halloween safety tips

With Halloween tomorrow (Thursday), and many kids out on the streets, CentraCare Health is advising parents and children to stay safe.

As you get your little ones ready to go trick-or-treating tonight (Wednesday), make sure you keep their safety in mind. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the flame the flickers eerily on the front porch can be a disaster for a child in the wrong costume.

Choose your Halloween costumes wisely and avoid fire dangers. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says fires caused by open flames increase by 50 percent during the three day period around Halloween.

Halloween is supposed to be a fun event, but there are many dangers associated with the candy grabbing holiday. You may already have your child’s Halloween plans in place for trick or treating, but, how safe are they? Here are a few ideas on how you can make your haunt a little less scary....