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Local and Regional News – Monday 2/23/2026

The Rainy River District School Board says a Fort Frances elementary school principal has been removed from duties following an arrest by the Ontario Provincial Police.Fifty-three-year-old Shane Beckett, principal of Robert Moore School, has been charged with two counts of luring a person under 16 by means of telecommunication following an online child exploitation investigation.…
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February 23, 2026 0

Exercise good health habits 

With different strands of illnesses making its rounds across Minnesota and North Dakota, area residents are reminded to make sure they are taking extra steps in exercising good health habits. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health tells us more.  In a time where vaccine rates are dropping, and cases of the measles are starting to…
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February 23, 2026 0

Old Time Ice Harvest at Itasca State Park 

All are invited out to Itasca State Park this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Old Time Ice Harvest demonstration event. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews this week’s event.  For more information on Itasca State Park events and services, go to the park’s webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at…
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February 23, 2026 0

Hillsboro School participating in “One School One Book” reading program 

Coming up in March, all students in the Hillsboro School District will be participating in a reading program called One Book One School. Hillsboro Elementary Principal Spencer Ruebke tells us more about this very unique program.  Ruebke says some classes were also selected to participate in NAET testing this year, which will be taken on…
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February 23, 2026 0

Hillsboro Electrical Project Update 

The City of Hillsboro will be undergoing a massive electrical project within the next year, and the city is continuing to make progress in the planning process. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont fills us in on what’s being done.  While not directly involved with the project, Eggermont says the Hillsboro Fire Hall project is also…
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February 23, 2026 0

Norman County Commission Meets 

The Norman County Commission met in regular session last Thursday. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says one of the items on the agenda included an update from Keith Berndt of Road and Bridge on a number of items including an update on State Aid.  Holl says the commission also heard an update on their annual…
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February 23, 2026 0

Make a Wish Minnesota seeking volunteers

Make a Wish is one of the most well-known non-profits in the country, and the Minnesota branch of the organization on average grants around 250 wishes to children battling a critical illness statewide. Make a Wish Minnesota CEO and President Paul Krueger says these wishes can range anywhere from a family vacation, to spending the…
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February 23, 2026 0

Ada Bio Girls kick off 2026 season 

Year two of the Ada Bio Girls is now underway, and the group is bigger than it’s ever been. Ada Bio Girls Site Director Tera Johnson is excited to announce that they have filled all their available spots, and doubled the size of last year’s group.  Johnson gives us a preview of their Bio Girls…
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February 23, 2026 0

MSHSL State Wrestling Tournament 2026

Click Here for the State Wrestling Tournament webpage Click Here for Individual Prelims Coverage Click Here for Individual Championship Coverage Click Here for Team Tournament Coverage


February 22, 2026 0