Moorhead Area Public Schools is excited to announce the official launch of The Spudcast, a brand-new district podcast designed to bring families, staff, alumni, and community members closer to the stories shaping our schools. Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Brandon Lunak alongside Executive Director of Community Engagement Brenda Richman, The Spudcast offers an inside look at the people, programs, and milestones that drive our district forward. Whether you are a parent navigating school routines, a student, or a long-time Moorhead resident, this show delivers authentic, timely conversations directly to your audio feed.
Each episode dives into key topics impacting Spud life—from major construction milestones and classroom innovations to student safety, early learning, and extracurricular excellence. Listeners will hear directly from district directors, educators, community partners, and local leaders who work behind the scenes every day to support student success. The Spudcast provides an accessible, transparent space to celebrate achievements, explore district initiatives, and highlight what makes our learning community unique.
Our premiere lineup of episodes is available to stream today:
Episode 6: What’s on the Ballot: Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund Amendment Explained — What is it, how does it impact our schools and community, and understanding the voting rule. To find out more information on this amendment, click here.
Episode 5: Protecting Our Spuds — School Resource Officers, emergency planning, and community wellness with Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick.
Episode 4: Friday Night Lights & Beyond — Fall sports preview, Class 6A football momentum, and student activities outlook with Athletic Director Dean Haugo.
Episode 3: Getting Ready for the First Day — Kindergarten transition advice and back-to-school readiness tips with Early Learning Director Joelle Hofer.
Episode 2: Promises Made, Promises Kept — A deep dive into the completion of Phase 2 and the new 1,000+ seat MHS Theater with architect Brian Berg.
Episode 1: MAPS District Showcase – Guest Isaac Lundberg breaks down everything families need to know about the upcoming 5th Annual District Showcase!
You can listen to The Spudcast on the Moorhead Area Public Schools website or subscribe through YouTube. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation as we spotlight the incredible people across our district—because as always, It's a great day to be a SPUD!