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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ATV usage amongst teens continues to become more prominent, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is reminding parents, and guardians about the importance of prioritizing ATV safety. While helmets are seen as one of the most important aspects of ATV safety, Hanson says there are other aspects of safety that often go overlooked, specifically when it…
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Harvest season is officially underway in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing some youth farm safety reminders, that all families and operations should be taking into consideration this harvest. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains. Hansen says it’s also important for adults to be setting a good example…
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SAFE KIds Grand Forks invites you to their annual Hands on Learning Fair this weekend at the Purpur Arena in Grand Forks. Jasmine Wangen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the fair, and how it’s different from other health fairs. To give you a better idea of what you can expect from…
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While the temperatures outside are getting warmer, water temperatures across Northern Minnesota remain very cold. The warmer temperatures can give a false sense of security to people when it comes to water safety, leaving an increased risk of Hypothermia. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains what Hypothermia is and how the body reacts…
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Coming up on Monday, SAFE Kids Grand Forks will be hosting a Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains what this program is, and its importance when it comes to youth water safety. For more information about the Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class Contact Safe Kids Grand…
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Temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days, which means that Minnesota’s water bodies will continue to thaw, making for unsafe conditions. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says now’s a time when parents and guardians need to take extra water safety precautions, even if they don’t live near a body of water. …
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Its National Poison Prevention Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is warning parents and adults alike about the poison risk that comes from the use of E-Cigarettes, also known as vapes. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. If you believe you or your child have been exposed to a toxic chemical Hansen explains…
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Its National Poison Prevention Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take the necessary steps in preventing accidental poisonings. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says the number one cause of poisoning in homes is actually from medication. Hansen says since children are curious by nature, it’s important for parents to…
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For parents with small children, dog kennels or barriers may be an excellent tool to prevent potential incidents between pets and small children, but proper supervision should not end with one of these, especially if it’s with an animal that’s not your own. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. For more child safety…
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