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House Republicans introduce bill to address SNAP Benefit abuse

The 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and legislators are already hard at work trying to introduce new legislation addressing a number of different issues within the state. Earlier this week House Republicans named tackling fraud as one of their biggest priorities for the session, and they have introduced a bill looking to cut back on…
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February 20, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School Board approves 2026/2027 school calendar

The Win-E-Mac School District met in regular session earlier this week, and had discussions about the current standing of state funding they receive from the State of Minnesota. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Cook says the board also approved the retirement of a long time staff member.  The Win-E-Mac School Board also approved…
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February 20, 2026 0

International Falls Chamber Partnering with NE MN Small Business Development Center

The I Falls Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the 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. The session is designed specifically for small business owners and will cover…
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February 19, 2026 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 2/19/26

News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District


February 19, 2026 0

Local and Regional News – Thursday 2/19/2026

The University of Minnesota Extension is inviting the public to a special online session focused on the seasonal economy of Koochiching County.“Embracing the Roller Coaster” will take place Friday, February 20th from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The presentation will explore insights from cell phone analytics to better understand seasonal patterns that impact the…
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February 19, 2026 0

Norman County East E-Sports team sending multiple students to State next month 

The Norman County East E-Sports team will be well represented at the Minnesota State E-Sports Competition in St Paul next month. NCE E-Sports General Manager Kain Schow tells us who will be representing NCE at State.  Norman County East has had a very competitive team since they started four years ago, and Schow says he…
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February 19, 2026 0

Moonshiners Snowmobile Club holding annual Cancer Ride this Saturday 

The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club invites you to take part in their annual Cancer Ride this Saturday. Moonshiners Snowmobile Club representative Dave Jensen tells us more about this year’s event.  Jensen says they will be making many different stops throughout the day, and giving away many different prizes.  More information on the cancer ride can be…
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February 19, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to host public comment session on Woodland Park bridge project 

At their meeting earlier this week, the Hillsboro City Commission approved a public comment session in March, regarding a bridge project at Woodland Park. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont says that the City of Hillsboro will also be switching over to a new billing system, so residents may notice a few…
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February 19, 2026 0

Hillsboro Elementary building healthy school culture in form of school assemblies  

Every Six Weeks all the students and staff at Hillsboro Elementary hold an assembly, with the goal of culture building. Hillsboro Elementary Principal Spencer Ruebke tells us more about these assemblies, and what they do.  For more news and announcements from the Hillsboro School District, tune into the Hillsboro School News on Tuesdays at 1:05…
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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