News
08/20/2019
On a beautiful August 10th, the town of Oklee was bustling with activity.
Actually it started the night before with all the volunteer workers for Market Day getting ready. They have signs to put up directing where not to park, where events are being held, hanging up quilts for the quilt show, etc...
08/13/2019
During the 4-H Awards Program, Chris & Valerie Shulstad presented to the audience the new Emerging Leaders for Red Lake County, Ben & Mikayla Tabert.
The Emerging Leadership Program has its roots in the King Agassiz Program, first adopted by the Red River Valley Winter Shows [RRVWS] in 1961...
08/06/2019
Two youth developed critical leadership skills during week-long experience.
43 Minnesota youth, including Sidney Olson and Tanisha Srnsky from Red Lake County, attended the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) experience in Washington, DC June 22-29, 2019.
“CWF is a national 4-H experience...
07/30/2019
Randy grew up farming with his father, Duane. While still in high school Randy recognized his desire to live his life farming and in 1978 he started renting his own land. Over the years, his operation grew with the help of his wife, Josie, and their children, along with Randy’s dad, brother and...
07/30/2019
There will be a lot going on that day, starting at the Veterans Memorial site with the Hero Hustle 5K registration opening at 7:45 a.m., the actual 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and be a hero for the day.
At 8:00 a.m. the Key Hunt will start, find a hidden key...
07/23/2019
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon the Red Lake County Fair held their Baja races out at the South Park area a couple of miles south of Oklee.
There were filled stands and many food & drink vendors on site and the fans were rooting for their favorite car or driver.
The winners were:
4 Cylinder...
07/23/2019
On July 9, the Chester Township board gathered for the monthly meeting and also said goodbye to one of the township board members, Ambrose Beaudoin.
Beaudoin was presented a plaque in recognition & appreciation of his 40 years of dedicated service as Chairman to Chester Township from 1979 to...
07/16/2019
Every summer, 4-H youth participate in County Fairs to showcase the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning in project areas designed to equip them with essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications...
07/09/2019
The Red Lake County Fair officially opened the doors on a beautiful summer morning , Friday, June 28th with a Flag Raising Ceremony held in front of the RLCC High School in Oklee. The Oklee American Legion Post #159 presented colors and raised the flag.
Then the people came with their projects,...
07/02/2019
By Mary Lynn Bachand
Dave Olson, long time Oklee resident, returned from Arizona this spring with a passion for the game of pickleball, and a willingness to share that passion with others by teaching the game to anyone interested in learning the rules. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in...
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