Tag: Gary

Gary Days This Weekend

The annual Gary Days celebration is coming up this weekend.  Lori Thronson, one of the Gary Days organizers, says the festival will begin with a movie and music Friday night. Then from 7 to 10pm, Rhoda Habedank will sing at Who’s Place.  There will be many more things going on Saturday and Sunday.  We’ll go…
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June 12, 2023 0

Gary School Meeting

GARY, MN—Over 20 people gathered in Gary Tuesday night to talk about what to do with the old Gary School gym.  The gym, which was damaged by vandalism, costs about $10,500 per year to maintain for insurance, electricity and heating.  Not only is the gym floor damaged, but the roof also needs repairs.  An estimate…
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March 29, 2023 0

Who’s Place Chili Cookoff & Dart Tournament

GARY, MN—A night of fun and food and a chance to help out a good cause, too.  That’s what’s planned Sunday night, March 26, at Who’s Place in Gary.  Bridget Sather tells us what’s on the menu. Sather says they have plenty of cooks for the chili cook-off. A free will offering will get you…
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March 22, 2023 0

Scandinavian Christmas Celebration

GARY, MN—There’s going to be a Scandinavian Christmas celebration Friday night in Gary.  Bridget Sather, co-owner of Who’s Place in Gary, says it’s a traditional celebration. Sather talks about what Who’s Place has planned. Sather says she remembers Julebakking being celebrated in this area years ago. Sather says the Scandinavian Christmas at Who’s Place will…
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December 27, 2022 0

NFPW: Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape

Minnesota — As we continue our coverage of National Fire Prevention Week, today we focus on this year’s theme which is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the…
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October 13, 2022 0

Joseph Urdahl-Twin Valley Gary Area Community Fund

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund announce the opening of its 2022 Grant Round on September 6, 2022.  Grant applications in support of charitable, educational and public purpose projects that will enhance or improve the quality of life for residents and/or visitors of the Twin Valley-Gary…
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August 31, 2022 0

Have a Good Time in Gary! Gary Days is June 17th – 19th

Gary, MN — If you’re going to go to Gary, Minnesota this weekend, you’re going to have a good time. It’s the annual Gary Days celebration Friday, June 17th through Sunday, June 19th.  Events throughout the weekend include a family movie night on Friday night at the Gary Park, parade and kiddie parade, cornhole tournament,…
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June 15, 2022 0

Gary Firemen’s Game Night is Saturday, March 19th

Gary, MN — Raffles, raffles, and more raffles! The Gary Fire Department invite all to their Firemen’s Game Night fundraiser this Saturday, March 19th at the Gary Legion Hall. A free will soup and sandwich supper will be served starting at 5pm and the games will start at 6pm. Gary Fire Chief Buck Engen says…
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March 16, 2022 0

Slow & Steady, the City of Gary Shows Growth

Gary, MN — It’s not quite the housing boom that can be seen in the cities Barnesville, Hawley, and Horace, but in the small town of Gary, there are still new homes being constructed each year and current homes still have no trouble being sold. During our Year in Review, Gary Mayor Buck Engen stated…
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January 18, 2022 0