According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, sexual violence on college campuses is pervasive. “Campuses across the country have increased their efforts at sexual violence prevention work and education,” said MSUM’s Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator Kara Gravley-Stack in a recent story about standing against sexual violence and championing Title IX […]
Director of Public Safety Ryan Nelson has been selected to participate in the Cass Clay Threat Assessment Threat Management Team. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner created the task force to help prevent acts of violence after an investigation revealed that a gunman who killed an officer last year likely planned a mass shooting. Representatives include law enforcement, members of the court […]
According to the Department of Health (MDH), between 2000 to 2016, 54 deaths were directly attributable to extreme heat in Minnesota. On July 19, 2011, an all-time heat index record was set in Minnesota. The air temperature was 93 degrees Fahrenheit and the heat index reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit in Moorhead. Are you ready for severe heat? Each year, Minnesota Homeland […]
Today, Thursday, April 20, 2023, Minnesota statewide tornado drills will occur at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., with the emergency sirens being activated in the city of Moorhead at that time. MSUM will also send a Dragon Alert Emergency Notification Message at those times, reminding our campus community that the siren activation is for a statewide simulated tornado warning drill. […]
Flooding is an all too common occurrence in our area. Prior to the snowstorm in early April, the National Weather Service was predicting moderate to major flooding along most of the Red River Valley. The snow melt and rain may impact our flooding outlook as well. Are you prepared for floods? Each year, Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in collaboration […]