News
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- Building & Housing Update
Construction Permit Activity Reports through January 2026 are now available.
02/02/2026 9:45 am
detail - Public Input Wanted as Clay County Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan
Clay County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies and organizations now have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives. There is also an opportunity to share their ideas on how to reduce local impacts in the future.
02/02/2026
detail - Apply to be part of the 2026 Moorhead Citizens Government Academy
Program examines how City government functions; enrollment limited to 30 qualified applicants; applications are now open.
02/02/2026
detail - Public Hearing Notice - Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission 2/2/2026 at 5:30 PM
01/22/2026 12:00 pm
detail - Let’s Imagine Together. Help Shape Downtown Moorhead’s New Plaza!
We’re creating a new plaza in the heart of downtown Moorhead and we want your ideas to bring it to life!
01/21/2026 11:00 am
detail - Moorhead Police Department Announces Arrests in Multi-Agency Narcotics Investigation
Investigation results in two out-of-state adults arrested on felony charges.
01/16/2026 3:11 pm
detail - Moorhead Police Department Respond to Social Media Threat Involving Local Student
The post was taken seriously, and both MPD and MAPS immediately implemented established safety protocols to ensure the security of students and staff.
01/12/2026 1:06 pm
detail - Building & Housing Update
Construction Permit Activity Reports through December 2025 are now available.
01/05/2026 2:51 pm
detail - Public Hearing Notice - Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission 1/5/2026 at 5:30 PM
12/25/2025 12:00 pm
detail - Moorhead Police Responds to Drug Incident at Local School
Authorities responded to a school incident involving suspected possession of an illegal substance.
12/11/2025 5:21 pm
detail - Search Warrant Executed with Red River Valley SWAT Assistance
James Schaan, 43-year-old Moorhead resident, is being held on multiple charges for outstanding warrants.
12/09/2025 6:01 pm
detail - Moorhead Human Rights Award Winners Announced for 2025
The Moorhead Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce Human Rights Awards to 4 recipients in recognition of their significant contributions to human rights in our community in 2025.
12/08/2025 7:20 pm
detail - City of Moorhead and Moorhead Human Rights Commission Recognizes Neighbors of Somali Descent
Mayor Carlson and members of the Human Rights Commission held a news conference today to share a message of support of our neighbors of Somali descent. Participating in the news conference were Mayor Carlson, Siham Amedy and Trent Gerauds, Representatives from Moorhead Human Rights Commission; Fowzia Adde, Immigrant Development Center; Cani Adan, New Roots Midwest; and Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick.
12/04/2025 4:15 pm
detail - Building & Housing Update
Construction Permit Activity Reports through November 2025 are now available.
12/01/2025 11:10 am
detail - Public Hearing Notice - Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission 12/01/2025 at 5:30 PM
11/20/2025 12:00 pm
detail - UPDATE: Police Presence in the 1800 Block of 20th Street South
The MPD's investigation findings found no evidence of shots fired.
11/19/2025 4:46 pm
detail - Funeral Services for Former Moorhead Police Officer Brad Schenck
Funeral service details are being shared following the passing of former Moorhead Police Officer Brad Schenck.
11/19/2025 9:54 am
detail - Domestic Assault Investigation Leads to Arrest
Maryssa Cooley, age 22, of Moorhead, is being held on several criminal charges.
11/15/2025 6:55 am
detail - Ordinance 2025-11
An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Title 10, Chapter 18, Use Regulations related to Cannabis Uses of the Moorhead City Code
11/14/2025 4:00 pm
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