagle's news September 14th at 7 p.m. a special congregational meeting will be held on September 7th to consider changes to the constitution

The 54th annual Donnelly threshing bee starts today (Sat) and concludes tomorrow (Sun) lots of activities both days. The theme this year is 54 years of hometown fun. Next year's dates are August 29th and 30th the feature is Ford and Massy Ferguson. The fireman's water fights being held today (Sat) at 1 p.m. in front of the fire hall on Main St.is, not on the poster. If you need info during the show stop into the depot and talk whoever is behind the desk the # is 320-246-3272. I do plan to have my cart on the grounds for anybody that needs a ride. Also, RTA is providing free Wi-Fi service on the grounds again this yr. The Rendsville 4-h club will be the grand marshals this year

There will also be non-bee events during the weekend at the The place to be in Donnelly. I know of at least one rummage sale in town too.

Work night on the bee grounds August 27th (takedown, put away, etc.) at 6:30 p.m. any help during or after the bee is much appreciated.

Kathy Eystad informs me she is looking for pictures of farmsteads' for display in the schoolhouse this year. If you have one, please get in touch with her at 246-3262 or bring them to the schoolhouse during the weekend

On August 26th the bookmobile is in town from 3:45-- 4:00 p.m. on Main St.

Hannah McNally and Jeremy Michaelson were married, on July 25th at Pomme De Park in Morris. Her mother is Audrey Larson, grandparents Don

and Algene, and great-grandmother Bertha Larson.

On August 3rd Britany Cardwell and Philip Messner were married at the Erdahl barn near Donnelly her parents are Doug and Muriel (Mau), Cardwell

On August 17th Justin Stallman and Jenna Niemann were married at Kongsvinger; his parents are Jeff and Marylyn (Mau) Stallman of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area resident Capt. Gerald Loher lll has returned home from overseas duty.

Herman Red Hats Meet Monday, September 9th at 11 a.m. at Broken Paddle in Herman

The st co gen soc. will meet on September 5th at the Morris library

Past wk. activities at the swift co fair Appleton, rata show Rosholt, cornfest activities Ortonville, bible study and wed eve services at Gs, Willie's SV parking lot party at Eastside Park, work night on the threshing bee grounds, BBB at the met lounge

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Aug 17th-23rd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. My apologies for no column in the paper last wk. my fault I did not get it sent in

Weather News: it has been mostly sunny and mild the past week we had some rain sat eve. Suspect grain harvest will be underway soon.

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays. Note our parish will be leading the services under the big top tent on August 25th; no services at either church that day.

GSLC news: Summer services continue to be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pr Mike Hanson will be preaching on August 21st.  Gladys Mungo from Haiti's children will be at Gs August 25th to give a presentation about her work in Haiti after a pot luck dinner. She will also be collecting supplies for the children. Connie Lee in concert for the eagle's news September 14th at 7 p.m. Special congregational meeting on September 7th to consider changes to the constitution

The 54th annual Donnelly threshing bee is August 24th and 25th on the threshing bee grounds in Donnelly. Sat events start with the pancake breakfast and conclude with a dance on the grounds. Sunday events begin with services under the big top tent and finish with the cash drawings after the pony/horse pull. For more info, a complete list of activities, contact info, etc. visit the website at donnnellythreshingbee.com or call 320-795-2437 or 320-246-3337 e-mail donnellythreshingbee@runestone.net. The theme this year is 54 years of hometown fun. Next year's dates are August 29th and 30th the feature is Ford and Massy Ferguson. Not on poster fireman's water fights August 24th 1 p.m. in front of the fire hall on Main St.

There will also be non-bee events during the weekend i.e., a dance Sat evening at the Place to be in Donnelly. I assume there will also be some rummage sales around town too

Advance sale buttons will be on sale through August 23rd at various businesses in Donnelly and Dacotah Bank in Morris and Chokio

Work nights on the bee grounds on August 20th (put up fences get ready etc.) and the 27th (takedown, put away, etc.) both at 6:30 p.m.

