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The City of Moorhead and the Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) are excited to announce the grand opening of The Loop, our community’s newest hub for learning, gathering, recreation, and innovation. The celebration will take place on Saturday, April 18, marking an important milestone for a project designed to bring people together in a modern, welcoming space and to celebrate the new home of the Moorhead Public Library within The Loop.

Located at the prominent intersection of 5 St and Center Ave, The Loop, designed by The Miller Hull Partnership in collaboration with JLG Architects, is a vibrant, 21st-century facility that includes a library, indoor playspace for youth and more, blending comfort, creativity, and connection. The public is invited to join in a celebration of this exciting moment. 

Event Details:

• Ribbon Cutting: 9:45am on Center Ave and 5 St
• Grand Opening: Immediately following ribbon cutting
• Building Hours for Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Josh Madson Community Collage Photoshoot: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Spark Center: Explore the co-working space, check out free reservable meeting rooms, and get a preview of upcoming workshops and events. Add your ideas to our community idea wall and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, and big thinkers. We’d love to meet you.
• Minnesota Public Radio will help celebrate with a take-home bookmark craft- come make a custom bookmark to take home with your library books!

“The Loop is more than a building, it’s a community connector,” said Mayor Shelly Carlson. “Whether you’re here to learn, relax, start a business, or simply walk with a view, this space invites everyone to participate.”

Residents of all ages are invited to join the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 18, explore the building, meet staff, and experience The Loop’s many amenities.

The Loop is located at 450 Center Ave, Moorhead.

Golfers can take advantage of driving ranges at Village Green and the Meadows starting at 9am on Wednesday, April 15. The Village Green course is open for walking only. The Meadows course will be open for walking only on Wednesday, April 15 at 12pm. Tee-times will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Hours and course conditions are weather-dependent and evaluated daily. Call ahead for current hours and additional information (218.299.PUTT).

Before your first round, purchase your season pass online. Visit moorheadgolf.activityreg.com and get ready to hit the greens. All passes are now digital and require a photo to be uploaded for each pass holder. A QR code will be emailed to you after purchase, to scan to enter the facility.

Congratulations to Joey Schmit and Pete Karl! On Monday, April 13, the Moorhead City Council and Mayor Shelly Carlson presented them with the MoorHeart award.

Back in 2023, the Recreation Department began connecting with local disc golf enthusiasts about improving the course. Joey Schmit quickly emerged as a standout volunteer, and what started as a discussion about small repairs soon grew into a full redesign.

With support from the Park Advisory Board in 2024, course designer Pete Karl joined the project. Over the next year, Joey and Pete partnered with Recreation and Public Works staff to finalize a brand-new layout. Renovation work kicked off in September 2025.

Today, the course features an updated 18‑hole design with alternate basket placements, new tee pads and baskets, refreshed signage, and enhanced landscaping.

This free community amenity continues to draw families, college students, and disc golf fans from across the metro—and we’re excited for everyone to enjoy the improved experience!

Each year, the City Emergency Management Team collaborates with Homeland Security and Emergency Management to sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It's also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build or refresh your emergency preparedness kit.   

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the monthly outdoor warning siren test will happen twice on Thursday, April 16 at 1:45 pm and then in the evening at 6:45 pm.

Afternoon Tornado Drill - 1:45 pm

Schools, businesses and other facilities are encouraged to conduct a tornado drill during this time to practice their tornado sheltering plans.

Evening Tornado Drill- 6:45 pm

The reason for a 6:45 pm drill is that severe weather, including tornadoes, occurs most often between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The statewide 1:45 pm drill gives institutions, first-shift and day workers a time to practice, but it does not allow second-shift workers the same opportunity. The 6:45 pm tornado drill also allows families to practice their sheltering plans.

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota experiences an average of 46 tornadoes per year. In 2022, 83 tornadoes struck Minnesota, which is the most in a year since the all-time record of 113, set in 2010. Most tornadoes occur between May and August, though they have been spotted as early as March 6 in 2017 and as late as December 15, in 2021, when the state recorded 22 confirmed tornadoes.

Understanding this threat and knowing what to do when a tornado is approaching can save lives.

Take advantage of Severe Weather Awareness Week to review your own and your family's emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards.

