Corrine's Corner February 16, 2026
100-dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 2-16-Paul Rydeen, Clearbrook won $100.
Events coming up
February 19, 2 p.m. the monthly meeting of the local Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Chapter #45 will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fosston. For more information contact Eileen Hegg at 218-563-3152.
February 18 to 21 – Book Fair at the Clearbrook-Gonvick school. Book preview day Wednesday. Thursday book fair open and in the from 3:30 to 7:00 pm when the Bears host Goodridge-Grygla. Last day to purchase books is Friday, February 20 in the classrooms.
February 21st 29th Annual Production Sale at the Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC 1:00 pm at the farm, Clearbrook. Family owned and operated Angus and Red Angus ranch. Managed by Mike and Sam Nordlund. Nordlund Stock Farm is a seedstock operation in Minnesota that focuses on Black Angus and Red Angus cattle built on balance.
February 23, Clearbrook-Gonvick School board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
February 24 – The 2026 Bagley Co-op Elevator Seed Day will be held at the elevator. Time will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Featured suppliers will be: Agassiz Seed, Wilbur-Ellis, LaCrosse Seed and RJ Hunt. Refreshments will be served. Questions you can call 218-694-2256.
March 26 - Stockholders of Fosston Tri-Coop in Fosston will be having their annual meeting of stockholders at Ventures Bar & Grill in Fosston. Meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. with meal to follow. Business meeting will include the presentation of the annual report and election of two directors who will serve a term of three years. From Curtis Bartz, Secretary -Treasurer.
April 11 and 12 – The Thief River Falls Times, 34 annual Home, Sport and Family Show. Over 100 vendors have already registered. Located in the Ralph Engelstad and Huck Olson Arenas in Their River Falls. For more info call Traci at 218-681-4450 to reserve your space.
Historical Society Annual Meeting Sunday February 22
The Clearwater County Historical Society will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on Sunday February 22, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Church in Clearbrook
The meeting will begin at 1:30 and will include election of one new board member, officers and a business meeting.
After the meeting, a short history program will be offered. Light refreshments will be served.
Everyone is welcome. Not a member? That’s okay! You are welcome to come and see what the society is all about.
For more information, contact the History Center at 218-785-2000.
Clearbrook Senior Citizens Center
FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS:
55+? Become a member of the Senior Center
for $5. We’re Fun!
Senior Center Shop Hours, M,T & T from 10 to 1pm. Often later & sometimes on other days. If light is on we are open.
- Morning Cards Tuesday's at 9am.
- Morning Cards Wednesday's at 8:00am.
- • SENIOR CHAIR YOGA with Jim Askin - every M, W, & F
- LEVEL 2 at 9:00am on Mondays & Wednesdays
- LEVEL 3 at 9:00am on Fridays
- LEVEL 1 offered at 9:45am for interested individuals
- 2/26 Senior FOOT NAIL Service one FREE foot care per month, per member! 1pm to 3pm. Appointment is necessary. Call #218-776-3154 or stop by the center to make appointment.
- * 2/17 Live Music at Noon following lunch. Guest musicians - DEAN & PEGGY ELLINGSON from Bemidji. They are PHENOMENAL!
- * 2/19 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. 12:00AM & LEVEL 1 at 9:45am * LEVEL 1 offered at 9:45 for interested individuals.
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.
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.
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, April 25
- Saturday, June 13
- Friday, Nov. 27
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.
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, Feb 16 – No School
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Soft Shell Tacos, Black Bean Salsa, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Granola Bar
Wednesday, Feb. 18 - Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Baked Chips
Thursday, Feb. 19– K-12 Conferences 4 -7 Chicken Drumstick, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Roll, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Cereal Bar
Friday, Feb.20 – Italian Dunker, Marinara Sauce, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Baked Cheetos
Monday, Feb 23 – Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Pop Tart
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, Feb. 16 – Polish Sausage, Oven Fried Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Pudding with Topping.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Beets, Ice Cream.
Wednesday. Feb. 18 – Corn Chowder, Egg Salad Sandwich, Confetti Coleslaw, Cookie
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Pepper Steak, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit Crisp
Friday, Feb. 20 – They will be closed on the 20th but they will send out the meal on Thursday, Feb. 19. That will include Baked Fish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Baked Squash, Lemon Bar.
Monday, Feb. 23 – Chicken Alfredo, Egg Noodles, Carrots, Mandarin Oranges.
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
Tidbits
Hostfest in Minot, ND The board of directors of Norsk Hostfest say the annual Scandinavian festival is ending. The board says rising costs and declining attendance led to the decision. The festival was founded in 1978 by a group who wanted to celebrate Nordic culture through community, music, art, food, and education. The board says that while the festival will not continue, people will still be able to visit the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot.
Minnesota Twins Schedule
- February 19: Photo Day at Lee Health Sports Complex, 7:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. CT)
- February 20: First spring training game, Twins vs. University of Minnesota, 6:05 p.m. ET (5:05 p.m. CT)
- March 24: Final spring training game, Twins vs. Boston, 1:05 p.m. ET (12:05 p.m. CT)
- March 26: Opening Day, Twins at Baltimore, 2:05 p.m. CT
- April 3: Home Opener, Twins vs. Tampa Bay, 3:10 p.m. CT
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 number.
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.
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.
Ole and Sven
Ole told Sven, “Lena was talking to her friend, Gerda, about marriage. “Ole and I never go to bed mad. We usually stay up and argue.”
Ole’s idea of living daringly, on the cutting edge, so to speak, is to drink milk from a carton two days past the expiration date.
Clearwater Quilters Guild meets on the 3rd Wednesday and Friday of each month to sew or do your crafts such as knitting, crocheting. Contact Carol Peterson at 218-791-2177 or Carole Johnson at 218-556-3455 if you wish to do work at the Gonvick Community Center.