Wanted
Looking for a used small dresser for grandbaby’s bedroom. Willing to refinish it if needed. Also looking for small freezer for an apartment that works and is cheap. Please contact Denise at 477-2087 or 701-261-0124.
MSUM looks at name change
If you haven’t gotten used to the name Minnesota State University Moorhead, you may not have to. President Edna Szymanski said she’d like to switch the name to Moorhead State University Minnesota. Read Amy Dalrymple’s story at inforum: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/254803/group/News/
MnSCU News Watch
A sample of recent news stories: Ridgewater counselor helps students organize finances, Metro State U to inaugurate President Sue Hammersmith, Local college enrollments continue to climb and more at
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Diagnosed but doing fine
Speaking quite candidly about white surgical masks and being temporarily advised to leave her university, Megan Zander, a Dickinson, N.D., native and a special education major at MSUM, is recovering from her bout with H1N1, also known as the swine flu. Click the link to read Lisa Call’s story from The Dickinson Press.
Combined Charities Campaign Underway
We’ve had a challenging year. The economic downturn hit our campus and the Red River almost overwhelmed our community. In response, we made decisions about our finances that will guide us in the coming year and we worked together to protect our neighbors. It wasn’t easy, but it was much tougher for many families in our community. Local shelters and food pantries are dealing with a sharp increase in need. The annual Combined Charities Campaign started on October 1st. Click headline to read more.