Corrine’s Corner September 28, 2026
- Corrine’s Corner September 28, 2026
All past and present club members of the Clearwater Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club are invited to the 40th Anniversary Party on Saturday, October 3rd starting at 6 PM with dinner, program and dance to follow with door prizes throughout the evening. If you would like to attend the dinner, please let Sharon know at 218-766-5560 by Sunday, September 27th. The dance is open to the public! Everyone is welcome!
- St. Pauli Lutheran Church Fall Event
- St. Pauli Lutheran Church of rural Thief River Falls will host their annual fall event on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Peter Samuelson. Peter is a singer and acoustic cover artist based out of Thief River Falls, who injects his creativity and passion into songs from your favorite musicians. Some artists covered include James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Jason Isbell, among many others. With a blend of folk, blues, and country, you’re sure to hear meaningful songs that tell a story you can enjoy.
- Following the one-hour program, enjoy homemade pie and ice cream, beverages, and fellowship. A freewill offering will support many local, regional, and global charities. Extra pies will be sold by the slice, or whole, as supplies last.
- St. Pauli Lutheran Church is located at 11015 170th Ave. NE, Thief River Falls. Directions from Thief River Falls are 3.5 miles southeast on Hwy. 59 and 3 miles south on County Road 20.
- Everyone is welcome!
- NELL presents: Cruise along the Danube River of Europe with Linda Nordlund October 7 at the Good Shepherd Church in Clearbrook. Program begins at 9:30; doors open at 9am with refreshments available. NELL programs are free of charge and open to all ages.
- Annual Torsk and Meatball Dinner
- Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge #240 David Lee and Tiffany Sterry Catering! Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026- Meal includes torsk and meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, veggie, roll, lefse, and dessert. Registration is required by NOON Monday, Oct. 5th. The meal is offered as either a 6:00 p.m. sit-down meal at the Embassy Center in Fosston OR Drive through/pick up between 5:00 and 5:45 p.m. at the back door of the Embassy, corner of 3rd & Eaton Ave. in Fosston $20.00 per meal. To register (required), call either Wes and Susie Roland at 435-1230 or Harold and Roz Watnemo at 435-1140.
Calendar Fair winners
Calendar Winners for the Clearwater County Fair for 9-28-2026 was Shawna Swenson of Shevlin who won the $100.
Events coming up
October 2 at 7 pm, Clearbrook Community Center presents Calvin Hall. He will be presenting a slide show at no charge of his life. Everyone is welcome to hear more about Calvin Hall’s stories.
October 3 – 40th Anniversary of the Clearwater County Trail Blazers at the Bagley Legion. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. meal for Club Members only Dance to DMS from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Public is invited.
October 4, One Big Day of Giving, approximately 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bagley American Legion Auditorium. This combined fundraiser will benefit the Fund 85, the Minnesota American Legion Foundation Veterans Assistance Fund and Bagley Senior Center Meals Program. Fun and Music are in order!
October 8 – The Lengby-Fosston Knightriders snowmobile club will be holding their October meeting at the groomer shop/meeting room. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. For more information call Paul Nelson at 218-280—0133.
October 8 – Community Conversations with Adam Gunderson candidate for Clearwater County Sheriff at the Bagley Legion starting at 6:30 p.m. Ice cream treats.
October 10 – Gonvick Legion Fish Fry starting at 5:00 p.m.
October 12 – Good Shepherd Church Council in Clearbrook at 7:00 p.m.
October 15 – Our Savior’s Church Council in Leonard at 7:00 p.m.
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.
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 22 - Our Saviors WELCA in Leonard
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, September 28 ––Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Toast, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Baked Doritos
Tuesday, September 29 – Picture Day! Chicken Fiesta Bowl, Rice, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Goldfish
Wednesday, September 30 – Chicken Wild Rice Soup, PB & J or Egg Salad Sandwich, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Cheeze It Crackers
Thursday, October 1 – HS Conferences 4-7 - Grilled Chicken on Bun, Potato Edges, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack –Tiger Bites
Friday, October 2– Italian Dunker with Dipping sauce, Corn, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Rice Krispy Bar
Monday, October 5 ––Corn Dog, Macaroni and Cheese, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Cereal Bar
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!
- BINGO - October 10 at 11:45pm. FREE!
- 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.
- BOARD MEETING: 10/6 at 9am.
- FOOT NAIL SERVICE: 10/8 and 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, September 28– Baked Fish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Rosy Pears.
Tuesday, September 29- Goulash, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Breadstick, Cinnamon Apples
Wednesday, September 30 – Baked Chicken, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Spice Cake
Thursday, October 1 – Roast Turkey, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Candied Carrots, Fruit Salad
Friday, October 2– Cheeseburger on Bun, Oven Browned Potatoes, B.L.T. Salad, Pudding
Monday, October 5– Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Corn, 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 Begins 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.
NEW Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 9-2pm
Thursday & Friday: 9-6pm
Saturday: 9-2pm
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
Congratulatins to the Clearbrook-Gonvick Homecoming win on Friday, September 25. They won 31-14 over Ulen-Hitterdal
Weekend Fire In Northern Township Claims Victim Just after 3a.m. Sunday, September 20 the Bemidji Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in Northern Township, approximately seven miles north of Bemidji. Initial reports indicated that one occupant had escaped from the residence and another remained unaccounted for. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-wide mobile home engulfed in flames. The first-arriving firefighters attempted to enter the home but were unable to do so because of the fire conditions. As crews brought the fire under control, they entered the home and located the unaccounted-for occupant, who was deceased, inside the home. A total of 29 firefighters and 11 pieces of equipment operated on the scene for approximately two hours. The home and its contents are considered a total loss. One civilian was injured; information regarding that individual’s condition is not being released at this time. The fire appears to be accidental in nature but remains under investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division.
The Festival of Trees will be held again at the History Center in Shevlin starting on December 1. Reserve your space by October 1 by calling 217-785-2000.
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.
Friday was not just September 25, it is also "9/25" day in honor of the late icon Dolly Parton and "Give Like Dolly Day". Communities around the world celebrated her legacy of helping kids learn how to read.
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.
A Minnesota man is facing federal charges for allegedly shooting a firefighting plane. Prosecutors say Daniel Christian Pettit fired at the aircraft as it scooped water from Kjostad Lake during a wildfire on May 15th. Pettit allegedly told investigators he was hunting crows when a round struck the plane’s rudder. The pilot heard a popping noise, but didn’t discover the damage until landing in Hibbing. Pettit is being held without bail and is scheduled for a detention hearing and arraignment on Wednesday.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says investigators believe alcohol contributed to a rollover crash involving a semi tractor-trailer that was transporting large railroad ties last week in Embarrass Township. According to deputies, the 58-year-old driver from Blackduck told them that just before midnight, a vehicle pulled out in front of him, causing him to lose control of the semi and swerve into the ditch, where it overturned. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for a minor head injury, and the sheriff’s office says that his name will not be released until a formal charging decision has been made.
A Minnesota State Patrol commercial vehicle inspector is investigating the crash.
Norwegian Joke
Ole had a dog that learned how to play cards. His friend, Lars, commented on how remarkable that was. “Well, I don’t know about dat,” said Ole. “Every time he gets a good hand, he wags his tail.”