Limited to 90 last days08/31/10
The City of Moorhead and Clay County have partnered together with Emergency Communications Network, providers of the CodeRED Emergency Communications System, to provide new high-speed Weather Warning Notifications. All residents within the City of Moorhead and Clay County can sign up to receive FREE severe weather notifications. This weather alert system is an “opt-in only” product that taps into the National Weather Service’s Storm Based Warnings. CodeRED Weather Warning automatically alerts affected citizens in the path of severe weather just moments after a warning has been issued. The incoming phone notifications are easily identified through caller ID by displaying “Emergency Communications Network” or phone number “866-419-5000”. If the message needs to be heard again, residents can simply redial the number displayed on their caller ID. Residents can register with CodeRED Weather Warning quickly and easily on the City of Moorhead website located at www.cityofmoorhead.com Choose one or all three CodeRED Weather Warning options: Tornado, Thunderstorm, or Flash Flood Warnings issued by the National Weather Service. All citizens who are currently signed up for standard CodeRED Emergency Notifications will be required to additionally sign up for the new CodeRED Weather Warning service if they desire to receive weather alerts. Residents should submit their phone numbers via the website above and should not assume their phone number is in the Weather Warning database. If the resident’s number is not in the database, a call cannot be placed. On September 1st, residents currently registered in the City of Moorhead CodeRED Emergency Notification database will be contacted and informed of the additional Weather Warning Notification feature and provided with instructions on how to sign up for this free, enhanced service. 08/30/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be aerial spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. Wednesday Evening, September 1 or Thursday Evening, September 2 The City of Moorhead will be synchronizing mosquito spraying with the City of Fargo. All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. Tuesday Evening, August 31 All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, or wish to have spray machine turned off as it passes your home, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. There will be no garbage pickup on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010. 08/25/10
The Moorhead Police Department is offering an opportunity for citizens of the community to attend their Fall Citizens Police Academy. This program is open to anyone in the community and/or City of Moorhead employees 18 years of age and older. The purpose of this ten (10) week program is to provide individuals the opportunity to experience certain aspects of the police department and the types of technology used in gathering evidence and clues in criminal cases. The following are some of the topics that will be presented: This ten-week program will be held Thursday evenings, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning September 16, 2010 and continuing through November 16, 2010. To Register or see more information, please visit our website at www.moorheadpolice.com . For questions please contact either Lieutenant Tory Jacobson at 299-5117 or tory.jacobson@ci.moorhead.mn.us or Community Policing Coordinator Leann Wallin 299-5143 leann.wallin@ci.moorhead.mn.us The scheduled dates are: September 16, 23, 30, October 7,14,21,28, November 4,11,16 Class size is limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Moorhead Police will crash the party around Moorhead’s college campuses to enforce underage drinking laws and charge adults who provide alcohol to minors during upcoming weekends. “We aim to set a tone for the year that underage drinking and providing alcohol to minors will not be tolerated,” says Lt. Joel Scharf “The dangers — binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, violent behavior and impaired driving — put college students and the greater community at risk.” Moorhead Police urge those younger than 21 to be fully aware of underage drinking penalties and remind adults there are serious consequences for providing alcohol to minors. An underage drinking citation in Clay County is $185 for a first offense, and can also require community service. In Moorhead, it is a misdemeanor offense to allow underage drinking to occur at your house, apartment or dorm room. Misdemeanor offenses carry a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail. Adults who provide alcohol to minors will be held responsible and face serious criminal and legal consequences. They are also subject to civil liability in cases of injury, property damage or death. Civil liability is not covered by most insurance. If an adult provides alcohol to an underage person and that person is killed or injured, or if they kill or injure someone else, the adult can be charged with a felony and face time in prison. Under the state’s “Not a Drop” law, if a driver under age 21 is cited for any amount of alcohol use they will lose their license for at least 30 days, face up to a $700 fine and 90 days in jail. Minors will lose their license until age 18 if they are arrested for DWI or involved in an impaired driving crash or crime. Trying to purchase alcohol with a fake ID can result in a loss of driving privileges for at least 90 days. The Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws College Enforcement program is a federally funded campaign from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws College Enforcement program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Similar patrols will be conducted through the remainder of the year to enforce underage drinking laws and charge those providing alcohol to minors. Starting Monday August 30th, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. 5th Street South between 3rd Avenue and 12th Avenue will have one lane closed to traffic; the City’s contractor will be paving bituminous asphalt with construction lasting approximately two days. The street will then be completely reopened to traffic. 08/24/10
