Tag: Back to School

Breakfast, It’s the most important meal of the day 

School is back in session at schools across the Red River Valley, and if you want to make sure your child is performing at their very best this year, there’s one simple thing you can do as a parent to help them. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says it’s important for students of all…
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September 4, 2026 0

With school back in session, drivers reminded to watch for school buses 

School is getting underway this week for a number of area schools, which means that drivers need to be driving with extra caution in the mornings and afternoons. Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux reminds area drivers to be watching for school  buses.  Roux also reminds drivers of the laws regarding school buses, as…
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September 2, 2026 0

SAFE Kids Grand Forks promoting back to school Safety 

For area students, the back to school season is here, as North Dakota schools are returning this week, and Minnesota School next week. This means that our area streets will be extra busy in the morning and afternoon due to school traffic. For this reason, Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says that everybody…
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August 25, 2026 0

Back To School Reminders For Drivers

With a new school year about to begin, drivers are reminded to pay attention to students walking or biking to school.  Brynna Knapp of AAA Minnesota says drivers should pay attention to their surroundings, especially near a school. Knapp also says there’s a new Minnesota law when it comes to vehicles stopping for a school…
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August 25, 2026 0

Ada Public Library gearing up for the back to school season 

Back to school season is here, and the Ada Public Library has resources available to families, to start the school year off right. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more.  Osborn says they also have resources available that can help your kids with their research or studying.  While some of these resources don’t require a…
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August 10, 2026 0

Back to School Preparation: Health Forms & Accommodations  

We are officially in the back to school season, as school is just over a month away, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is sharing some tips with parents and guardians, so that their students can start the year off right. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one thing all parents should do is notify their…
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July 29, 2026 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks Promoting back to school safety 

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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August 19, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office promoting back to school safety 

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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August 18, 2025 0

Back to school season at Ada Borup West 

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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August 15, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to start easing kids back into school sleep routines

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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July 22, 2025 0