Corrine’s Corner January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026
100 dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 1-5-26 – Hayes Larson, Clearbrook, won $100.
Events coming up
January 8 - Gonvick City Council at 5:00 p.m.
January 12 – Clearbrook City Council at 7:00 p.m.
January 19 – Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board at 7:00 p.m.
Monthly fish fry at the Gonvick Legion on January 10.
The Sustainble Sheep and Fiber Community of Northern Minnesota is sponsoring Fiber Gathering Under the Pines event. It will be held Friday, January 9 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Clearwater Life Center (226 Elm St. Gonvick, MN). These are informal events designed to teach various fiber and techniques, share projects and enjoy meeting new people. Bring your wheel in working order, or other fiber-related tools.
The Sons of Norway, Granlund Lodge #240, will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8th, at 2:00 PM. This is an afternoon meeting. Members are invited to bring their "after-Christmas treats" to share. The meeting includes planning for the 2026 programs, and all are encouraged to attend with ideas to help make this year extra special for members and guests. Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 8th, at 2:00 PM for the Sons of Norway meeting at the Embassy Center in Fosston. For more information or questions, please contact President Wes Roland at 435-1230.
March for Life marches planned
The local Chapter of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life will sponsor a Walk for Life in Fosston on Saturday, January 17. Meet at the southwest corner of Hugo’s parking lot in Fosston at 10:15 a.m. to begin walking. Marchers will walk to the Embassy Community Center where Dr. Steve Gander, Polk County State Representative, will address the group. A light lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. On Saturday, January 14, marchers for life will be meeting at the Clearwater County Courthouse in Bagley at 9:30 a.m. and start walking at 9:45 a.m. to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for a meeting at 10:00 am and light lunch . Speaker will be Ellie Cox, the MCCL Legislative Associate.On Saturday, January 24, Bemidji will host a March for Life. Meet at noon at the Beltrami County Courthouse to join the march. Invocations and speakers before and after the march. Soup and sandwich lunch will follow at St. Philip’s Social Hall.
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.
Our Saviors Lutheran Church Annual Meeting is on January 25 2026, following 11 am worship. Potluck to follow. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to February 9th.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be January 18, 2026 at noon following 11:00 am worship. Lunch to follow provided by the Youth. In the event of inclement weather meeting will be moved to February 1.
United Lutheran Church of Berner
Sunday, January 11th 9:00 a.m. service with Sheila Horn giving the message 10:30 Sunday School
Sunday, January 18th 12:00 noon service with Holy Communion, Pastor Mark Kindem officiating 10:30 Sunday School
Sunday, January 25th 12:00 noon service, Pastor Mark Kindem officiating 10:30 Sunday School
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. - 1/6 Board Meeting at 9:00am.
- 1/7 Free Vitals Check-Up and Medication Assistance with a Nurse - 10am to Noon. No appointment necessary.
- 1/8 & 1/22 Senior FOOT Nail Service. One FREE foot care per member! 1pm to 3pm. Appointment is necessary.
- Call #218-776-3154 or stop by the center and make your appointment.
- 1/8 Bingo at 11:45 - New Prizes!!!
- 1/13 Comedy Showcase on the Big Screen. FREE to MEMBERS. Let's begin 2026 laughing! At 11:30am. "As Long As We Both Shall Laugh" will be on the big screen TV. A recording of one-man show by comedian Yakov Smirnoff, which ran on Broadway in 2003 & later released as a TV movie, DVD, and album. Show focuses on the differences between men and women and on solving problems within relationships. Call the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch at 11:00am #218-776-3154.
- 1/20 Live Music at Noon following lunch. GUEST MUSICIAN - BUTCH BOE
- 1/22 Digital Learning for Seniors. 12pm-1pm One-on-one assistance with volunteer, tech guru, Jim Askin.
Ann Marie Newman
Writer/Artist/OopsyAnnie
972-922-5465
Genetics with Vision Production Sale
Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00 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-Gonvick School lunch menu
Welcome Back!
Monday, Jan. 5 – Orange Chicken, Egg Roll (9-12), Rice, California Normandy Vegetables, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Cheddar Chex
Tuesday, Jan. 6 – Loaded Nachos, Refried Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Graham Crackers
Wednesday, Jan. 7 – Pepperoni Stromboli, Sun Chips, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Cheez Its
Thursday, Jan. 8 – Build A Burger on Bun, Tri Taters, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Vanilla Crackers
Friday, Jan. 9 – Dunker with Dipping Sauce, Corn, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Cheetos
Monday, Jan. 12 – Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices. Snack – Goldfish
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, Jan. 5 – Mac Tomato Hot Dish, Fruit, Cookie
Tuesday, Jan. 6 – Baked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Lemon Cake.
Wednesday. Jan. 7– Chili, Corn Bread, Fruit Juice, Pudding with Topping
Thursday, Jan. 8 – Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potato, gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Blushing Pears.
Friday, Jan. 9 – Tater Tot Hotdish, Peas, and Carrots, Dinner Roll, Fruited Jell-o.
Monday, Jan. 12 – BBQ Chicken on Bun, Baked Beans, Potato salad, Pudding with Topping.
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
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. Richards Publishing or Tri County Canary in Gonvick. 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
Tidbits
Headwaters Health Rehab & Sports Med is opening a new second location at 104 S. Kaiser Ave in Fosston. Physical therapist Vicki Anderson and Jacob Vossler will begin seeing patients starting on January 5. To schedule an appointment, call 218-435-1111.
Ole thought that the dryer made his clothes shrink, but it turns out it was the refrigerator. He also liked putting on warm underwear fresh out of the dryer. Plus, it was fun to look around the laundromat and guess who they belong to.
If you think you are smarter than the previous generation… 50 years ago the owner’s manual of a car showed you how to adjust the valves. Today it warns you not to drink the content of the battery.
I watched the Minnesota Vikings win their last football game of the season on Sunday. There is one former Viking Adam Theilen who will be playing more football next week. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers and they won by two points to advance to next week’s playoff against Texas. He is a Detroit Lakes native.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor in an announcement on Monday, January 5, 2025.