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What is Lent, and why do Christians Celebrate it 

Coming up on Wednesday, Christians across the globe will be celebrating the start of Lent. For people who aren’t a part of the faith however, there’s a lot of confusion about this period of time. St William’s Catholic Church Deacon Nick Revier explains what Lent is, and why it’s celebrated by Christians world wide.  Unlike…
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February 17, 2026 0

House Republicans Lay out priorities for MN Session 

The Minnesota Legislative Session kicks off today, and House Republicans have announced their priorities for the session. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says there are no changes in their priorities from last session, and they hope to build on their successes from last year.  GOP Floor Leader Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) lays out some of their legislative…
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February 17, 2026 0

Gonvick Mother shares Adoption Story 

Over 350,000 children are in the United States Foster Care system, and a Gonvick mother is promoting adoption as a choice for couples looking to grow their families. Jennifer Illies is a Gonvick resident, and she shares her adoption story. Illies says one of the biggest positives of adopting is the fact that it’s a…
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February 17, 2026 0

2 Injured In Crookston 2-Vehicle Crash

CROOKSTON, MN—Two people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a two vehicle crash Sunday morning at the intersection of US Highway 2 and South Road near the University of Minnesota-Crookston campus.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at 10:30am when a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice going north on Highway 2 collided with a 2006 Ford Focus…
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February 16, 2026 0

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February 16, 2026 0

City of Gary under a boil order 

The City of Gary is under a Boil Order for use of all city water after their water tower froze over the weekend. Gary Mayor Buck Engen gives us the latest update on the city water, and what people could do if they don’t want to consume the city’s water.  Engen says they don’t know…
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February 16, 2026 0

Hillsboro Pool Committee presents to School Board

The Hillsboro Pool Committee held their public meeting on February 10th to gauge community interest in the project. On Friday morning the pool committee brought their ideas to the school board to hear their interest in bringing a new pool to Hillsboro. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh shares the thoughts of the board. The biggest hurdles in…
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February 16, 2026 0

Sandhill Lake 4H Camp registration now open

It may only be February, but registration for Sandhill Lake Summer Camp is now open to area 4Hers. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says students interested in going to summer camp this year should get registered as early as possible.  People with questions about the camp should contact the Norman County Extension office at…
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