Physics & Astronomy Professor Matt Craig featured in Forum story about light pollution

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 […]

MSUM alum Yusuf, NDSU alum Van Beek win Essentia Fargo Half Marathon

Yusuf’s winning overall time was nearly three minutes faster than last year’s half marathon winner. By Ryan SpitzaMay 20, 2023 FARGO — Nadir Yusuf made things look easy out there in the Essentia Fargo Half Marathon Saturday morning. Beneath beautiful blue skies and 50-degree temperatures, the Willmar, Minn. native and Minnesota State Moorhead track and field alumnus blazed through the […]

Committee Members Needed for Comstock-Gág Read Aloud Book Awards

The Livingston Lord Library’s Curriculum Materials Center is looking for community members who are interested in serving on our 2023-2024 Comstock-Gág Read Aloud Book Awards Committee. Committee work includes screening new picture books, attending two committee meetings, and in April ultimately selecting the best read aloud picture books for ages toddler-8 and ages 9-12 published in the United States in […]