Minnesota State Office of General Counsel Second Thursday: A Webinar Series

Employees are encouraged to attend the upcoming Legal Update webinar presented by General Counsel Scott Goings on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. This session is a valuable opportunity to stay informed on current legal topics and issues that may impact our work across the Minnesota State system. Whether your role involves policy, compliance, operations, student support, or […]

Moorhead college, university leaders talk impacts of Minnesota State system budget deficit

Plans to stabilize the Minnesota State system will have different immediate impacts on Minnesota State Moorhead and M State. By Ingrid HarboThe Forum MOORHEAD — For two Moorhead schools, a budget deficit in the Minnesota State system will have different effects. Leaders at Minnesota State Moorhead say the budget deficit in the Minnesota State system will tighten resources, but the […]

Upcoming changes to Multi-factor Authentication and StarID Password requirements

Dragon Community, Minnesota State is making two important security changes beginning October 1, 2026.  No immediate action is required for most users, yet we encourage you to review the changes below and prepare for upcoming multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password requirements which will further strengthen account protections. An attached pdf also outlines the content of this message. 1 – Changes […]

Office of General Counsel presents: Election Issues, Politics and Speech on Campus

The Office of General Counsel’s next scheduled Zoom-based legal seminar, available to campus administrators, faculty and staff at no charge, is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join for a refresher regarding issues that arise on campus in the election season. General Counsel Scott Goings will present topics that include engaging the campus community […]