Corrine's Corner December 1, 2025
Winsor Lefse gets around. My son Steven lives in Anacortes, WA was at the grocery store before Thanksgiving. When entering the store there was a large display of items that one might need for the special day. His eye caught what he needed. It was a package of lefse, that was made in Gonvick.
100 dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 12-1-25 – Marilyn Emery, Leonard. She won $100.
Meetings coming up
City of Clearbrook meeting December 8
City of Gonvick December 11
Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board December 15
Blood drive in Bagley
The next blood drive in Bagley will be held on Wednesday, December 3 at the Bagley High school It will run from 8:45 to 3:00 p.m.
Events coming up
Clearbrook Santa Day
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 is the date for Santa Claus Day in Clearbrook. The Craft Show runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are 59 table spaces that have been spoken for. Spaces are still available, and you can contact the Clearbrook City Office at 218-776-3213 for more information or to reserve a space.
Lunch will be served in the Community Center Banquet Room. Christmas Craft activities for the children will be held in the Gather Place (Old School Small Gym) starting at 12 noon with Santa arriving at 1:00 p.m. to meet the kids and hand out treats. It will be a fun day in Clearbrook.
Santa and Mrs. Claus in Gonvick
Santa Claus Day is coming to Gonvick Friday, December 5, 2025.
* Clear Waters Life Center Youth Connection Christmas Play at 5:30 p.m. at the Center.
* At 6:30 p.m. there will be a breathtaking tree lighting on the corner of Main & 2nd Ave. in Gonvick. There will be a word from Pastor Will, Christmas music and free hot chocolate at the tree lighting. After the lighting head over to the Gonvick Legion where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to visit with the kids and hand out yummy treat bags. There will be warm soup, a lefse bar and s'mores for you to enjoy. Enjoy a Free Horse Drawn Carriage Ride from the Legion. Dress for a Minnesota winter and join the fun.
Fosston-Lengby Snowmobile Show and & Swap CANCELLED
Due to so many other snowmobile events the same day, they have decided to cancel their event.
Festival of Trees
There will be a Festival of Trees from December 2 to 21 at the Clearwater County Historical Society. Special Open House Sunday, December 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Other days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00. Friday from 1:00 to 7:00 and Saturday 1:00 to 4:00. Organizations, businesses and families will be decorating trees this year.
Porch Pot Class
The Clearwater County Historical Society is offering a porch pot making class on Sunday December 7 from 1:00-3:30 at the History Center.Cost is $30.00 for all materials (bring your own pot.) Class size is limited; the deadline to sign up is November 26. Call 218-785-2000 for details.
Cookies the Musical
Students in Clearbrook-Gonnick Kindergarten through 3rd grade will be in a musical on Friday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. “Cookies the Musical” will be presented. Students in the 5th and 6th grade band will be providing music. This is with Mrs. Mickelson and Mrs. Aas.
Gully Santa Claus Day
Santa will visit Gully on Saturdak Decemer 6 at 1:00 p.m. There will be crafting, gsmes, cookie decorating and gifts. See Santa all sponsored by the Gully Community Club.
Christmas Potluck
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clearbrook will have a Christmas Potluck and Cookie Exchange on Sunday, December 7th at 1:00 pm.
Leonard Santa Day
Santa will be making a stop in Leonard on December 13 from 11:00 to 1:00. He will be at the Leonard Dudley Community Center. Goody bag and a craft for all ages will be provided.
Gonvick Legion Fish Fry
The Gonvick Legion members will be serving their monthly fish fry on Saturday, December 13. Serving starts at 5:00 p.m.
Snowmobile safety class
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a snowmobile safety class on December 20th with registration starting at 8:30 am and class to start at 9:00 am. The class will be held at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School, 16770 Clearwater Lake Road, Clearbrook, MN.
Gerald Dyrdahl Pine lake 200 races
The Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 races are set for December 20 and 21st, 2025. KC Pro Racing will be Saturday, Dec. 20 only. Race Headquarters at Sportsman Lodge, Pine Lake-Gonvick. Racing starts at 9:00 am each day. $15 admission per day, with 12 and under free.
January 3 and 4, 2026. $78,000 race purse last year with Boe Bunke, the 2024 winner.
Time Change
Gonvick American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting December 9th, at 2:00 p.m. NOTE TIME CHANGE.
- Unclaimed Capital Credits With Garden Valley
Unclaimed Capital Credits Checks. We have not been able to reach these people with their capital credit checks. If you know any of these folks, please have them contact GVT at 800-448- 8260 for additional information. This list is valid until June 1, 2026, after which funds for this Capital Credit period will be disbursed to a tax-exempt organization in accordance with Minnesota Statute #308A.711.
