Corrine’s Corner October 12
- Corrine’s Corner October 12, 2026
- Gully Fall Radio Show October 17th
- Get on board for another Gully 100 Radio Show “Parrot Heads: Factual Fiction and Fictional Facts.” This year the action starts at Shorty’s and embarks for ports of call in the Caribbean, Panama Canal and the Pacific.
- The cultures of these exotic locations will be showcased through history, comedy, and music. Jimmy Buffett fans will hear some of his tunes.
- The show will feature local personalities we have come to enjoy including Leah Carlson, Hilary Paulson and Jill Tharaldson, who all graduated from Fosston High School.
- Expect to see Minnie Pearl and her friends and the Sue Sims Singers, but also some new talented additions to the cast.
- Join in this travel adventure at the Gully Community Center on October 17th at 7:00 pm. Free will donation at the door.
- FALL FESTIVAL at Faith Lutheran Church, 32 Bagley Ave NW, Bagley, MN
- Join us for Food, Fun, and Fellowship Saturday, Oct 24
- Turkey Dinner +All the Trimmings
- FREE WILL OFFERING MEAL 4:30 P.M. to 7 P.M.
- Country Store Opens at 4:00P.M. A Thrivent Community Action Project
Calendar Fair winners - Calendar Winners for the Clearwater County Fair for 10-12-2026 was Kelly Bellefy, of Bagley who won the $100.
=Events coming up
October 12 – Good Shepherd Church Council in Clearbrook at 7:00 p.m.
October 15 – Real Estate Taxes are due Thursday, October 15 except for Real Estate classified as agricultural.
October 15 – Our Savior’s Church Council in Leonard at 7:00 p.m.
October 15 - As we face growing threats to faith, family, and life in Minnesota, please join MCCL for an important call to action at the McIntosh Community Center, 115 NW Broadway St., McIntosh, MN, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 7pm. The regular monthly meeting of Chapter 45 will be at 5 pm prior to the presentation then followed by a light supper of ham/turkey buns, chips, bars & lemonade at 6pm. All are invited, please come!
October 17 – Gully play to be presented at 7:00 p.m. at the Gully Community Center. Local cast for “ParrotHeads” which is the next production by Doug Robbins. Shown at the Gully Community Center.
October 17 – Clearbrook Fire Department Fall Banquet
October 18 – First Baptist Church – Clearbrook will be celebrating its 120th year celebration. There will be a meal following the 10:45 am service.
October 19 – Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
October 19 and 20 - It’s that time again to celebrate Cooperative Month. Clearwater-Polk Electric would like to remind all Cooperative and Community members to stop by to enjoy homemade pie, cookies and refreshments on Monday, October 19th and Tuesday, October 20th at Clearwater-Polk Electric’s office in Bagley. Please stop in and help us celebrate the membership! They look forward to seeing you
October 21 – Samhold Lutheran Church Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
October 21 - Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) will welcome Mike McColl on Wednesday, October 21, for “Saving an Old School: The Past, the Present and the Future of a Community Treasure.” The presentation is the eighth and final program in NELL’s Fall 2026 series.
October 22 - Our Saviors WELCA in Leonard
The Clearwater County Quilters will meet October 21,22 and 23rd from 9 to 5 each day at the Gonvick Community Center for sewing. Everyone welcome.
October 28 – United WNALC at Berner, 2:00 p.m. with Sharon Solien as Hostess and Devotions
October 31 - Halloween
Books for Sale at Richards Publishing in Gonvick
We Gott’a Get Out of This Place, If It’s The Last Thing We Ever Do by Gerald Fenske Memories of a Seabee welder in Vietnam, is a story that I started about twenty years ago. Matching up my pictures, taken in Vietnam with the letters has been a very satisfying trip down memory lane.
Last Chance Forgiveness Lessons on Forgiveness. Last chance for Forgiveness by Dr. Will Anderson. Follows Petty Officer William Cole as he learns through his many trials and tribulations to forgive not only others to receive God’s forgiveness, but to also for himself in order to live God’s plans for his life He is a man struggling with alcoholism and suicidal thoughts as he grapples with the memories of an abusive childhood and trauma from his service in the Vietnam War.
