Corrine’s Corner January 26, 2026
Corrine’s Corner January 26, 2026
100-dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 1-26-26 Allen Paulson, Shevlin, won $100.
Papers to 2015 online for viewing
If you missed any of the papers from June of 2015 you can go and look at them on the webs site. They are free to peek and look. Also in that section is Tri County Canary news, Leader Record news and obituaries. Go to www.tricocanary.com or Richards Publishing.
Public Notice
Pine Lake near Gonvick, MN
Notice to Operate Aeration System
An aeration system creating thin ice and open water shall be in operation on the Northeast portion of Pine Lake near the public access. This site is located in the SW¼ Section 22, Pine Lake Township, Clearwater County.
Please use caution as open water and thin ice conditions can fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of marked area!
If you have any questions, please contact Sportsman’s Club member Larry Peterson at 218-791-5577 or the Red Lake Watershed District office at 218-681-5800.
Events coming up
January 26 – Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board at 7:00 p.m.
January 31 – Clearbrook-Gonvick School Winter Formal from 8 to 11 for grades 7 to 12. Airpods and gits cards to some lucky winners.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 19. 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, April 25
- Saturday, June 13
- Friday, Nov. 27
February 6, February's Friday Night Out is featuring FRENCH CUISINE at Clear Waters Life Center in Gonvick. Come out for a fabulous meal and enjoy yourself. RSVP to Clearwaterslife.org
February 7, Saturday 2026 the Pathfinders Snowmobile Club will be having a family ride safari. They will leave the Spot Bar & Grill at 1::00 p.m. from Red Lake Falls. There will be cash drawings, awesome prizes and auction items. A cash drawing will be at 9:00 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.
February 15, there will be Youth Night at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clearbrook They will be showing the movie Titans at 5:00 p.m. to those 3rd grade and up.
Annual church meetings
Samhold Lutheran Church Annual Meeting is on: February 8th, 2026 following the 10:30 AM Worship Service; the annual meeting will begin.
Clearbrook Senior Citizens Center
JANUARY HAPPENINGS:
Aged 55+? Not a member? Become a member for $5.
- 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 light is on - it's open!) Old & new items! Shop donations are always welcome and appreciated!
- SENIOR CHAIR YOGA with Jim Skin- Monday, Wednesday
& Fridays LEVEL 2 at 9:00AM & LEVEL 1 at 9:45am * LEVEL 1 offered at 9:45 for interested individuals.
Ann Marie Newman
Writer/Artist/OopsyAnnie
972-922-5465
Genetics with Vision Production Sale Saturday, February 14, 2026 1:00 PM CST | At the Rydeen Farm, Clearbrook, MN
Offering 100+ Simmental and SimAngus bulls and females Minnesota Simmental and SimAngus breeder selling bulls, bred heifers and open heifers through their annual
cattle sale, Genetics with Vision. The DVAuction will be broadcasting real-time. Owners Paul, Lois and Justis Rydeen.
Nominations Sought for 2026 First Lady
The 2026 Clearwater County First Lady will be held on April 11 at the Bagley American Legion Auditorium. The Bagley Auxiliary will be co-hosting the event.
Your help is needed to select the 2026 recipient. If you know a woman who should be considered for the award, please send a letter with her name and include your reasons for her nomination- this can include any accomplishments in her life such as her career highlights or volunteer years of service and other characteristics that you think should be considered. First Lady nominees must currently live in Clearwater County and be able to attend the event on April 11. Nominations of women of all ages are encouraged.
Letters should be sent to
2026 First Lady - History Center P.O. Box 241 Bagley MN 56621
Letters will be delivered unopened to a selection committee.
Please do not send emails.
Nominations must be received by March 1.
Clearbrook-Gonvick School lunch menu
Monday, Jan. 26 – Sno Days Week - Spaghetti, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Baked Chips
Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Chicken Wings, Mini Bakers, Baked Beans, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Goldfish
Wednesday, Jan.28 – Ham Patty on Bun, Potato Soup, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Pop Tart
Thursday, Jan. 29 – Dutch Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Assorted
Friday, Jan. 30 – Bosco Sticks, Dipping Sauce, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Cereal Bar
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, Jan. 26 – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Ice Cream with Topping
Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Garden Salad with Dresing, Warm Cinnamon Apples
Wednesday. Jan. 28 – Chicken Stir Fry, White Rice, Egg Roll, Mandarin Oranges
Thursday, Jan. 29 – Baked Fish, Baked Potato, Creamed Peas & Carrots, Lemon Pie Square
Friday, Jan. 30 – Cook’s Choice
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
Halverson will not seek re-election
Sheriff Darin Halverson has decided not to seek re-election for a fourth term as Clearwater County Sheriff this fall. He has dedicated the past 34 years to serving the people of Clearwater County, beginning as a part-time officer with the Clearbrook Police Department, then serving as a K9 officer and Police Chief in Bagley, and ultimately as Sheriff of Clearwater County for the past 11 years. He has also been a DARE Officer for 20 years.
Tidbits
Spelling Bee winners
Congratulations on winning the spelling bee at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Jammar Weems, Hunter Dahlke, Brayden Needham . They received money for their efforts Brayden Needham, third place-$25, Hunter Dahlke, second place-$50, and Jammarr Weems, first place- $100. See complete story in Leader-Record news.
Frosty Days in Fosston
They will be having Frosty Days in Fosston on Friday January 30 and Saturday January 31. They will be having specials at various business places.
New merchandise in the shop at the Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Center! Laura Lindgren makes the cutest hand embroidered towels - the stitches are perfect! They make great gifts and are VERY affordable at $8.05 per each at sales end.
February's Friday Night Out is featuring French cuisine at Clear Waters Life Center in Gonvick from 5 to 7 on Friday. February 6.
New minister at Faith Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley has a new minister. Rev. Tom Mantie is replacing Pastor Mark Olson. He and his wife Janet are from Cheboygan, Michigan. They served parishes in North Dakota before taking a break and moving back to Michigan. They have three grown children living in Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Grand Forks and they are glad to be closer to them.
Ole and Sven
Ole told Sven that he thought getting old was a terrible thing. He blacked out for 20 minutes until he realized that he had put his hooddie on backwards.