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In recognition of Earth Day, Xcel Energy teamed up with North Branch Area Public Schools to teach students easy and effective ways to use water and energy more efficiently at home. On Friday, April 23, each sixth grade student brought home a Living Wise Kit valued at $60. Inside the kit is activities that utilize the latest technology in water and energy efficiency. This educational program was provided at NO COST to families, the school, or the district. A checklist of activities was also included in the kit for families to fill out and return to school.

Pictured: sixth grade teacher Lisa Moeller (left), who worked with Xcel Energy to secure a $60 Living Wise Kit for each sixth grade student at North Branch Area Middle School, passes one to student Morgen Coleman.

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