Out of Fire and into Light A life born in flame as she goes into adulthood by Joni DuSchane
Keeper of the Tree: A memoir in poems, prose and historical nonfiction by Janet Helen Knutson.
A reminder that you can go to www.tricocanary.com to see 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 and Corrine’s Corner. 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.
If you have a picture that you have taken at an event. Send to richards@gvtel.com so that we can put it on our web site. Include who, what and where would be great. Thank you.
Clearbrook-Gonvick School Lunch Meals
Monday, October 12 ––Orange Chicken with Rice, California Blens Vegetables, Egg Roll (9-12), Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Cereal Bar
Tuesday, October 13 – Soft Shell Taco, Spanish Rice, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack –Cheez Its
Wednesday, October 14 – Ham Stromboli, Broccoli Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Granola Bar
Thursday, October 15 –- No School
Friday, October16– No school
Monday, October 19 ––Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Baked Doritos
Clearbrook Senior Citizens Center October Happenings -
MEALS ON WHEELS - Interested in receiving meals, or dining in with us at11am weekdays at the center? For Information call #218-776-3154. ***Please remember to place meal orders the day before or earlier. Thank you!
- Did you know seniors over 65+ can attend local school sports games free?
YES! Share your priceless support and encouragement WITH our local youth!
- Digital Assistance is offered by appointment. Feel more confident using your smartphone, tablets & computer with guidance from volunteer, Jim Askin.
- Morning Cards Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 8am.
- GIFT & THRIFT SHOP is seeking a SHOP MANAGER & Volunteers!
Hours: Mon., Tues. and Thursday 10am to 1pm. If the OPEN light is on, come on in. New, Handmade and Vintage items. Donations (no clothing) and consignments are welcome.
- SENIOR CHAIR YOGA Sessions are at 9 am. This popular, FREE offering has brought greater health and physical stability to the participants. Join us, learn more.
- FOOT NAIL SERVICE: 10/22 1 TO 3PM One FREE foot care appt. per person, per month. Appointment Necessary! Call or stop by the center to make an appointment.
- MEMBERSHIP DRIVE/RENEWAL CELEBRATION - Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4pm
Annual membership (2026-2027) is only $5 for folks 55+. We’ll have a
Baked Potato Bar and Live Music. Enjoy a baked potato with assorted toppings & Live Music as “Thank You”. Last year, we reached 100 members! WOOT!
- 10/20 Live Music with Guests Jim Fulz and Carol Kilian at 11:45am.
A guitar, an accordion and songs. Two favorites return with their delightful tunes this month. Call #218-776-3154 the day before, or earlier, to put your name on the list for lunch at 11am before music time.
- AFTERNOON MOVIE - YOU’LL LIKE MY MOTHER, Friday, Oct. 30 at NOON. FREE. (Arrive by 11:45 for Halloween Costume Contest.) Starring Patty Duke and Richard Thomas, this thriller was filmed inside Duluth’s Glensheen Mansion in the “dead of winter”. Patty plays a pregnant and recently widowed young woman who travels to Minnesota to meet her mother-in-law for the first time. The visit does not go well. Mwah-ha-ha!
Mark Your Calendars! Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4pm Membership renewal event Featuring a Baked Potato Bar and Live Music. People 55+ can come dine with us and renew their annual $5 membership for 2026-2027. Enjoy a baked potato with an assortment of toppings to choose from as our thank you.
MEALS ON WHEELS - Interested in receiving meals, or dining in with us at 11am weekdays at the center? For Information call #218-776-3154.
***Please remember to place meal orders the day before or earlier. Thank you!
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.
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, October 12– BBQ Riblet with Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Fruit Cup
Tuesday, October 13- Roast Pork, Mashed Potato and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Strawberry Shortcake
Wednesday, October 14 – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Coleslaw, Garlic Breadstick, Mandarin Oranges.
Thursday, October 15 – Chicken Pot Pie, Coleslaw, Pudding
Friday, October 16– Polish sausage, Parsley Boiled Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Cheesecake
Monday, October 19– Baked Fish, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Dessert
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.
