2020 Year In Review...

August 26:

The Red Lake County 4-H

Leader’s Council presented $250 scholarships to four members. They are Kaydon Kenfield, Kendra Rondorf, Tanisha Srnsky, and Sidney Olson.

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce that Joe Wavra of Red Lake Falls has been selected as the 2020 Northwest Minnesota Star Artist of the Year for his lifetime achievement in  wood carving.

County fairs not only make great memories, they help 4-H youth grow into successful adults. This year, Red Lake County 4-H held a 4-H Achievement Day on Friday, July 31 at the Community Hall in Oklee. But, with the Covid-19 virus, members were judged and their projects were sent home with them that same day.

On Thursday, Plummer Senior Citizen’s met at the hall. They had cupcakes and blueberry cream cheese coffee cake and coffee. They also played “Left, Right, Center.” It was an enjoyable afternoon.

What nice weather we have had. The fields are being harvested and I believe the wheat harvest is nearly done in most cases. It looks like the weather will be dry this week it will be all done by the end of the week.

September 2:

Oklee Senior Site sponsored a Card Making Class held at the Oklee Hall. Five people signed up and only 10 would have been able to attend in order the have the social distancing and the proper instruction from teacher, Sue Beaudoin.

On the afternoon of August 8th, 2020, the Red Lake  County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 250th St. SE and 140th Ave. SE in Terrebonne Township.

Harvesting has been going full swing the past week or so. Rain is in the forecast, maybe not much. At least we don't have to deal with hurricanes like down south. Hurricane Laura had hit Wednesday. They were concerned about shelters because of all the people and social distancing. It sounded like the winds and rain would travel inland many miles covering many states.

After a week of cooler weather then humid for a couple of days, a weather system went through on Sunday evening and gave us a good share of rain. The flowers and gardens drank it up quickly. Blooms once again will be profuse for a while.

September 9: 

Everyone knows that it is an election year as we have been hearing many commercials for both political parties for President.

The Blast is going to happen this Saturday, September 12th. There are lots of activities to enjoy and the weather sounds like it will be a nice day for a celebration!

Whew the weather just turned on us. It is fifty degrees this morning. What a shock to the system. I guess after the first of September we should expect cooler temperatures and Fall weather but this was a shock. This last week we were hit with a short storm. It blew hard all day but it really ramped up about 10:30 and with a spit of rain and high wind it went through here in about ten minutes. The next morning there was a yard full of branches and pieces of branches all over.

September 16:

Principal Randall Pederson welcomed the students back to the 2020-2021 school year. Things will be different this year due to the Covid-19 still being an issue in our country and region. The students were spaced out in the gymnasium and all person are required to wear masks.

Red Lake County Rebels Cross Country team had their first meet of the season on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020. The 2020 Thief River Falls Sports Boosters CC Invitational started with cold and cloudy skies.

Congratulations to Florence and Henry Tvedt who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary over Labor Day weekend.

There was a frost on Wednesday and the corn showed right away that is froze enough to kill growth, it turned yellow within the next day. The rest of the week though it was cool, was nice.

September 23:

Carlee Whalen of Oklee shot her first black bear north of Oklee on Thursday, Sept. 10th. The bear weighed in at 600 lbs. and was 7 feet 6 inches in height. Carlee is the daughter of Terry and Sarah Whalen of Oklee, grand daughter of Tim and Linda Whalen, Oklee and Audrey and the late Jr. Olson, Mentor.

There are two new teachers at RLCC High School. Ms. Hannah Miller is the new English teacher and Mr. Nathan Guillemette has been a long term substitute for three years before getting on at RLCC High.

Ms. Roisland is a new paraprofessiona and came to RLCC  because she wanted to help people and the community. Also, because it is the school she used to go to.

The boys’ varsity team finished 9th place overall. Individual places were Azazel Champman 41st place, Matthew Rener 43rd place, and Brody Moen 47th place; also competing were Brock Tvedt, Caden Lee, Damon Ferguson, and Peyton O’Neill. Boys Junior Varsity places were; Everett Svendsen 29th place and Maverick Nelson 30th place. Boys competing in Junior High places were Nick Suchy and Brody Hammer.

The Girls Varsity team finished 8th overall. Individual places were Marissa Schiebe 19th place, Keira Morinville 22th place, Ella Moen 36th place, and Emma Knott and Aurimy Olson. Girls junior high places were Elizabeth Lytle 11th place, Emma Henderickson, 27th place, and Daphne Harmoning 36th place.

The Blast to Brooks celebration was rather low-key but there was parade, though smaller than usual. Men’s softball played on the south end of town. Music was provided at Carol’s Cozy as well and an outdoor bar and food. There were rummage and bake sales outside by St. Joseph’s church. The youth group had a fund raiser for their trip next year.

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