National Child Passenger Safety Week is currently underway, and while most people are aware of the proper passenger safety practices, many times these practices get ignored when it comes to things like carpooling or. Whether it be to school, or other activities. Carma Hanson of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says it’s up to the driver…
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Its National Child Passenger Safety Week, and one of the ways SAFE Kids Grand Forks will be celebrating is by holding numerous carseat check events across the Red River Valley. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says these events are important as they make sure that your child’s carseat is properly installed, which could…
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Its National Child Passenger Safety Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is one of the many local agencies that are celebrating by promoting proper child passenger safety practices. Car Seats are the most important aspect of child passenger safety, and Carma Hanson of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says one common mistake that many parents tend…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved a preliminary Levy at their meeting on Monday evening. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what they approved the levy at, and how they will be proceeding with budget talks. Bolton says the city will also be looking to hire a new public works superivior, after approving a…
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The Harvest Season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing harvest safety reminders for rural families and producers. With the increase in truck traffic this time of year, Hansen says parents and children need to be taking pedestrian safety seriously. That being said, Hansen says truckers should consider…
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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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