The Committee assignments have been mailed out. If you would like to help out get in touch with one of the officers or e-mail donnellythreshingbeeatrunestone.net

Kathy Eystad informs me she is looking for pictures of farmsteads' for display in the schoolhouse this year. If you have one, please get in touch with her at 246-3262

On August 26th the bookmobile is in town from 3:45-- 4:00 p.m. on Main St.

On July 25th at Pomme De Park in Morris Hannah McNally and Jeremy Michaelson were married. Her mother is Audrey Larson, grandparents Don and Algene, and great-grandmother Bertha Larson.

On August 3rd Britany Cardwell and Philip Messner were married at the Erdahl barn near Donnelly her parents are Doug and Muriel Cardwell

Former Donnelly area resident Capt. Gerald Loher lll has returned home from overseas duty.

Lilly Prop of Wheaton passed away in August 3rd survivors include her daughter DeVonne (Ronald) Kloos of Jackson, MN and their family. Ron is a former Donnelly area resident

Ruth Harstad of Red Wing passed away on August 2nd survivors include her brother in law George (Eliane) Harstad and their family of the Herman/Donnelly area

Earl Steuck of Chokio; passed away on August. 5th, his survivors include his niece Diane (Glen) Amundson of Donnelly and their family

Queen candidates: Callista Kill - parents Joe and Julie Grandparent Richard Cady and the late Pat Cady, Kylie Mau - parents Maynard and Lori, Grandparents Lyle, and Marilyn Miller; Destiny Pollard - parents Christy Haynes-Pollard, Brent Pollard, Grandparents Bonnie and Craig Moses, the late David Haynes Great grandparent Irene Strand; Little Miss Candidates Ellery Spohr - parents Crystal and Brad Searle, Matt and Shawna Spohr; Grandparents - Rollie and the late Deb Henrichs; Chloe Winther - parents Rachel Volker, Joshua Winther Grandparents - the late Willis and Roberta Volker

Past Activities at the St. co. fair Morris; Haining family concert Dalton, services at lwlc-Alex, the open house at new 1st Lutheran –Alex, com club mtg., bible study& wed eve services -GSLC, community picnic WWV Morris

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Aug 10th-16th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather News: it has been sunny and mild the past week suspect grain harvest will be underway soon

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m., Pr Mike Hanson will be preaching on August 14th

The 54th annual Donnelly threshing bee is August 24th and 25th at the threshing bee grounds in Donnelly. Sat events start with the pancake breakfast and conclude with a dance on the grounds. For more info, a complete list of activities, contact info, etc. visit the website at donnnellythreshingbee.com or call 320-795-2437 or 320-246-3337 e-mail donnellythreshingbee@runestone.net. The theme this year is 54 years of hometown fun. Next year's dates are August 29th and 30th the feature is Ford and Massy Ferguson. Not on poster fireman's water fights August 24th 1 p.m. in front of the fire hall on Main St.

Advance sale buttons will be on sale through August 23rd at various businesses in the area

Work nights on the bee grounds August 20th (put up fences get ready etc.) and 27th (takedown, put away, etc.) at 6:30 p.m.

Committee assignments will be mailed out soon if you would like to help out get in touch with one of the officers or e-mail donnellythreshingbeeatrunestone.net

Kathy Eystad informs me she is looking for pictures of farmsteads' for display in the schoolhouse this yr. if you have one, please get in touch with her at 246-3262

On August 12th the bookmobile is in town from 3:45-- 4:00 p.m. on Main St. and The community club and DFD will meet at 7 p.m. in the community and fire halls

On July 25th at Pomme De Park in Morris Hannah McNally and Jeremy Michaelson were married. Her mother is Audrey Larson, grandparents Don and Algene, and great-grandmother Bertha Larson.

