August is almost here, which means that the 2025/226 school year is fast approaching, and parents are encouraged to start getting their kids back into their school routines. Last week R&J News told you about the importance of sleep routines, but another thing parents should consider is their child’s nutritional routine. Ashley Braun of Norman…
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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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School is still over a month away, but it’s never too early to start getting your child’s appointments and exams scheduled, before clinics start to get backed up. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that one appointment some kids will have to complete is a sports physical. Merkens says some children, and teens…
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The deadline for project proposals through the Norman County Opioid Advisory Council is fast approaching, and interested parties are encouraged to get their request submitted as soon as possible. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a refresher on where the funding from this council is coming from. Meyers also tells us what…
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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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Norman Mahnomen Public Health is seeking community volunteers for their Minnesota Responds program. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what this program is. Carlsrud also explains what kind of people they’re looking for, as well as what volunteers will be asked to do, and how they can get registered. People with questions about…
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ADA, MN—$410,000. That’s Norman County’s share of a settlement between state attorneys general and opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical distributors. The County will get that $410,000 over the next 18 years. Kim Myers with Norman Mahnomen Public Health says community members were surveyed about what the priorities should be. Now that public health officials know what…
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Summer is bike riding season for the children of the Red River Valley, and while bike riding is a fun activity, it can also be dangerous when safety recommendations are ignored. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health it’s important for parents to make sure their children are wearing bike helmets when riding, and equally important…
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke has taken over Minnesota, and people are reminded to take precaution as the smoke can have effects on your health. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about the health risks surrounding wildfire smoke, and shares some reminders for those spending time outdoors. Merkens also explained what groups of…
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School is out for the summer, which means that you will be seeing more kids outside taking advantage of the warm summer weather. While this is always encouraged, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids stay hydrated. Children aren’t the only ones who need to stay hydrated…
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