Today is Independence Day, which means that it’s a great time to look back at our country’s history to understand why we celebrate this day. Ulen-Hitterdal History teacher Brad Dunham says that we call it Independence Day, because it’s when the declaration of Independence was signed, not when the USA actually gained its independence. While…
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Independence Day Weekend has arrived, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks are encouraging people to make sure they are prioritizing firework safety. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says the best firework safety practice is to leave them to the professionals. Hansen says fireworks of all sizes can cause injuries to children, and she explains…
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Independence Day is coming up on Saturday, but the City of Bagley will be kicking off their celebrations early on Friday. Event representative Denise Milton gives us a preview of what they have going on tomorrow. A full schedule of Bagley’s Independence Day Celebration can be seen on the Galens Fresh Food Market & Do…
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Coming up on Thursday, Headwaters Health in Fosston will be holding a block party, to kick off the Independence Day holiday. Dr. Cheryl White and Nicole Kiesow of Headwaters Health tell us more about the event. Again, the block party will be held from 1-4 pm on Thursday, at Headwaters Health in Fosston.
Independence Day weekend is fast approaching, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is sharing some health reminders, for those who will be celebrating. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says if you’re going to be spending the holiday weekend outside, you should be protecting your skin from the sun. Minnesota’s lakes are also expected to be full…
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Many people have travel plans for the Independence Day holiday on Saturday. Minnesota Triple-A spokesperson Brynna Knapp tells us how many people in the region will be traveling this week and weekend. Knapp has an update on gasoline prices in the area. She also tells us when traffic will be at its worst. Knapp says…
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At the heart of every Independence Day celebration is the ever popular American Barbeque. While the food may be delicious Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza says that many make mistakes with what they eat, and that leads to BBQ Bloat, and issues like constipation, and stomach aches. Gatza says that one of the many mistakes…
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Independence Day is Friday, and thousands across the region will be setting off fireworks to celebrate. While this can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely dangerous, especially for children. For this reason Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to follow the proper safety precautions, and make sure their kids…
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We have a long weekend due to the Independence Day holiday, which gives people the perfect opportunity to unwind, and have fun. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther reminds people that while you may be on vacation, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will still be out and about. Guether says if you’re planning on spending some…
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Independence Day is fast approaching, and many will be celebrating outside in the sun. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds people to make sure they prioritize sun safety over the holiday weekend. While sunburn can be painful in the short term, Merkens says unprotected exposure to the sun can also have some long…
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