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Spring Break Is Fast Approaching. Where Did The Annual Tradition Come From?

Both students and parents, who WCCO talked with, highlighted the much-needed brain break that comes with the extended time off.

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March 12, 2025

As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.

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Mondays aren't such a drag when you trade a classroom for ramped-up recess. The Mall of America was busy with families trying to find a fun way for their kids to burn off some energy, many of them heading to Nickelodeon Universe.

"It's tough if you have no plans just to stay home and be cooped up in the house," parent Anthony Kelly said.

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