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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!

The City Council will hold a public hearing on 4/27/2026 at 5:45 PM regarding the request of Phil Abeln on behalf of Townhomes at Prairie Parkway II, for tax incentives to construct multi-family housing located at 3865 and 3873 Prairie Drive S, Moorhead, Minnesota. 

The City Council will hold a public hearing on 4/27/2026 at 5:45 PM regarding the request of Red River MotorWerks for tax incentives to construct a new commercial building located at 2419 2 Ave N, Moorhead.

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Spring is here, and it’s time to clean up your yard! Here’s what you need to know about yard waste disposal, curbside pickup, and compost site availability in Moorhead:

Yard Waste Roll-Off Containers Now Available

Yard Waste Roll-Offs are now available for grass clippings and leaves only! You can drop off at these locations, but please remember-no branches or bags:

• The Oakport and Village Green Compost Collection Sites
• Woodlawn Point
• Public Works Facility
• Clay County Resource and Recovery Center

Curbside Yard Waste Collection & Compost Site Opening April 20

Starting April 20, the City will begin curbside yard waste pickup. Residents who do not want to wait for their garbage day can haul wood debris to the City’s Compost Site. Woody debris larger than 8 inches in diameter is subject to a disposal fee.

Important Reminders: Please do not drop off tree branches at the City's recycling drop-off locations—these sites are for grass clippings and leaves only. Grass and leaves need to be in 32-gallon garbage cans, paper bags or biodegradable plastic bags. Yard waste is not to be put in your recycling container.

Curbside Brush & Branch Pickup Begins May 4

The City's curbside brush and branch chipping service will operate every other week on residents' recycling day starting May 4.

Until May 4, brush pickup is available on a call-in basis only. Residents may request service by calling 218.299.5422 or submitting a request online.

Brush Pickup Guidelines:

• Pile Size Limit: 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4 feet high (larger piles will be partially chipped, with the remainder left for the next scheduled pickup).
• Branch Diameter: 8 inches or smaller.
• Placement: Place branches on the boulevard, not in alleys.
• No Bundling: Do not bundle or place branches in bags, garbage cans, or wheelbarrows.
• Prohibited Materials: No root balls, leaves, trash, lumber, or construction materials.

The chipping service is for residents who prune trees on their own property. Any debris generated by contractors will not be collected by the City.

Supporting Pollinators During Spring Cleanup

Residents are encouraged to consider pollinator-friendly practices when cleaning up their yards. Many beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, overwinter in dead plant material. To support a healthy pollinator population:

• Delay cleanup until temperatures consistently reach 50°F.
• Leave dead or dying branches in a pile until late spring.
• Consider planting native pollinator-friendly plants.

For more information on yard waste disposal, brush pickup, and compost site details, visit www.moorheadmn.gov or call 218.299.5422.

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

Located at the prominent intersection of 5 St and Center Ave, The Loop 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, April 18: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Stay tuned for more fun details as we get closer to the event.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Moorhead, Minnesota will meet in the Heritage Hjemkomst Center located at 202 1 Ave N, Moorhead MN, 56560 at 5:45 pm on Monday, April 13, 2026, to consider street improvements on 17 St N between 1 and 5 Ave N and 4 Ave N between 14 and 17 St N Bituminous Mill and Overlay and Street Rehabilitation (Eng. Project No. 26-A2-03). The estimated cost of the improvements is $2,300,000.

You are further notified that it is proposed to make these improvements pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.011 through 429.111, as amended. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements includes all properties abutting the streets to be improved and consists of the following properties:

• All properties abutting 4 Ave N between 14 and 17 St N
• All properties abutting 17 St N between 1 and 5 Ave N
• All properties between 1 Ave N and 5 Ave N between 16 St N and Hwy 75 N

A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. 

An engineer’s presentation of this project is available to view by following these steps:

1. Go to www.moorheadmn.gov
2. Click on Streets & Transit tab. 
3. Select Construction Projects. 
4. In the links, on the right-hand side of the screen, select 26-A2-03 – 17 St N & 4 Ave N.

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

At the meeting the City of Moorhead will afford an opportunity for interested persons to be heard with respect to this project. If you cannot attend the hearing in person, you can still participate and/or make a public comment before the meeting, by submitting your written comments to:

Engineering Department, PO Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561 or contact staff at engineering@moorheadmn.gov or 218.299.5427.

Please contact the City of Moorhead, City Clerk’s office (218.299.5304) if auxiliary aids or services are required (ten hours’ notice is required).

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Moorhead, Minnesota will meet in the Heritage Hjemkomst Center located at 202 1 Ave N, Moorhead MN, 56560 at 5:45 pm on Monday, April 13, 2026, to consider street improvements on 6th St S between 16 and 18 Ave S; 20 Ave S between 6 and 8 St S; 22 Ave S between 4 and 8 St S; 7 St S between 22 and 24 Ave S and 23 Ave S between 8 and 10 St S, Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (Eng. Project No. 26-A2-04). The estimated cost of the improvements is $2,320,000.

You are further notified that it is proposed to make these improvements pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.011 through 429.111, as amended. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements includes all properties abutting the streets to be improved and consists of the following properties:

• All properties abutting 6 St S between 16 and 18 Ave S
• All properties abutting 7 St S between 22 and 24 Ave S
• All properties abutting 20 Ave S between 6 and 8 St S
• All properties abutting 22 Ave S between 4 and 8 St S
• All properties abutting 23 Ave S between 8 and 10 St S

A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. 

An engineer’s presentation of this project is available to view by following these steps:

1. Go to www.moorheadmn.gov
2. Click on Streets & Transit tab. 
3. Select Construction Projects. 
4. In the links, on the right-hand side of the screen, select 26-A2-04 – 20, 22 & 23 Ave S and 6 & 7 St S (South Moorhead).

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

At the meeting the City of Moorhead will afford an opportunity for interested persons to be heard with respect to this project. If you cannot attend the hearing in person, you can still participate and/or make a public comment before the meeting, by submitting your written comments to:

Engineering Department, PO Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561 or contact staff at engineering@moorheadmn.gov or 218.299.5427.

Please contact the City of Moorhead, City Clerk’s office (218.299.5304) if auxiliary aids or services are required (ten hours’ notice is required).

Planning Commission 4/6/2026 at 5:30 PM