The City of Moorhead will be aerial spraying the Red River Greenway to control mosquitoes on the following dates (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying will be done the following day. Wednesday Evening, August 25 The City of Moorhead will be synchronizing mosquito spraying with the City of Fargo. In conjunction, the City of Moorhead will be ground spraying. The City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the dates above (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. If you have questions concerning the spray program, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. 08/23/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. Tuesday Evening, August 24 and Wednesday Evening, August 25 All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, or wish to have spray machine turned off as it passes your home, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. 08/19/10
Flashing lights mean “move over” in Minnesota — it’s the law. Moorhead Police Officers will increase patrols to enforce the state’s “move over” law on August 20th. The law was named in honor of State Patrol Trooper Ted Foss who was killed 10 years ago by a passing vehicle as he was responding to a crash scene on the shoulder of I-90 in Winona. “We call on the motoring public to be our partners to keep our roads safe,” says Lt. Joel Scharf “For law enforcement, emergency responders and road crews, the highway is our office, and we need a safe working environment.” The “move over” law enforcement effort is a component of the state’s core traffic safety initiative, Toward Zero Deaths (TZD). TZD focuses on the application of four strategic areas to reduce crashes — education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response. The goal of the program is 400 or fewer deaths by the end of 2010. 08/18/10
The Moorhead Police Department is asking for the owner, or public’s assistance with identifying the owner, of a dog that reportedly bit a bicyclist in South Moorhead last week. The male victim reports that he was riding his bicycle between 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. in the 1000 block of 9th Avenue South when he was passing a dog being walked by its owner. The dog reportedly bit him in the right leg as he passed by. After seeking medical treatment, the victim has been advised to go through the series of rabies shots if it can not be confirmed that the dog has current vaccinations. 08/16/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. Tuesday Evening, August 17 and Wednesday Evening, August 18 All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, or wish to have spray machine turned off as it passes your home, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. Partnering law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on impaired drivers as part of a statewide DWI enforcement effort, August 20–Sept. 6. The three weekends this enforcement period covers were among the top 11 deadliest weekends of the year for drunk driving deaths over the last three years, 2007–2009. The effort is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. Around 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will participate in the effort aimed toward taking impaired drivers off the road and encouraging motorists to make safe decisions. Last year, alcohol-related crashes factored in 141 deaths of 421 total road fatalities. Officers will combine DWI patrols with seat belt enforcement as each year 75 percent of drinking drivers killed are also not belted. Minnesota’s primary seat belt law requires drivers and passengers in all seating positions —including the back seat — to be buckled up or in the correct child restraint. Law enforcement will stop and ticket drivers and passengers solely for seat belt violations. DPS reports enhanced DWI enforcement campaigns factored in the state tallying a record-low number of alcohol-related deaths in 2009. Last year, 141 motorists were killed in alcohol-related crashes. Despite the drop in deaths, DPS reports alcohol-related crashes still accounted for more than one-third of all road deaths — matching historical trends. During 2007–2009, there were 1,386 traffic deaths statewide of which 494 motorists alcohol-related. During that same time period 107,376 motorists were arrested for DWI — 32,759 last year. In Clay County during 2007–2009, there were 13 traffic deaths of which 5 were alcohol-related. Another 576 motorists were arrested for DWI — one in seven Minnesota drivers has a DWI on record. The local economic impact of alcohol-related fatalities was $5,890,000. 08/10/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. Tuesday Evening, August 10 All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, or wish to have spray machine turned off as it passes your home, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. 08/09/10
