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Lane Closures on I-94 near Red River Bridge start Monday for Communication Upgrade ProjectOn Monday, May 18, weather permitting, and lasting for approximately three weeks, motorists traveling in Fargo-Moorhead will encounter lane closures on Interstate 94 near the Red River Bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Crews are returning to install the bases and structure for a new overhead message board on the North Dakota side of the river as part of MnDOT’s communication upgrade project. During the upcoming work, there may be times when no workers are present while concrete is curing.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change at any time. MnDOT and the North Dakota Department of Transportation want to remind motorists to slow down and use caution throughout every work zone.
MnDOT Project Page: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d4/projects/moorhead-its/index.html
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit 511mn.org.
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Property Assessment Reviews in Your Neighborhood | Mulligans 1st Addition, and Village Green 18th Fairway AdditionThe City of Moorhead Assessing Division will be reviewing residential properties in your neighborhood in the coming weeks.
Neighborhoods included: Mulligans 1st Addition, and Village Green 18th Fairway Addition.
You may see a clearly identified City assessor taking photos of the outside of your home and checking exterior measurements. Please let others in your household know.
These reviews help us make sure your property value is current and accurate, as required by the State of Minnesota. An interior inspection helps us confirm the most accurate information.
Property information can be viewed at www.moorheadproperty.org.
To schedule an interior inspection, scan the QR code on the left.
If you prefer not to schedule an in‑person visit, you may scan the QR code on the right and complete a short questionnaire instead.If you would rather call to schedule an appointment or confirm interior information, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 218‑299‑5310. We’re happy to answer any questions—thank you!
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Moorhead Spudniks Robotics Team Honored with MoorHeart Award!Congratulations to the Moorhead Spudniks Robotics Team! On Monday, May 11, the Moorhead City Council and Mayor Shelly Carlson presented them with the MoorHeart award.
The Moorhead Spudniks Robotics team, using their problem-solving skills and electronics talents, built a “digital hand” for their classmate Amarah Ramirez, to enable her to participate with the rest of her class.
This lighted sign allows her to signal to the teacher when she wishes to ask or answer a question. Through the Spudniks’ hard work and innovation, Amarah can better engage in the classroom. From the nomination – “This is what it means to be in a community, we look out for each other because we are all Spuds.”
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Fire Damages Duplex in South MoorheadAt 11:00 am on May 11, 2026, the Moorhead Fire Department was dispatched to a fire on the deck of a duplex in the 4541 19 St S. While enroute, it was reported that the structure had caught fire. Crews arrived to find heavy fire along the entire western side of the building, spreading upward into the structure. Moorhead City staff who happened to be in the area saw the fire and began working with Moorhead Police officers to evacuate the building.
Before the fire was brought under control, it consumed a large portion of the southern unit’s living spaces, attic, and roof. The second unit sustained significant fire damage, and a neighboring home experienced heat damage. Natural gas and electrical service were disconnected for safety. Although no injuries were reported, both units of the duplex cannot be occupied. No initial damage estimate is currently available. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Division.
The Moorhead Fire Department extends its appreciation to the assisting agencies: Moorhead Police Department, Fargo Fire Department, Sabin‑Elmwood Fire District, Dilworth Area Fire Department, F‑M Ambulance Service, Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross.
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Property Assessment Reviews in Your Neighborhood
The City of Moorhead Assessing Division will be reviewing residential properties in your neighborhood in the coming weeks.
Neighborhoods included: Country Club East Addition, Country Club South Addition, Country Club Townhomes, Florence Van Raden Addition, Hillside Subdivision, and McCann’s Est Townhomes.
You may see a clearly identified City assessor taking photos of the outside of your home and checking exterior measurements. Please let others in your household know.
These reviews help us make sure your property value is current and accurate, as required by the State of Minnesota. An interior inspection helps us confirm the most accurate information.
Property information can be viewed at www.moorheadproperty.org.
If you prefer not to schedule an in‑person visit, you may scan the QR code on the right and complete a short questionnaire instead.
If you would rather call to schedule an appointment or confirm interior information, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 218‑299‑5310. We’re happy to answer any questions—thank you!
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Cleanup Days Coming in MayOne 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.
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MnDOT update: Portion of 11 St to close week of May 4 for finishing workHeads up, Moorhead! During the week of May 4, lasting for about a week, there will be an additional closure on 11 St between 1 Ave N and 2 Ave N. Crews will be completing some sidewalk work in that block just north of 1 Ave. Please follow the signed detour.Once they finish there, the crews will begin doing some finishing touches along First Avenue North, too! Motorists can expect to encounter a lane closure on 1 Ave N during that time.Construction progress on 11 St UnderpassProgress has continued this spring on the project's excavations and retaining walls in Stage 3 on Center Ave and 11 St. That work remains the primary focus, as crews construct, pour and wait for curing on the retaining walls. They'll soon begin the final connection of the underground utilities as well, and then will start grading the new roadway underneath the underpass bridges on 11 St and rebuilding Center Ave.As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding as the project progresses. We are still on schedule for completion in Fall 2026! -
Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ProgramThe City of Moorhead has prepared a draft version of the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The priorities established within the draft plan result from citizen participation in the development of the 2025- 2029 5-Year Plan and an April 20, 2026, community meeting. Communication tools included consultations with area agencies identifying assets and needs and analysis of Census and other statistical data.
Amendment to the 5 Year Consolidate Plan (2025-2029)
Comments & Suggestions
The draft action plan and amendments are available online at www.moorheadmn.gov (type “CDBG plan” in search bar) or by contacting the Administration Department at the address below.
Comments and suggestions from the public are encouraged through a public comment period. Alternative formats of this information or accommodation for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made upon request (10 hours’ notice is required). To arrange services, call 218-299-5398 for TDD/Relay service dial 711.
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Suspect Arrested in a Vehicle‑Related AssaultOn April 24, 2026, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report that an adult male had been struck by a vehicle. Emergency responders located the victim, who was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition.
During the initial investigation, officers learned that the caller knew both the suspect and the victim, and the incident was not random. Officers identified the suspected driver as 40‑year‑old Roel Rivera of Moorhead. Rivera was located, arrested, and taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held at the Clay County Correctional Facility on charges of Attempted Second‑Degree Murder and Felony First‑ and Second‑Degree Assault.
This incident remains under active investigation. No additional details are available at this time.
