Annual Fire Drills

Annual fire drills may be conducted in campus buildings throughout the academic year. To support emergency preparedness and evaluate campus response procedures, drills may occur without advance notice. When an alarm sounds, immediately evacuate using the nearest safe exit and remain outside until an official all-clear is given. Treat every alarm as a real emergency. Building Emergency Plans are located […]

Stay Safe with Dragon Alert

MSUM’s Dragon Alert system provides important notifications about campus emergencies, weather closures, and other safety-related incidents. While alerts are automatically sent to your official MSUM email, you can also receive notifications by text message, phone call, and personal email by updating your contact preferences. Set Up or Update Your Account: Visit the https://www.mnstate.edu/student-life/public-safety/emergency-notification and follow the instructions that apply to […]

Recognizing Mitch Osland with Dragon Pride

Sometimes our co-workers help us outside of the office! “I was having trouble with my car recently and it was stuck on campus. I called Public Safety and Mitch arrived shortly to jump-start my car for me,” says Nicole Anderson. “I was feeling really frustrated, so Mitch’s calm assistance and good humor was very much appreciated!” Remember that Public Safety […]

Parking Changes

Please be advised that the G4 parking lot is now officially closed. The City of Moorhead will begin work in this area as part of a stormwater project. Access to the parking lot will be restricted throughout the duration of construction. Please use alternative parking areas in other general parking lots. Once the Weld Hall renovation is complete the previous […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17, 2026 | Alerts & Warnings

Are you ready for severe weather? Each year, MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management in collaboration with the National Weather Service sponsors Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build or refresh your emergency preparedness kit.    Click this link to be […]