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Jan Loe and Steph were in Fargo on Wednesday, Nov. 14. While there, they did some shopping. Peter Larson and Joanna spent Nov 14-16 in Hanover, Germany, attending Agritechnica, the world’s largest agricultural machinery expo. They were impressed with the extensive quantity of equipment and tractor brands available. Europe’s ag machinery market appeared more competitive and diverse than North America’s. Also impressive was the array of specialized equipment. After the expo, they traveled to Berlin for sight seeing and museums. Deanna Erick...
Last Tuesday morning, Jan Loe was among those who attended the memorial service for Eilene Carlson at Grace Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. The Warwick girls' group met at the Sheyenne Senior Center last Thursday for noon lunch and visiting. On Friday, Nov. 10, Ian Gilley and Joanna Larson traveled down to Denmark to visit a college friend from NDSU, Nils Hagen. Nils is from central Minnesota and now plays rugby for the Danish national team. Nils gave them a tour of his barracks where he works as a firefighter for the civil defense in Haderslev. O...
Sheyenne GRIT held a community meeting on Saturday, Nov 4, for locals to tour the project house. People were particularly impressed with how the freshly refinished floors shine! Logan Hegland, of Diamond Hardwood Flooring, LLC out of Bismarck, completed the work. Logan is connected to the area with family in Sheyenne. Now that the house is complete, photos of the interior will be going up on Zillow. The GRIT board welcomed new board chairperson Sharon Whitmer to serve as head of the marketing committee. President Patti Larson expressed...
Ostby Hall bingo wrapped up for the season and will resume the first weekend in March of 2024. Bingo volunteer groups for the 2023 season were from the Sheyenne Civic Association, Sheyenne Fire Department and Sheyenne GRIT. They all deserve a break for the winter! Jan Loe attended the memorial service for Lloyd Burgess at Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Minnewaukan on Saturday morning, Oct. 28. The First Lutheran Church Fall Dinner and Bake Sale on Sunday, Oct. 29, served about 200 people who braved the icy/snowy roads. The dinner and bake...
Area farmers wrapped up soybean harvest in favorable weather. There will be no time for breaks before starting corn. Jan Loe attended the funeral service for Joe Eversvik at St. John's Catholic Church in New Rockford last Wednesday morning. Condolences to the family of Joe Eversvik. The last Saturday night Ostby Hall bingo of the season is Oct. 28. Bingo will resume in March 2024. Josslyn, Jakoby and Damian Hager spent their Friday off from school helping their great-aunt Patti Larson. They picked apples at the Prairie Dawn Community Orchard,...
Sheyenne GRIT held a board meeting October 14 at the Senior Center and via Zoom. Board members Patti Larson, Darci Joseph, Laurie Westby, Tara Hanson and Joanna Larson conducted business related to the nearly complete renovation of the home at 337 Sheyenne Avenue. After the meeting, board members took a group photo as part of the dedication of a newly-planted maple tree in the yard. The tree is a memorial to the past active community members that once called the house home: Linnea and Briden Stanton, Janice Ploium and Kathy Magnan. New...
Eddy County Public Health Respiratory Infection Immunization Clinic (COVID-19 2023-24 Formulation, Influenza, RSV) Thursday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sheyenne Senior Center. Eddy County Public Health Foot Care, Thursday, Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m. at the Sheyenne Senior Center. First Lutheran Church Fall Dinner and Bake Sale, Sunday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne. Turkey and all the trimmings for dinner and lots of great baked goods at the sale. Proceeds are designated to Riverside and Holy Cross...
The non-profit group, Sheyenne GRIT, reports their project house at 337 Sheyenne Avenue is almost ready for a new family. Since July, local contractors and many “gritty” volunteers have completed tree removal, landscaping, painting, siding work and other interior restorations. GRIT board chairperson Patti Larson explained, “So many neighbors have come together to make this happen. The money we received from Creative Community Solutions through Strengthen ND has been a catalyst and we are excited to see what else we can do.” Sheyenne residen...
Last week, Patti Clifton did errands in Carrington and New Rockford. The Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Reunion tractor trek pulled into Sheyenne about noon hour on Thursday, Sept. 14. Stopping along Main Street, they enjoyed a pulled beef sandwich and lots of sides at Wild Things Taxidermy. Sheyenne GRIT prepared and served the meal to 41 attendees. It was a fun time! Enjoy bingo? Come to Sheyenne on Saturday evenings, 7:00 p.m., at Ostby Hall on Main Street....
