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While we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, local health officials are reminding you to not forget another illness that arrives this time of year.

There will be several new changes for students as they return to school next week, including having to wear a mask.

Despite more kids returning to daycare in recent months, many child care providers are still operating at about half capacity.

As the Minnesota Department of Education prepares to announce their recommendation for learning this fall, Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann says they have been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 among school age kids.

Like many organizations, The Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota have been adjusting to the new normal.

While the primary focus of COVID-19 has been older residents, particularly those in long-term care facilities, state health officials say they are seeing cases in kids.

Local health officials say despite the pandemic, don't forget to keep up with your child's vaccinations.

Give Kids a Smile is a program that provides free dental care to children in need ages 3-17.

An annual event delivering toys to hospitalized kids in Minnesota is coming to St. Cloud for the first time ever this weekend.

It will be there until Mother Nature washes it away, but the message of kindness and positivity will stick around.