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David Kragnes of Felton, Minn., responds to news that the Moorhead Police Department has pulled their officers from local schools.

Police departments are concerned that officers have been reduced to hall monitors in most situations.

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Analysts say more law enforcement agencies could follow Moorhead and Anoka Countys lead and pull their resource officers (S-R-Os) out of school buildings -- because of a

Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL-St. Cloud, was one of several state legislators who attended the event at Janski Family Farms in South Haven.

"Our elected officials understand where transportation investment can make a difference — to build longer-lasting, safer roads," Dan Labo writes.

The free July 18 event will offer an opportunity for residents to engage with legislators.

The Fargo Marathon has become a staple, a marquee event in the region. The man who brought it to life, Mark Knutson, became an icon in the running community. Unfortunately, the 53-year-old died on Sunday after he was hit by vehicle while riding his bike in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

The one-time money does include a few limitations on how it can be spent, but local governments have a lot of discretion in how to use the funding to meet their public safety needs.

North Dakota’s highest income tax rate of 2.5% is lower than Minnesota’s lowest tax rate of 5.35%.

Abortion. Gun control. Marijuana. Taxes. Education. A budget surplus. The Minnesota legislature tackled all that and more in a busy session.