Jan Loe and Susan Burgstahler from Minneapolis attended the Todd Buehler family service in Maddock and funeral service at Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon last week. Patti Clifton did some shopping in Carrington and New Rockford on Thursday afternoon. On Saturday, Jan Loe went to the wedding reception of Gretchen Berglund and Keegan Anderson in New Rockford. Sunday evening, Jan Loe went to Minnewaukan to enjoy a barbeque cookout and bonfire with Jim and Marjean Woodrow, Brian and Pam Hill, all of Grand Forks; Justin, Christine and Grace Hill...
Jan Loe and Susan Burgstahler from Minneapolis attended the Todd Buehler family service in Maddock and funeral service at Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon last week. Patti Clifton did some shopping in Carrington and New Rockford on Thursday afternoon. On Saturday, Jan Loe went to the wedding reception of Gretchen Berglund and Keegan Anderson in New Rockford. Sunday evening, Jan Loe went to Minnewaukan to enjoy a barbeque cookout and bonfire with Jim and Marjean Woodrow, Brian and Pam Hill, all of Grand Forks; Justin, Christine and Grace Hill...
Sheyenne GRIT met on Sunday, Aug. 20, at First Lutheran Parish Hall. The evening started with a BBQ and chips supper. Discussion was then held on the house flip project – what has been completed and what is left to be done. A target of October has been set for the house to be put up for sale. Those attending could then tour the house, community garden and orchard. More discussion was held following the tours. Wednesday afternoon, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Devils Lake to do some shopping. Wednesday, Aug. 23, Jan Loe joined Jim and M...
Condolences to the family and friends of Don Erickson, whose memorial service was last Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. Condolences to family and friends of Leroy Garnaas. A memorial service was held at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd Chapel in New Rockford last Wednesday. Condolences to the family and friends of Arnie Nyhusmoen whose funeral service was held last Saturday morning at First Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. Patti Clifton rode along to Harvey with Jan Loe and LouAnn Nyhusmoen on Monday. Lots of visiting, noon lunch...
Last Thursday, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton enjoyed supper at Old 281 Tavern in Minnewaukan. Jeff and Denise Labrensz traveled to Mobridge, S.D. last Thursday evening. On Friday, they drove Jeff's mom, Ramona, to Aberdeen, S.D. to see her new great-granddaughter, Vivian Pfeiffer. Matt and Allison Pfeiffer and family were camping at Storybook Land in Aberdeen. Some four-generation pictures were taken, along with visiting and a little shopping before returning to Mobridge later that afternoon. Jeff and Denise returned to Sheyenne on Sunday evening....
It was a busy day on Saturday with all the activity that goes with Sheyenne's Sidewalk Market. City-wide rummage sales, breakfast and lunch served at Ostby Hall, sidewalk sales along Main street, and the great music of Byron Nelson also on Main Street were all part of the day. Jan Loe and daughter Steph were in Minnewaukan Saturday for Rock the Lake. They enjoyed the evening with a bonfire at the Hill lakeside home along with Jim and Marjean Woodrow and Brian and Pam Hill. Sheyenne Stampede events for Saturday, Aug. 19, at Hendrickson Park: 1...
Jan Loe attended the funeral service for Tom Schmid at Gilbertson Funeral Home on July 24. Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Minnewaukan last Thursday evening. They enjoyed a visit with Kelli Clifton, and Patti also picked up some walleye from nephew Kyle Clifton. Condolences to the family and friends of Arnie Nyhusmoen. Jeff and Denise Labrensz attended the final performance of Footloose at Roosevelt Park in Devils Lake on Saturday evening, July 29. It was a beautiful night to be outside enjoying the excellent talent of the actors and...
Sheyenne Sidewalk Market is Saturday, August 5, starting at 8 a.m. The day includes city-wide rummage sales, a flea market on Main, farmers market, food, kids games, prizes and music. A great day to be in Sheyenne! Jan Loe and Patti Clifton were in New Rockford last Thursday evening to attend the New Rockford Sheyenne Babe Ruth benefit fundraiser for the team's trip to state. An evening of nice weather, good food and visiting, as well as a great group of young men serving the food! Sheyenne Stampede events for Saturday, Aug. 19, at Hendrickson...
