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Community member reports Mora robotics team competed in Duluth, prepares for Minneapolis
Summary
A presenter at the Mora Public School District meeting described the robotics team27s season: use of a kit bot, recent competition in Duluth the first week of March, and another competition planned in Minneapolis next week; the speaker noted turnover of experienced builders and said the team completed a working robot earlier than usual.
An attendee who spoke about the school27s robotics activities gave an update on the team27s season, recent competitions and preparations for an upcoming event.
The presenter said the team used a kit bot with supplied parts and plans and that, despite losing experienced builders to graduation last year, the students completed a working robot roughly six weeks after starting construction. "This is our 13th, probably more than 20," the speaker said, referencing program history and past participation levels. The presenter said the team attended a competition in Duluth the first week of March and planned another competition in Minneapolis the following week.
The speaker described the practical experience gained at competitions and moments that excited the team: getting ranking points and a near-win after an on-field tipping incident in one match. The remarks emphasized the opportunities the program provides for hands-on STEM experience even as the team works to rebuild experience lost to graduation.
The transcript segments provided do not record a request for specific district funding or a formal motion; the remarks read as a program update shared during the meeting.
