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MSUM's Sara K. Schultz represented American approaches to live, audience-driven planetarium programming at an international conference, reflecting regional expertise on a global stage.
An NDSU Research Park-based engineering firm is testing autonomous and AI-powered technologies for critical missions alongside North Dakota National Guard and emergency response partners.
A $5,000 donation to support academics at MSUM resulted from former Dragons quarterback Jack Strand being named a Campbell Trophy finalist and NFF Scholar-Athlete Class member, directly benefiting the Moorhead campus.
The update from Grand Farm Innovation Campus (ND) reflects routine operations activity at a regional agricultural innovation site relevant to FM's agtech sector.
The event is open to MSUM faculty, staff, and students and takes place at the Library Porch from 12:00–1:00 PM on Monday, July 13.
A new locally sourced bistro operating Thursdays–Sundays at 704 1st Ave. N. adds a dining option to downtown Fargo's Plains Art Museum, with menu prices ranging from $10 to $22.
Businesses and organizations that submit signage items to MSUM's campus digital signage system should note new submissions may not display until the week of July 13.
A $5.5 million gift to MSUM established a named school of teaching and learning in Moorhead, reflecting significant philanthropic investment in the region's teacher-preparation sector.
The closure of an independent Moorhead liquor store at 924 Main Ave. after 15 years signals a retail turnover on Main Avenue, with renovations already underway as another business prepares to take over the space.
The dedication at Grand Farm Innovation Campus, a regional agriculture and innovation hub, marks a permanent addition recognizing a figure described as influential in leadership and service to the community.
The award recognizes top executives from the region covered by Prairie Business, which includes western Minnesota — the FM area's broader business community.
A promotion called 'Tour de Cones' aims to help Moorhead businesses located in a construction zone, directly affecting the FM area's local business community.
Center Avenue is being reconstructed from Eighth Street to 10th Street this summer, reducing lanes from five to three, directly affecting access to Moorhead businesses that FM-area residents and shoppers frequent.
Filings from the past week cover all of North Dakota and Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin counties in Minnesota, including several Fargo and West Fargo filers.
Minnesota-side FM farmers seeking a first farm purchase may apply for $20,000 grants requiring $8,000 in matching funds, with priority for specialty crop growers and those under $100,000 in annual gross farm product sales.
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