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Bullying can shape a life, cause emotional scars 
The other day I was sitting in school and my teacher handed out a magazine with an article written by Taylor Swift. It was about being bullied.
According to her, she was bullied pretty bad in high school, and her tool to get over that was writing songs.
By Jonah Bowe , April 04, 2012
Free bike rodeo for kids to include safety skills, drawings for bikes 
Families are invited to attend a free bike rodeo that will take place on Saturday, April 28, 9:30–11:30 a.m. at the Kent Freeman Arena, Detroit Lakes.
April 04, 2012
Pet Franklin: Easy to love, hard to cuddle 
My father has a genuine pedigreed pet rock. It comes from a long line of famous rocks. Its ancestors are found among the rubble of the pyramids and the Great Wall of China.
By Berit Ramstad Skoyles , April 04, 2012
4-Hers ‘share the fun’ 
Over 50 4-H youth showed off their talents and their love for fun at the Becker County Share The Fun Program last week at the Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes.
April 04, 2012
Students compete at Region 6 BPA 
The Region 6 BPA (Business Professionals of America) competition was held at MState in Detroit Lakes on Jan. 25. All six Detroit Lakes BPA students qualified for the State BPA Competition. The state competition was held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis, March 8-10. The students advanced in the seven contests indicated:
March 28, 2012
Increased stress puts more teens at risk 
Adolescence is difficult in the best of times. It’s doubly stressful for kids today; they’re experiencing the same worries and insecurities as adults in this troubled economy, and with far fewer coping skills.
March 28, 2012
btw, i’m lol, but i don’t understand 
When I read papers, text messages, e-mails and so on I frequently find myself thinking, “Do you even remember how to write?” It’s a sad day when people don’t use proper English.
By Berit Ramstad Skoyles , March 28, 2012
Know your rabbits! 
March 21, 2012
A much too brief stay turns into a lifelong sisterhood 
Way back in December I didn’t know what it was like to have a sister. All I had ever had were brothers. When I learned that my family would be hosting our eighth exchange student, I was more than excited. The fact that I was going to have a new sister fascinated me. Before Siri came to live with us I didn’t know what it felt like to be able to have someone that close to you.
By Berit Ramstad Skoyles , March 21, 2012
DLHS students learn about ethics 
On Monday, March 19, 60 Detroit Lakes High School Juniors and Seniors took part in an Ethics Workshop held at MState in Detroit Lakes. The workshop was conducted by Jim Legler, Associate Director of the Center for Leadership at Concordia College in Moorhead and Joan Engeseth, Manager of Corporate Training for Noridian (Blue Cross/Blue Shield of ND).
March 21, 2012
Best vacation ever 
I’ve always been the kind of person who’d prefer to be outside seeing new things and places, than sitting inside watching TV, or playing Play Station.
By Jonah Bowe , March 14, 2012
Though snow has been missed, this skier is happy spring is here 
If you’ve been outside recently, you may have noticed that the weather is warmer than the month of March usually brings. The weather forecast shouldn’t be saying 65 degrees on March 13. With the melting of the snow, it’s finally time to embrace the upcoming spring — whether it be reluctantly or not.
By Berit Ramstad Skoyles , March 14, 2012
Ulen-Hitterdal students donate pajamas, books to those needing a little comfort 
When Ulen-Hitterdal third grade teacher Jodi Flaten started writing her annual Christmas letter to her students and their parents, she decided that instead of exchanging gifts, maybe they should provide gifts for those less fortunate.
By Pippi Mayfield , March 14, 2012
4-H ‘shares the fun’ in March 25 variety show 
Becker County 4-H “Share the Fun” will be held, Sunday, March 25, 2 p.m. in the Holmes Community Theatre.
March 07, 2012
The snow that never came 
As I looked out my window last Monday and saw all that beautiful glistening snow, I was jumping for joy. I could barely see out my window, the snow was so thick. Finally, my blizzard was here.
By Berit Ramstad Skoyles , March 07, 2012
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