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Wednesday, Jan. 17, Peter Larson, Joanna Larson and Ian Gilley drove over to Maddock to have supper at Harriman’s. They noticed that many people were out and about on Central Avenue in Maddock, the first night of “warmer” weather in a while. On Jan. 22, Sheyenne GRIT hosted artist Pieper Bloomquist of Grand Forks for a tour of the house at 337 Sheyenne Ave., Ostby Hall, Hendrickson Park, Main Street and Warsing Dam. Pieper specializes in Scandinavian folk art. She met with community historian, Stan Kruger, GRIT board member Joanna Larso...
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, Peter and Patti Larson visited Dennis Bergrud on his 90th birthday. Uncle Doug Cudworth visited the Peter Larson family last Wednesday. Peter and Patti Larson moved Sandra to her new apartment in Minneapolis with a load of furniture on Sunday. Some Sheyenne residents braved the frigid weather to support the New Rockford Eagles and New Rockford Fire Department gun raffle fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 13. The Warrens, Albrechts, Gilleys and Larsons cheered on Gordon Benson when his name was drawn for the Can Am side-by-side...
On Jan. 3, Joanna Larson and Michelle Gilley attended the NDSU Extension Round Up in Devils Lake. Joanna and Michelle got a chance to visit about ideas for the community garden and Prairie Dawn Orchard. Patti Larson and Sandra spent several days last week working on grant applications for 2024. They referenced research material on housing needs that Sandra compiled for a 4-H project back in 2016. Patti and Sandra presented the application material at the Sheyenne City Council meeting Wednesday night. At the city council meeting, Mayor Bob...
On Tuesday, Dec 19, Patti Larson visited neighbor Bobby Scott in the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford to bring him a quilt from the Sheyenne community quilters. On Christmas Day, after attending the community dinner, John, Andrea and Chase Larson stopped at Patti and Peter Larson's to visit. The snow and ice storm caused John’s family to stay an extra day in Devils Lake with Andrea’s dad before they could make it home to Fargo. On Dec. 27, Jan Loe was in Brocket at the home of Jason Stenberg to visit with Dennis and Lau...
Those passing through Sheyenne on the evening of the winter solstice (Dec. 21) were greeted by lit luminaries on Main Street. Community members came together to light candles in remembrance of neighbors that have passed. On the longest night of the year, the luminary tradition reminds us of hope and brighter days to come. On Friday, Dec. 22, Patti and Peter Larson hosted the Margie Anderson family for Christmas celebrations. Cousins, aunts and uncles came from near and far. Ian and Joanna moved...
Peter and Patti Larson traveled to Minneapolis to attend daughter Sandra’s graduation on Dec 14 at the University of Minnesota. Sandra graduated with a Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering. She was chosen to deliver the commencement address on behalf of the students of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geoengineering. Sandra kept this a secret from her folks, so they were quite surprised at her speech. Sandra’s cousins Charlotte and Mike Crabtree hosted the Larsons at their home in Minneapolis for a party to celebrate San...
Last Friday, Patti Larson enjoyed DPRCA’s "The Christmas Show" at the Old Church Theatre in New Rockford. The Open Season Lodge’s holiday vendor show was well attended by area residents who enjoyed lunch and shopping. Bake sale items benefited Bonnie Deegan for medical-related travel expenses. Wednesday, Dec. 6, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton were in Grand Forks where they joined Jim and Marjean Woodrow and Pam Hill for the Memory Cafe Choir's Christmas Concert and lunch at Calvary Lutheran Church. Jim and Marjean are in the choir. Jan and Patti did...
Brenda Bachmeier, owner of The Pink Pistil Flower Boutique, hosted a porch pot class at the Open Season Lodge in Sheyenne on Nov. 29. Fifty students filled the gymnasium with energy and evergreens. Open Season Lodge will keep the holiday enthusiasm going with a holiday vendor show Sunday, Dec. 10, with soup and sandwiches served from noon to 4 p.m. Area makers and businesses will be there including baked goods by Dianne Hanson, Darlene Kolstad and others. Those missing bingo goodies should make a point to come! Patti Larson attended the...
Jeff and Denise Labrensz enjoyed Thanksgiving at the Albert and Denise Pfeiffer farm along with Matt and Allison Pfeiffer and family and 20 others. A lot of visiting and even a game or two of Clue was played by a few. Patti Larson was one of several Sheyenne residents that gave blood on Monday at the Vitalant drive in New Rockford. Eunice Throlson was a registration volunteer. The Sheyenne town board members took advantage of the mild weather before Thanksgiving to hang the Main Street Christmas decorations. Elves were spotted at the loading...
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...
