MSU MOORHEAD LAUNCHES TWO NEW GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN CYBERSECURITY AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS
MOORHEAD – Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is now accepting applications to two new graduate programs for Spring 2025: Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity and Master of Science (MS) in Business Analytics.
Both programs will offer accelerated pathways, with students able to complete their degree in as little as 12 months. These programs will be visa-eligible with STEM designation for international students, meaning students in the program will be eligible for three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation.
The MS in Cybersecurity will offer a mix of on-campus and online courses, allowing students to connect with like-minded individuals. Graduates of the Cybersecurity graduate program will develop skills and knowledge to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
“With the increasing frequency of high-profile tech breaches, companies desperately require employees skilled in securing corporate networks,” said Peter Sherman, Dean of the College of Business, Analytics and Communication, about the importance of the new MS in Cybersecurity.

MOORHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINING & INFORMATIVE EVENTS
MOORHEAD – A number of entertaining and informative programs are scheduled at the Moorhead Public Library, offering community members the opportunity to be entertained, informed and even to give back!
Adults looking for a space to get cozy, play games and chat are invited to a Game Night on Monday, October 21 from 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
MSUM professor and author Kevin Zepper will offer tips and tricks for effective journaling on Thursday, October 24 from 6-8 p.m. This program is offered as part of this year’s One Book, One Community program series, which features events hosted by libraries in Moorhead, Fargo and West Fargo around the selected title, The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.
On Saturday, October 26 from 2-3 p.m., the Moorhead Public Library will host an author visit by The Latehomecomer author Kao Kalia Yang. Yang will discuss her latest books, including Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life, which chronicles her mother’s journey from war torn Laos to a refugee camp and eventually to the United States. This program is made possible thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join the library for Storytime, which is held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Baby Bounce, which offers social and early literacy activities for children ages newborn to three, is held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross to offer a Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Register at larl.org/blood-drive.
All programs are offered free-of-charge. The Moorhead Public Library is located at 118 5th St. S.

FARGO LIBRARY TO HOST VOTER INFORMATION EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
FARGO – Are you a first-time voter or voting for the first time in North Dakota? The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley will present an overview of local requirements to vote, how and where to research candidates and measures, how and where to vote on voting day, and more during an informational session on Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 1 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S.
Presented by Bailey Stickney from the League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley, this is a free event and all materials will be provided; no registration is required for this event. For details, contact Megan at 701.241.1492.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BAG SALE HIGHLIGHTS SPECIAL WEEK
MOORHEAD – Mayor Shelly Carlson has proclaimed Oct. 20-26 as National Friends of Libraries Week in Moorhead, which recognizes the year-round dedication of the Friends of the Moorhead Library.
The volunteer organization holds its semiannual book sale beginning Friday, Oct. 18 – a bag sale, with patrons receiving all the volumes they can fit in a bag for just $5. The sale includes hundreds of fiction and nonfiction titles, including many children’s books, all donated by community supporters. As books are sold, more will be brought out of storage, introducing many that have not been available in previous sales.
The sale continues until Monday, Oct. 28, in honor of National Friends of Libraries Week during regular library hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
“We appreciate the Moorhead community’s support of Friends and the Moorhead Library — especially as we work to support the opening of the new library community center,” said Karen Jacowitz, president of the Friends group. “However, our support couldn’t happen without having our dedicated group of volunteers, who help throughout the year.” The volunteers help at library events and raise funds through book sales, the spring social silent auction, and Giving Hearts Day.
For more information on the group, go to www.friendsofthemoorheadlibrary.org or stop by the Friends table at the upcoming presentation by Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang at 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Besides sharing her experience writing across genres and for different audiences, Yang will discuss her latest books, including “Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life,” which chronicles her mother’s journey from war-torn Laos to a refugee camp and eventually to the United States.