General

The City of Moorhead is studying the 11 St and 14 St corridors between Main Ave and 12 Ave S and will host a public open house on Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Christianson Alumni Center (707 11 St S. Moorhead, MN 56563).

The open house will be an opportunity to share your feedback on a potential two-way street conversion and other near-term and long-term improvements for walking, biking and driving.

Bonus Feedback Opportunity | Learn more and share your input on the conceptual plans for native plantings and amenities included in the nearby Stormwater Pond Project.

No formal presentation. Stop by any time.

The City of Moorhead and MnDOT invite you to a milestone celebration marking the completion of the 11 St Underpass, Moorhead’s largest transportation project in City history. This project represents years of collaboration and investment to improve safety, connectivity, and travel through our community. Join us as we commemorate this achievement with a ribbon cutting and a festive community block party.

Event Details
Wednesday, October 7 | 4 – 8 pm

4 pm – Ribbon Cutting & Program
Location: 11 St & Center Ave intersection

5 – 8 pm – Community Block Party
Location: Center Ave near the 9 St intersection (expanding from 8 – 10 St)

Bands, food trucks, and local businesses are ready to host a night of fun and celebration to mark the near completion of construction. The official opening date for the underpass will be announced separately.

Everyone is welcome - we hope to see you there!

The City of Moorhead and the Lake Agassiz Regional Library are excited to announce a collaborative effort to offer extended access to the Essentia Walking Loop and the Moorhead Public Library. This partnership is designed to support community wellness and increase access to indoor walking opportunities.

Beginning Thursday, October 1, participants will be able to use the Essentia Walking Loop as well as use the library's self-checkout computers to borrow books, movies and other items from the library's collection and to pick up items they have placed on hold during these extended hours.

Self-Service Access Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 7 am – 9 am
• Friday & Saturday: 7 am –10 am
• Sunday: 7 am –1 pm

Self-Service Access will be available to library cardholders 18 years-of-age and older. Those interested in participating may visit the library with their photo ID to apply for a key fob during regular hours. The Loop will not be staffed during the Self-Service Access hours and is monitored by security cameras at all times. 

This joint initiative highlights the City’s continued commitment to offering welcoming and accessible spaces.

The Essentia Walking Loop is free to the community and is located in The Loop, home of the Moorhead Public Library at 450 Center Ave, Moorhead.

On Monday, September 21, construction will begin on 12 St S from Main Ave to 2 Ave S for roadway reconstruction work starting at 7 am. This work is expected to last 2-3 weeks, weather permitting.

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

Congratulations to Tyler Schroeder! On Monday, September 14, the Moorhead City Council and Mayor Shelly Carlson presented him with the MoorHeart award.

Tyler works with homeless youth at Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership. He is being honored for his advocacy for his clients, and especially for his efforts to ensure all his eligible clients are registered to vote and participate in our democratic process.

Through his position, he gives his clients the resources they need to ensure their voices are heard in our elections. Tyler has been able to build relationships and become a trusted voice of support. He is consistently taking steps to ensure his clients are equipped to manage the challenges they face.

Jessica, coworker of Tyler, wrote in the nomination: “Tyler consistently goes above and beyond in his work, advocating for vulnerable youth.” 

The City of Moorhead thanks Tyler Schroeder for his dedication to ensuring that even the most vulnerable residents of our community can be a part of the democratic process. Thank you, Tyler Schroeder!

The MoorHeart award is commemorated with a piece of art commissioned from local artist, Dennis Krull, especially for this purpose.

As you learn of others in our community doing great things, large and small, please consider submitting a nomination. Information on nominating others for MoorHeart consideration is found at moorheadmn.gov.

The City of Moorhead Forestry Departments bi-weekly brush chipping service is winding down for the season. Just as a reminder, the bi-weekly brush chipping service that picks up branches on your recycling day concludes on Friday, September 25. 

However, residents still have the option to call in and request a pickup or haul branches and brush to the City of Moorhead Compost site. To request a branch pickup residents can call the Public Works Facility at 218.299.5422.

The compost site is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:15 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 11:45 am until November 20. Please visit our website for more information on our brush chipping and pickup service. As a reminder, until the compost site closes, there are free woodchips for the public to take from the brush pickup service. The chips are great for flower beds and other landscaping needs.

An event hosting a 5k on Friday, September 11 will have several road closures from 5:30 - 7pm.

• 6 Ave S from 14 St S to 20 St S
• 19 St S from 8 Ave S to 9 Ave S
• 8 Ave S from 19 St S to 20 St S
• 17 St S from 6 Ave S to 9 Ave S

Please use caution and find alternate routes.

The City of Moorhead would like to thank residents, business owners, corridor users, and community partners who participated in the 1st Avenue North Corridor Study.

During the public engagement process, the project team collected feedback through an online interactive comment map, stakeholder meetings, direct outreach, and project communications. More than 70 comments and 350 community interactions were received, helping the project team better understand community priorities and concerns.

Key themes identified through public input included:

• Improving pedestrian safety and crossing opportunities
• Maintaining efficient traffic operations along 1 Ave N
• Supporting bicycle and transit accessibility
• Preserving business access during and after future construction
• Enhancing streetscape features and overall corridor appearance

The feedback received has been incorporated into the study recommendations for a path forward that balances safety, mobility, access, and long-term community goals. Learn more about study recommendations and proposed improvements by watching the videos on the project website.

As the study concludes, City staff will use the findings to guide future project development, preliminary design, funding strategies, and implementation planning. Stay tuned for more updates as the project moves forward.

Thank you for helping shape the future of 1 Ave N.