Deb White, Moorhead City Councilmember

The Moorhead Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2023 Human Rights Awards. Please consider nominating an organization or individual serving the Moorhead area that has made outstanding contributions to human rights in the areas of workplace, education, civic/community, non-profit, or youth service.

Please use the Human Rights Award Nomination form at https://www.cityofmoorhead.com/home/showdocument?id=8575.

Nominations are due November 13.

What a great start to this year's Greater Moorhead Days! Here are photos from the parade and community social. Thank you to everyone who participated in the parade, and to Inclusive Moorhead and MState for hosting the social afterwards!

Great collaboration between Concordia College and The Indigenous Association to establish an Indigenous medicinal herb garden.

Concordia College plants its first Indigenous medicinal herb garden On a sweltering mid-summer afternoon, a “rainbow tribe” of about a dozen people planted ceremonial to***co, cedar, sweetgrass, sage and more. Anyone is welcome to take it.

Just stopped by Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand outside First International Bank in Moorhead. If you're in Moorhead, stop by before 5:30pm to grab a delicious treat and support a great cause!

Night to Unite is coming up on Tuesday, August 1! If your neighborhood isn't signed up yet to participate, there is still time.

City of Moorhead : Night to Unite Each year on the first Tuesday night in August, the Police Department hosts Night to Unite, an evening for neighbors to celebrate their solidarity in keeping their neighborhood crime free.

Sharing sympathy and support with our Fargo neighbors as they face this tragedy.

The City of Moorhead grieves today with the City of Fargo and the Fargo Police Department.

Congratulations to community leader Jered Pigeon. On Wednesday, June 29, the Moorhead Human Rights Commission presented him with the inaugural Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award.

Jered is Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and serves as the Campus Diversity Officer for Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he leads a team that provides programming and services to students through the American Indian Center, the Intercultural Center, the Rainbow Dragon Center and the Women’s Center.

Moorhead City Council and Human Rights Commission Member Deb White said:

“Jered started working professionally in DEI work in higher education nearly 15 years ago. I’m proud to say that I knew him even before then, when he was an undergraduate at MSUM, and who, as a student leader, founded and served as president of Umoja, our African American Student Association.

“In fact, I met Destiny Holiday through Jered, since his contributions have spanned both college campuses and our community. He worked closely with Ms. Holiday through her community work with her nonprofit organizations and when she started the first Juneteenth celebrations in Moorhead. It is only fitting that he receives the inaugural award in her honor.”

Jered is also leading efforts to close achievement gaps in education. He provides inspiration through his own non-traditional educational path – from dropping out of school after 9th grade, returning to earn his GED and multiple college degrees, and now working on a doctorate in education.

Jered cares deeply about helping others and models the philosophy of servant leadership. He strives to bring people together to work collaboratively and to build capacity in others. Congratulations, Jered!

About the award:
Destiny Holiday organized the first community celebration of Juneteenth in Moorhead in 2019. In 2020, the Moorhead City Council passed a resolution on the recommendation of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission to designate June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Moorhead.

In addition to leading efforts to have Juneteenth commemorated in Moorhead, Ms. Holiday was the founder of “The Birthing of a Diamond” and “Diamond Kids” nonprofits, which empower and support single mothers and children from disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. Ms. Holiday passed away in 2022, and the Moorhead Human Rights Commission established this award in 2023 to be given annually to a Moorhead resident whose contributions to the community exemplify the compassion, resilience, and commitment to lifting up others exhibited by Ms. Holiday.

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Nominate someone today for the first Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award!

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, promotes freedom for all people, and honors the contributions that enslaved African Americans and their descendants have made to this country.

Destiny Holiday organized the first community celebration of Juneteenth in Moorhead in 2019. In 2020, the Moorhead City Council passed a resolution on the recommendation of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission to designate June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Moorhead.

In addition to leading efforts to have Juneteenth commemorated in Moorhead, Holiday was the founder of “The Birthing of a Diamond” and “Diamond Kids” nonprofits, which empower and support single mothers and children from disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. Moorhead is more united and resilient because of the efforts of Destiny “Grandmamma” Holiday, who was able to take the hardships she endured as a struggling black woman and create programs and community that strive to give others the resources and tools they need to succeed.

Holiday passed away in 2022. The Moorhead Human Rights Commission established the Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award in 2023 to be given annually in conjunction with the city’s Juneteenth celebration to a Moorhead resident whose contributions to the community exemplify the compassion, resilience, and commitment to lifting up others exhibited by Destiny Holiday.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Sunday, June 4 (nominees must be Moorhead residents); the award will be given at the Moorhead Juneteenth event on June 19.

Please nominate someone for this award today.

https://cityofmoorhead.com/government/boards-commissions/human-rights-commission/juneteenth-award-nominations

Nominations sought for Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award - Deadline is June 4, Award given during Juneteenth celebration

Nominate someone today for the first Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award!

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, promotes freedom for all people, and honors the contributions that enslaved African Americans and their descendants have made to this country.

