Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks are set forward one hour.
The annual time change, commonly referred to as “spring ahead,” shifts an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. As a result, sunsets will occur later in the day, extending evening daylight hours.
Arizona and Hawaii do not observe Daylight Saving Time and will remain on standard time.
Along with the upcoming time change, residents will also notice longer days as winter gives way to spring. Communities in the far northern part of the state are expected to gain about 100 minutes of daylight during March alone. The increase, caused by the Earth’s tilt as the spring equinox approaches, means we’ll see nearly three additional minutes of sunlight each day.
Combined with the one-hour adjustment for Daylight Saving Time, the additional seasonal daylight will result in earlier sunrises and later sunsets by the end of the month.
Residents are advised to adjust clocks before going to bed Saturday night or at 2 a.m. Sunday morning
Terry Wahl inducted in Snowmobile racing hall of fame
There’s something special about winter in northern Minnesota. The air is sharp, the snowbanks stand tall, and the sound of engines occasionally hums across frozen fields and racecourses. Around here, snow isn’t something we endure — it’s something we embrace.
And this February, that love of winter sports is took center stage as hometown racer Terry Wahl has been inducted into the prestigious Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame — the highest honor in the sport.
For many, snowmobile racing is thrilling to watch. For Terry Wahl, it became a calling.
From earning Rookie of the Year honors in 1994 to capturing a World Championship title in 1998, Terry’s career reads like the kind of story that begins in a small town and grows into something much bigger — without ever forgetting where it started. Along the way, he set records, earned championships, and built a reputation not only for speed, but for grit and sportsmanship.
But around here, Terry isn’t just a champion. He’s one of our own.
The Wahl name has long been synonymous with racing excellence, and through Wahl Bros. Racing, the family’s passion for snowmobile competition has become a legacy. What began as a love for the sport evolved into something deeper — a commitment to teamwork, mentorship, and inspiring the next generation of racers.
In small towns like ours, success is never a solo act. Behind every racer are parents in the pits, neighbors loading trailers, sponsors who believe in a dream, and a community cheering from snow-covered sidelines. Terry’s Hall of Fame induction is a celebration not just of personal achievement, but of community spirit.
It’s a reminder that world-class talent can grow from rural roots. That dedication learned on hometown trails can carry someone to international victory lanes. And that when one of us succeeds, we all feel a little taller.
As Terry joins the ranks of snowmobile racing’s greatest legends this February, our community celebrates more than medals and records. We celebrate perseverance. We celebrate family legacy. And we celebrate the unmistakable northern Minnesota spirit that turns long winters into opportunities.
Congratulations, Terry Wahl — World Champion, record holder, Hall of Famer, and forever a hometown hero.
Sarah Pulk wins fourth Minnesota state wrestling championship
Sarah Pulk
(11th Grade, Greenbush-Middle River - 190 lbs)
Sarah demonstrated total dominance in her fifth state appearance, securing pins in her first three matches to reach the finals for the fourth time. In the championship match, she pinned Olivia Martinez (Rochester Mayo) to secure the title. Sarah finishes a perfect 36-0 season with 36 consecutive pins, and joins Gabe Mooney as a 4-time State Champion.
