The American Legion Post 159 gathered on June 14th, Flag Day, to properly dispose of American flags that have designated not able to be in use. Pictured is from left to right: Wallace Nelson, Larry Skallet, Don Brown, Jan Dulka, Bruce Bjerklie, Commander Rick Dulka, Einar Kvasager, Don Stenberg, Bennet Larson, John Lerohl and John Lessard.
American Legion Post 159 holds Flag Day ceremony at Oklee Area Veterans Park
For the a couple of years, except in 2020, the American Legion Post 159 has held a Flag Day ceremony to dispose of Flags that are torn and damaged properly according to the Flag rules of the United States. 
The funeral and burial of Edna Finley was held on May 18th, 2021, at the Northwood Church, located on Moose River Road, north of Grygla. The last funeral held in the church was Ernest Anderson on August 4th, 1958. Photos by Grygla Eagle Newspaper
First funeral held at the Northwood Church since 1958
The funeral and burial of Edna Finley was held on May 18th, 2021, at the Northwood Church, located on Moose River Road, north of Grygla.
Justin Thompson, 2nd from the left, and the rest of his Roseau Rams golf team were named Section Champs in Bemidji last week. They advanced to State, where they will compete this week in Jordan, MN. Photo courtesy of Bob Thompson
Thompson and the rest of the Ram’s Golf team head to state
The Roseau Rams Varsity Golf team, which Grygla Junior Justin Thompson is a part of, were named 2021 Section 8AA Champs, which means they are heading to State in Jordan, MN, this week.
Tamara Edevold presenting the 2021 First Lady of the Year, Sharon Braaten with her special award last Saturday in Bagley.
The 42nd First Lady of the county was named Saturday
The Clearwater Count Historical Society under the direction of Tamara Edevold started the day with a prayer from 2015 First Lady Ardis Thompson.
A short service was held at the Winger Veteran's Memorial Park on Monday, May 31st in honor of Memorial Day by the American Legion Fengestad-Solie Poast 200. Attendees then gathered at the Winger Community Center for coffee and fellowship.
Winger honors their brave, fallen soldiers with their Memorial Park
There may not have been color guard or a marching band this year at the Winger American Legion Memorial Day program, but the ceremony was still felt special as the Memorial Park in Winger is one of the most beautiful in Northwest Minnesota.
The American Legion Post 159 gathered on June 14th, Flag Day, to properly dispose of American flags that have designated not able to be in use. Pictured is from left to right: Wallace Nelson, Larry Skallet, Don Brown, Jan Dulka, Bruce Bjerklie, Commander Rick Dulka, Einar Kvasager, Don Stenberg, Bennet Larson, John Lerohl and John Lessard.
The funeral and burial of Edna Finley was held on May 18th, 2021, at the Northwood Church, located on Moose River Road, north of Grygla. The last funeral held in the church was Ernest Anderson on August 4th, 1958. Photos by Grygla Eagle Newspaper
Justin Thompson, 2nd from the left, and the rest of his Roseau Rams golf team were named Section Champs in Bemidji last week. They advanced to State, where they will compete this week in Jordan, MN. Photo courtesy of Bob Thompson
Tamara Edevold presenting the 2021 First Lady of the Year, Sharon Braaten with her special award last Saturday in Bagley.
Lee & Betsy Saurdiff at the Retirement Party held at the Grygla School in Betsy’s honor. Photo courtesy of Grygla School
A short service was held at the Winger Veteran's Memorial Park on Monday, May 31st in honor of Memorial Day by the American Legion Fengestad-Solie Poast 200. Attendees then gathered at the Winger Community Center for coffee and fellowship.

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Obituaries

Services for Wayne C. Walhaug
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