U OF M CLAY COUNTY EXTENSION SEED STARTING INFORMATION SESSION
MOORHEAD – Get a jumpstart on your garden this season! Join University of Minnesota Clay County Extension for this seed starting information session and learn how to successfully start seeds indoors and care for new seedlings. We will cover sowing dates, lighting, soil, water and much more. We will also have a seed and plant swap, so bring your favorite seeds and houseplants to swap and share with others. Thursday, February 12th, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Moorhead Public Library. No registration required.
JOINT STATEMENT FROM MOORHEAD AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS & EDUCATION MOORHEAD
MOORHEAD – Moorhead Area Public Schools and Education Moorhead are pleased to share that mediation was successful and resulted in a tentative agreement on a two-year teacher contract for the 2025–27 school years.
The parties reached a tentative agreement on January 28, 2026, following 9.5 hours of mediation. The agreement reflects a collaborative effort to balance competitive compensation and benefits with the district’s long-term financial stability.
Both Moorhead Area Public Schools and Education Moorhead appreciate the professionalism, commitment, and good-faith efforts of their respective negotiation teams and the mediator throughout this process. Contract negotiations began in May 2025 and included nine bargaining sessions and 16 tentative agreements before mediation.
The tentative agreement is not final and is subject to ratification by members of Education Moorhead and approval by the Moorhead School Board. Additional details will be shared following ratification and board action.
Both parties remain committed to supporting students, staff and the Moorhead community and appreciate the patience and support shown throughout the negotiation process.
MOORHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY HOURS AHEAD OF MOVE TO THE LOOP
MOORHEAD – As the Moorhead Public Library prepares for its highly anticipated move to The Loop, the library has announced a temporary schedule for its current location at 118 th St. S. The modified hours will allow library staff to move the collection and other items while continuing to offer community members access to library services.
Phase 1: March 2 – March 7
Beginning March 2, the library will begin relocating items to the new facility. During this first week of the move, the 118 5th St. S. location will be open:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Phase 2: Starting March 9
Beginning March 9, staff will get to work setting up the new Moorhead Public Library in The Loop. The 5th St. location will remain open for limited service on the following days throughout the remainder of the month of March and into early April:
Monday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Library staff are tentatively planning for an early-April opening date in The Loop, which is located at 450 Center Ave in downtown Moorhead. Additional information about the library’s moving schedule, which is subject to change, can be found at larl.org/moorhead.
APPLY TO BE PART OF THE 2026 MOORHEAD CITIZENS GOVERNMENT ACADEMY
Program examines how City government functions; enrollment limited to 30 qualified applicants; applications are now open.
MOORHEAD – Want to take an in-depth look at how Moorhead city government functions? The City of Moorhead is excited to announce the 2026 Citizens Government Academy, which will help residents learn about the inner workings of municipal government, including operations and policymaking.
Attendees of the program must be Moorhead residents who are interested in learning more about how their government functions and what it does for citizens. Each week, attendees will participate in a discussion and activities led by City department leaders. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions of City staff.
While attendees will have the opportunity to learn about how City government functions, it will also give City employees a better understanding about what interests residents. The goal for everyone involved is increased civic engagement in our community.
After eight informative weekly sessions, the class is invited to a City Council meeting to be officially recognized.
Application are now open. The deadline to apply is February 20 at 4:30 pm, but class size is limited. Applicants must be Moorhead residents and 18 and over.
The February 20 deadline will be here before you know it, so don’t wait to apply.
To learn more about the program, including answers to some FAQs, visit the Citizens Government Academy webpage. To apply, fill out the online application.
Dates: Tuesdays from March 10 – May 5 (a makeup week is built into the schedule) with graduation at the May 11 City Council meeting
Time: 5:30-8:15 pm
Place: Primarily in the Hjemkomst Center Oak Room (with 2 classes at other locations in Moorhead).
HEATING ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO KEEP NORTH DAKOTANS WARM THROUGHOUT THE WINTER
BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and the North Dakota Department of Commerce are encouraging North Dakotans who need help keeping their homes warm to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Over the last year, LIHEAP helped an average of 37,000 North Dakotans by providing $15.3 million in home energy assistance, with an average monthly household benefit of $161. During the heating season alone, the program assists more than 36,500 people a month.
Through LIHEAP, North Dakotans can receive assistance to help pay for energy costs. The program also provides weatherization services, which include home insulation and weather stripping around doors and windows, furnace cleaning, repair or replacement, and chimney inspection and cleaning. Both homeowners and renters can apply for LIHEAP.
“The year-round application helps prevent utility disconnections, reduces the need for emergency services and supports household health, employment continuity and the overall well-being of families,” HHS Economic Assistance LIHEAP Administrator Joshua Haugen said.
Emergency assistance is also available year-round to help with unexpected financial hardships, providing support for furnace replacements, preventing shutoffs and disconnects, and helping households cover the costs of temporary heating or cooling devices. Households should not wait for an emergency to apply for LIHEAP.
To support continued awareness and access to energy-related resources, Commerce’s Office of Community Development and Rural Prosperity will host Community Services Virtual Office Hours on March 10 at 1 p.m. CT. This free, one-hour session will focus on weatherization, LIHEAP and energy assistance resources, giving partners and community members the opportunity to connect directly with Commerce staff, ask questions and learn more about programs that help reduce energy costs and improve home energy efficiency. Learn more and register at officehoursweatherization.eventbrite.com.
Individuals can apply for LIHEAP and other assistance online at hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp, locally at a human service zone office or by mail.
Individuals who need help applying for LIHEAP should contact Community Options. As a partner agency of HHS, Community Options provides free application assistance, which includes help collecting needed documents, and filling out and submitting the application. To request LIHEAP application help, contact Community Options toll-free at (800) 823-2417, 711 (TTY).