Deanna Smith Erickson met Patti Clifton in Sheyenne and they attended the funeral service for Shirley Thueson at Grace Lutheran Church on July 12. Following the service and fellowship, Deanna visited at Patti's home for a bit. Condolences to the family of Shirley Thueson. On Wednesday afternoon, July 12, Jan Loe and Barb Eversvik visited with May Fleisher at her apartment in Devils Lake. Thursday, July 13, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Jamestown. Jan did some recycling before they enjoyed lunch. Later, Patti kept an appointment at...
Jeff and Denise Labrensz's granddaughter, Vivian (Vivee) Marie Pfeiffer, decided that July 1 was a good day to make her presence known. Grandma Denise was super excited since this was her birthdate also. Vivee is as sweet as ever and has dark hair and chubby cheeks just like her momma had when she was born! She is the daughter of Matt and Allison Pfeiffer of New Rockford and joins two big brothers at home. Steve Loe, his daughter Madison and her friend Joe, of Lincoln, Neb., came to Sheyenne for the Fourth of July and a visit with Steve's mom...
Saturday evening, June 24, Shirley Westby, Stan and Marilynn Kruger enjoyed a get-together with Shirley and Stan's sister, Darlene Daugherty, and her family at the Rock Inn in New Rockford. Lots of visiting and delicious food! Jan Loe and Steph attended the musical "Dr. Dolittle" in Minot the evening of Saturday, June 24. Natasha, Medora and Elis Kolles performed in the musical. Independence Day celebration in Sheyenne: • July 2, Sheyenne Stampede NDRA Rodeo at Hendrickson Park, Sheyenne. • Slack at 9 a.m. and performance at 3 p.m. • July 2, Co...
The afternoon of June 10, Jeff and Denise Labrensz were at the Matt and Allison Pfeiffer farm to help Cooper celebrate his second birthday along with other guests from Sheyenne, New Rockford, West Fargo and Leonard. Kickstart your Independence Day celebration on July 2 at the Sheyenne Stampede NDRA Rodeo at Hendrickson Park, Sheyenne. Slack at 9 a.m. and performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 2, Community Worship and Potluck, 10:30 a.m. at Warsing Dam. If raining, worship and potluck will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Sheyenne. On July 4,...
Visit the Log Cabin Museum on Main Street in Sheyenne (next to Ostby Hall). The museum will be open on Sundays from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for the summer. To make an appointment for other times during the week, call Richard Thueson, Sr., at (701) 996-2551 or (701) 947-2774 to schedule a visit. The museum will also be open on the 4th of July. Last Wednesday and Thursday, Patti Clifton kept appointments in Carrington. On Wednesday after her appointment, Patti met Peg Clifton for lunch at Pizza Ranch. Jan Loe rode along with Patti on Thursday. They did a...
On May 28, Patti Clifton attended the graduation open houses for Madi Myhre at her rural Sheyenne home, and for Dawson Clifton in New Rockford. Last Thursday, Jeff and Denise Labrensz traveled to Fargo for a medical appointment. During their shopping stops, they saw and visited with Lexi (Lies) and Jake Kenney and Conley, Shawna (Nelson) Huseth and Don and Peggy Lindstrom. It was nice to see and visit with these past Sheyenne/New Rockford residents. On the return home, they stopped in Jamestown for a Walmart stop. As they were in the checkout...
Last Wednesday and Thursday, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Jamestown where Patti kept medical appointments at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Jan enjoyed lunch at Applebee's with niece Marcia Bollingberg and her granddaughter Molly, and also did some recycling and a little shopping while Patti was at her appointments. Denise Labrensz traveled to Fargo on Saturday with Allison Pfeiffer and boys and returned home Sunday evening. They enjoyed spending time with family members from Fort Collins, Colo., West Fargo and Leonard, N.D. On...
Sandra Larson attended the UND Commencement to celebrate high school classmate Cassidy Holth, daughter of Jim and Adele Holth of Carrington. Cassidy graduated with a degree in Atmospheric Science and Environmental Studies. Last Wednesday morning, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton stopped at Community Credit Union in New Rockford before heading to Carrington. They had lunch at Pizza Ranch before Patti kept a medical appointment. They enjoyed an ice cream treat at HiWay Drive-In before they headed home. Family and friends gathered at the Sheyenne Senior...