Gonvick names – Bergerson Plumbing and Heating, Wayne Bergh, Shani Bjerke, Cory and Debbie Moy, North MN Wild Rice, Edward Lenfant, Verner Odegaard, Donald Paul, Randy Edevold, Tyler Rogstad, James Halverson, Aimee Sather, Sara Strassburg, Melissa Kappedahl Joan Vettleson, Rodney Young, Shane Sundquist.
Clearbrook Names – Rilla Nelson, John Mullet, Justin Moen, Brent Mathson, Daniel Aakre, Betty Ann Anderson, Ross Anderson, Terri Churness, Travis Churness, Dale Crepeau, Brandon Horn, Debbie Dwight, Susan Pixler, Paul Gustafson, Darren Snobeck, Ann Hutchinson, Cheryl Strand, Joan Vettleson, Rodney Young, Lucille Thompson, Zac Walberg, Joshua Warmbold, Mark Worshek, Michael Wright, Jason Weems.
Leonard Names – Susanne M. Olson, Aaron Dombkowski, Earl Ehlers, Paul Raasch, Terry Jones, Janelle Winterberg.
There are other towns and names. Go to www.gvtel.com/about-us and to unclaimed credits.
Clearbrook-Gonvick
School lunch menu
Tuesday, Dec. 2 - Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Baked Chips
Wednesday. Dec. 3 - Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Egg salad or PB & J, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Bug Bites
Thursday, Dec. 4- Pizza Choices,Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Cereal Bar
Friday, Dec. 5 - Pulled Pork Nachos, Breadstick, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Goldfish
Monday, Dec. 8 – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Chez It Cracker
Tuesday, Dec. 9 - Ham Patty on Bun, Sun Chips, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Pop Tart
Clearbrook-Leonard
Senior Meals
Monday, Dec. 1 – Salisbury Steak, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Cup
Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Chicken Ala King Vegetable and Dessert.
Wednesday. Dec. 3 - Swedish Meatballs, Boiled Potatoes with Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Cinnamon Apples
Thursday, Dec. 4 – Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert
Friday, Dec. 5 - Chicken Strips, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Cream Corn, Pudding with Topping
Monday, Dec. 8 – BBQ Riblet, Scalloped Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Lemon Fluff.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 – Lasagna, Green Beans, Breadstick, Mandarin oranges
Meals on Wheels
Interested in receiving meal deliveries, or dining weekdays at 11 am at the Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Center?
Call 218-776- for more information. Must be the day before of meal, or by 9 am on the day you plan to eat at the center.
December Happenings
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Site
Senior Center Upcoming Important Dates
SENIOR CHAIR YOGA will be on the Following dates beginning at 9am on 12/2, 12/4, 12/8, 12/11,12/15, 12/18, 12/22, 12/29.
12/2 Board Meeting at 9am. It is the first Monday of the month for December only due to holiday and special events.
12/3 Free Vitals Check-Up and Medication Assistance with a Nurse – 10am to Noon.
12/4 & 12/18 Senior FOOT Nail Service FREE! 1pm to 3pm. Appointment is Necessary! Call #218-776-3154 or stop by the center and make your appointment.
12/11 Bingo at Noon – New Prizes!!! Call the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch #218-776-3154.
12/16 Christmas Party! Starting at 11:30 featuring $5 dollar Gift exchange and followed by LIVE MUSIC with Antonio Arce the Argentinian guitarist and singer concert at Noon. * Call (at the VERY latest) the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch #218-776-3154. Only 50 seats available for lunch!
12/18 Digital Learning for Seniors. 12pm-1pm. One-on-one assistance with volunteer and tech guru, Jim Askins.
December 4 big moon
December 4th will be a super moon again. It happened November 5th and will happen again. The moon is as close as it will get before it extends out in its orbit.
Higdems to Washington, DC
It was in 2014, over 10 years ago that Elwood and Joan Higdem of Clearbrook drove to Washington D.C. The best part is that they drove the Capitol Christmas tree across the 2,400 mile trip from Minnesota. The 75-foot white spruce was donated from the Chippewa National Forest. They made 30 stops along the way. What a fun trip they had meeting all those people who stopped to see the tree.
Flu shots offered
The Nursing Service office in Bagley will be offering flu and covid shots on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please call to schedule a time. 218-694-6581.
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
Papers from 2015 online for viewing
If you missed any of the papers from June of 2015 you can go and look at them on the website. Search Richards Publishing or go to tricocanary.com. They are free to peek and look. Also in that section is Tri County Canary news, Leader Record news and obituaries.
Tidbits
If someone from Holland married a Filipino. Would their kids be Hollapinos?
You know you’re old when you’re entering the year you were born online and have to spin that thing like you’re on wheel of fortune.
Ole said he is not going back to the doctor. Every time he goes his blood pressure goes way up. Sven wanted to know what happened. Vell…Ole said, “you sit there in a cold room with that little gown on with the tie in the back and a beautiful young nurse comes in to take your blood pressure. I yust can’t help it but it seems to go up by itself.”