Safe Kids Grand Forks Presents “Safe At Home Alone” class
Additional class dates/times:Saturday, March 1, 2025 9am-Noon or 1-4pmSaturday, April 12, 2024 9am-Noon or 1-4pmRegister online at https://bit.ly/3YAJZVZ
On Your Own Class: A Class About Being Home Alone
We had Beth from Community Education in the studio where we talked about a yearly class she teaches that helps the kids in town be able to be safe while home alone. Here is that interview.
Polk County Sherriff Jim Tadmen on Fair Safety
By Abby Pearson Polk County Sherriff Jim Tadmen shares tips for safety precautions to take with your children while attending the Polk County Fair this year. Tadmen shares the importance of being able to identify your child as well as establishing a home base such as the fairground office and having check in timelines. Discussing…
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Think safety while on lawnmowers
With the warm weather here now, that has the lawn mowers going in full force. Tracy Johnson with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says – don’t forget the ear protection while on the mowers.
Fosston Police Chief Talks Internet and Cell Phone Safety for Kids
Fosston, MN — Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke is reaching out to parents to provide some safety tips when it comes to their kids using mobile and personal devices such as cell phones, tablets, and computers. Manecke recommends parents to have a conversation and plan on how they want their children to utilize technology, as…
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Snowmobile Safety “Laws and Trails”
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittleson was my guest and we discussed the trail conditions on both trails and area lakes. Darrin also talked about Law requirements as it pertained to Snowmobiles and some differences between speed on and off of Voyageur National Park Lakes and Trails.
Wild Rice Electric Provides Power Line Safety Reminders During Farm Safety & Wellness Seminar
Ada, MN — Dozens of folks took part in the Farm Safety and Wellness seminar on Wednesday at the Ada Events Center, which included safety demonstrations, resources, and special guest speakers. Among those was Tommy Houdek, Member Services and Communications Director for Wild Rice Electric, who provided demonstrations and information about the dangers of power…
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Polk County Sheriff Preaching Safety Ahead of Firearms Deer Season
Fosston, MN — Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman preached safety to fellow hunters while on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week. Proper handling of firearms can never be stressed enough. Tadman reminds hunters to treat every gun as if it’s loaded, know your target and what’s beyond, and don’t put your finger on…
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Halloween Safety Reminders
Ada, MN — Halloween is intended to be a fun and spooky occasion for youth and adults, but the last thing it needs to be is tragic. The Ada Police Department is asking young trick or treaters to always be careful when crossing streets and entering traffic. Police Chief Hager notes that some responsibility also…
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Be Patient & Share the Roads as Beet Harvest Gets Underway
Ada, MN — While the opening date for the sugar beet harvest has been delayed, when it does get rolling motorists can expect busy roadways with increased truck traffic. All the increased activity will mean more calls into the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton says generally during the sugarbeet season they…
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