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The highlights: a full day of conference presentations, delicious food, a playful stroll through the botanical gardens, face painting, dinner with friends from Korea, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Germany, Australia, the UK, South Africa, Israel, Ethiopia, etc. More dancing. And finally sharing a glass of wine with a group from Scotland. And then a full night’s sleep. Then she had to hustle because she a presentation in a few hours!

Dr. Lisa Newland lectures in Cape Town, South Africa

02/16/2016

Dr. Lisa Newland, a 1990 graduate of Gonvick-Trail High School and daughter of Kathy Ollestad of Gonvick, was a guest lecturer at Cape Town, South Africa. She gave some brief thoughts and comments on her stay. In general my impressions were that: 1) the SA people are incredibly friendly, hospitable...

NCTC Robotics Team left to right – Skyler Schimanski, Justin Voecks, Kyle Meier, Ashley Holmes.

NCTC Robotics Team Advances to the VEX World Championship

02/09/2016

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - This past Saturday, Northland Community and Technical College‘s Robotics Team earned the Excellence Award at the St. Cloud State University (SCSU) VEX U Regional Qualifier. Seven teams participated in the tournament including the University of Minnesota, Bemidji State...

In the photo are the Ag Arama 2016 Royalty: Back row, from left: Ryan Gunderson, Derek Pratt, Aaron Bengtson, Duran Vigesaa, Kamron Matejcek, Keith Yorek, Mathew Supan, Lee Borgerding, Edward Olson, and Logan Milligan. In the front row from left: Monica Reichert, Malia Martin, Jennifer Spahn, Michelle Covington, Madison Halvorson, Ellen Dauphinais, Kaylin Beatty, Marissa Roden, LaRyssa Nelson, Christina Smith.

Students recognized during Ag Arama 2016 at the U of M Crookston

02/09/2016

Royalty was crowned, students were recognized for achievement, and alumni gathered for the 41st Annual Ag Arama at the University Teaching and Outreach Center at the University of Minnesota Crookston. This year’s event was dedicated to the new agricultural education major and the theme for the day...

The Clearbrook-Gonvick One Act Play advanced to the second round section competition to be held in Crookston on Saturday, February 6. Members of the group include: standing from left to right, Taylor Volker Student Manager, Mark Carter Coach, Jeanette Ballard, Cameron Danielson, Kendehl Ballard, Callie Baker, Jazmyn Smith, Xavier Goodwin. Kneeling with the trophy are Cami Johnson and Sierra Walters. The winners of that competition will go on to state that will be held in St. Paul on February 11.

Clearbrook-Gonvick’s One Act play earns Second Place trophy

02/04/2016

The Clearbrook-Gonvick High School's One Act play cast brought home the second place trophy from competition at the Sub-Section 29A One Act play contest held at the Bagley High School on Saturday, January 20, 2016. Their award-winning play cast included Kendehl Ballard, Callie Baker, Jeanette...

Tracy and her husband Tim Wold live in Savage with their two children Kaia 18 and Andrew 11.

Wold featured in University article

02/02/2016

Editors Note: Tracy Faldet Wold was a 1985 graduate of Clearbrook High School. She is the daughter of Joan (Faldet) Higdem and the late Jon Faldet. She was featured in an article in the University of Minnesota Crookston Torch Publication. The magazine is for alumni and friends of the University....

The Win-E-Mac Patriots are pictured here after their coach purchased one duck for each player just before the game.

Bucks for Ducks campaign at the Clearbrook-Gonvick High School a success

01/26/2016

The third annual Bucks for Ducks campaign was a success this year as the Clearbrook-Gonvick High school iMPACT students doubled their donations. Previously the students have raised $500 and this year they decided to double that goal to $1000. They reached the goal in just three days. Approximately...

Stephanie and Krist Olson, Pennington County’s representatives.

Local leaders participate in Extension program

01/26/2016

Roseau, Minn. – Krist and Stephanie Olson, Thief River Falls are Pennington County’s representatives and Sarah and Jeremy Hovde, Fertile are East Polk County’s representatives in the Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program. Alumni of the program from the county nominated them to take part in...

Earl Swenson celebrates 95th birthday

01/19/2016

On January 16, family and friends helped Earl Swenson celebrate his 95th birthday at Earl & Bergit’s home in Oklee. Earl was born on January 15, 1921 in a farmhouse north of Oklee and has resided in and near Oklee all his life. Earl continues to operate Swenson Trailer Sales and Oklee Mini-...

A place to call home while you’re away from your home

01/19/2016

The former Freedom Living Center in Oklee has recently been transformed into the Oklee Inn and Fitness Center. The owners have been working hard to make it an attractive and comfortable place to stay. Rooms are available at both daily and extended stay rates. Each room comes equipped with a mini-...

Aerial photo showing fans and pit area spread out for over a half mile on the lake.

A different view at the races on Pine Lake

01/12/2016

After the Canary went to press last week we received these photos from Chad Dyrdahl along with the overall attendance and cash payment amounts for the 2016 Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200. 256 cross country entries and 114 radar run and 120cc entries for a total of 370 entries! USXC paid back...