The Moorhead Police Department is offering an opportunity for citizens of the community to attend their Fall Citizens Police Academy. This program is open to anyone in the community and/or City of Moorhead employees 18 years of age and older. 08/05/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days Friday Evening, August 6 and Saturday Evening, August 7 All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, or wish to have spray machine turned off as it passes your home, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. 07/29/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be aerial spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned 07/26/10
Starting Wednesday July 28th, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. 4th Street South between 2nd Avenue and 12th Avenue will have one lane closed to traffic; the City’s contractor will be paving bituminous asphalt with construction lasting approximately two days. The street will then be completely reopened to traffic. Starting Monday August 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. 5th Street South between 3rd Avenue and 12th Avenue will have one lane closed to traffic; the City’s contractor will be removing existing bituminous asphalt, replacing curb & gutter, installing ADA ramps, and patching deteriorated asphalt with construction lasting approximately two weeks. 07/20/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. Wednesday Evening, July 21 and Thursday Evening, July 22 All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, or wish to have spray machine turned off as it passes your home, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. 07/19/10
Members of the Moorhead Police Department and Clay County Sheriffs Office will be participating in an upcoming enforcement wave targeting driving offenses related to “distracted driving.” This enforcement wave is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Safe and Sober Traffic Safety Campaign. Distracted drivers are very commonly observed driving slowly, swerving, and slow to start as appropriate at stop signs and traffic lights. Officer will specifically be addressing these violations during this effort. Minnesota law restricts the use of any wireless electronic communication device while operating a motor vehicle that specifically allows for sending, receiving or composing electronic messages including (but not limited to): Email, text messages, instant messaging. Access to the World Wide Web Or other data transmitted A City of Moorhead squad car was struck by a distracted driver on 07/18/2010 at 2:44 a.m. on Interstate 94 at the 8th Street Exit in Moorhead. The driver was manipulating a GPS Unit when he struck the unoccupied squad car; the Officer who had just exited was not injured. This accident was investigated by the Clay County Sheriffs Office. 07/14/10
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new SSG Andrew P. Nelson Memorial Track will be held on July 19, 2010 at 10:30 am at Townsite Park. The park is located at 311 10th Street South, Moorhead. The running track will be a great asset to the community. The name of the track, SSG Andrew P. Nelson Memorial Track, will be a reminder of the courage and dedication of all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Townsite Park has been selected for the track location due to the use of the park by St. Joseph’s School and SSG Nelson’s strong ties to the school. The park and school are located in close proximity and the park is used for the school children as their recreational site. The track will be 475 feet around by 15 feet wide and made of asphalt. The interior green space will be used for soccer and kickball. The committee will also be building a long jump launch area beside the track. Upon completion of the track and long jump launch, it will be maintained by the City of Moorhead Park and Recreation Department. In addition to the track, the City will be adding two, four‐square courts, a half court basketball court, several sitting benches, and sand for a long jump area. The running track and long jump project will be entirely financed through private donations. Staff Sergeant Andrew P. Nelson was a dedicated and compassionate person who showed his love for his country by enlisting in the Army immediately following high school. He was killed on August 29, 2007 while serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. He had also served one tour of duty in Afghanistan. Andrew was a Staff Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, NC. A lifelong Moorhead resident, he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Moorhead and graduated from Fargo Shanley High School in 2003. Andrew was dedicated to church activities, Boy Scouts, cross country, and track and field. For more information on the track and fundraising efforts, please contact Karen Nitzkorski at 701‐371‐9644. 07/06/10
