New K-9 welcomed by MPD
MOORHEAD – Farmstead Living recently welcomed K-9 Raider for a visit as he prepares to join the Moorhead Police Department alongside Officer Eric Moore. Raider, A German Sheperd – Belgian Malinois mix born in Slovakia in September 2024, will begin a 12-week training program in March focused on narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension, with plans to be on patrol by early summer.
Farmstead Living owner, Roger Erickson helped sponsor Raider’s purchase, marking his fifth K-9 donation overall and his third to Moorhead. Farmstead continues to support local law enforcement.
SERVICE IMPACTS
FOR PRESIDENTS DAY
City of Moorhead offices will be closed on Monday, February 16.
MOORHEAD – Garbage/Recycling: Monday garbage/recycling will be picked up on Tuesday. All other garbage/recycling pickup that week will be on normal days. The change may cause early or delayed collection on Tuesday; set your trash out by 4:00 am to ensure it is collected.
MATBUS: No service on NDSU campus routes – 31, 33, 34 and On-Demand. All other routes will run normally, and the Ground Transportation Center will be open. Administration offices will be closed.
CONCORDIA’S NURSING CLASSES OF 2025 ACHIEVE 100% PASS RATES ON THE NCLEX
MOORHEAD – Concordia College’s nursing graduating classes of 2025 — 23 students in the traditional track cohort and 11 in the accelerated cohort — achieved a 100% pass rate on the national examination required to become a licensed registered nurse.
The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is used to determine if entry level nurses have the knowledge and skills to be licensed as a registered nurse, with passing the exam a requirement for licensure.
Concordia has consistently experienced high pass rates in the past, but 100% in both tracks is exceptional, said Dr. Jack Rydell, chair and professor of nursing at Concordia.
The traditional four-year program is for students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing. The accelerated, 12-month program is for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree with a non-nursing major.
He credited the program’s emphasis on strong, supportive relationships between students and faculty, as well as its efforts to prepare nursing students for the test using a similar computerized testing program as practice. Offering 10 exams throughout the curriculum familiarizes the students with the NCLEX testing program and question formats — and provides students with feedback so they can assess their readiness for the exam.
“We work hard to connect our students with the resources available on campus to support their academics and success in the program, including resources within our nursing department,” Rydell said. “Nursing is a rigorous major, particularly when we begin clinical experiences. Our nursing faculty work hard to set clear expectations in their courses and have an open-door policy to support students outside the classroom and clinical setting.
“We also establish a high expectation of our students for engagement and professionalism in the clinical setting, which continues to be recognized and highlighted by our clinical partners,” he added. “This translates into our graduate nurses being highly sought after in the workplace.”
WEST FARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR 2026 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
WEST FARGO – The West Fargo Police Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy. This session will run from 6 – 9 p.m. on Tuesdays from March 10 to May 12. Applications are due Monday, March 2 and are available online.
This 10-week program is designed to allow citizens to experience the daily work of the department. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of experiences including classroom training, tours, ride-a-longs and other hands-on training.
The Citizens Police Academy serves as an educational tool for residents as well as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship with the community.
Interested participants must be a resident of West Fargo or currently employed in West Fargo and 20 years of age or older. Only chosen and notified applicants are able to participate in the program. Citizens Police Academy participants are not trained or qualified to act as law enforcement officers.
For more information visit www.westfargopolice.com.