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Pine River-Backus Family Center programs listed for February 2026

PINE RIVER — The Pine River-Backus Family Center at 245 Barclay Ave. in Pine River is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Heartland Poets to meet Feb. 7

BRAINERD — Heartland Poets, an area chapter of the League of Minnesota, will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb ...
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Minnesota and the nation see record flu hospitalizations

"The Minnesota Department of Health publishes weekly statistics during influenza season and so far there have been 3,856 ...
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Cloudy skies tonight, and temperatures tumble a bit for Friday

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Mild melting weather this afternoon across central Minnesota

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Troy Risk resigns from Backus City Council

BACKUS — The Backus City Council read and approved a resignation letter from council member Troy Risk at the Monday, Feb. 2, ...
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Dance clinic, basketball and game night offered in Pequot Lakes

Pequot Lakes Youth Sports will teach skills and fundamentals in a safe, encouraging and fun environment. Register online at ...
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Cloudy skies this morning with a warm-up this afternoon

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Back to Basics event Feb. 7 in Pine River offers free options

PINE RIVER — Happy Dancing Turtle and Pine River-Backus Community Education have free community offerings at the 20th annual Back to Basics sustainable living event Saturday, Feb. 7, at Pine ...