Congratulations Seniors!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - During their May 26, 2009 meeting, the Moorhead Public Service Commission recognized the winners from the 2009 MPS Scholarship Contests.

Congratulations go out to:

• Tristan Larson: son of Mary Jo Schmid and Brent Larson. Tristan is being awarded the $800 Moorhead Public Service Public Power Scholarship. Tristan is graduating from Moorhead High School and is planning on attending Illinois Institute of Technology and will be studying Civil Engineering. Tristan’s essay won the MPS grand prize and was submitted to Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association’s annual Tom Bovitz’s Memorial Scholarship Contest and took second place in a statewide competition. With the second place win, Tristan will be awarded an additional $1,500.


• Rebecca Ystebo: daughter of Fred and Julie Ystebo. Rebecca is being awarded the $1,000 Moorhead Public Service Video Scholarship. Rebecca is graduating from Park Christian and is planning on attending North Dakota State University and will be studying Clinical Laboratory Science.


• Luke Sollie: son of Alden and Lynnell Sollie. Luke is being awarded the $800 Moorhead Public Service Video Scholarship. Luke is a 2009 home school graduate and is planning on attending Concordia College and will be studying Music Education.


• Elisabeth Hanson: daughter of Bruce and Margaret Hanson. Elisabeth is being awarded the $1,000 Missouri River Energy Services Scholarship. Elisabeth is graduating from Moorhead High School and is planning on attending Concordia College.

Congratulations to all our winners. We wish them the best in their academic pursuits!

Photo (L-R): Ken Norman (MPS Commission President), Elisabeth Hanson,
Tristan Larson, Luke Sollie, Bill Schwandt (MPS General Manager)

Posted by: MPS Communications Director, Doug Rogness

Last Minute Reminder

Monday, April 27, 2009 - The water is receding and the snow has melted. With the coming of spring, comes the close of another school year for many students in Moorhead. For some of these students, the end of this school year means graduation and the start of "the rest of their lives."

MPS is proud to offer $2,600 in scholarships that will be awarded to three Moorhead students. MPS offers two different scholarships, one of which has passed. However, there is still one scholarship contest with two awards you can still apply for.

Scholarship Deadline Approaching!

We are asking students to create a 5- to 7-minute video presentation with the theme "Conserving Electricity is Easier Than You Think." Students are encouraged to tap into their creativity to show the residents of Moorhead how they can save money on their electric bill and help preserve our environment through the simple act of conservation. This is the first time the Commission has offered a scholarship through the use of this technology, and is excited to view the results from the students.

This is also the first time students will be allowed to apply as a team. Applicants may apply as an individual or a team of two. The Commission will distribute two awards-$1,000 to first place and $800 to second place. For team entries, the scholarship will be distributed evenly between the two members. Guidelines for this contest are listed below. Deadline for submission to MPS is April 30, 2009. Click here to download the official entry form.

Check out the scholarship page on the all new MPSUtility.com for more information ... and act quick, the deadline is only a few days away!!

Posted by: MPS Communications Director, Doug Rogness