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Started by nonprofit Smart North, the tech hubs aim to provide digital equity to students, providing access to technology and food, hygiene products and a safe space.

Smart North offers no-cost, paid training with industry certifications for youth 16 and older and adult women, with additional support like child care and transportation.

The state's Office of Broadband Development reported it can no longer honor $12 million in grants promised to local governments, organizations and small businesses.

The Pequot Lakes robotics team won its first Minnesota State High School League robotics state tournament May 10, 2025, in St. Paul.

Paul Bunyan Communications is a key partner for the schools in forming this new club, which will be available to students starting in 2026.

Known as Worlds, the robotics competition in Houston will have 600 teams, including those from Pequot Lakes, Northeast Range/Ely and Warroad.

Paul Bunyan Communications said the free event has grown into one of the largest rural gaming championships in the country.

Heidi and Kari discuss goMARTI with Lisa Arnold, Myrna Peterson, and Tammy Meehan Russell. goMarti is a self-driving car pilot program running now in Grand Rapids. Together, they discuss the need for this program, how it came to be, and how it works. Enjoy!

author Christina Crook talks with Heidi Holtan and Scott Hall on the Thursday Morning Show

author Christina Crook talks with Heidi Holtan and Scott Hall on the Thursday Morning Show