Corrine's Corner May 4
100-dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 5-4-Terry Nennich, Bagley won $100.
May 10th – Mother’s Day is Sunday. Be thankful that you have a mother that you can talk to on this special day.
May 14 - The Granlund Lodge #240 of the Sons of Norway will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 14, at the Embassy Community Center in Fosston. After the meeting, hotdogs and ice cream will be served in honor of Norwegian Independence Day, Syttende Mai, which is May 17th! The program features Tim Johnson who will share and show his collection of local historic artifacts and include stories of settlers from NE Columbia Township. As always, the meeting, lunch and program are all open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. For questions, contact Wes or Susie Roland at 218-435-1230.
Events coming up
May 7 – Gonvick City Council at 5:00 pm.
May 2 to 10 – Clean-up week in Clearbrook. Letters were sent with last month’s bill to residents of Clearbrook.
May 5 - 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 9 – Gonvick Legion Fish Fray starting at 5:00 p.m.
May 9 - 2026 Minnesota fishing season opener for walleye, northern pike, and other game fish. Good luck
May 11- Clearbrook City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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 18 – Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.
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.
May 25 – Memorial Day
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
MAY HAPPENINGS:
SENIOR CENTER MAY HAPPENINGS:
Morning Cards Tuesday's at 9 am.
Morning Cards Wednesday's at 8:00 am.
Senior Center Shop Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 to 1pm. (If OPEN sign is lit up - it's open!) Old & new items! Shop donations are always welcome and appreciated! We welcome household donations(NO clothes, please) and consignments.
SENIOR CHAIR YOGA with Jim Askin - Monday thru Friday,
- *LEVEL 3 Fridays at 9am.
- *LEVEL 2 9:00am on Mon. & 7:30am on Wed.
- *LEVEL 19am on Tues. & Thurs.
- 5/5 Board Meeting at 9:00am.
- 5/5 Nutrition Meeting 11:00am.
St. Croix Hospice - The nice ladies from the hospice return 5/13 at NOON to answer questions and provide further information regarding their services. They’ll have a table and be available to talk on a more personal level with visitors.
- 5/14 & 5/28 Senior FOOT NAIL Service one FREE foot care per month, per member! 1pm to 3pm. Appointment Necessary! Call #218-776-3154 or stop by the center to make appointment.
- 5/14 Bingo at 11:45am - Call the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch: 218-776-3154 (Taco Salad)
- 5/19 Live Music with Jim Fulz & Carol Kilian at 11:45am + Door Prizes! Call the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch 218-776-3154 (Roast beef, potatoes/gravy, veggie & cookie)
- 5/28 Digital Learning for Seniors. 12pm-1pm. One-on-one assistance with volunteer, tech guru, Jim Askin. Feel more confident using your phone, tablets, and computers.
THANK YOU Pres. Bonnie Engen and the Nutrition Board. We are blessed to have this active, excellent group of volunteers at the center. High five! "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." - Mark Twain
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, May 4 – Han Burger, Vader Taters, Yoda Cup, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Scooby Snacks
Tuesday, May 5 – Taco Bar with Fixings, Spanish Rice, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Goldfish
Wednesday, May 6– Chicken Patty of Bun, Oven Fries, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Granola Bar
Thursday, May 7 –Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Chips, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit and Veg Choices. Snack – Assorted
Friday, May 8 – Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Cereal Bar
Monday, May 11 – Orange Chicken, Egg Roll (9-12), Rice, California Normandy Vegetables, Fresh Fruit & Veg Choices. Snack – Assorted
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, May 4 - Sloppy Jo, bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Rice Krispy Bar
Tuesday, May 5 – Chicken Pasta Salad, Bread Stick, Fruit Juice, Fruit Crisp
Wednesday, May 6 – Meatballs, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Pudding with Topping
Thursday, May 7 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Rosy Applesauce
Friday, May 8 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Rosy Applesauce
Monday, May 11 – Chicken Strips, Mashed Potato with Country Gravy, Corn, Cookie.
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 taken 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
The City of Fosston hired a new police officer. Seth Senn will work as a new patrol officer.
County 1 road that is 4 miles east of Winger will be closed to traffic starting on Monday, May 11. The closure will be approximately one week to replace a culvert.
A Duluth man who plead guilty to illegally killing a moose is banned from big game hunting in Minnesota for a year. That includes deer, elk, bear, and moose. Dane Nelson was also sentenced to one year on unsupervised probation. He was ordered to pay one thousand dollars in restitution to the state and 390 dollars in fees and a fine. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has not allowed moose hunting since 2012.
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.
The Bemidji Rotary and Bemidji Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce that the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival presented by Paul Bunyan Communications will celebrate its 20th anniversary July 30 through August 1. Early Bird Team Registration is now open, and teams can save $100 off the registration fee if they sign up by June 1st.
The Fosston Farmers Market will be starting May 23. That is located next to the East Polk Heritage Center on Highway 2 on the east side of Fosston. That will be every Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00.
U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach is winning a tightly contested Republican endorsement. She is running for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District and will face Democrat Erik Osberg in October. Fischbach was challenged by Republican activist and veteran Dave Hughes. The 7th Congressional District spans nearly the entire western third of Minnesota. Meanwhile, Erik Osberg won the DFL endorsement for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District on Saturday, earning 65% of the vote on the first ballot.
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.
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.
Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget includes $250 million for a satellite operations center at Grand Forks Air Force Base, expanding the u-s space force’s role in next-generation missions. The expansion will bring a 180,000 square foot facility and over 100 personnel to the base. Sen. Kevin Cramer is chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee and co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus. He says the site’s mission will strengthen the U.S. Space Force’s ability to detect, track, and target enemy space capabilities.
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, the Norwegian hired man, was called into the bedroom of the lady of the house… “Ole,” she said, “Take off my dress.” Ole complied, “Now Ole… take off my stockings.” Ole did. “Now, Ole take off my brassiere and panties.” Again, Ole obeyed. “Now, Ole.” said the Boss’ wife, “next time you go into town, you wear your own clothes.”