thousands of butterflies die after aerial mosquito spraying in Aug. 2020 (KFGO file photo)
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO KVRR) – At least one member of the Moorhead City Council says he’s considering a motion to eliminate aerial mosquito spraying and another member says he’s heard from residents concerned about the practice.
“I’m considering it. I never liked it, not in favor,” City Council member Larry Seljevold said. Seljevold, who represents Ward 3, says his concerns were prompted by what he calls the “monarch massacre.”
In August, 2020, thousands of monarch butterflies or moths resembling monarchs died during aerial mosquito spraying after heavy rains in the metro raised concerns about West Nile virus.
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April 23, 2021
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – At least one member of the Moorhead City Council says he’s considering a motion to eliminate aerial mosquito spraying and another member says he’s heard from residents concerned about the practice.
“I’m considering it. I never liked it, not in favor,” city council member Larry Seljevold said. Seljevold, who represents Ward 3, says his concerns were prompted by what he calls the “monarch massacre.”
In August, 2020, thousands of monarch butterflies died during aerial mosquito spraying after heavy rains in the metro raised concerns about West Nile virus.
Seljevold says he also would support similar motions to eliminate aerial spraying if introduced by other city council members.
Moorhead mayor kicks off cash mob to draw support for city restaurants
Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson will highlight a new restaurant in the city on Tuesdays following City Council meetings. Her first stop is Tuesday, April 27, at Legends Sports Bar and Grill. 10:10 am, Apr. 22, 2021 ×
Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson, seen in this photo from Feb. 21, 2021, is launching Cash Mob Moorhead in an effort to call attention to supporting local restaurants. David Samson/The Forum
MOORHEAD Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson is launching a new way for residents to support local restaurants that have been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carlson is rebranding an idea which originated from West Allis, Wis. Mayor Dan Devine. After hearing about Devine s Cash Mob West Allis from a friend, Carlson started Cash Mob Moorhead as a way of highlighting local restaurants and rallying support behind them.
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Minot native Shelly Aasen Carlson, left, is sworn in on Feb. 8 as mayor of Moorhead, Minn. At right is Christina Rust, city clerk, administering the oath of office last month.
Milestones is a new series that celebrates former area residents for recent notable accomplishments. Nominations can be sent by email to kolson@minotdailynews.com.
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MOOREHEAD, Minn. – When Minot native Shelly Aasen Carlson moves into a new city government position in Moorhead, Minnesota, there’s no waiting period.
Early last month, Carlson, a council member, was appointed by her fellow council members as mayor of Moorhead. Johnathan Judd, who had been mayor for the past two or so years, stepped down to accept an appointment as judge in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District in Otter Tail County.
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