Corrine’s Corner April 27, 2026
Corrine’s Corner
April 27, 2026
100-dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 4-27-Kelsey Paulson of Lake Elmo won $100.
The Clearwater County 4-H food stand is looking for a food stand manager to ensure the success of their biggest fundraiser. Your help in spreading the word is greatly appreciated. Contact Kara Waldvogel at 218-694-6151 if you are interested.
Those of you who were looking forward to the Amish Consignment Auction this spring will be disappointed that they have closed the auction. They will not be having it this year. This note came from Daniel Mast and Aaron Mast.
Comny killed in plane crash
North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy, of Fargo, was killed in the crash.
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong called Conmy’s death a “tragic loss” and directed flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of her interment.
Officers responded to a report of a small airplane crash at 11:51 a.m. and found an aircraft that had crashed and caught fire in a park in the city of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, shortly after taking off, Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Matt Rabe said.
Rabe said the plane crashed shortly after taking off. He wouldn’t say how many people were on the plane. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that two people were aboard.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating.
Events coming up
April 27 – Drivers Discount Program for Drivers 55 and over will be held at the Clearbrook Community Center from 1 to 5 pm. This is a 4-hour refresher course. Call 1-888-234-1294 to register for the class.
April 29 – Clearbrook-Gonvick Summer Recreation Activities Kick Off Carnival. 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Clearbrook-Gonvick School Gym and Commons area. Taco in a bag, raffles, silent auctions, and games.
May 1 – Music by DMS for Clowie Magnell’s 21 birthday party. From 8 to 12 at Shorty’s Place in Gully.
May 2 - The Gonvick Fire Department will be hosting a dinner on Saturday May 2nd, 2026, at the Fire Hall. Serving from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for those of you that can attend. Come meet and talk with your local Volunteer Firefighters bring the family and leave the cooking to them.
May 2 – Equipment Consignment Auction at the Clearwater County Fairgrounds in Bagley. Sale starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
May 2 and 3 – Open House at Hanson Greenhouse in Shevlin. This will be their 41st Annual Open House.
May 2 to 10 – Clean-up week in Clearbrook. Letters were sent with last month’s bill to residents of Clearbrook.
May 5th - The high school music concert will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday May 5th. Mrs. Mickelson and Mrs. Aas are accompanied by Andrea Neeland.
May 7 - The elementary music concert will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday May 7th at the school.
May 7 - The University of Minnesota Crookston will have its second Homeschool Graduation Ceremony and Reception on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. in Bede Ballroom on the UMN Crookston campus, with a reception to follow.
May 8 -The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office will be hosting an ATV safety class on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Bagley High School. Registration begins at 4:30 PM and class starts at 5:00 PM. You can pre-register with Andy Anderson at andyanderson@clearbrook-gonvick.k12.mn.us.
May 13 - Senior Baccalaureate at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Senior scholarship program and banquet at 6:00 p.m.
May 17 - The 2026 Bagley Area Chamber City-Wide Rummage Sale is scheduled based on recent community event schedules. Maps of participating locations are typically available.
May 20 - Clearbrook-Gonvick Kindergarten graduation at 1:00 p.m.
May 22 - The last day of school for Clearbrook-Gonvick students and they will dismiss at 12:30 p.m.
May 23 - Clearbrook-Gonvick High School Graduation at 2:00 p.m.
A reminder that you can go to www.tricocanary.com to get news from the area with the same things that were in the Tri County Canary each week of newspaper publication. Also, there is Leader-Record news and listing of area obituaries that come in each day. You can see past editions from March 11, 2015, to May 2025 that you can look through. These are all free thanks to the advertisers.
Clearbrook Senior Citizens Center
April HAPPENINGS:
Senior Center Shop Hours: M, T & Th 10am to 1pm.
Morning Cards Tuesday’s at 9am & Wednesday's at 8am.
Senior Chair Yoga with Jim Askin Mon - Fri 9am. Levels 1 thru 3 available. Stop
SENIOR CHAIR YOGA with Jim Askin – Monday thru Friday,
Days & Times -
*LEVEL 3 AT 9:00am on Fri at 9am.
