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Starting Friday, July 31, 4 St between Center Ave and 3 St will close permanently to construct a new 4 St that will align just east of the existing parking ramp. Drivers can access 3 St at Center Mall Ave, 1 Ave N or 2 Ave S. Access to the parking ramp will remain open on Red River Ave, located on the north side.

This closure is to allow for additional redevelopment in the Loop District, the former site of the Moorhead Center Mall.

Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes and expect delays and congestion in the construction area.

For a list of all road closures, view our road closures webmap: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9847e4a4a5ad4b57ab9ef3d9170fd9c2

The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2026-02: An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Moorhead City Code rezoning 4151 28th St S and 4301 28th St S from TZ: Transitional to RLD-3: Residential Low Density-3 on August 10, 2026.

This rezoning is for a new single-family residential development south of 40th Ave S called Partridge Creek Second Addition.  

For more information, please visit the City Council Meetings web page. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to review the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-02 in the July 27, 2026 meeting packet (click item 10E in the Agenda Packet (PDF) to download item).

If you have questions, please contact staff at planning@moorheadmn.gov or 218.299.5374.

The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2026-03: An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Moorhead City Code rezoning 801 10th Ave S, 1022 8th St S and 1102 8th St S from INS: Institutional to MU-2: Neighborhood Mixed Use on August 10, 2026.

This rezoning is for a new mixed use development on the Concordia College Campus. The development is proposed to include student housing and commercial services.  

For more information, please visit the City Council Meetings web page. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to review the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-03 in the July 27, 2026 meeting packet (click item 10F in the Agenda Packet (PDF) to download item).

If you have questions, please contact staff at planning@moorheadmn.gov or 218.299.5374.

The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2026-04: An Ordinance amending and reenacting Title 10, Chapter 20, Off-Street Parking of the Moorhead City Code relating to surfacing materials on August 10, 2026.

This zoning text amendment is to add pavement alternatives for some areas in the city.  

For more information, please visit the City Council Meetings web page. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to review the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-04 in the July 27, 2026 meeting packet (click item 10H in the Agenda Packet (PDF) to download item).

If you have questions, please contact staff at planning@moorheadmn.gov or 218.299.5374.

Calling all active adults 55 and older. Moorhead Parks, along with the Moorhead Public Library have partnered to create a walking club, where community members can enjoy a lap or more around the climate-controlled, indoor 1/8 mile walking track and take in scenic views of Moorhead. Collect 12 punches for attending and get a special prize provided by D&M Industries.

Refreshments and socializing will be offered. There is no charge to participate in the walking group, and registration is not required. Come as you are and stay as long as you like!

• What: Decades in Motion Walking Club
• When: First Thursday of the Month at 9:30 am, starting Thursday, August 6
• Where: The Loop (450 Center Ave, Moorhead)
• Who: Community members 55 and older (you do not need to register to attend)
• Cost: Free

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Moorhead will hold a Public Hearing at the Hjemkomst Center Auditorium, 202 1st Ave N, on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm to consider the following items:

1.    Request of Partridge Creek, LLC, for Vacation of 10-foot Utility Easements within Partridge Creek Addition described as follows: 

The Southwest 10.00 feet of Block 4, Partridge Creek Addition, excepting therefrom the Northwest and Southeast 10.00 feet thereof in the City of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota.

2.    Request of Agassiz Builders, LLC, for Zoning Map Amendment from CC: Community Commercial to LI: Light Industrial and Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Commercial to Industrial at:

1325 Main Ave SE – Parcel 58.799.0100 - Part of Lot 10, Block 1, Twelfth Avenue Business Park Addition and Part of Lot 1, Block 1, Twelfth Avenue Business Park Second Addition, Both to the City of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota (abbreviated description – full description available by request) 

3.    Request of M. Mahmood, on behalf of Boston Auto Sales, LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto sales business in LI: Light Industrial at:

2520 20th Ave S – 58.228.0060 – Lot 6, Block 1, Erickson First Addition, City of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota. 

At the hearing, the City of Moorhead will afford an opportunity for interested persons to be heard with respect to these items.

If you cannot attend the hearing in person and wish to make a comment, please submit oral or written comments no later than noon the day of the meeting to:

Planning & Zoning, PO Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561 or contact staff at planning@moorheadmn.gov or 218.299.5374.

The meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and on Moorhead Community Access Media (MCAM) on Midco Channel 12 or Sparklight Channel 58.