News for 2/18/2026

Lent Services

All are welcome! The United Church of Kensington is offering a come and go Ash Wednesday service from 6:30am-6:30pm Feb. 18. You are invited to enter quietly, take time to pray, reflect and receive ashes. Lenten services will begin this Sunday, Feb. 22, following regular church service with a light potluck and bible study. 

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! 

Khloe Reimer finishes a valentine craft for the nursing homes in Smith Center. Between the HS KAY and TR Elementary, 80 door decorations are made and given each month.

TR Schedule of Events

FEBRUARY

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- TR Girls play at 6:00pm (site to be determined)

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

Mon. 9- 2:30pm FFA @ Downs

Thur. 12- 3:15pm MS Honors Program w/7-8th Honor Roll @ Agra in auditorium

SPRING BREAK March 16-20th: No School

Mon. 23- MS Track Practices begin

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:  Serving Chicken Fried Steak on Saturday evening, Feb. 28 from 6-8pm. Menu items will NOT be available, only the chicken fry meal. 

VA Town Hall & Health Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026. 

WHEN: March 28; Breakfast from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (free will donation); Informational Meeting 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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