One of our first stops in Ukraine was to visit a park near Stepanki. The park had military vehicles on display. We were told that the military is a very important part of Ukraine’s history as they are a country that has never been without war on its soil. Pastor Anatolia Panasenko is the tallest one in the picture.
Letter from Ukraine dated March 2, 2022
Letter to Bonnie Engen of Clearbrook from Ukraine.
The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team announced the signing of Dana Melby a senior at Clearbrook-Gonvick High School, to a National Letter of Intent. She will be attending the University of Minnesota Crookston and playing on the women’s basketball team. Watching her sign the letter were her two coaches at the school, Head Coach Ross Faldet and Coach Bob Westrum.
Minnesota Crookston Women's Basketball Signs Gonvick-Native Melby
CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team announced the signing of Dana Melby (G, 5-10, Gonvick, Minn./Clearbrook-Gonvick H.S.) to a National Letter of Intent.
New owners of the Gonvick Meat Market are Ben and Shelly Helberg shown on the left. They signed the papers as of Thursday, March 31 with Roger and Gail Crane.
Helbergs are new owners of Gonvick Meat Market
The Gonvick Meat Market has been around for one hundred and twelve years. New owners have taken over as of March 31, 2022.
Pictured are Grygla’s volunteer firemen next to the new engine the department recently purchased. L-R: Brad Monson, Greg Monson, Geoff Satre, Dave Dunrud, Bob Thompson, Jeff Lund, Chris Jelen, Lynn Anderson, Andy Oslund, Carson Saurdiff, Rodney Hagen. Kneeling: Dylan Morey, Dacotah Byklum, Dustin Nelson. Not pictured: Richard Davenport, Travis Dougherty, Robbie Anderson, Mike Jelle, Paul Nordby. Photos by Grygla Eagle Newspaper
Grygla Firemen serve 350 community members last Sunday evening
After a 2-year hiatus, the Grygla Firemen’s Supper was a go this year, and a successful one at that! Last Sunday, the crew served 350 community members their famous menu of roast beef, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw and corn!
Open House for Alana Sweno and Melanie Paulson will be Thursday March 31 at Lindfors Insurance Agency in Clearbrook.
Lindfors Open House Thursday
Two ladies will be honored on Thursday, March 31 at Lindfors Insurance Agency in Clearbrook. A happy retirement for Melanie Paulson and a welcome to Alana Sweno.
The Lady Chargers were named Sub-Section Runner-Up. They are pictured on the court at the Ralph where they lost to the WAO Ponies on Monday, March 7th, bringing their season to a close. Photo courtesy of Grygla School
Charger’s basketball season comes to an end
Congratulations to the Goodridge/Grygla Chargers on a great season. The girls ended as Sub-Section Runner-Up on Monday, March 7th, with the boys having lost in the Sub-Section Semi-Finals on Saturday, March 12th.
One of our first stops in Ukraine was to visit a park near Stepanki. The park had military vehicles on display. We were told that the military is a very important part of Ukraine’s history as they are a country that has never been without war on its soil. Pastor Anatolia Panasenko is the tallest one in the picture.
The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team announced the signing of Dana Melby a senior at Clearbrook-Gonvick High School, to a National Letter of Intent. She will be attending the University of Minnesota Crookston and playing on the women’s basketball team. Watching her sign the letter were her two coaches at the school, Head Coach Ross Faldet and Coach Bob Westrum.
New owners of the Gonvick Meat Market are Ben and Shelly Helberg shown on the left. They signed the papers as of Thursday, March 31 with Roger and Gail Crane.
Pictured are Grygla’s volunteer firemen next to the new engine the department recently purchased. L-R: Brad Monson, Greg Monson, Geoff Satre, Dave Dunrud, Bob Thompson, Jeff Lund, Chris Jelen, Lynn Anderson, Andy Oslund, Carson Saurdiff, Rodney Hagen. Kneeling: Dylan Morey, Dacotah Byklum, Dustin Nelson. Not pictured: Richard Davenport, Travis Dougherty, Robbie Anderson, Mike Jelle, Paul Nordby. Photos by Grygla Eagle Newspaper
Open House for Alana Sweno and Melanie Paulson will be Thursday March 31 at Lindfors Insurance Agency in Clearbrook.
The Lady Chargers were named Sub-Section Runner-Up. They are pictured on the court at the Ralph where they lost to the WAO Ponies on Monday, March 7th, bringing their season to a close. Photo courtesy of Grygla School
The riders were lined up and ready to go in front of Vernes Lutheran Church and along County Highway 5 north of McIntosh.

Vernes Lutheran Church Annual 4-Wheeler Ride

Years ago, Rupert Syverson called his neighbors to go on an ATV trail ride. What started out as a small group of friends taking a short ride around the area has become the community ride it is now. After Rupert passed away, his nephew, Leslie Finseth, continued the tradition and as time passed the...
Car Show winners at the Gonvick Pumpkin Day and Car Show who took home 100 dollars each. The winners are selected by votes from each car show participant. Winners from last weekend were from left to right: Steve Fjerstad, Fosston; Angie and Gary Coan, Bemidji; Rick Myrum, Pengilly; Randy Ridlon, Solway and not pictured, Owen Shegrud, Bagley who had to go to attend a wedding before the awards were announced.

Car Show winners at Pumpkin Day

Five car  show winners received $100 each from the Gonvick Diamond Jubilee Committee during Pumpkin Day in Gonvick. No entry fee was required for the 75 cars that were entered in the show. Winners were selected by show participants each getting  five cars to vote for. Winners were Steve Fjerstgad...
Pumpkin weigh off winners at the Gonvick Pumpkin Day activities were from left to right in the front row; Ray and Monique Norman, Anne Bergh, Leo and Jack Nordlund, Bryson Fiedler and the winner a second year in a row Wade Klema. Back row: Frank Bergh, Wayne Bergh and Lori Bahr, Jesse Eck, Blake Prestemon, Tucker Johnson, Bob Edevold, JJ Solberg and Charlie Bergh.

Gonvick celebrated Car Show and Pumpkin Day

The full day started out with the craft and flea market people coming in to set up their wares. Kandi's Kitchen was open at 6:30 in the morning. Cars started coming into town for registration at 9:00 am. There were 75 cars lined up on Main Street in Gonvick on Saturday, September 25. Clearwater...

Line 3 Construction Boosts Sales and Doubles Employment at Northern Minnesota Company

For the past 15 years, Lakes Concrete Plus, Inc. has served northern Minnesota with their ready mix, aggregate materials, septic tanks, Amvic and misc. accessories. Like many small businesses, the pandemic hit them hard, but thanks to the Line 3 replacement project, they are seeing a much-needed...

Obituaries

Obituary for Laura Nadeau
Laura Marie Nadeau, formally of Oklee, MN passed away on January 27, 2022 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River, MN where she had resided for many years.Laura was born on September 27th, 1915...
Obituary for Marie Weaver
Marie Weaver died May 7, 2022 at the Crest View Senior Communities in Blaine, MN following a fall in her home.Marie Ann Burman was born June 20, 1941 to Axel and Bertha (Nelson) Burman at their home...
Obituary for Wilmer Sevigny
Wilmer Sevigny, age 89, of Crookston, MN passed away on May 16, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  Wilmer was born on August 1, 1932, to Leon and Clara (Dumas) Sevigny in Oakwood...

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