Professor Matt Craig can remotely operate the telescope in the observatory of the MSUM Regional Science Center. By Robin HuebnerInforum, July 5, 2023 MOORHEAD — A professor in the Minnesota State University Moorhead Physics and Astronomy department is getting a lot more sleep these days and more work done at the same time. Matt Craig now has the ability to operate […]
MSUM’s Oceanarium received a grant last year that allowed them to expand and open a community engagement center to provide visitors with an even more immersive experience. By Paige Naughton, The ForumJune 25, 2023 MOORHEAD — Buried in the basement of Langseth Hall, the Oceanarium might be one of Minnesota State University Moorhead’s best kept secrets. A person might miss the […]
The city across the river from Fargo is tearing down a mall to rebuild a downtown in hopes of drawing residents and fostering lively streets. By Reid Forgrave, Star Tribune JUNE 26, 2023 Moorhead has long had a chip on its shoulder. With an ambitious rethinking of its struggling downtown, this western Minnesota city in the Red River Valley is trying to […]
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Restoring ‘dark sky’ would benefit birds, people and science, local advocates say By Robin HuebnerMay 22, 2023 Light pollution is harming wildlife, birds and humans, according to a delegate from Dark Sky International and the National Audubon Society. GLYNDON, Minn. — When one’s passion involves scanning the heavens for distant objects in the name of science or a hobby, a dark […]