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One last “Letter from home”

05/28/2025

For this emotional farewell, a beloved voice returns. Joy Nordby is back…20 years later…with one last “Letter from home.” Her words don’t just reflect on the past; they transport you there. Back to the days when small-town life filled every page. When the newspaper was more than just ink and paper...

Signing off, but not saying goodbye

05/28/2025

Written by Kari Sundberg After more than 12 years as the editor of the Grygla Eagle Newspaper, it’s crazy to think this is my final issue after doing about 625 of them. Like those who came before me, I was the one-person show behind this small-town paper that’s managed to make a big impact around...

Introducing The Northern Neighbor

05/20/2025

Written by Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor With the final issue of the Grygla Eagle Newspaper printing next week, it’s hard not to feel emotional. This paper has been a big part of my life…and this community…for years. But as the saying goes, every ending brings a new beginning. And I’m excited to...

The Grygla Class of 2025 is pictured above with Jeff Mumm, Grygla’s AD & Dean of Students, along with Bryan Grove with the Grygla Lion’s Club and Kurt Reynolds, guest speaker. Front row, L-R: Emily Johnson, Ava Sorvig, Allie Sundberg, Lakylie Brobst, Addison Severts and Gavin Aune. Back row, L-R: Mumm, Kinsley Oslund, Anna Sundberg, Payton Dougherty, Rease Stratton, Brody Saurdiff, Reynolds and Grove. A special shoutout to all the folks who came together to make this night a success for the students.

Lion’s Club hosts annual Senior Night at The Hound

04/29/2025

The Grygla Lion’s Club celebrated the Grygla Class of 2025 with their annual Senior Night on Wednesday, April 23rd, at The Hound. Graduating seniors and their parents enjoyed a social hour beginning at 6pm, followed by a meal at 6:30pm. The evening concluded with an inspiring presentation by Kurt...

Faith, Food and Family has been really successful for a few years now. The season wrapped up for the year with a recent program.

Grace Lutheran’s youth programs keep kids learning, serving & having fun

04/08/2025

Written by Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor Grace Lutheran Church’s popular Faith, Food & Family (FFF) program recently wrapped up another fun and faith-filled season with their spring program on Wednesday, March 26. FFF, which stands for Faith, Food & Family Night, has been a Wednesday...

Members of the Ice Devils do some strategizing for their next move out on the ice - or something like that! Maybe it’s more accurate to say they are taking a break to re-hydrate!

Grygla Cup Hockey Tournament

02/04/2025

The Grygla Cup Hockey Tournament was held Saturday, February 1st, at the Brian W. Olson Memorial Arena in Grygla, bringing together teams for an exciting day of fast-paced, competitive hockey action. While the Grygla Flames team had to withdraw due to a lack of players, their spot was filled by the...

Goodridge/Grygla 500 cancelled

01/30/2024

Statement by Cor PowerSports Race Series. We have been working closely with the Goodridge/Grygla snowmobile clubs the past year planning for the 2024 Goodridge/Grygla 500 with course routing and logistics. So far this season, “normal” has been something not used very much, and as we close in on the...

Jeff Mumm is the new Dean of Students and Athletic Director at the Grygla School. His first day on the job was Tuesday, January 2nd. Photo by Grygla Eagle Newspaper

Welcome, Mr. Mumm

01/03/2024

Written by Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor Jeff Mumm is Grygla School’s new Dean of Students and Athletic Director. His first day in this new role was Tuesday, January 2nd, and he was more than ready to begin this new chapter! “A lot of signs showed me that I’m supposed to be here right now. I feel...

Brian & Letty Peterson (center) are pictured with their family, including their new grandson, Jaxon Brian! L-R: Alex, Marikia, Jaxon Brian, Letty & Brian, and Marin. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Sistad

Jingle & Mingle Christmas Party Benefit for Brian Peterson

12/05/2023

There is an upcoming benefit for Brian Peterson, who is married to Letty (Sistad). Letty is the daughter of Jerry and Cheryl Sistad, of Grygla. The Sistad’s son-in-law, Brian, a lifelong resident of Okee, has been dealing with intermittent lung infections over the past five years. 2023 has been...

Greg and Shaunna Olson are pictured with their family at the benefit that was held in Grygla last Saturday.

The love and support could be felt

11/21/2023

By Kari Sundberg, Eagle Editor “The love and support could be felt on Saturday,” commented Shaunna Olson, wife of Greg Olson, who is currently in the fight against cancer. A benefit was held last Saturday at the Grygla School for Greg who is undergoing treatment for Squamous Cell Carcinoma. At the...