Minnesota PBS Ready

10/07/2026

A new season is a good reminder to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Remember to:

→ Test each alarm
→ Replace batteries if needed
→ Make sure everyone in your household knows what the alarm sounds like

A few minutes now can help you be ready in an emergency.

09/16/2026

Back-to-school routines can make a big difference in helping kids stay healthy throughout the year. 🎒

Five habits to keep in mind:
1) Keep a consistent sleep schedule
2) Encourage regular handwashing
3) Pack balanced meals and snacks when possible
4) Keep kids home when they’re sick
5) Stay up to date on recommended immunizations and health visits

Small routines can help support healthier school days for the whole family.

Find more school-year health and wellness resources from the Minnesota Department of Education in the comments.

08/17/2026

Beginning September 1, as Twin Cities PBS becomes Minnesota PBS, TPT Now will become Minnesota PBS Ready.

Our name may be changing, but our purpose remains the same: Sharing trusted, practical information to help you stay informed, prepared, and safe — from severe weather and air quality to public health and emergency preparedness.

Minnesota PBS Ready will continue to be here with information you can use to help you and your community stay ready.

Learn more about what’s ahead: TPT.org/MinnesotaPBS

08/12/2026

Getting ready for the new school year? Add immunizations to your back-to-school checklist. 🎒

Check that your child is up to date before school starts. This information is available in multiple languages in the images below.

Learn more about immunizations and resources from Minnesota Department of Education at the link in the comments.

08/05/2026

Safety and preparedness? Kind of chic, actually. 💅🏼

07/29/2026

Before heading outside during Minnesota’s heat and humidity, check the heat index — not just the temperature. The heat index combines heat and humidity to show how hot it actually feels. 🥵

To reduce your risk:

→ Drink water throughout the day.
→ Limit strenuous activity and take breaks in a cool place.
→ Plan outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day.
→ Check in with anyone who may need extra support.

Learn more from the Minnesota Department of Health about staying safe in extreme heat. Link in comments.

07/22/2026

Did you know you can use Text-to-911 to help you when you're lost in the woods and might not have cell service? Learn more at dps.mn.gov/text-911

07/22/2026

When wildfire smoke affects Minnesota, what helps you decide whether to change your outdoor plans? 🤔

A. I check the Air Quality Index for my location
B. I look at how smoky the sky is
C. I notice how the air smells or feels
D. I usually keep my plans as scheduled

Comment A, B, C, or D below, and tell us more about what influences your decision.

07/16/2026

Wildfires in northern Minnesota are causing hazardous air quality across most of the state. Protect your health and safety. Learn more about wildfires and air quality in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali languages:

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