Year in Review....

August 22: Motorists on Highway 92 between Brooks and Trail will encounter detours, lane closures and delays as construction begins on Monday, August 13. The project includes culvert work, resurfacing 19 miles of pavement, and construction of a combined by-pass and right turn lane.

Lou Tasa from the Minnesota Department of Transportation in Bemidji came to the board to ask how things are going. Lerohl asked if the Highway 92 project will be doing the same overlay that is on 92 from Trail to Clearbrook. Tasa wasn’t sure. Tasa asked a more pointed question to the board on what their plans were on hiring a permanent County Engineer. Temporary Engineer Jerilyn Swenson was asked how she thought things were going. She replied that there is not enough time to do everything that needs to be done. And that Red Lake County should have a full time engineer.

Oklee Market Day was a success even though it was on the hot side. And of course every farmer in the area is out harvesting their grain crop. The crops have been coming in fast and furious.

August 29: Carl Dugstad is settling in as the new principal at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. He is excited for this year to begin. Carl is a 2002 graduate of Oklee and a 2007 graduate of Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education and Teaching. 

Red Lake County Co-op (Cenex) held the first of several Customer Appreciation Days starting in Oklee this Monday. The menu served was BBQ’s, beans, potato salad, chips, lemonade, coffee and an ice cream cone for dessert.

The 2nd annual Rebel vs.Dads 6 on 6 football game took place on August 24th. The Rebels were looking to come out on top after falling in last year’s game. Rebels Beat Dads in 2nd annual game with a score of 34-20.

September 5: There have been changes at one of Oklee’s local business August 2018. The Oklee Locker Plant is no longer John and Sue Dudycha’s business. After 25 years they have decided it is time for retirement and have handed over the keys to their son Kyle and his wife Jesi Dudycha.

Jennifer Erdmann, Community Program Assistant for the RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of the Red River Valley came before the board of commissioners to thank them for their past support and to report on the benefits received by supporting this program.

Labor Day has past and school is in session. There were many cars parked by the school. It is an exciting day for most of the students. 

September 12: Minnesota 4-H’ers from 87 counties brought over 2,300 exhibits, delivered about 175 public presentations and participated in dozens of group learning experiences and performances at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair.

Sunday morning started with windy conditions. It is 70 degrees outside so it is quite nice for the start of September. We have had one nice rain shower and the grass is greening up again.

Blast To Brooks has happened and from all I have heard, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the day. Kudos to the volunteers who put in their time and effort to make this another successful day. 

Watch for more Year in Review next week...