1) Incident 10006069 At 1:11 AM, 7/05/10, our officers responded to a report of a disturbance outside of 1825 Belsly Blvd. Arrested at the scene was Martin Hernandez, age 27, Moorhead. Hernandez is being held in the Clay County Jail. We are requesting a long form complaint from the Clay County Attorney’s Office charging him with felony assault. Our investigation indicated that he assaulted Lucas Olvera III, age 30, Moorhead, with a knife. Olvera received a minor injury to his hand. Hernandez and Olvera were casual acquaintances. 2) Incident 10006071 At 1:32 AM, 7/05/10, our officers responded to an active entry alarm at the Moorhead Country Club, 2101 River Drive N. Apprehended at the scene was Murray Dean McKay, age 49. We do not know in what city McKay resides. McKay entered the business by breaking a glass window. He is being held in the Clay County Jail. We are requesting a long form complaint from the Clay County Attorney’s Office charging him with 3rd Degree Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools. He also had an active arrest warrant, for Burglary, issued by the US Marshals Service. We wish to thank the Clay County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance handling this incident. 3) Incident 10006070 At 1:48 AM, 7/05/10 our officers, and deputies from the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, responded to 713 20th St N. Arrested was Kayla Marie Peterson, 20, Wahpeton. She is being held in the Clay County Jail. We are requesting a long form complaint from the Clay County Attorney’s Office charging her with Felony, Domestic, Assault. Our investigation indicates that she used a knife during the assault causing injury to the victim’s hand. The injuries were not life threatening. The victim was identified as Jill Erickson, 40, of Abercrombie. Please note that this was a domestic argument. The victim is a member of the suspect’s immediate family. We wish to thank the Clay County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance handling this incident. 07/01/10
This is a notice to inform the community that Excavating, inc. plans to begin work on the Horn Park Levee Project startgin Tuesday, July 6, 2010. During this time, the contractor will be hauling material to construct the earth levee. They will be utilizing 32 Ave S and Rivershor Dr as their haul route. For this reason, we ask that residents not park on the street. Construction is expected to last 2-3 months. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Michael Love, Project Engineer at 701-237-5065. Moorhead Police Officer Scott Kostohryz was named to the 2010 Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) DWI enforcement All-Star team for his efforts to keep state roads safe by removing impaired drivers in 2009. Officer Kostohryz is a 7-year veteran of the Moorhead Police Department, was named among 30 law enforcement representatives and three prosecutors from the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. This is the 2nd time Officer Kostohryz has been named a DWI Enforcer All-Star. All-Stars were selected based on their total number of DWI arrests made in 2009. This is the third year DPS has recognized law enforcement for exceptional DWI enforcement efforts and the first year with Car-X as a sponsor of the team. The DWI Enforcer All-Stars were presented during pre-game festivities at the Minnesota Twins game today. 06/29/10
As a reminder to everyone as we prepare for the various July 4th celebrations, explosive and aerial fireworks are illegal in Minnesota. Every year the Moorhead police department receives and responds to countless fireworks complaints. Collection and enforcement is exercised annually with large quantities of illegal fireworks destroyed. We ask that you respect your neighbors and these laws and stay safe. *************************** EXAMPLES OF FIREWORKS THAT ARE NOW LEGAL TO SELL, POSSESS AND USE BY THE PUBLIC ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2002 AS PERMITTED BY MINNESOTA STATUTE 624.20 (C): *************************** EXAMPLES OF FIREWORKS THAT CONTINUE TO BE ILLEGAL TO SELL POSSESS AND USE, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTE 624.20 06/28/10
Motorists throughout Clay County and its Cities will face enhanced speed enforcement patrols throughout the July as part of a statewide campaign administrated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, and undertaken by participating Clay County Law Enforcement Agencies. During 2007–2009, speed was a contributing factor in 13 fatalities in Clay County and 325 traffic deaths statewide. Speed is the most commonly reported contributing factor in fatal crashes. According to Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), speed contributes to more than 100 traffic deaths and 300 life-altering, serious injuries each year. In Clay County, a typical 10 mph over the limit speeding ticket will cost $125. Motorists stopped at 20 mph over the speed limit face double the fine, and those ticketed traveling more than 100 mph can lose their license for six months. “Speeding motorists are a serious threat to everyone on the road,” says Lt. Joel Scharf. “The posted speed is the speed limit. When speed increases, so does the chance for a violent crash.” The dangers of speeding include greater potential for loss of vehicle control; increased stopping distance; less time available for driver response for crash avoidance; and increased crash severity leading to more numerous and severe injuries. More than twice as many speed-related fatal crashes occur on rural roads than major urban roads. The Safe & Sober effort is coordinated by the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. The campaign is a component of the state’s Toward Zero Death program (TZD). TZD is a multi-agency approach to address traffic issues regionally through enforcement, education, engineering, and emergency trauma care and response. This county wide Safe and Sober Traffic Safety Initiative is a joint effort of the following Clay County Law Enforcement Agencies: The Safe & Sober effort is coordinated by the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. The campaign is a component of the state’s Toward Zero Death initiative (TZD). TZD is a multi-agency through enforcement, education, engineering and emergency trauma care and response. 06/17/10
Video from the June 15 Corps presentation at the Hjemkomst Center is now available on-line at http://media.cityofmoorhead.com/ 06/16/10
