What: Preschool/Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing, developing, and learning. A trained professional will check:
• Vision and hearing • Height and weight • Immunizations • Large and small muscles • Thinking, language and communication skills • Social and emotional development
Who: Preschool/Early Childhood Screening is open to all children, ages three years old and up, who have not been screened. Children must be screened before entering preschool and kindergarten.
Where: Polk County Public Health (Bjella Building) in McIntosh. Contact Heather Earls at Win-E-Mac to set up an appointment time for your child to be screened. hearls@wemschools.org

| We are blessed to have Pastor Nate Johnson from Roseau Covenant Church sharing “Lessons from My Father” on Thursday February 26th at 6:00p.pm. at the Grain Bin in Grygla Mn. Nathan was born in McAllen Texas and has bounced from Texas to Georgia, Arizona to New Jersey and 7 years overseas mostly in Scotland. He has spent most of the last 24 years in paid ministry, mainly working with youth. His dad I was raised on a farm in Warren MN while his mother comes from the twin cities. He was connected to Roseau through Blue Water Bible Camp where he worked while in college. Nathan has been married for 11 yrs. And has 3 children ages 7, 5, and 4 years age. Men of all ages come and get blessed and inspired as we enjoy a great meal, songs of praise. A time of prayer, and a blessing from Pastor Nate. |
| Same Heart. Same Community. IF:One Night Friday, February 27, 2026 For over a decade, IF:Gathering has been about one thing—women gathering to know God and make Him known. In 2026, we’re coming together for IF:One Night: one powerful evening of worship, teaching, and prayer, live from Dallas and streaming for free everywhere. It’s a night to worship together, hear life-changing teaching, and be reminded that we are not alone. We can’t wait to see how God meets us again on February 27, 2026—in ways that inspire, challenge, and encourage us to live fully in His purpose. For more information, check out “Bemidji Covenant Women” on Facebook. Or call Katrina (218)590-3317 |
FPHL neutral site game sponsored by a new team to the League, Minnesota Northern Lights. The team is putting roots down in Thief River Falls, MN and this is an exhibition game with two amazing teams to showcase things to come in the upcoming season.
Come join the Grand Forks Cultural Committee at Night of Excellence! A gala to fundraise funds for cultural events in Grand Forks
Come support the Grand Forks Cultural Committee as they offer to the community “A Night of Excellence.” Community members are encouraged to celebrate the last day of Black History Month by participating in this black tie affair. There will be live music to dance to, a fashion show showcasing African American pioneers, delicious food and an awards segment honoring those who are exhibiting black excellence in Grand Forks. This fundraiser is to raise funds for future community events. To come, the committee is asking for a fifty dollar donation. Please come dressed to impress as we offer a black-tie opportunity to the community. We hope to see you there.
FPHL neutral site game sponsored by a new team to the League, Minnesota Northern Lights. The team is putting roots down in Thief River Falls, MN and this is an exhibition game with two amazing teams to showcase things to come in the upcoming season.
Rend Collective LIVE US Tour 2026. Saturday, February 28 at 7:00PM. Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts – 602 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN. Doors open at 6:15.
Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/rend-collective-live-gichi-ziibi-center-for-the-tickets/13982924

| The Bemidji Full Gospel Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be held Saturday, March 7 in the Mississippi Room at the South Shore Hotel on Lake Bemidji (1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S). Starting at 8:00am, there will be a light breakfast followed by a time of fellowship and a testimony from featured speaker Mike Balmer.
About Mike: Hello, my name is Mike Balmer. I have been a follower of Jesus Christ for 39 years and have been married for 43 years. I am the father of three grown daughters with spouses, and a proud “Papa” to nine grandchildren. I am also a retired carpenter and a lifelong resident of the Bemidji area. I would like to share a testimony of God’s goodness in my life and how He has used His people and His Word to reveal Himself to me over the years. |

We would like to invite the community to show your appreciation to Jerry Johnson and his wife Debbie for their 25 years of service to our community. The open house is on Sunday, March 8th, from 2-4pm in the Fellowship Center Lounge at Oak Hills Christian College.


