safe routes to schools

A handful of local schools have been awarded grant money for their "Safe Routes To Schools" program. MnDOT made the announcement today (Tuesday) that awarded $2,500 each to Rice Elementary, Pleasantview in Sauk Rapids, Sartell police department, and Melrose police department.

Alexandria and Pierz are getting federal grant money to improve conditions for biking and walking to school. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says they are two of 16 projects around the state that will share $3.8 million from the "Safe Routes To Schools" program.