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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

During the month of February, teens, community members, and advocacy groups among others, raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence. This campaign is headed by Love is Respect. Love is Respect is an initiative that engages, educates, and empowers young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. This is a safe, inclusive space where teens and young adults can access information and get support in an environment designed specifically for them. Love is Respect has a theme each year for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). The theme for 2022 is “Talk About It!” The goal of this is to theme is to emphasize the fact that everyone has their own valuable and unique story. Collective experiences and shared understandings can allow for better understanding and communication between teens and adults.

County has broadband vision

Redwood County ranks 85th out of 87 counties in the state of Minnesota with access to an internet speed of 100 Mbps download, and 20 Mbps upload speed (100/20 Mbps). The state goal is that every household and business is served a minimum of 25/3 Mbps by the year 2022, and 100/20 Mbps by 2026. At this time, Redwood County is not positioned to meet either of the goals. To provide perspective, a gig of speed is 1,000 Mbps symmetrical.

A day for … presidents?

There are plenty of things wrong with this country. Too much of this. Too little of that. And, of course, President’s Day. There are many, many dumb things about President’s Day. It’s actually hard to know where to start.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I wonder why many in the medical, media and government establishments are in panic mode when someone challenges their COVID-19 thinking? The group thinks decisions by some in the government, media and the medical field have ignored the common sense of natural immunity. This has led to many bad decisions; like forcing vaccination mandates, closing schools, and forcing kids to wear masks all day. Ignoring scientific facts, data and truth has caused many in government, medical and business to underestimate the natural immunity leading us to mandate forced vaccination and masks on everyone including those at very low risk; such as children and previously infected individuals.

Find forgiveness

“Whoever said ‘It’s better to have loved and lost than to never love at all’ has clearly never lost love.” This phrase was taken from a journal entry circa 2007. On a week where Cupid’s arrows are flying amok in social circles and social media alike, I wonder if perhaps you too are sometimes suspicious of your own capacity to identify love.

Fire & Ice fest is fun for all

Celebrate Redwood Falls kicked off the month of February with their 8th annual Fire & Ice Festival on Saturday, Feb. 5. Luckily, the community was able to comfortably enjoy their evening with the weather just above freezing temperatures. The event provided a variety of entertainment options and concluded with some astounding fireworks on Lake Redwood.

Lady Rabbits are victorious

Racing out to a 33-16 halftime advantage the Wabasso Rabbits rolled to a 63-47 victory over Cedar Mountain on Feb. 7 in a Tomahawk Conference girls basketball matchup.

3 advance to Regional Free Throw contest

The Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Contest Champions are, from left, Kate Jacobson, Owen Peterson and Gretzky Berg, all of Redwood Falls, on Sunday, Jan. 30. They will advance to the Regional contest Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Redwood Area Community Center.

Welch signs with Dakota Wesleyan

Wabasso High School senior Sam Welch signs to play football at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. Pictured, from left, are Jen, Allison, Sam and Travis Welch.