With the increased number of mosquitoes in recent days, the City of Moorhead will be spraying citywide to control mosquitoes on the following date (weather permitting, less than 10 MPH wind and at least 58 degrees). If weather prohibits, spraying may be done the following days. All spraying in Moorhead will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. and should be completed by 12:00 a.m. The spray being used has very little toxicity to people, pets, birds, and other animals. It is however very toxic to mosquitoes. As a general precaution we recommend that you do not walk through the spray cloud as the wind moves it through your block. Please do not let children follow the spray machines. The spray will not harm paint surfaces for either vehicles or houses. If you have questions concerning the spray program, or wish to have spray machine turned off as it passes your home, please call 299-5422. Leave a detailed message and your call will be returned. 06/14/10
Meetings are slated this week for landowners and downstream stakeholders who would potentially be affected by a proposed diversion project for the Fargo-Moorhead area. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an event Monday at Fargo’s Centennial Hall for property owners whose land may be impacted or acquired to make room for a diversion project. A similar meeting will be held Tuesday at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. On Wednesday, the corps will hold a meeting in the Hendrum, Minn., civic center to discuss the potential impact of a diversion on downstream communities. All of the meetings will be from 6 to 9 p.m., with a presentation starting at 7 p.m. The city council for Moorhead will meet at 5:30 pm today, June 14. The meeting agenda may be found at http://www.cityofmoorhead.com/sirepub/cache/2/qhtgkw45v5vdg145i0pzoz2w/6170806142010082002223.PDF 06/12/10
Since the presentation in Moorhead on June 9 and the presentation in Fargo on June 10 was the same, we are only loading one of the presentations. Because there were many questions at the Fargo meeting and none at the Moorhead meeting, the Fargo meeting is the one loaded. The presentatiion may be viewed at http://media.cityofmoorhead.com/ It will also be broadcast on Moorhead's cable channel 12. 06/11/10
The video from the June 10 Metro Flood Group meeting is now on-line at http://media.cityofmoorhead.com/ Recognizing an opportunity to intercept narcotics prior to them hitting the Moorhead streets, Moorhead Police Narcotic Investigators proactively acted on information that methamphetamine was being delivered yesterday to Moorhead from the Twin Cities area. When a Moorhead Police car attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle in the area of 4th Street South and Valley Avenue, the suspect vehicle refused to stop. The suspect vehicle fled northbound toward Brook Avenue. The pursuing officer terminated the pursuit due to public safety concerns. A Moorhead teenage resident observed the suspects throwing out small bags of narcotics as they passed by her. After traveling a short distance further, two suspects fled on foot from the vehicle. One was immediately apprehended by a Moorhead Narcotics Investigator. The second was later located and arrested through information provided by another citizen’s phone call. The vehicle was stopped on I94 South of Moorhead by a Clay County Deputy where the female driver was taken into custody without incident. Ultimately, the Moorhead Police Department received 3 separate phone calls from Moorhead residents that allowed for this investigation to be completed so quickly. All three fleeing suspects were located and arrested. Additionally, several abandoned dangerous baggies of Methamphetamine were seized as evidence. We appreciate working in a community where the cooperation with our community members is this outstanding. A clear message is being sent to drug dealers that the people here care about the quality of life that is enjoyed here in Moorhead and that they are willing to actively participate to ensure it. Giavonte Dominique Foulks (23 yrs old from Brooklyn Park, MN) is charged with Felony 2nd Degree Controlled Substance with intent to distribute, 4th Degree controlled substance possession, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fleeing on foot. Lee Allen Wegener (41 yrs old from Coon Rapids, MN) is charged with Felony 2nd Degree Controlled Substance with intent to distribute, Driving after Cancellation/IPS, and Felony Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle. Kati Ann Struzyk (23 yrs old of Coon Rapids, MN) is charged with Felony 2nd Degree Controlled Substance with intent to distribute, and Driving after Revocation. All three are being held in the Clay County Jail pending Long Form Complaints. 06/10/10
The City of Moorhead will begin construction on the 1st Ave. North mill & overlay project on Monday, June 14th. The project includes replacement of watermains, sidewalks, curb and gutters, along with other miscellaneous improvements from 7th to 21st Street. Construction will begin in the area between 7th and 11th Street North. The roadway will remain open to traffic at all times, but there will be temporary lane closures that reduce traffic to one lane in each direction. Construction is expected to last for several months. From MNDOT - DETROIT LAKES, Minn.— Motorists that use the 20th Street entrance ramp to westbound Interstate 94 in Moorhead should seek alternate routes beginning June 14, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The interstate access will be closed to traffic while crews replace the entrance ramp. Traffic will be detoured using 30th Avenue South and 8th Street South/Highway 75. Motorists may also encounter daytime lane and shoulder closures on westbound I-94 near the ramp. 4th Avenue South from 22nd to 34th Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 11th through approximately September 1st. Local traffic will have limited access during this time. The detour route for 4th Avenue through traffic will be via 12th Ave South. 06/09/10
