08-05-2020 bRI

08-05-2020 A BLOCK FOR BRI

You we've been in all the required safety protocols we're doing extra cleaning i'm kimt news three's calyn thompson live in rochester.

A place of play for kids opened to the public today.

I'll show you how spark plans to keep families safe./// "right now parents should start getting their kids into a routine," backpacks?

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"* lunches?

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"*and supplies are the only things kids will need this school year, how you can ease a child's back to school since the pandemic began?

"*you may have been spending more time in parks like these.i'm kimt news three's jessica bringe with how you can help improve rochester parks summer isn't done with us yet as i'm tracking the return of heat, humidity, and more storm chances coming into the weekend.

I've got everything you need to know to stay ahead of it all, coming up./// kimt news three first at four starts right now.

Good afternoon and thank you for joining us for kimt news 3 first at 4.

I'm amy fleming.

Coronavirus after receiving an increase in complaints about rochester parks..

The city is reminding the community how to get involved in improving them.

Kimt new three's jessica bringe joins us live with why the city says there's been an uptick in criticism..

Jessica.

Amy?

"* mayor kim norton tells e the increase is likely two?

"* fold.

Since the pandemic?

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*- more people are using parks to get outdoors and keep active..

However as a result of the pandemic there was a decrease in city parks and recreation maintenance funds.

That decrease is leading to an increase in complaints from the community.

Norton says two main complaints have to do with dog walkers not properly disposing of their pets waste as well as concerns over the bacteria in cascade lake.

She says if community members have any issues with their area parks the best thing to do is to connect with their rochester park board ward representative <a smart thing to do ?

"* those ward reps represent them just like their city council ward rep represents them on city council issues.

The city council does provide the budget for the parks department but it's actually those park board reps that set the agenda for our parks and recreation department.> norton also says the city is planning on using around 750?

"*thousand dollars of care's act funding to hire employees as part of the concervation core effort to keep city parks clean.

Live in rochester?

"* jessica bringe thank you jessica.

If you'd like to contact your park ward representative you can find a link to that information on kimt?

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An interactive play place for kids opened to the public today.

What used to be known as the minnesota children's museum in rochester is now called spark.

It's located at the apache mall.

That's where we find kimt news three's calyn thompson.

She joins us live to explain the safety measures in place to keep families safe.xxx amy ?

"* this morning families were able to walk through these doors into the interactive environment of "spark."

Take a look ?

"* it's space filled with hands?

"*on exploration and play for kids.

Given the pandemic, safety measures are in place including limiting attendance to 50 people at a time ?

"* social distancing when possible ?

"* and everyone ages5 and older wearing masks.

I'm also told spark will also close for an hour at noon everyday they're open for cleaning.

Employees spray down every surface... giving parents peace of mind that this is a ?

"(safe place to brig your kids.xxx i was actually really concerned with my kids and how they'll be able to play with the masks on, but they haven't complained once.

They're totally engaged with playing and they don't seem to even notice let us take the responsibility on making sure we're doing everything that we can do to make this as most enjoyable experience possible as well as the safest one possible too.

Spark will be open on wednesdays from 9 a?

"*m to noon... as well as thursday thru sunday from 9 a?

"*m to non and then 1 to 4 in the afternoon.

Live in rochester, calyn thompson, kimt thanks calyn.

Children between the ages of 2 and 5 are not required to wear masks, but are highly encouraged to./// the new school year is just around the corner for many and already underway for others.

Mental health professionals warn the stress of education changes could take a toll on everyone.

Kimt news 3's maleeha kamal spoke to an expert to get some solid information.

On the scene look live: the pandemic has changed the way i work... and how kids will be learning this year.

All the changes can create anxiety.

"changes in learning will definitely impact the youth and their families.

Sean kinsella specializes in mental health?

*- he is the executive director of nami southeast minnesota.

He says when it comes to distance learning parents need to make sure they create structure at home.

That includes a set bed time and schedule for learning.

Parents should also communicate regularly with the school sharing their concerns.

For those youngsters returning to the classroom for in?

"*person instruction, kinsella describes facemasks as a major change.

"we are getting mixed messages right now.

I hope everyone has affirm that especially in a classroom wearing a face masks is going to be essential and that will be an expectation.

I believe that schools will have to have a program that explains when and where and everyone has an understanding of the why.

Look live: kin?

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"*a says strongly recommends that parents reach out to their child school and mental professional like nami for the rochester school year is set to start august 31st.

Stormteam 3 it's another cooler day?

"* spring like almost... kimt stormteam 3 meteorloigist sara knox joins us now.

Sara will the temps heat up?

Live tonight: scattered showers & storms, mostly cloudy lows: near 60 winds: sse 5?

"*10 mph thursday: isolated showers & storms, partly sunny highs: upper 70s winds: s 5?

"*15 mph thursday night: partly cloudy lows: low 60s winds: s 5?

"*10 mph iowa governor kim reynolds signs an executive order today restoring felon voting rights.

Black lives matter protesters have long demanded that the governor sign an executive order to restore felon voting rights.

The proclamation reynolds signed is a restoration of citizenship for some felons.

Starting today?

"*- anyone who has discharged their sentence is eligible, with some exceptions.

Exceptions include any felony under chapter 7?

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"*7, incl homicide or manslaughter.

The governor says those felons can still petition to get rights back.

Sex offenders are not able to it's a big step for so many in their road to redemption and proving to themselves and maybe to others that their crimes or their convictions do not define them the governor also noted those petitioning for serving sexual assault sentences will depend on the if it turns out the clinical trial is successful, we can start immediately offering this to patients who are sick clinical trials for coronavirus treatments are picking up speed.

How soon we could see these treatments while other treatments are being explored?

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"* vaccine trials are looking promising.

How much the vaccine will cost you?

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"* just come out and join us it's all for a good cause.

A closer look at the continuing fundraising