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Friends, family and co-workers joined in the  tribute to Underground Utility Construction Company Founders, Employees and Families on Saturday, September 3.  The founder of  Northern Pipeline Construction Co., Inc. Noel Coon and his wife Robin from Tyler, Texas on the left was present for the program put on by Vance Norgaard. Also pictures is Kathy and Neil Person from Bismark, North Dakota, a friend and co-worker at Northern
09/07/2016
What a better way to celebrate Labor Day weekend than to honor the people who work hard every day. A special event was held on Saturday, September 3 at the Clear Waters Life Center in Gonvick. Vance Norgaard, a Gonvick High School graduate, planned and organized a tribute to and recognition of the...
Corinne Jovaag Bustad standing by the colored glass window and the stairs leading up to her bedroom when she was a young girl. When she lived there it was all hardwood floors. The picture she is holding was from a magazine where she was featured on the front cover.
09/07/2016
Corinne Jovaag Bustad wanted to go back to her old home to the place where she lived when she was young. That home was the Lutheran Parsonage in Gonvick where her father Rev. J.O. Jovaag served the Gonvick parishes. She was one of five children born to Pearl and Rev. J.O. (Jonas) Jovaag. Their...
Luke Burgess of Clearbrook, with other University of Minnesota, Crookston students in an event called “Meet Crookston through Service.” They spent the morning volunteering at Washington Elementary School.
08/30/2016
Before classes even started, students at the University of Minnesota Crookston will begin to meet their new community through an event called "Meet Crookston through Service." On Saturday, August 20, 2016, students were at work at different locations around the community under the direction of...
Donn and Ruth Reichert were named Grand Marshals of the Hard Times Bash parade in Leonard last Saturday.
08/30/2016
Donn and Ruth Reichert were named Grand Marshals of the Hard Times Bash parade in Leonard last Saturday. They have been in business in Leonard with Reichert Saddlery and Farm Supply since they had the business on the farm in 1986. They moved to the present location in 1989. They raised five...
Eight Clearbrook-Gonvick Seniors begin their last year of high school football. They will travel to Halstad on September 1 to take on Norman County West. Seniors shown are back row left to right:  Judah Bennett, Trevor Rogstad, Mike Gray, Nathanael Dahl. Front row: Jared Hubbard, Spencer Reed, Tristen Bakke and Austin Kindem.
08/30/2016
Clearbrook-Gonvick football season starts September  9th when they host Norman County East/Ulen Hitterdal; September 16th they host Waubun, September 23rd they travel Goodridge-Grygla; September 30 they host Kittson County Central; October 7th they travel to Northern Freeze; October 13 to Warren/...
Sylvia and Wes Wilmo (‘56) were the hosts.
08/23/2016
The Gonvick High School Class of 1956 held their 60th year reunion during the Gonvick Rodeo Days on Friday, July 15, 2016. The event was hosted by Sylvia and Wes Wilmo. 
08/23/2016
  Ted Olson, former Mayor, and Superintendent of School in Clearbrook passed away at Neilson Place in  Bemidji on August 14. He and his wife had moved there from Clearbrook. Ted was a busy man in the town of Clearbrook. He had served as Mayor of Clearbrook for 15 years with his last term being as a...
08/23/2016
A tribute to our Dynamic and recognition of the founders of pipeline construction and underground utilities construction companies, their employees and employees’ families in the 7 County Area between Thief River Falls and Bemidji, Mn. These companies are Northern Pipeline Construction, Sovde...
 
Sue Titera was in charge of the Legos contest. Judges for the Legos contest were Doug Carlson, Alyssa Carlson, Kari Abel, and Billi Hanson at the Clearwater County Fair.
08/16/2016
  There were approximately 20 entries submitted for the Legos contest. There were four categories: Ages 4-6; Ages 7-9; Ages 10-12; and Family group. Prize money for each group  included $30 for first place; $20 for second place; and $10 for third place Participants had to build something that had...
Marvin and MaryLou Wolden, who still live on the Century farm in Pine Lake Township. Their children standing left to right are Evie, Wayne, Alan, Kevin and Matthew.
08/16/2016
Five generations of Woldens have or are living on the farm east of Pine Lake making it another Century Farm designation from the State of Minnesota. The Wolden Family received their award at the 2016 Clearwater County Fair. In the year 1900, Knut Volden learned of the Chippewa Land Rush. Knut lined...

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