Moorhead Public Service (MPS) sponsors a scholarship program awarding college scholarships to high school seniors in the community. MPS’ scholarship program consists of three contests—two for its customers and one for its employees. The contests include a Public Power Essay Scholarship Contest, which requests an essay titled, “Municipal Utilities: Good for All of Us,” and a Video Scholarship Contest, which requests a video titled, “Conserving Electricity is Easier Than You Think.” MPS’ scholarship program is designed to create an awareness of public power and the benefits of municipal utilities. This year’s scholarship winners are: Moorhead Public Service Public Power Essay Scholarship-Nicole Gilbertson awarded $1,000 scholarship and Drew Eggers awarded $500 scholarship Moorhead Public Service Public Power Essay Employee Scholarship-Daniel McLain awarded $1,000 scholarship Moorhead Public Service Video Scholarship-Christian Calabrese awarded $1,000 scholarship MPS presented awards to the scholarship winners during the Moorhead Public Service Commission meeting on May 25, 2010. MPS would like to congratulate each graduate and wish them the best in their future academic pursuits. MPS is a community-owned utility serving the residents of Moorhead, Minnesota, with electricity and water. The Corps of Engineers presentation at MSUM Ballroom will be webcast starting at 7:00 pm today, June 9. The link to the webcast is http://www.cityofmoorhead.com/flood/streaming/index.html 06/08/10
May 24 to June 6th, the following Minnesota Law Enforcement Agencies participated in a joint effort targeting seat belt and child restraint violations: This effort was conducted in conjunction with the statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement effort. These agencies generated 483 seat belt citations. More than 400 law enforcement agencies statewide participated in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)-coordinated enforcement effort aimed at increasing seat belt and child restraint use among motorists. Each year in Minnesota, unbelted motorists account for more than one-half of all motorist deaths. “Enforcing seat belt use is not just the job of law enforcement, it’s up to every motorist to speak up and tell your passengers to buckle,” says Lt. Joel Scharf. “Unbelted motorists are not just endangering themselves. In a crash an unbelted passenger can slam into and injure others in the vehicle.” The campaign was the first major enforcement of the primary seat belt law this year, and marks the one year anniversary of it becoming effective, June 9, 2009. The primary law requires passengers in all seating positions, including the back seat, to be buckled up or seated in the correct child restraint. Law enforcement officers can stop and ticket motorists solely for seat belt violations, including unbelted passengers. A seat belt fine is $25 but can cost more than $100 with court and administrative fees. This county wide Safe and Sober Traffic Safety Initiative is a joint effort of the following Clay County Law Enforcement Agencies: The Safe & Sober effort is coordinated by the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. The campaign is a component of the state’s Toward Zero Death initiative (TZD). TZD is a multi-agency approach to address traffic issues regionally through enforcement, education, engineering and emergency trauma care and response. The Moorhead Police Department is gearing up for our 30th consecutive year of the very successful Moorhead Police Summer Youth Program aimed at children 8-12 year olds. This voluntary program funded through the Minnesota Youth Intervention Program Association (YIPA) by Department of Public Safety continues to be full of recreation and allows for teaching opportunities blended in with the fun. Once a week police officers and various other volunteers interact with the children over a noon lunch and afternoon activity. This provides an excellent opportunity to talk about the consequences of bad decisions such as shoplifting, smoking, or not eating healthy. Educational components range from various safety talks to a K9 demonstration. These personal interactions help develop strong relationships and help support positive decision making. The Summer Youth Program started as an opportunity for children in the community to participate in fun activities they wouldn’t have otherwise been able to. Each day ranges from 4-6 hour of fun activities. Some of this year’s events are skating, bowling, picnics, Thunder Road, and swimming! The program is held every Wednesday for 8 straight weeks in the summer and targets all youth in the community. We are only able to accommodate a total of 200 youths in this program. Registration/Sign-up will take place on June 16th at the Moorhead Armory (1002 15th Ave. N.) starting at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until the program is full or 7:00 p.m.. Moorhead Police Officer Brian Dahl is the coordinator for this program and can be contacted at (218) 790-4259 if you have any questions. The 2010 Schedule follows.