History Center in Shevlin Fall Hours The History Center in Shevlin switched to its Fall Hours. The museum will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and by appointment. The current exhibits will end on November 13, and the staff will begin to set up for the 2026 Festival of Trees that will open on December 1st. The museum is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. For more information, to make an appointment for a tour or to do research, call the history center at 218-785-2000.
Used glasses We collect used eyeglasses in the Richards Publishing office in Gonvick. They are for the Lions Club.
Minnesota voters are deciding this fall whether schools should get more money from a state trust fund. The constitutional amendment would increase payouts from the Permanent School Fund. The fund was established in 1858 with proceeds from the sale of timber and minerals. Supporters say the change could give districts more flexible funding without raising taxes. Advocates are trying to raise awareness of the amendment because ballots with the question left blank will be counted as no votes against the proposal.
Gonvick Library LINK site Hours are: Monday 9-11; Wednesday 3-5; Thursday 4-6
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 2
UPS pickup
The Leader-Record office in Gonvick has daily UPS pick up for your return packages. Have your return label attached.
Passport Pictures
If you need a passport picture call Richards Publishing to set up a time to get that taken at 218-487-5225. Thank you
Tidbits
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed its review of public input, biological data, and harvest information related to the proposed optional three‑duck bag limit and determined it will not be implementing the optional three-duck bag limit at this time.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting communities, schools and their partners in northwest Minnesota to apply for federal grant funding aimed at local transportation projects. Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent before completing a full application. The letter of intent period runs from Monday through Oct. 30. The grant opportunity is open to all 11Northwest Counties, including Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau.
The Golden Eagles are soaring. For the second consecutive year, the University of Minnesota Crookston has reached a record high in degree-seeking enrollment, with 1,896 students enrolled for fall 2026. In addition, overall enrollment has increased for the fourth consecutive year. The new record builds on last year's record enrollment and comes as colleges and universities across the country navigate changing demographics and evolving student expectations. At UMN Crookston, the continued growth reflects the appeal of a University of Minnesota education that combines hands-on learning, personal attention, career preparation and flexibility
The Clearbrook Dental office is open three days a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They are open from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call Dr. Richard Johnson at 218-776-3558.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College says it plans to close its Detroit Lakes campus due to low enrollment. The campus will remain open through at least summer 2028. The closure still needs approval from the Minnesota State Board of Trustees. The college says nursing and radiologic technology programs will continue, with students supported through the transition. Officials expect the closure to save one-million dollars annually in operating costs.
A 24-year-old man wanted on a federal warrant, along with a state warrant for multiple felony charges, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals. Ryan Henry James Davis Pacheco was apprehended in Baxter for his connection with a firearm-related incident in Mahnomen County in late July. The White Earth Police Department wanted him as a suspect tin that shooting.
Officials in Fillmore County, Minnesota, say the area has three confirmed cases of measles, as of Thursday. Three people who contracted the illness were unvaccinated and that all cases are connected. According to Mayo Clinic measles is caused by a virus that spreads through the air and settles on surfaces. Symptoms include a fever, dry cough, runny nose and red, watering eyes, and can show up around seven to 14 days after contact with the virus. Health experts say a vaccine can prevent infection. Data from the Centers for Disease Control shows 13% of kindergartners in Minnesota and Wisconsin did not get standard childhood vaccines like the measles, mumps and rubella shot. Fillmore County is in southeastern Minnesota, southeast of Rochester.
Two University of Minnesota Morris students are facing charges over a stabbing and a separate shooting threat. One is charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a music instructor during a lesson. The instructor suffered head and arm injuries that officials say were not life-threatening. The other student faces a felony charge after allegedly threatening to shoot classmates in a Snapchat message. Some students and professors say the university did not clearly explain the incidents in its alerts.
Minnesota Opera Orchestra musicians are authorized to strike. All 46 members approved the vote after their contract expired in June. Musicians say management’s proposal would leave their salaries flat for another four years. They hope to reach an agreement before the October 31st season opener. Minnesota Opera says it remains committed to a fair and sustainable agreement.
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.
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.
Norwegian Joke Ole is not really a good gambler. Recently in Las Vegas, while playing blackjack, he kept telling the dealer to “hit” on 20.