Looking for the perfect spot to host a birthday party, team celebration, or family get‑together? The Oasis Room at the Moorhead Municipal Pool in Romkey Park (800 19 St S) will be ready for all your summer fun starting June 15!

Conveniently located right off the lobby, this private party space gives you the best of both worlds: a comfortable room and access to the pool.

What’s inside the Oasis Room:

• Kitchenette with refrigerator, freezer, and sink
• 5 tables and 30 chairs
• Restrooms
• Air conditioning (stay cool between splash sessions!)
• Capacity: 30 people

Dive into the Fun!
Reservations for the Oasis Room Party Package open June 15, 2026. Enjoy a private space for gifts and snacks plus pool admission for your whole group, making it an easy, memorable way to celebrate all season long.

Learn more and reserve your party spot.

The public is invited to come and share input on the development of the 2026 CDBG Action Plan.

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, promotes freedom for all people, and honors the contributions that enslaved African Americans and their descendants have made to this country.

Destiny Holiday organized the first community celebration of Juneteenth in Moorhead in 2019. In 2020, the Moorhead City Council passed a resolution on the recommendation of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission to designate June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Moorhead.

In addition to leading efforts to have Juneteenth commemorated in Moorhead, Holiday was the founder of “The Birthing of a Diamond” and “Diamond Kids” nonprofits, which empower and support single mothers and children from disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. Moorhead is more united and resilient because of the efforts of Destiny “Grandmamma” Holiday, who was able to take the hardships she endured as a struggling black woman and create programs and community that strive to give others the resources and tools they need to succeed.

Holiday passed away in 2022. The Moorhead Human Rights Commission established the Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award in 2023 to be given annually to a Moorhead resident whose contributions to the community exemplify the compassion, resilience, and commitment to lifting up others exhibited by Destiny Holiday.

Nominate a Community Champion!

As the spring showers roll in, the City of Moorhead wants to remind residents that it’s time to direct your sump pump discharge outside.

Between now and October 1, sump pumps must not drain into the sanitary sewer system. Instead, they should be directed:

• Into the storm sewer via a proper connection
• On the ground at least 20 feet away from your home
• Through a buried line to the curb

Why it matters:
Sending sump pump water into the sanitary sewer overwhelms the system, especially during heavy rains, leading to potential sewer backups and costly property damage. This excess water can impact not just your home, but your entire neighborhood.

Before you redirect your discharge line outdoors, double-check that the line is clear of ice and blockages to avoid any overflow or flooding.

It’s a small switch that makes a big difference.
By helping prevent sewer backups and keeping our system running efficiently, you’re protecting your home, and doing your part for the community.

Learn more about sump pump requirements and wastewater management.

One of Moorhead’s favorite times of the year is almost here…Cleanup Days. During the weeks of May 4-10 and May 11-15 (Oakport neighborhood is May 19), furniture, household goods, and appliances will be collected at single-family residence curbs on scheduled garbage days beginning at 5 am at no additional cost.

Would YOU like to create a streetlight banner design to celebrate the United States 250 anniversary?

The City of Moorhead is issuing a Request for Art for artistic submissions that celebrate the United States’ 250 anniversary to be printed onto banners that hang on streetlights throughout the downtown area.

Submission Criteria is as follows:

• Subject matter must be related to the United States’ 250 anniversary.
• Subject matter must utilize a red, white and blue color scheme.
• Subject matter must be appropriate for all that will discover it.
• Individuals may submit up to 2 original graphic designs.
• The final design must match the following specifications:
  • Dimensions: A right triangle, 48” tall x 20” wide (12:5 ratio)
  • Format: PDF
  • Resolution: 72dpi and under 10MB
  • Double-Sided: Each design submission should include a mirrored copy for placement on the front and back of the banner (view scaled templates on pages 4 and 5).
    • Note: If your design includes text, be sure to check your mirrored copy to ensure any/all text is facing the right direction and can be read.

All submissions will be anonymously reviewed and selected by the Art(ist) Review Team (A.R.T.)

Please review full details for the Request for Art and email any questions to art@moorheadmn.gov.

If this interests you, please submit your proposal(s) by 4:00pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026. We hope to hear from you!