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Knights of Columbus’s Annual Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus are gearing up for their annual Lenten Fish Fries beginning this Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall in International Falls. Six fish fries are scheduled, running Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. starting February 20th through March 27th. Organizers say the tradition has been happening for at least 35 years. Meal…
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February 17, 2026 0

Sen. Johnson On Start Of MN Legislature

ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota’s 2026 Legislative Session gets under way Tuesday.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks tells us about this year’s priorities. A year ago, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would add an office of inspector general. The House version of that bill did not pass.  Johnson was asked if…
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February 17, 2026 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Book Fair

CLEARBROOK, MN—February is a time when teachers encourage students to read.  One way they’re doing that at Clearbrook-Gonvick is with a book fair this week.  Tiffany Kroulik with the Clearbrook-Gonvick School tells us more. Kroulik says there will be a good selection of books available, thanks to Clearbrook-Gonvick’s past record of book sales. You can…
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February 17, 2026 0

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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