On August 3rd Britany Cardwell and Philip Messner were married at the Erdahl barn near Donnelly her parents are Doug and Muriel Cardwell

Former Donnelly area resident Capt. Gerald Loher lll has returned home from overseas duty.

Lilly Prop of Wheaton passed away in August 3rd survivors include her daughter DeVonne (Ronald) Kloos of Jackson, MN and their family. Ron is a former Donnelly area resident

Ruth Harstad of Red Wing passed away on August 2nd survivors include her brother in law George (Eliane) Harstad and their family of the Herman/Donnelly area

Earl Steuck of Chokio; passed away on August. 5th, his survivors include his niece Diane (Glen) Amundson of Donnelly and their family

Queen candidates: Callista Kill - parents Joe and Julie Grandparent Richard Cady and the late Pat Cady, Kylie Mau - parents Maynard and Lori, Grandparents Lyle and Marilyn Miller, Destiny Pollard - parents Christy Haynes-Pollard, Brent Pollard, Grandparents Bonnie and Craig Moses, the late David Haynes Great grandparent Irene Strand Little Miss Candidates Ellery Spohr - parents Crystal and Brad Searle, Matt and Shawna Spohr Grandparents - Rollie and the late Deb Henrichs Chloe Winther - parents Rachel Volker, Joshua Winther Grandparents - the late Willis and Roberta Volker

Past week: gen soc. mtg –library; Flekkefest activities, Elbow Lake, sweet corn feed Alberta, visit with Margret Kearns in her home in Alberta; meet the queen candidates at the Donnelly hall, fair community supper Lee center, helped with naps at sr. center bible study & services at Gs, st co fair activities

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 Aug 3rd-9th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather News:  When I was in the Alex /Glenwood area on Sunday, they had some heavy rains. However, when I got home, it looked like we hardly had had any rain. The crops and gardens in the Donnelly area seem to have recovered somewhat from the hailstorm last week. A friend told me that just about every house in Donnelly would need to have new shingles put on their roof.
ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays
TURKEY and SWEET CORN SUPPER will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alberta on August 4th

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m., Pr AJ Kluver will be preaching on August 7th
The 54th annual Donnelly threshing bee is August 24th and25th at the threshing bee grounds in Donnelly. Events start Fri. eve with community supper beginning at 5 p.m. grilling by the west-central cattleman. For more info, a complete list of activities, contact info, etc. visit the website at donnnellythreshingbee.com or call 320-795-2437 or 320-246-3337 e-mail donnellythreshingbeeatrunestone.net. The theme this year is 54 years of hometown fun. Next year's dates are August 29th and 30th the feature is Ford and Massy Ferguson. Not on poster fireman's water fights August 24th 1 p.m. in front of the fire hall on Main St.
Advance sale buttons will be on sale through August 23rd at various businesses in the area
Meet the threshing bee royalty candidates on August 5th at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall
Work nights on the bee grounds August 20th (put up fences get ready etc.) and 27th (takedown, put away, etc.) at 6:30 p.m.
Committee assignments will be mailed out soon if you would like to help out get in touch with one of the officers or e-mail donnellythreshingbeeatrunestone.net
Kathy Eystad informs me she is looking for pictures of farmsteads' for display in the schoolhouse this yr. if you have one, please get in touch with her at 246-3262
Donnelly city council meets today (Saturday) in the council chamber at 4 p.m.
The rendsville 4-h will not meet in August due to the fair
On August 12th the bookmobile is in town from 3:45-- 4:00 p.m. on Main St. and The community club and DFD will meet at 7 p.m. in the community and fire halls
Herman red hatters meet on August 5th at AJ's in Herman at 9 a.m.
Threshing bee royalty was part of the waterma parade in Glenwood on 7/28
On 7/25 at Pomme De Park in Morris Hannah McNally and Jeremy Michaelson were married. Her mother is Audrey Larson, grandparents Don and Algene Larson, and great-great-grandmother Bertha Larson. Former Donnelly area resident Capt. Gerald Loher lll has returned home from overseas duty.
    Past week: VFW salad luncheon old # 1, hort night wcroc, Irondale band performance big cat stadium rose city threshing show activities, Glenwood waterma activities, bible studies and services at Gs, dog park dedication activities, block party Donnelly, crazy days activities-Morris, BBB at the met lounge
 

