September is here, and that means that school is back in session for most schools across Minnesota, and area educators are excited to have students back in their classrooms. R&J News has caught up with area educators leading up to the start of school, and they all shared excitement at the start of a new…
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Most everyone likes to take pictures of their kids on the first day of a new school year…..and then post those pictures on social media. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says posting those back to school pictures may not be such a good idea. Sheriff Halverson was a guest on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program…
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With school starting, kids–and drivers–need reminders about being safe around school buses. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has this reminder for drivers: Halverson also says kids have to watch out for vehicles, too. Kids who ride the bus aren’t the only ones who need to be careful crossing roads. So do kids who walk to…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—Backpacks and school supplies will be given out Thursday night at Country Faith Church in Clearbrook. Lisa Peldo is the office manager at Country Faith. Peldo was asked about the demand for free backpacks and school supplies over the years. Country Faith Church is located at 46125 149th Avenue in Clearbrook. Doors open at…
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While it may not feel like it, the 2024/2025 school year is fast approaching, and parents are encouraged to start getting their children ready for the year. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one thing parents should start doing soon is getting their kids back on a healthy bedtime routine. Merkens says scheduling…
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With it being back to school season, Ada-Borup-West Transportation Director Shawn Roux wants to remind drivers about bus safety. One of the most important bus safety reminders is the stop arm rules. Roux also recommends that parents have safety talks with their children. Parents are also encouraged to contact their school or attend their open…
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With the back to school season right around the corner, Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about the importance of sleep and how you can get your children into their school sleep routines as effectively as possible.
There will be a backpack/school supply distribution at Country Faith Church at 46215 149th Ave in Clearbrook. Free backpacks and school supplies will be available for families who could use a little help with school supplies. Lisa Peldo gave us a quick overview of what to expect at the event: If you are unable to…
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Kids are, or will be, heading back to school in the coming days. Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halvorson reminds you to keep an eye out for kids. You should also watch for kids that may not be watching where they’re going as they rush to meet a school bus or get to school on time.
It won’t be long before kids will be going back to school. Jill Ambuehl, executive director of REACH, Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters, says they have a school supply drive going on. REACH’s annual school supply distribution will be Wednesday, August 17 at both their thrift store in Hendrum and their office in Hawley. You…
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