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SUMMARY:Defending the First Amendment
DESCRIPTION:The First Amendment is the cornerstone of our democracy\, yet its role in our daily lives and the importance of ethical reporting have never been more critical to discuss.\nThe League of Women Voters (LWV) Park Rapids Area is proud to invite the community to a special presentation: Defending the First Amendment\, featuring guest speaker Sabrina Halvorson.\n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n    When: Wednesday\, May 20th\n\n    Time: 6:30 PM\n\n    Where: Northwoods Bank Community Room\n\n                 1200 First Street East\n\n                  Park Rapids\, MN  \n\n    Bonus: Refreshments will be served!\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nSabrina Halvorson is a staunch advocate for First Amendment rights and a champion of high-quality\, ethical reporting. With a career spanning over 35 years across radio\, television\, and print media\, she brings a wealth of editorial experience to the stage.\n\n\n\nCurrently\, Sabrina serves as the CEO of the North Dakota News Cooperative\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local journalism. Her work is centered on:\n\n\n\n    Media Literacy: Helping citizens navigate the modern news landscape.\n\n    Accountability: Ensuring reporting fosters public trust.\n\n    Community Impact: Building sustainable news models that serve metro\, rural\, and agricultural communities with depth and integrity.\n\n\n\nWhy This Matters\n\n\n\nAs part of our ongoing mission to serve and inform Hubbard County voters\, the LWV believes that empowering citizens starts with education. This program aims to provide practical insights into how the First Amendment protects our right to lead and be heard.\n\nAbout the League of Women Voters\n\n\n\nThe League of Women Voters Park Rapids Area is a non-partisan organization. We promote informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. All our programs are free and open to the public.\n\n\n\nInterested in joining or have questions?\n\n    Email us: lwvparkrapids@lwvmn.org\n\n    Stay updated: Follow our activities on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LWVPRA\n\nWe look forward to seeing you on May 20th for this vital conversation on democracy and the press!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div><strong><span style="font-size:large">The First Amendment is the cornerstone of our democracy\,</span></strong><span style="font-size:large"> yet its role in our daily lives and the importance of ethical reporting have never been more critical to discuss.</span>\n<p><strong>The League of Women Voters (LWV) Park Rapids Area is proud to invite the community to a special presentation: Defending the First Amendment\, featuring guest speaker Sabrina Halvorson.<br />\n&nbsp\;</strong><br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:medium">Event Details</span></strong><br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\; <strong>&nbsp\; When:</strong> Wednesday\, May 20th<br />\n&nbsp\;<strong> &nbsp\; Time:</strong> 6:30 PM<br />\n&nbsp\; <strong>&nbsp\; Where:</strong> Northwoods Bank Community Room<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;1200 First Street East<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; Park Rapids\, MN&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; <strong>Bonus:</strong> Refreshments will be served!<br />\n<br />\n<strong>About the Speaker</strong><br />\n<br />\nSabrina Halvorson is a staunch advocate for First Amendment rights and a champion of high-quality\, ethical reporting. With a career spanning over 35 years across radio\, television\, and print media\, she brings a wealth of editorial experience to the stage.<br />\n<br />\nCurrently\, Sabrina serves as the CEO of the North Dakota News Cooperative\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local journalism. Her work is centered on:<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; <strong>Media Literacy:</strong> Helping citizens navigate the modern news landscape.<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; <strong>Accountability:</strong> Ensuring reporting fosters public trust.<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\;<strong> Community Impact:</strong> Building sustainable news models that serve metro\, rural\, and agricultural communities with depth and integrity.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Why This Matters</strong><br />\n<br />\nAs part of our ongoing mission to serve and inform Hubbard County voters\, the LWV believes that empowering citizens starts with education. This program aims to provide practical insights into how the First Amendment protects our right to lead and be heard.<br />\nAbout the League of Women Voters<br />\n<br />\nThe League of Women Voters Park Rapids Area is a non-partisan organization. We promote informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. All our programs are free and open to the public.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Interested in joining or have questions?</strong><br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\;<strong> Email us</strong>: lwvparkrapids@lwvmn.org<br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; <strong>Stay updated:</strong> Follow our activities on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LWVPRA">https://www.facebook.com/LWVPRA</a><br />\nWe look forward to seeing you on May 20th for this vital conversation on democracy and the press!</p>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Northwoods Bank Community Room 1200 First Street East Park Rapids\, MN
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DTSTAMP:20260515T111836Z
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