Review of lunch changes sought
As complaints rise, congresswoman writes letter to ag secretary. Continue Reading
View ArticlePre-legislative lunch planned for Dec. 11
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce will host a pre-legislative luncheon at noon Dec. 11 at The Depot in Mitchell. Continue Reading
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Rep. Noem calls for study of USDA school lunch rules
WASHINGTON Rep. Kristi Noem joined House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline, R-Minn., and Representative Phil Roe, M.D., R-Tenn., in requesting a Government Accountability...
View ArticleOTHER VIEW: A recipe for failure in schools
It makes no sense for public schools to offer an allegedly healthy lunch menu that students won’t eat. It makes even less sense to assume younger students will be “educated” and therefore embrace a...
View ArticleUSDA to allow more grains, meat in public school lunches
WASHINGTON The Agriculture Department is responding to criticism over new school lunch rules by allowing more grains and meat in kids’ meals. Continue Reading
View ArticleHealthier schools: Bye-bye candy, greasy snacks
WASHINGTON Goodbye candy bars and sugary cookies. Hello baked chips and diet sodas. Continue Reading
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Changes proposed for school lunch programs
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch...
View ArticleOPINION: School lunch should be part of the learning
At the private school, there was no cafeteria; there was a dining room. Every day at noon, we dined at big round tables. We sat on chairs, not benches. The adult at the table led the conversation....
View ArticleDonât forget your lunch money
WINDOM â A majority of public school districts in Minnesota deny hot lunch â or any lunch in some cases â to children who canât afford it. In a survey released last week by Mid-Minnesota Legal...
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