Destiny Holiday organized the first community celebration of Juneteenth in Moorhead in 2019. In 2020, the Moorhead City Council passed a resolution on the recommendation of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission to designate June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Moorhead.

In addition to leading efforts to have Juneteenth commemorated in Moorhead, Holiday was the founder of “The Birthing of a Diamond” and “Diamond Kids” nonprofits, which empower and support single mothers and children from disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. Moorhead is more united and resilient because of the efforts of Destiny “Grandmamma” Holiday, who was able to take the hardships she endured as a struggling black woman and create programs and community that strive to give others the resources and tools they need to succeed.

Holiday passed away in 2022. The Moorhead Human Rights Commission established the Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award in 2023 to be given annually in conjunction with the city’s Juneteenth celebration to a Moorhead resident whose contributions to the community exemplify the compassion, resilience, and commitment to lifting up others exhibited by Destiny Holiday.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Sunday, June 4 (nominees must be Moorhead residents); the award will be given at the Moorhead Juneteenth event on June 19.

Please nominate someone for this award today.

https://cityofmoorhead.com/government/boards-commissions/human-rights-commission/juneteenth-award-nominations

Moorhead is expected to grow by another 50% by 2050: "Moorhead would grow from 44,505 to 54,638 in 2035 and 66,766 in 2050 in the most likely scenario."

Fargo-Moorhead area projected to grow by at least 100,000 people by 2050, Metro COG says The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments recently released its demographic study of the area

So nice to see my fellow Councilmember Laura Caroon featured in a Concordia College publication!

Growth Culture | Laura Caroon ’06 Moorhead City Council member Laura Caroon ’06 shares why the Fargo-Moorhead community is a great place to learn, grow your career, and make the changes you want to see.

Moorhead awarded $2 million grant for industrial park development The city of Moorhead expects five businesses to fill in the proposed lots off Interstate 94 at 34th Avenue South within the next five years, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

I first learned about Florence Klingensmith when we moved to Moorhead over twenty years ago. I was so pleased when we unveiled a beautiful mural in her honor three years ago and then renamed our airport after her. Thank you Marisa Bengtson-Loerzel for your work to make sure that this inspirational Moorhead woman gained the recognition she deserved!

In 2019, the mayors of Moorhead and Fargo officially proclaimed that October 28 was Florence Klingensmith Day, honoring the pioneering aviator and Moorhead resident who help blaze the trail for female pilots everywhere.

To recognize her achievements, the Moorhead airport was renamed Moorhead Municipal Airport – Florence Klingensmith Field. If you visit the airport, take a few minutes to read the display that celebrates her life.

Tuesday, November 8 is General Election Day. To determine your ward, precinct, or polling location in the City of Moorhead, please visit our polling place finder.
http://apps.cityofmoorhead.com/voting/

You can find more information about voting on our Elections and Voting page.
https://www.cityofmoorhead.com/government/elections

Information on absentee ballots/voting can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-by-mail/

Finally, if you have specific questions about voting in Clay County, please contact the Clay County Auditor’s office at 218.299.5006.
https://claycountymn.gov/283/Election-Information

The City of Moorhead will soon be preparing its 2023 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. This plan is used to allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promote affordable housing and economic opportunities for low-to-moderate income persons. 2023 will be Year 4 of a 5-year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) that sets strategies and goals for CDBG resources. The 5-year plan may be viewed on the City of Moorhead's Community Development Block Grant page:

https://cityofmoorhead.com/departments/planning-and-neighborhood-services/neighborhood-services/community-development-block-grant

Comments, ideas, or concerns regarding housing and community development may be shared on this page:

https://cityofmoorhead.com/departments/cdbg-comments

If you would like to provide input by mail, please send to: City of Moorhead, CDBG Program, 500 Center Ave, Moorhead MN 56560

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Job Seekers make sure to check out the Diversity Job Fair on Wednesday November 16th at Moorhead Public Library!

The Moorhead Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Human Rights Awards. Please consider nominating an organization or individual serving the Moorhead area that has made outstanding contributions to human rights in the areas of workplace, education, civic/community, non-profit, or youth service.

Please use the Human Rights Award Nomination form:
https://www.cityofmoorhead.com/home/showdocument?id=7779

Nominations are due November 7.

Questions? Contact Tanya Kunza, Community Development Program Administrator, at 218.299.5375.

Thank you to our Moorhead Public Service workers who traveled to Florida recently to assist in Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. We received a letter from the Kissimmee Utility Authority thanking "the dedicated employees of Moorhead Public Service" for their quick response and willingness to provide mutual aid!

Thank you Moorhead Area Public Schools and all the folks who helped host last night's pow wow in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Thank you to The Indigenous Association for hosting the Indigenous Peoples' Day kickoff breakfast and to Tanya Tee RedRoad and crew for making a delicious meal. Congratulations to Darlene Ten Bear who received this year's Gladys Ray award!

Indigenous Peoples' Day is October 10th!

Come join us for a free breakfast and the presentation of the Gladys Ray Award. Breakfast starts at 9:30 am and the presentation starts at 10:00 am!

Here is a list of other things happening tomorrow for Indigenous Peoples' Day!