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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