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July 27th-Aug. 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news:  as most of you have read /heard there was a hail storm in the Donnelly area on July 19. Fortunately, from what I have heard and seen, there was no significant damage from the storm, mostly leaves knocked of trees. I saw some fields had some damage, understand some car windows got broken, etc. Crops continue to look very good especially the corn; vegetables I have seen on display at the fairs are small yet.

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays

The parish is again coordinating the annual block party on July 30 at St John's from 5–7 p.m., free-will offering for the food shelf

Luther crest VBS will be held on July 29th-August 1st at Faith Morris starting at 9 a.m. cosponsored by the parish, Faith and First Morris and Trinity Cyrus. Contact the church office for more info.

There will be lawn chair worship at faith –Morris on July 28 at 9 a.m.

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m., Pr Nate Hanson will be preaching on the 31st

The posters and buttons for the bee have arrived I have a few otherwise call 320-246-3337. You can also visit the website: donellythreshingbee.com; the theme is 54 years of hometown fun, the feature is gas engines next year it is Ford /New Holland

Meet the threshing bee royalty candidates on August 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall

Donnelly city council meets on August 3 in the council chamber at 4 p.m.

Committee assignments will be mailed out soon if you would like to help out get in touch with one of the officers or e-mail donnellythreshingbee@runestone.net

The rendsville 4-h will not meet in August due to the fair

The Stevens county genealogical society meets on August 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the library

On August 12 the bookmobile is in town from 3:45-- 4:00 p.m. on Main St. and The community club and DFD will meet at 7 p.m. in the community and fire halls

Herman red hatters meet on August 5 at AJ's in Herman at 9 a.m.

Olivia Kay Morris-Durkee was born June 27, 2019, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Kasey Morris and Justin Durkee of Morris, MN. Olivia weighed 7 lbs.12 oz. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Jamie Morris of Winona, MN and Vicky Squier and Bruce Beyer of Morris/Donnelly. Great-grandparents are Marty Morris of Sunlakes, AZ, Edgar Evenson of Peterson, MN and Richard and Rose Squier of Morris, MN.

    Past week: hacker funeral gslc Glenwood and Herman fair activities, Heil funeral faith, bible study –Gs, staples memorial gathering 1st, services at Gs w/Eystads

 

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July 20th-26th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news:  it has been hot and muggy this week however we also had some timely rain showers. Crops are looking very good

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays

The parish is again coordinating the annual block party on July 30th at St John's from 5-7 p.m., free-will offering for the food shelf

Luther crest VBS will be held on July 29th-August 1st at Faith Morris starting at 9 a.m. cosponsored by the parish, Faith and First Morris and Trinity Cyrus. Contact the church office for more info.

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m., Pr Mike Hanson will be preaching on the 24th

The posters and buttons for the bee have arrived I have a few otherwise call 320-246-3337. You can also visit the website: donellythreshingbee.com; the theme is 54 years of hometown fun, the feature is gas engines next year it is Ford new Holland

Donnelly city council meets on August 3rd in the council chambers at 4 p.m.

The rendsville 4-h will not meet in August due to the fair

The Stevens county genealogical society meets on August 8th at 1:30 p.m. at the library

The bookmobile is in town on July 29th from 3:45--4:00 p.m. on Main St.