* LEVEL 2 at 9:00AM on Mon & Wed
* LEVEL 1 offered at 9am on Tues & Thurs
Ann Marie Newman
Writer/Artist/OopsyAnnie
972-922-5465
Senior Transportation Service for Clearwater County residents who are 60 & over. Rides are scheduled Monday-Friday. 48-hour notice required. Call 218- 888-2320 to schedule. This project is made possible in part under the Federal Older Americans Act through an award from the Land of the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging under an Area Plan approved by the Minnesota Board on Aging.
Clearbrook-Gonvick School lunch menu
Monday, April 27 – Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Toast, Broccoli,, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Tiger Bites
Tuesday, April 28 – Chicken or Beef Fiesta Bowl with Fixings, Refried Beans, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Cereal Bar
Wednesday, April 29 – Chili Cheese Fritos, Cornbread, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Assorted Choices
Thursday, April 30 –Ham Patty on Bun, Potato Smiles, Fresh Fruit and Veg Choices. Snack – Goldfish
Friday, May 1 – Bosco Sticks, Dipping Sauce, Caesar Salad – Italian Dunkers, Marinara Sauce, Caeser Salad, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Tiger Bites
Monday, May 4 – Han Burger, Vader Taters, Yoda Cup, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Scooby Snacks
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, April 27 – Salisbury Steak, Baked Potato, Beets, Fruit Cup
Tuesday, April 28 – Baked Chicken, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Broccoli, Cheesecake
Wednesday, April 29 – Scalloped Potatoes, with Ham, Carrots, Ice Cream
Thursday, April 30 – Roast Pork, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Coleslaw, Jell-o with Topping.
Friday, May 1 -
Monday, May 4 –
Interested in receiving meal deliveries, or dining weekdays at 11 am at the Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Center. Call 218-776-3154 for more information. Must be the day before the meal, or by 9 am on the day you plan to eat at the center.
Clearwater County Demolition Debris Landfill Hours:
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
Located 1.5 miles NE of Bagley on County Road 24
UPS pickup
The Leader-Record office in Gonvick has daily UPS pick up for your return packages.
Passport Pictures
If you need a passport picture call Richards Publishing to set up a time to get that take at 218-487-5225. Thank you
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas. This Free Park Day is one of four days each year on which visitors don’t need a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas. The DNR offers one-free day in each season, giving Minnesotans an opportunity to experience the parks at different times of year.
Free days for Minnesota state parks and recreation areas in 2026 are:
- Saturday, June 13
- Friday, Nov. 27
Tidbits
Congratulations to Izzy Krog, Clearbrook-Gonvick for setting a new school record in the 1600M run in Park Rapids with an incredible time of 5:37.4. Her hard work, determination, and dedication are paying off in a big way, and the Bears couldn’t be prouder.
Twin Pines Golf Course in Bagley opened for the 2026 season on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:00. a.m. Early season clubhouse hours will be from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. with possible closures due to inclement weather on certain dates.
The City of Gonvick, Minnesota is inviting bids from developers, investors, and business owners for the purchase and development of a centrally located commercial property within the City. The City is offering the following property for sale by public bid: Lots 8–12, Block 7, Original Townsite of the City of Gonvick, Clearwater County, Minnesota. This property provides an opportunity for commercial or mixed-use development in the heart of Gonvick and is being offered to encourage new business activity and economic growth within the community. Call the City of Gonvick 218-487-5243 for more information.
The Bemidji DAV Van runs through Shevlin, Bagley, Fosston, Clearbrook, and Leonard at no cost to Veterans 5 days a week except on holidays. Call 855-277-9787 for your free ride: Clearwater CVSO has our schedules with names and numbers.
Alcoholics Anonymous Questions? Call Jeffrey at 218-255-3829 Tuesdays 7 PM - At the Dome- West of Fireside, Bagley; Wednesdays 7 PM - At the Dome – West of Fireside, Bagley; Fridays 7 PM - Shevlin Fire Hall, Shevlin; Sundays 7 PM - At the Dome - West of Fireside Bagley.
Norwegian
Ole arrived in California two weeks late on this trip from Fargo. He explained the delay. “Vell, I kept seeing those signs. Clean Rest Rooms so I had to clean 400 on the way out.”