05-02-2025
‘Winter Walk to School Day' to take place across Minnesota Wednesday
Hundreds of students around the state will walk to class Wednesday to promote safe routes to school as part of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's annual Winter Walk to School Day.
Part of the Minnesota Safe Routes to School program, the event is intended to increase physical activity, reduce traffic congestion around schools and practice pedestrian and bicycle safety. Community members are encouraged to think about their neighborhoods' accessibility to pedestrians and bikers and to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.
More than 50 schools are expected to participate, including those in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Richfield, Duluth and Rochester.
Participating St. Paul schools include EXPO Elementary, Bruce Vento Elementary, Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion and Mississippi Creative Arts School.
Schools can submit stories and photos to by Feb. 16 to compete for the event's Golden Snow Boot Award.
Schools can learn more about Walk to School Day at
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