The Minnesota State Moorhead media relations team serves as a trustworthy resource for journalists and media professionals. We are dedicated to elevating the university’s reputation and visibility by cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with local and regional media partners. We deliver timely, accurate information to support meaningful storytelling and consistent, transparent communication to ensure the public has access to clear, relevant information about the university and its impact.

We connect with local and regional media outlets to:

• Identify subject matter experts
• Facilitate interviews
• Curate story leads
• Provide background information

Media Inquiries

Please direct inquiries to marketingteam@mnstate.edu and we will connect you with the appropriate person or information.

Kristi Monson, BS, MBA

Director of Communications

Marketing & Communications

Send Email | Phone: 218.477.2110218.477.2110

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As director of communications, I guide university-wide strategic communication efforts and...

As director of communications, I guide university-wide strategic communication efforts and assist key stakeholders in developing their communication plans. I serve as the primary media relations contact. I particularly enjoy sharing our student and alumni stories. I hold a B.S. in mass communications and an MBA, both from MSUM, and have more than 30 years of experience working in marketing and communications.

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Referencing MSUM

Correct ways to reference Minnesota State Moorhead:

• Minnesota State Moorhead (preferred on first reference)
• Moorhead (on second reference)
• É«ÀÇÎÑ (official name of university; no comma or hyphen)
• MSUM is an abbreviation that may be used when the number of characters is limited (such as on a scoreboard or in a social media handle)
• Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons
• Dragons
  • MSU Moorhead and MSU Moorhead Dragons are previous monikers that are still trademarked, but not the current preference of the university.

Use the Dragon logo when referring to athletic programs and the M word mark for all other topics related to Minnesota State Moorhead.

News Media Parking Permit

Our media partners are welcome to the Moorhead campus to cover a story. Your marked company vehicles can park in all general or metered lots without risk of being ticketed. If you will be on campus in an unmarked vehicle, please contact marketingteam@mnstate.edu to get a day pass.