Wright/Cromwell news

What another beautiful day in our area. The trees are turning color, and the sky has been blue. So much in nature to see and appreciate. I hope you can get out and about to enjoy this time of year.

I hope you have noticed the beautiful huge American flag flying over the Self-Serve station in Cromwell. It is a great addition to the gas station and the community.

As some of you already know, I have been subbing again this fall. My first day back was Sept. 6 in Floodwood, and I have several more days to sub in September. It’s great to be back; the only change is that I bring my walker, so I don’t fall. My balance has been a problem since my cancer treatments ended, but I can handle that. Better than losing my balance and falling.

The new Carlton County Justice Center had an open house Aug. 22, and many folks came out to see this wonderful addition to the county. The center is a state-of-the-art facility that houses the sheriff’s office, a 96-bed jail, state patrol and 911 communications operations, Sixth District Carlton County Court, including three courtrooms, and more. We can appreciate all the work and planning that went into this project.

Most of you know that the Area Clothing Depot in Cromwell has closed. You can still buy and donate items to Clothing, Etc. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The nonprofit thrift store is located across the street from the Floodwood post office.

Reminder: Due to Minnesota’s free school meals, school breakfast and lunch continue to be free for all students regardless of the approval status of one’s free and reduced lunch application. If a student takes only milk at a meal and no meal, there is a charge of 50 cents per milk. Contact the office, 218-644-3737, if you have questions.

Cromwell-Wright school thanks Dollar General, an anonymous donor, the Salvation Army, and Tim Homstad for donating school supplies to our school district. If you are in need of any school supplies for your students, contact the office.

The Cromwell-Wright school weight room will be open 7-8 a.m. Monday-Friday for students in grades 7-12 only.

Upcoming events

Sept. 26 – YOT senior dance 1-4 p.m. at the Cromwell Pavilion, with music by Two for the Road.

Sept. 27 – home football game vs. Nevus.

Sept. 28 – Soul Rejuvenation at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Registration 10 a.m., music with MaryRose Varo 10:30 a.m., speaker Angels Sjodin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. RSVP by Sept. 20 by calling the church, 218-644-3640, or Margie McCuskey, 713-569-4568.

Oct. 3 – Breast cancer awareness and fundraiser hosted by the Cromwell-Wright volleyball team and student council. Please consider supporting this event by bringing donations of silent auction items to the school by Oct. 2. For more information, call Lea Tiili-Anderson, 218-348-8305, or Amy Granholm, at the school, 644-3716.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright and Cromwell Corner.