VFW auxiliary annual salad luncheon is July 25th 11 a.m. 1 p.m. old #1 Southside

Lloyd Hoyer of Morris passed away on July 10th survivors include his grandson Rob (Peggy) Jergenson of Morris and their family. Peggy is a former Donnelly area resident

Pam Heil of Morris passed away on July 17th survivors include her daughter Ann (Brian) Erdahl and their family of Morris. Brian is a former Donnelly area resident

    Past week: Mumm funeral -Zion; Christians visitation-Herman; Big Stone County fair activities Clinton, workday at Grant County  fairgrounds Herman, Geise benefit Legion-Morris, Bonanza Valley days Brooten, a visit to Harold Rippe as his home in Glenwood, services at Gs w/Eystads

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July 13-19th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news:  some timely showers and sunny, mild weather means crops are looking very good so far.

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays

The parish is again coordinating the annual block party on July 30th at St John's from 5-7 p.m., free will offering for the food shelf

Luther Crest VBS will be held on July 29th-August 1st at Faith Morris starting at 9 a.m. cosponsored by the parish, Faith and First Morris and Trinity Cyrus. Contact the church office for more info.

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pr AJ Kluver from Alex will be preaching on July 17th,

Open house a bridal shower for Jenna Niemann, bride-to-be of Justin Stallman of Donnelly, will be held today (Saturday,) from 1-3 p.m. at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. Justin and Jenna's marriage will take place at Kongsvinger on August 17th, 2019 His parents are Jeff and Marylinn (Mau) of Donnelly 

Janet Hacker of Morris passed away on July 9th survivors include her daughter in law Kay (Anderson) (Eugene) of Hancock Kay is a former Donnelly area resident

Luke Christians of Herman passed away on July 5th survivors include his aunt Brenda (Jeff) Volker of Morris formerly of Donnelly & their family

The Threshing bee Royalty was in the Hancock and Starbuck parades on July 4th and 6th 

The Donnelly community club had their monthly meeting on July 8th as we continue preparations for the bee on August 24th and 25th the posters and buttons are here I have a few of each, if you want one, otherwise contact Corrine Kruize 246-3337 to get either or both. The buttons will be on sale soon in the area. We have four young ladies running for queen and 2 for little Miss this year. The toy tractor raffles this year are mini-steam engines, you can purchase a raffle ticket for them for $2 at the bee. This year's feature is gas engines; next years is Ford and New Holland more info 795-2437 or 246- 3337 e-mail donnellythreshingbeeatrunestone.net

Bob Burner, the co-op manager informed us at the community club meeting that Cenex had a contest for managers to talk about their town. One of the winners chosen was Donnelly; he said what wowed the judges was the fact we had a two-day celebration put on by all volunteers.

Herman Red Hats will meet Friday, July 19th at 11:00 a.m. at the Grant County Fair 4 H food stand for Lunch.

    Past week: 4th of July activities at Kong and Hancock Heritage Days activities Starbuck, community club mtg, Donnelly, Donnelly co-op 100th aniv celebration

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July 6th-12th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news:  Crops are looking good thanks to some sunny warm weather along with a few showers during the past week. Understand gardens are doing well too, although a friend said that she doubted she would have much garden produce to show at some of the local fairs later this month

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays

The parish is again coordinating the annual block party on July 30th at St John's

The Kongsvinger Krusaders are participating in the Relay for Life at the Lee Center in Morris again this year, on July 12th, starting at 5 P.m. with a meal followed by opening ceremonies at 6 P.m.

Luther crest VBS will be held on July 29th-August 1st in Morris cosponsored by the parish, Faith and First Morris and Trinity Cyrus.

