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Students in Itasca County tried their hand at real-world budgeting at Bite of Reality on Friday.
Their biggest Bite of Reality yet, and it was in Grand Rapids.
About 200 kids went through the financial learning program on Friday.
They’re assigned a job, family, and budget. Then they have to go around and find childcare, housing, and transportation within their budget.
It’s put on by Northern Communities Credit Union and other partners like JET and MN North.