POST OFFICES CLOSED ON OCTOBER 14TH IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY
MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA – Retail services at all Minnesota and North Dakota Post Offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th in recognition of Columbus Day. There will be no mail delivery, caller service or Post Office Box service. All services will resume on Tuesday, October 15th. The Post Office will be open regularly scheduled hours on Saturday, October 12th.
Customers requiring postal services can use the Self-Service Kiosk (SSK) available at select Post Offices. The ATM-like kiosk, which accepts debit and credit cards only, can handle 80 percent of the transactions conducted at the retail counter such as buying stamps, mailing a parcel, or shipping an urgent letter or package by Express or Priority Mail. To find SSK locations, customers can go to www.usps.com.

FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH COMMEMORATES NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY
Community members invited to attend the Fall Health Blitz, October 18, noon – 4 p.m.
Fargo Cass Public Health, 1240 25th Street South, Fargo
FARGO – Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) will commemorate National Mammography Day, Friday, October 18, with a ‘Fall Health Blitz’, scheduled from noon – 4 p.m. The event encourages community members to stay up to date with important preventative screenings as well as recommended immunizations. The ‘Fall Health Blitz’ will feature the Women’s Way breast and cervical cancer screening program where attendees will be able to take part in eligibility screening for Women’s Way. During the same event, flu shots will be available on a walk-in basis for everyone age 6 months or older, along with additional FCPH services such as blood pressure checks, free Narcan kits and tobacco cessation resources.
Chelsey Olander, FCPH Women’s Way coordinator says, “Early detection with a mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. Women’s Way can help by providing early screening services for women who meet our program guidelines.” According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year survival rate is 99%. Mammograms can detect cancer up to 1.7 years before a lump may be felt.

ELLEN DIEDERICH’S SUPPORT CELEBRATED WITH NEWLY NAMED ART GALLERY
MOORHEAD – Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) proudly announces the dedication of the Diederich Art Gallery in recognition of the generous philanthropy of acclaimed artist and alumna Ellen Jean Diederich and her husband Paul Diederich. Their enduring support of MSUM’s School of Art, including a transformative financial gift, will profoundly enhance the university’s art programs and expand opportunities for student artists. The gallery, located in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts, bears their name as a lasting testament to their commitment to fostering artistic talent and ensuring future generations have access to high-quality art education at MSUM.

MOORHEAD & DETROIT LAKES LIBRARIES SCHEDULE TOUR FEATURING AUTHOR KAO KALIA YANG
MOORHEAD – Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host author visits featuring Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang at the Moorhead and Detroit Lake Public Libraries. Yang will discuss her latest books, including Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life, which chronicles her mother’s journey from wartorn Laos to a refugee camp and eventually to the United States. Hear about Yang’s experience writing across genres and for different audiences. Kao Kalia Yang is the author of a number of award-winning titles, including The Latehomecomer, The Song Poet and Somewhere in the Unknown World.
The tour is sponsored by Lake Agassiz Regional Library and will include visits to the following locations:
Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., on Friday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Moorhead Public Library, 118 5th St. S., on Saturday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m.

OCTOBERFEST FOR VETERANS
The Fargo VA Whole Health Department and That’s the Dream Farm are jointly sponsoring Octoberfest for Veterans on October 18th from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon at 7552 70th Ave North, Glyndon, MN.
The event includes learning about the Whole Health approach to well-being from the Fargo VA and Natural Lifemanship coaching offered by That’s the Dream Farm’s Refresh Equine Assisted Learning Program.
In addition to Goat Yoga, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, Rhythm & Relaxation, there will be a fall cooking demo, crafts, a farm scavenger hunt, hot mulled cider, a campfire, and a warm sense of community.
Octoberfest for Veterans promises to immerse you in a therapeutic healing experience of a farm environment in the fall. Interested participants are encouraged to sign up by October 14th and can be done by calling Fargo VA Whole Health at (701) 239-3700 Extension 3990.

PUBLIC INVITED TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY BREAKFAST
Native American Commission and Indigenous Association to host community event
FARGO – The Native American Commission and Indigenous Association will co-host an Indigenous Peoples’ Day kickoff breakfast on Monday, October 14, at the Indigenous Association, 720 1st Ave. N. in Fargo. Breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. Speakers and this year’s Gladys Ray Award presentation will start at 9:30 a.m. The Native American Commission will be available to meet community members before and after the presentation. This event is free and open to the public.

LUNCH & LEARN: EXPLORING INDIGENOUS HISTORY AND CULTURE
MOORHEAD – The Indigenous Association, in partnership with the Moorhead Human Rights Commission, invites you to a meaningful Lunch and Learn event on October 14, starting at noon at the Hjemkomst Center. This event is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Indigenous history and culture while enjoying a delicious meal.
Registration includes an “Indigi Bowl”—a wild rice bowl featuring buffalo meat and a variety of veggie toppings—along with a refreshing beverage.
From 12:30 to 2:00 pm, join us for a special presentation by Ricky White (Niigonanakud), an esteemed Anishinabe leader from Whitefish Bay First Nations, Ontario. Ricky, a member of the Pizhew (Lynx) Clan and the renowned Whitefish Bay Singers, is deeply rooted in the Anishinaabe language and traditions. With over 22 years of experience as an Ojibwe Language and Culture teacher, school administrator, and educational consultant, Ricky has dedicated his career to advancing Indigenous education and empowering communities. He is now a sought-after speaker across the U.S. and Canada, sharing insights into Indigenous ways of life, student success, and cultural resilience.