HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY SCHEDULED AT MOORHEAD LIBRARY
MOORHEAD – The Moorhead Public Library will offer spooky fun for all ages with an intergenerational program combining its weekly Senior Social with Storytime. Seniors are encouraged to wear their favorite costume to hand out candy. The fun will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 31 with a preschool Storytime, followed by the weekly Baby Bounce program for infants and toddlers at 10:30. Both storytimes will take place in the Moorhead Public Library’s magazine area where the Senior Social is held.
AUTHOR KAO KALIA YANG TO VISIT MOORHEAD & DETROIT LAKES LIBRARIES
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.
Admission is free.
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.
CLAY COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) HAS OFFICIALLY MOVED
MOORHEAD – Clay County is excited to announce the official opening of the new DMV facility. The new facility is located at 3300 15th Ave N, Moorhead and will be open during its normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
The new DMV building has been designed with efficiency and accessibility in mind with space set aside for the future State of Minnesota Driver’s License Testing Office. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for the people we serve by minimizing wait times, expanding services, and ensuring that everyone who walks through these doors receives the assistance they need in a welcoming and professional environment.
DMV transactions include license plates, tab renewals, new and out-of-state vehicle registrations, motor vehicle record reports, and crash reports. DNR transactions include boat, snowmobile, and all-terrain vehicle registration and renewals. Driver’s license transactions include new and renewal driver’s license, identification cards, instruction permits, driver’s license record requests, name changes, and address changes.
For more information about the new Clay County DMV location, visit claycountymn.gov or call 218-299-5002.
SOUTH PARK POOL TO BE DEMOLISHED DUE TO AGE AND CONDITION
MOORHEAD – The City of Moorhead announces that the neighborhood wading pool at South Park, located near Ellen Hopkins School, will be demolished this week due to the deteriorated condition of the facility. The pool, built in the 1950s, has reached the end of its operational life and can no longer be maintained or repaired.
While it is always difficult to say goodbye to a beloved community asset, this decision was made after careful assessment of the pool’s structural integrity, outdated equipment, and the significant cost of replacement.
There is no plan to replace this amenity at this location but look forward to the new Municipal Pool currently under construction, opening in 2026. The Park Advisory Board continues to study a long-range plan for Pools in Moorhead.
CHECK OUT PUBLIC TRANSIT OPTIONS DURING TRY MATBUS WEEK
Try MATBUS Week takes place October 21-26, and is a fun and interactive opportunity for residents of the Fargo-Moorhead community to experience all of the benefits that MATBUS has to offer. There will be several special offers and events during the week to encourage residents to try out MATBUS services and join passengers who take nearly 2 million rides per year in the Fargo-Moorhead area!
This year, all rides are FREE on MATBUS fixed routes for the entire week. This promotional fare will not apply to MAT Paratransit.
On Thursday October 24, celebrate Customer Appreciation Day at the Ground Transportation Center. From 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, MATBUS staff will be giving out free popcorn and bottled water.
If you have never used MATBUS, check out MATBUS.com, which has helpful tools like the “How to Ride” video and Google Maps-powered trip planning. Track your bus in real time with the new website – www.ridematbus.com. New riders can also call the Customer Care Center at 701.232.7500 option 1, or message MATBUS on Facebook, X, or Instagram with any questions.
MOORHEAD AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLARIFIES FRAUDULENT ENDORSEMENT MAILER IN SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
MOORHEAD – It has come to the attention of Moorhead Area Public Schools that a direct mail piece endorsing two candidates for the upcoming school board election was recently sent to members of the Moorhead community. This mailer falsely claims to be from the district. The district wants to make it clear that we had no involvement in the creation, approval or distribution of this mailer.
As a neutral public entity, Moorhead Area Public Schools does not endorse or support any candidate running for the school board. This is a deeply troubling situation, and we are currently exploring legal and law enforcement options to identify and hold accountable those responsible for this fraudulent activity.
We encourage all members of the community to disregard this mailer. It does not reflect the district’s views, and its contents were neither authorized nor sanctioned by the school district.
Moorhead Area Public Schools is committed to ensuring that each community member can freely make their voice heard at the polls, without interference or deception. The district remains committed to transparency, fairness and upholding the highest ethical standards during this election process. The district will continue to work closely with authorities to resolve this matter.