Red Lake County Herald

The tractors were ready to plow the field on August 2012. Come join in the fun in 2015 with many more events planned for everyone!
07/31/2015
Oklee Market Day is almost here and there are more events than ever. This year the Committee has added a Northern Pullers Tractor Pull contest to be held on August 8th. If you like to pull tractors, come on down to Oklee for a fun day of pulling with your favorite tractor or two. Also this year,...
07/22/2015
On July 14, 2015, with all board members present, the meeting began at 10:00 a.m. First on the agenda was Lee Meier from the NW MN Housing & Redevelopment Association (NWMNHRA). Meier reported on the different programs available to people in NW Minnesota and updated the board on the progress of...
Carol Connell behind the bar at the Cozy Bar & Grill in Brooks, Minnesota.
07/22/2015
The Delage family had run the business for many years, had a good clientele and were ready for retirement, so it was a win/win for both parties when Carol Connell recently purchased the Cozy Bar & Grill in Brooks. Carol took over the business on May 9th and has been a very busy lady ever since...
Alma Stenberg showing her hardanger work.
07/16/2015
The weather was perfect for a 4th of July celebration, with a sunny warm day, but not too hot or humid. The people who organized this event did a wonderful job and kudo’s to them for their hard work. The celebration actually began the night before with a street dance sponsored by D & K Corner...
Red Lake County Fair's 5k run/walk winners. (From back left to right) Chris Longtin, Don Hagen, Tyrell Hamrum. (Front left to right) Mindy Juhl, Aurimy Olson, Becky Opatz.
07/16/2015
Day two of the Red Lake County Fair started with events in the city and out at the South Park. In Oklee, at 9:00 a.m. the morning was a beautiful day and many people came out to join in the 5K Walk/Run for Autism. There were quite a few participants and there were prizes given to three categories...
Ric Ven Auman was our judge for the cupcake contest! The winners were 1st:  Tracy Hamm. 2nd: MaryAnn Lambert in the Adult category. Kids category:  1st:  Hannah Bassage 2nd: Victoria Sipper.
07/10/2015
Day one! This year was probably one of the most weather friendly fairs the past few years in Oklee. Usually, there is a storm or two that makes things interesting, to say the least. But this year, other than a few black clouds and some sprinkles, it was about as perfect weather-wise as it could be...
Mary Hall appeared on Sunday afternoon at the Oklee Community Hall during the Fair.
07/10/2015
Great entertainment at the Red Lake County Fair Mary Hall One of the events at the fair on Sunday was The Mary Hall Nostalgic Novelty Show. Mary travels the mid-west singing in nightclubs during the 1970’s. She has opened for many singers throughout her years. She has been on live TV and radio and...
Mike Dessellier, Deeann Eskeli,  and Doug Rhoades who recently retired from the Oklee Ambulance Service. Combined the 3 of them have over 78 years with the Oklee Ambulance.
06/30/2015
On June 20th, many people from the three communities came together at the Oklee Community Hall to honor three of Oklee's Best. Why are they the Best? Because between the three of them they have served the three communites for over 78 years of service, helping day or night, good or bad weather...
The Oklee-Brooks-Plummer Ambulance Service members: Back row (l to r): Josh Eisenbacher, Sheriff Mitch Bernstein, Sandra Tougas, Doug Rhoades (retired), and Gin Berns. Middle (l to r): DeeAnn Eskeli (retired), Kim and Rhonda Vettleson, Mike Dessellier (retired), Wanda Wright, and Jeannette Braaten. Front row (l to r): Darrell Tougas and Al Paquin. Not pictured: John Burthwich and Mark Roue (Brooks).
06/30/2015
Choosing to be a volunteer emergency medical technician EMT is all about community service. Wanda Wright has been a member of the Oklee Ambulance for approx. 19 years which serves Red Lake, Pennington and Polk counties. “I enjoy giving to my community,” “We’re probably there helping a person on one...
The 4-H Hands-On After the Bell Project Club are doing a fun science experiment on a polymers.  Members are: (Left side: Hailey Hanson, Ann Dolan, Evelyn Klamm, Sydney Fougner, and Justin Lenhart.  (Right side: Jared Lenhart, Terry Hager, Olin Eskeli, and Bailey Culkins).
06/23/2015
The Red Lake County 4-H After School Programs meets four times a month from November through April. They meet at J.A. Hughes Elementary School, Plummer School, and Red Lake Falls Community Hall. There are two 4-H After School Groups that meet each month. (The 4-H Cloverbud Program is designed...

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