News for 2/11/2026

Effective Monday, Feb. 9

The Rusty Tractor in Kensington has permanently closed its doors. It was posted on Facebook Thursday morning, February 5, thanking patrons for their 11.5 years of support. The community of Kensington will truly miss our restaurant. Please do not let this be the start of closures in our small town. Keep supporting the local grocery store. Use it or lose it folks! 

TR KAY at Unit Conference  

Back (l-r): Isaiah Coomes, Daniel Ferguson, Braxtyn Dodds, Collien Knuppe, Michael Furguson, Heath Hopson.  Front (l-r): Tiah Hummer, Addison, Molzhan, Lexi Rust, Emma, Dixon, Hailee Schneider, Jasmine Furguson, Kodie Thompson, Leanka van der Linden, and sponsor Robin Billings.

KAY Conference 

On February 2, the Thunder Ridge KAY attended the Unit KAY Conference in Stockton. The group enjoyed a fun, full morning of getting to meet other KAY members, doing a service project for our local firemen, and hearing two speakers. One spoke on leadership and the other spoke about mental health. The purpose of this conference is to boost the club's excitement and to help members get fired up to finish the year strong with leadership and service.

TR Schedule of Events

FEBRUARY

Wed. FFA Ag Mechanics Meeting @ Goodland 

Fri. 13- HS BB Home vs. Tescott

Mon. 16- Dismiss @ 2:30 – Teacher In-Service; HS BB @ Hill City

Tue. 17- HS BB Home vs. Lincoln: Parents’ Night

Fri. 20- HS BB @ Mankato

National FFA Week Feb. 21-28

Feb. 23- HS BB Sub-State Qtr Finals

Tue. 24- ACT- all Juniors; HS BB Sub-State Qtr Finals

Thu. 26- FFA Ag Sales/Job Interviews @ Smith Center; MS Scholars Bowl @ NV

MARCH

Wed. 4- PTL Music Contest @ Lakeside

Fri. 6- End of 3rd Qtr

American Legion in Kensington

Open Friday nights, serving from 6-8pm. Orders can be called in at 785-476-3204. 

Put it on your calendar:  VA Town Hall & Health Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026. WHEN: March 28, serving BREAKFAST from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (free will donation); 10 AM to 1:00 PM (stay for updates or come and go for benefits counseling and community resources). This public event is hosted by Smith County Memorial Hospital & Smith County Family Practice.

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