It’s officially back to school season in the Red River Valley, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging people to prioritize safety during their morning, and afternoon commutes. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some back to school driving reminders, so that we can keep kids safe this school year. If your child…
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Area Colleges will be welcoming students back over the next couple weeks, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding students to be safe this school year. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some safety reminders for college students going back to school this fall. Tadman says it’s also important for students to get to…
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It’s officially the back to school season at the Ada Borup West School District, and there’s a couple different events coming up for Ada Borup West Students ahead of the start of school. High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more. Carlson says all class schedules are available, and he encourages all students and parents…
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Sleep is an important part of every child’s development, and with the 2025/2026 school year fast approaching, parents are encouraged to start getting their children back into their school year sleep routines. Ashley Braun is a nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Braun and fellow nurse Kelsey Merkens explain what a healthy sleep routine looks…
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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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