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m. No services on July 10th, but Pr AJ Kluver from Alex will be preaching on July 17th,

Other church news: Nominations are now open for candidates for threshing bee royalty (little Miss ages 8-10) (Queen ages 16-18) contact Sandy Dunn 246-3292 for more info. Deadline is July 7th

OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER for Jenna Niemann, bride-to-be of Justin Stallman of Donnelly will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2019 (time to be announced) at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. Justin and Jenna's marriage will take place at Kongsvinger on August 17th, 2019. If you are interested in serving on the shower committee, please contact the parish office. His parents are Jeff and Marylinn (Mau) of Donnelly   

On June 15th at west Pomme de Terre Lodge Kourtney Giese and Gabel Hoseth were married her parents are Brad and Kristi Geise formerly of the Herman/Donnelly area   

On June 29th  in ND Jana Loher and Nolan Peirce were married; her parents are Jody, Jerry Loher, grandmother, is Bertha Larson, all except Nolan are former Donnelly area residents   

This year, nominations and elections for Stevens County FSA board will be held in local administrative area LAA 3, which includes Donnelly, Rendsville, Swan Lake, Framnas and Hodges Townships. Contact the Morris FSA for more info.

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

Dfd and community club will meet on July 8th at the fire and community hall at 7 P.m.

Herman Red Hats will meet Friday, July 19th at 11:00 am at the Grant County Fair 4 H food stand for Lunch.

    Past week: talent show -eastside park; ice cream socials at SV and St J Starbuck, Viking land band festival Alex, Casey Lesmeister visitation, Faith, bible study at GS

donnelly news

June 29^th-July 5th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news; please note I have an early deadline next week (Wednesday afternoon), so if you have news for me, please get it to me by Monday Evening

Weather news: it has been mostly sunny and mild during the past week a few showers have been just what the doctor ordered, for the crops. Many farmers are busy spraying, putting up hay, etc.

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays

Annual 4th of July gathering at Kongsvinger starting with a flag raising at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner and fellowship, everyone welcome

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m., Pr. Nate Hanson from Nelson will be preaching on July 3rd

Other church news: There will be an Ice cream social at St. John's Starbuck on June 30th, starting at 11 a.m.

Nominations are now open for candidates for threshing bee royalty (little Miss ages 8-10) (Queen ages 16-18) contact Sandy Dunn 246-3292 for more info.

The threshing bee royalty was in the old settler's reunion parade in Barret on June 22nd 

Charlotte Kaleah Ehli was born June 13th, 2019, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Matthew and JoDee Ehli of Donnelly, MN. She was welcomed home by big sister, Hadley. Charlotte weighed 8 lbs. and was 20 inches long Grandparents are John and JoAnn Klosowski of Cokato, MN and Terry and Stacy Ehli of Wheaton, MN. Great-grandparents are Bill and Betty Clark of Amery, WI, Audrey Slapnicher of Wheaton, MN and Pat Ehli of Bismarck, ND.

Kongsvinger KLCW is hosting a wedding card shower in honor of former Donnelly area resident Jana Loher, daughter of Jody (Larson) Loher, Gerald Loher. Her grandmother is Bertha Larson. Jana will marry Nolan Pierce on June 29th, 2019, and we encourage you to remember this young couple as they are Wed, by sending a greeting to Nolan and Jana Pierce, 618 Sixteenth Avenue East, Dickinson, ND 58601

OPEN HOUSE BRIDAL SHOWER for Jenna Niemann, bride-to-be of Justin Stallman of Donnelly will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2019 (time to be announced) at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. Justin and Jenna's marriage will take place at Kongsvinger on August 17th, 2019. If you are interested in serving on the shower committee, please contact the parish office. His parents are Jeff and Marylin (Mau) of Donnelly

This year, nominations and elections for Stevens County FSA board will be held in local administrative area LAA 3, which includes Donnelly, Rendsville, Swan Lake, Framnas and Hodges Townships. Contact the Morris FSA for more info.

Donnelly city council meets on July 6th at 4 p.m. at city hall

Rendsville 4-h meets on July 8th at St John's

Former Donnelly resident Casey Lesmeister of Donnelly passed away on June 26th; survivors include his grandmother Della Dunn of Donnelly and her family

Past week: old settler's reunion-Barrett, Eystad trucking celebration Donnelly, Osakis festival, Osakis, a visit to Harold Rippe at his home in Glenwood, ll games wells park, bible study and wed eve services at Gs