Corrine’s Corner February 2, 2026
100-dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 2-2-26 David Nyegaard, Surrey, ND won $100.
Events coming up
The Republican Precinct Caucus will be held at the Bagley High School commons area on Tuesday, February 3. Registration starts at 6:30 pm with the Caucus starting at 7 pm. ALL Clearwater County Precincts are included. Come and be a part of the process. Delegates will be selected for the county convention from each precinct.
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 8, Samhold Lutheran Church Annual following the 10:30 AM Worship Service; the annual meeting will begin.
February 9, Clearbrook City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
February 10, Clearwater County Commissioners meeting, 9:00 a.m.
February 12, The Granlund Lodge #240 of the Sons of Norway will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday at 2:00 in the afternoon at the Embassy Community Center in Fosston
February 14, Saturday Valentine’s Day. Bring your honey to the Gonvick American Legion for their famous fish fry. That starts at 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Because of You
You are invited to Mission Day on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leonard. Salad Luncheon at noon with the program at 1:00 p.m. Guest Speaker will be Pastor Brigitte Simpson of People’s Church in Bemidji. Special music by Glenda (Torgerson) Olson and Tracey (Rhen) John. There will be a free-will offering which will be given to the People’s Church for their ongoing mission in the Bemidji community.
Sons of Norway meeting
The Granlund Lodge #240 of the Sons of Norway will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12, at 2:00 in the afternoon at the Embassy Community Center in Fosston. After the meeting, the program will feature a Norwegian-themed movie while enjoying snacks. The meeting and movie are open to the public and a great way to spend a winter afternoon with friends. That's Thursday, February 12th at 2 PM at the Embassy in Fosston for the Granlund Lodge meeting and movie. For questions, contact Wes or Susie Roland, 218-435-1230
The Clearwater County historical societywill be holding a mid-winter book sale February 10-14.
The sale will be held in the main museum gallery at the History Center in Shevlin. Hours are Tuesday Feb. 10 10:00-6:00; Wednesday-Friday 10:00-4:00 and Saturday Feb. 14 from 10:00-2:00. All genres of books are available for 50 cents each or 3 for $1.00 For more information call 218-785-2000 or find us on Facebook.
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
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
- • 2/3 Board Meeting at 9:00am.
- • 2/12 & 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.
- • 2/12 Bingo at 11:45am
- 2/13 Valentine Movie on our Big TV. "KATE & LEOPOLD” FREE for members. Let's enjoy and fun, romantic movie and some chocolate goodies together. Call the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch at 11:00am #218-776-3154
- * 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. 2 - Spaghetti, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Baked Cheetos
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Chicken or Beef Fiesta Bowl with Fixings, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Cereal Bar
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Chicken Noodle Soup, Sloppy Joe on Bun, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Bug Bites
Thursday, Feb. 5– Baked Potato Bar, with Choice of Chili, Broccoli, Ham, Cheese, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Granola Bar
Friday, Feb. 6 – Pizza, Caesar Salad, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Strawberry Chex
Monday, Feb 9 – Orange Chicken, Egg Roll (9-12) with Rice, California Normandy Vegetables, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack –Sun Chips
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, Feb. 2 – Meatloaf Baked Potato, Wax Beans, Pudding with Topping.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Cookie.
Wednesday. Feb. 4 – Hamburger Macaroni Casserole, Corn, Peaches.
Thursday, Feb 5 – Cook’s Choice
Friday, Feb. 6 – Chicken Strips, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broccoli, Poke Cake.
Monday, Feb. 9 – Chicken Patty on Bun, Tri Taters, Peas and Carrots, Fruit Cup.
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
Minnesota Twins Schedule
February 2: Truck scheduled to depart Target Field
- February 6: Truck scheduled to arrive at Lee Health Sports Complex
- February 12: Pitchers and catchers first workout – Lee Health Sports Complex media entrance open at 7:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. CT)
- February 16: First full squad workout – media entrance open at 7:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. CT)
- 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
Tidbits
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.
The Clear Water Life center youth connection will be performing our spring play March 6th. Our play is based in 1940 and we are looking for a few props. Does anyone have any rotary phones or an old adding machine they would lend us for the performance week? Contact Troy or Marcy McQuown.
Two former NDSU Bison football players are heading to the Super Bowl in California in February with the Seattle Seahawks. Jalen Sundell an offensive lineman and Grey Zabel an offensive tackle. The game will be on Sunday, February 8th.
The ground hog saw his shadow on Monday morning and there will be six more weeks of winter. What can we expect up north.
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.
County Animal Control has someone who's looking to take in a Cat. Please call Dan Ekre 218-556-1943 if you have any cats that need a home.
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.
A fire damaged a motel near Cass Lake. Fire crews responded around 10 p.m. to Whispering Pines Motel, located on Highway 2 just west of Cass Lake. When firefighters from the Cass Lake and Bemidji fire departments arrived, they found at least one unit fully engulfed in fire. There are no reported injuries from the fire, and the extent of damage to the motel is unknown. The incident remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Ole and Sven
Ole asked Sven, “Why do eggs come in flimsy Styrofoam cartons and batteries come in a package only a chainsaw can open?”
Ole said he was having trouble with his cereal box. When he gets it open and tries to pour it out, he gets a lot that spills on the counter. He was wondering if someone from Ziplock could contact anyone in the cereal business, that would help.