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Grygla named KVRR’s ‘Town of the Week’

01/17/2017

The town of Grygla made a name for itself when it was named KVRR’s ‘Town of the Week’ on Tuesday, January 10th. Grygla went head-to-head in a voting contest against Sheyenne, North Dakota, but won 87% (463 votes) to 13% (72 votes). Rob Kupec, KVRR Chief Meteorologist, based out of Fargo/Moorhead,...

Rick and Sue Ann Sjulestad, along with their children, took this family photo at a luau in Maui, Hawaii, in March of 2015. Sue Ann says the cost to travel to Hawaii has really dropped in the last few years. To inquire, refer to her contact information in the above article.

Plan the trip of a lifetime with S S Travel Agency

01/17/2017

The Grygla Eagle recently sat down and conducted an interview with Sue Ann Sjulestad, who runs S S Travel Agency, based out of Goodridge, MN. S S Travel has really been picking up business, earning Sjulestad rewards and recognition within the larger company she works under, named KHM Travel. She...

Pictured is Coach Darrin Arveson giving the sixth grade boys some advice during halftime of their game against RLC, which they won 23-22.

The Snowflake League coaches are Darrin Arveson, Randy Henrickson, Ryan Kriel, Desiree Konickson and Stacy Anderson.

Basketball Tournaments held last Saturday, January 7

01/10/2017

Last Saturday was a day for basketball! There was a Snowflake tournament in Bagley for Goodridge/Grygla kids in grades 4-6. There was also a junior high tournament in Roseau that same day.

Last chance to get recipes into the Centennial Cookbook

01/10/2017

The Grygla area church women’s groups are working together to create a custom cookbook featuring old proven recipes, along with new recipes, for the Grygla Centennial Celebration, which will be held August 25-27, 2017. These cookbooks will be professionally published and are sure to be a treasured...

The Grygla Go-Getters 4-H club went on a hayride at Shannon & Denise Ostby’s home on December 27th. The group stopped in the woods for a bonfire and completed the party with pizza, hot cocoa and a gift exchange! Shannon’s sleigh was in the shop so the group rode the wagon, which was pulled by a set of Percheron horses, Ivy and Heather.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

01/04/2017

Many kids (and adults alike!!) have been enjoying the mild weather and snow over their Christmas vacation from school! These snow day photos were sent in by local Eagle readers.

Grygla business closed its doors for good last Sunday, January 1st

01/04/2017

Diamond D’s, Incorporated, located on Main Avenue in Grygla, closed its doors after being a popular and recognizable landmark for many locals and out-of-towners alike for the past 20 years. Patrons stopped by the local bar & grill for one last time on Saturday, December 31st, when the bar...

Pictured are multiple volunteers preparing meals for delivery, including Laurie Polansky and her son, John.

Grygla Lion’s Club annual Christmas Eve dinner

12/27/2016

The Grygla Lion’s Club held their annual Christmas Eve dinner at the Community Center in town last Saturday. 96 meals were prepared with 58 of them being delivered to homes around the area. Lion’s member Wayne Warne said generally the dinner costs around $600 with the club never losing money on the...

The Grygla Elementary “Crazy Christmas” program

12/20/2016

The Grygla Elementary “Crazy Christmas” program was held last Friday under the direction of Gene Lunsetter.

Grygla Library to host an antique appraisal event

12/20/2016

Northwest Regional Library System will host eight antique appraisal events featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran. The programs are set for Feb. 6-10 and include a stop in Grygla, so make sure you mark this exciting event on your calendar! Feb. 6, Godel Memorial Library, Warren,...

Check out that table full of cookies! Pictured left to right are Kaelyn Diaz, Margaret Rasmussen, Alex Diaz, Sara Diaz, Stacy & Max Beckel and Stephanie Kaiser.

A family tradition

12/13/2016

“It started 32 years ago when I decided to go to my parent’s farm in Red Lake Falls with my daughters to bake some cookies with my mom. Who would have known that it would blossom into a yearly tradition with my family and now my own grandkids?” says Margaret Rasmussen. Margaret & Randy...