Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The McMinnville Grange is hosting Valentine’s dances and parties today and on Sunday, Feb. 15 at its building, with live country music from Third Fret playing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to join in the celebration. News-Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a climate disaster fund to charge fossil fuel companies for extreme weather costs, and it passed a key Senate committee hearing this week. Supporters say the measure will help communities prepare for future climate impacts. The Oregonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A ranked list of top 6A high school forwards was released as coaches from local leagues shared their input for a strong 2025–26 season; local talent like McMinnville's Xander Gurash joins others excelling in scoring and defense (e.g., Kareem Artharee with 18 points and 12 rebounds). The Oregonian
-
Valentine's Dance Night
8-11 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — Prices vary — Celebrate love with a lively night of music and dancing.
-
Father Daughter Dance
5-8 p.m. — Chehalem Armory & Youth Center — $49 per attendee — A magical evening of dinner, dancing, and memories for families of all kinds.
-
Out of the desert
Fundraising GALA for the Mission catered by Harvest Fresh. Live & Silent auctions.
-
Out of the desert
Fundraising GALA for the Mission catered by Harvest Fresh. Live & Silent auctions.
-
McMinnville Chess Club Meeting
5:30-8 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in chess games and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere.
-
St. Paddy's Kick Off Party
7:30 p.m. — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $21 — Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with live music from The Katie Jane Band.
-
McMinnville Wine + Food Classic
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum — $20+ — Experience a delightful blend of Oregon wines, local food, and live entertainment under the iconic Spruce Goose.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Reading is faster than listening. Doing is faster than watching.
~ Naval Ravikant
About Daily McMinnville
Welcome to the Daily McMinnville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the McMinnville, Oregon community. If you like the Daily McMinnville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in McMinnville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in McMinnville and across Oregon. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily McMinnville
A free McMinnville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymcminnville.com/sitemap