SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS RETURN TO MOORHEAD AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MOORHEAD – Moorhead Area Public Schools (MAPS) and the Moorhead Police Department (MPD) are pleased to announce the return of School Resource Officers (SROs) to district buildings beginning on September 2, the first day of the 2025–26 school year.
Two officers will be on-site at the start of the school year: one assigned to Moorhead High School and one at Horizon Middle School. Later this fall, a third officer will join the team, based at Horizon West and also providing support to MAPS elementary schools. The Moorhead Police Department will fully fund the program.
MAPS and MPD have had a strong, decades-long partnership providing SROs in schools. SROs play a vital role in fostering positive relationships with students and families, promoting safe learning environments, and collaborating with school staff. In recent years, the presence of SROs has been reduced due to changes in state law and staffing shortages within the police department. With MPD staffing stabilizing, the department is once again able to dedicate officers to schools.
Superintendent Dr. Brandon M. Lunak said, “We are grateful for the return of SROs to our schools. Their presence provides an additional layer of support for our students and staff, and their role extends beyond safety. They are mentors, problem-solvers, and trusted partners in our school communities.”
Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick added, “The Moorhead Police Department values our longstanding partnership with Moorhead Area Public Schools. Our officers are eager to return to the buildings, working side by side with educators to build relationships, promote safety, and support students. We are committed to this collaboration and proud to fund this program.”
The return of SROs reflects a shared commitment between the school district and the police department to provide safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for all students.
MOORHEAD POLICE STABBING INVESTIGATION
Stabbing Suspect in Custody Following Swift Response by Moorhead Police
MOORHEAD – On September 2, the Moorhead Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 300 block of 16 Street North.
The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Joshua Carney of Moorhead. Carney fled the scene on foot but was located by responding officers. He was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the Clay County Jail. Carney is being held, pending formal charges from the Clay County Attorney’s Office for felony 2nd Degree Assault.
The victim was transported by Sanford Ambulance to a local hospital with a serious stab wound. His condition is unknow at this time. Carney and the victim knew each other. There is no ongoing threat to public safety.
FARGO LIBRARY HOLDING BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST IN SEPTEMBER
Bookmark design entries from kids, teens and adults will be accepted through September 30
FARGO – The Fargo Public Library’s annual “Design a Bookmark Contest” kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 2, and runs through Sept. 30. Artists of all ages are encouraged to take part.
Entry forms and rules for the contest are available at any Fargo Public Library location. Forms and guidelines are also available at fargolibrary.org. Please note that late submissions will not be accepted.
Both teen and adult entries will be displayed at the downtown Main Library.
Library staff will vote to determine the winners of the contests, and winners will be announced in October. Winning bookmark entries will be printed and distributed at library locations and events.
LWV FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS
FARGO – The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley announces the first of this year’s First Friday events. Held at the Sons of Norway Lodge in Fargo at noon on the first Friday of each month, the series will kick off on Friday, September 5 at 12:00 pm. The September 5th featured speaker will be Faye Seidler, who will be speaking on “Keeping Hope while fighting for Change.”
The League’s First Friday noon events at the Sons of Norway Lodge are free and open to the public.