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New Season of FIRST Robotics kicking off soon 

Coming up in early March FIRST Robotics of Minnesota-Dakotas will be kicking off their 2026 FRC Competition Season. FIRST Robotics Regional Director Nicole Schossow Previews their upcoming season, and the competitions they will be putting on.  As for what she’s looking forward to most this year, Schossow says she is excited for the chance to…
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February 19, 2026 0

Fosston Community coming together to Support Make a Wish Minnesota 

The Fosston Community will be coming together next week to support Make a Wish Minnesota, an organization that has helped multiple children in the Fosston community while they battle severe illness. Make a Wish Minnesota CEO and President Paul Krueger says they are excited to partner with the community for this event, and he also…
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February 19, 2026 0

City of Gary lifts boil order 

After having to go to a boil order due to an issue with their water tower, the City of Gary’s water has been deemed healthy, and the boil order has been lifted. Gary Mayor Buck Engen gives us the latest update on the City’s water situation.  You can go to the Gary Minnesota Page of…
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February 18, 2026 0

CVB Celebrating Promo Video and Social Media Awards

The International Falls Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau (also known as Rainy Lake Tourism) is celebrating a major win at the state level. Last week at the Explore Minnesota Tourism Annual Tourism Conference in Duluth, the CVB brought home two awards, including recognition for an outstanding promotional video highlighting Rainy Lake and the surrounding…
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February 18, 2026 0

EASTER CARNIVAL  Sunday, March 29th •11am-1pm Open to all  Sensory Friendly Hour 10am-11am  This time is reserved for families to enjoy a quieter, less   crowded visit in a safe & accepting environment.  By appointment only  Please call or text to reserve a time 320-630-7914  Please join us at  702 2nd St NE, Aitkin   Aitkin Women…
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February 18, 2026 0

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February 18, 2026 0

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Wednesday is the tenth annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota. Ada-Borup-West Transportation Director Shawn Roux is glad the thousands of school bus drivers in the state get recognized. Roux says young students will often make a connection with their school bus drivers. In Minnesota, there’s a shortage of school bus drivers and Roux…
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February 18, 2026 0

Keep Our Waters Clean When Ice Fishing

The Keep It Clean program is expanding its presence on Rainy Lake this winter, encouraging anglers to properly dispose of trash and waste while out on the ice.Jolene Simon with the Koochiching County Soil and Water Conservation District says the program began in Lake of the Woods more than a decade ago and has grown…
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February 18, 2026 0

Local and Regional News – Wednesday 2/18/2026

The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with NE MN Small Business Development Center to host a Minnesota Paid Leave Lunch and Learn next month.The free one-hour workshop is set for Thursday, March 5th at noon at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites.Designed specifically for small business owners, the session will cover who’s covered…
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