Tips for saving money on back-to-school shopping
From crayons to calculators, families are set to spend more than ever before on back-to-school shopping. The National Retail Federation expects sales to hit a record of $41.5 billion.
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From crayons to calculators, families are set to spend more than ever before on back-to-school shopping. The National Retail Federation expects sales to hit a record of $41.5 billion.
It's back to school season and some organizations are helping to make sure one school starts out on the right foot.
Back-to-school shopping may be back of mind right now for some, but whether you want to believe it or not, school is just weeks away.
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children's Minnesota, has some tips to help avoid back, neck and shoulder pain in kids.
Executive director Tamara Gillard talks about how the organization makes tech more affordable for schools and students.
Tom Tieman, director of products and sales, talks about how they turn old tech into assets for schools.
Minnesota Tech for Success has worked for the last 25 years to help more than 130 schools across the state, as well as many nonprofits, to outfit them with computers and laptops that can be two to three times cheaper than buying new.
Airlines can cut routes and restaurants can cut tables, but school districts have no room for error with its students or hours even when faced with a staffing crisis.
For much of Minnesota today ends the first week of school, and students aren’t the only ones with homework. Many school districts are still struggling with filling open positions for teachers and support staff.
From speed limits in school zones, to stopping for buses, the time has come to brush up on what are the back-to-school driving rules.
Tuesday is the first day of school for many students across Minnesota including Minneapolis Public Schools.
It's back to school time for many, so the morning crew is sharing their past back to school pics!
Pauleen Le is speaking with north Minneapolis principal, Lisa Pawelak, on what to expect for this school year.
A new school bus driver in Lakeville talks to the morning crew on the first day of school.
Brooklyn Park students and their families gathered Sunday to enjoy a back-to-school event, where kids got vouchers for shoes, and parents got free oil changes.
There's a little-known but deeply important way to prep kids for the school year, and all it requires is a two-minute talk.
Some parents and students may have some back-to-school items on your shopping list. If so, you may be able to have a positive impact on the environment as you cross those items off.
The Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a photo recommending that parents only share the bare minimum when it comes to their kids' personal information.
WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains why the upcoming flu season is expected to be extra tough on kids.
Buying school supplies like pens, notebooks, or even computer hardware, could save you money on your tax bill or qualify you for a larger refund.