2010 MOORHEAD POLICE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 06/04/10
The floating bridge connecting Woodlawn Park to Fargo has been installed and is open for use. Bridges from Memorial Park and Gooseberry Park to Fargo will be installed sometime next week. For more information, please call Moorhead Parks and Recreation at 218‐299‐5340. 06/03/10
The FM Rotary Foundation received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund for the Miracle Field that will be built at Southside Regional Park in Moorhead, MN. The Miracle Field was one of 15 approved grants in the Fields for Kids grant program through the Twins Community Fund. The Fields for Kids program provides financial support to renovate the condition of youth baseball and softball facilities. Since its inception in 1999, the program has granted more than $1.6 billion to help renovate 425 Upper Midwest, Southwest Florida, and Latin American ball fields. Established as a nonprofit organization in 1991, the mission of the Twins Community Fund is to enrich local and regional communites by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball, and the Minnesota Twins. The Twins Community Fund is governed by a board of directors represenative of the Upper Midwest. Target, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Best Buy, U.S. Bank, and Delta Air Lines are Cornerstone Partners; contributing annually to the Twins Community Fund. For more information or to make a contribution, visit www.twinsbaseball.com/community. The Miracle Field is a joint project between FM Rotary Foundation and City of Moorhead Parks and Recreation. The goal is to bring a playing surface that can be used by children who have special needs. They already have the determination, the drive, and the heart - now all they need is a field! The Miracle Field is a playing field, or baseball diamond, the size of a typical t-ball field. Its most unique feature is the rubber turf surface that is accommodating to wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, braces, and so on, unlike sand and dirt. And, like any field, it will have a pitcher’s mound, an outfield-though shorter, dug outs, and bleacher seating for spectators. For more information visit www.fmmiraclefield.org or twinsbaseball.com. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Miracle Field will take place on June 10, 2010 at 11:30 am at Southside Regional Park in Moorhead, MN. The Miracle Field is a joint project between FM Rotary Foundation and City of Moorhead Parks and Recreation. The goal is to bring an outdoor playing surface that can be used by children who have special needs. They already have the determination, the drive, and the heart - now all they need is a field! The Miracle Field is a playing field, or baseball diamond, the size of a typical t-ball field. Its most unique feature is the rubber turf surface that is accommodating to wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, braces, and so on, unlike sand and dirt. And, like any field, it will have a picther’s mound, an outfield-though shorter, dug outs, and bleacher seating for spectators. The Miracle League is a national association dedicated to bringing ballparks to special needs children. The FM Rotary Foundation is affiliated with the league and through their association, has access to a number of resources and individuals to guide the project successfully from fundraising to construction. After becoming affiliated with The Miracle League Association, the FM Rotary Foundation joined the efforts of Moorhead Parks and Recreation to bring this unique opportunity to the Southside Regional Park in Moorhead, MN. The field will eventually play host to various ball leagues for the special needs children of the local area, including Moorhead, Fargo, and West Fargo. Programs like HOPE, Inc. and FM Challengers are already on-board to help in the project, as well as serve as key resources in implementing the sports programs locally. Southside Regional Park is the home of the Miracle Field, four youth baseball fields, and is the home of Moorhead Youth Soccer. The park is located at 2000 40th Avenue South in Moorhead. For more information visit www.fmmiraclefield.org and www.miracleleague.com. To help support the Miracle Field project, please go online to www.fmmiraclefield.org and click the “Make A Donation” link. As part of the 20th Street South reconstruction project, the intersection of 12th Ave S and 20th St S will be closed beginning on Monday morning, June 7th. This intersection is anticipated to be closed for approximately 4 weeks. 40th Ave S at TH 75 (8th St S) will be closed for the continued construction of a pedestrian underpass beginning on Monday morning, June 7th. Access to and from 8th Street at 40th Ave S will be closed for approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during these construction project closures. Governor Pawlenty signed the 2010 state tax bill on May 27, 2010. The bill included a big boost to new home construction in Moorhead and Dilworth. Moorhead and Dilworth will benefit from a two-year, state paid property tax abatement on newly constructed homes and apartments as follows:
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