03/07/2017
Remembering the past. Celebrating the present. Embracing the future
The Grygla Centennial Committee has another mailing coming out that should be in everyone’s mailboxes by late this week/early next week. The committee, as well as all of the sub-committees, have been working hard to put together a...
03/07/2017
“Gem” of the Week is a special piece on WDAZ News TV that honors special people who are doing special things within a community. The segment airs every Thursday at 6pm and is based off of nominations. Last week, the news crew traveled to Grygla to produce a special on Mike Gast and Beth Kucera, who...
02/28/2017
Mitch Bernstein, a 1992 Grygla graduate, says his former basketball coach was a positive influence in his life. “I probably wouldn’t have gone into coaching if it wasn’t for him,” Bernstein revealed.
That coach, who had an impact on Mitch, is Steve Sparby, who was recognized at a special event in...
02/28/2017
Be the hero. Fight Hunger.
March is here! That means it is time for the 2017 Minnesota Food Share March Campaign for Hunger Awareness. The Grygla/Gatzke Food Shelf will again participate by requesting food and monetary donations during the month of March. The food shelf is eligible to receive...
02/21/2017
Per Fire Chief Bob Thompson, last Wednesday, February 15th, at approximately 11am, a call came in about a structure fire at the Ernest Landsrud farm in rural Grygla, Eckvoll Township.
When firemen arrived, a barn was fully engulfed in flames. The fire had spread to a nearby mobile home, which...
02/21/2017
Did you know that every February is “I Love to Read” month!? At the Grygla Library, we get excited about this. And by “we”, I mean “me” because I’m the only one who works there. Nonetheless, it’s an exciting time and gives us a free pass to talk about the things we love the most: BOOKS.
Last week...
02/14/2017
You may recognize Mark Moran from his appearance on the popular PBS series, Antiques Roadshow. He has been an active appraiser of antiques for more than 20 years and has authored and co-authored more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles. Last Wednesday, Mark made a stop at the Grygla...
02/14/2017
On Wednesday, February 8th, three local students were recognized at the MSHSL ‘Triple A’ Banquet at the Shooting Star Casino & Event Center in Mahnomen, MN.
Local honorees were Kaitlyn Olson, Grygla-Gatzke Sub-Section 32 Girls; Kristin Farris, Goodridge Sub-Section 32 Girls; Jeremy Wiskow,...
02/14/2017
Gary Polansky was recently recognized for his 20 years of service and dedication to the Grygla/Gatzke School board. Superintendent Galen Clow and Polansky attended the MSBA Convention Luncheon Recognition on January 12th, 2017, where Gary received his 20 years of service award. Both Principal Jamie...
02/14/2017
“I can’t live in anger. I need to live with the help of God…..and with that help, I hope it’s enough,” Mark explained.
It was 1994 when Mark Brobst moved from Valley City, ND, to rural Grygla. After managing Lyle Kenner’s ranch for 11 years, the Brobst family purchased it in 2005 and have called...