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- Police Pursuit Ends in Standoff
Moorhead Police tried to stop a suspect in a disturbance, he fled and then refused to surrender. After a short standoff, he was taken into custody without any injuries.
09/30/2022 1:29 pm
detail - Ordinance 2024-06
An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Title 10 Chapter 17 of the Moorhead City Code
07/12/2024 9:00 am
detail - Ordinance 2024-03
An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Title 10, Chapter 15, Mixed Use Districts, Title 10, Chapter 2, Definitions, Title 10, Chapter 18, Use Regulations, Title 10, Chapter 19, Site Development Standards, repeals Title 10, Chapter 13, Neighborhood Commercial of the Moorhead City Code and Amend and Reenact the Official Zoning Map of the City of Moorhead
07/12/2024 9:00 am
detail - City of Moorhead Receives FM Area Foundation Grant for Phase 2 of Inclusive Playground
The City of Moorhead is one step closer to a fence around the Inclusive Playground at Southside Regional Park (next to Miracle Field), 2000 40 Ave S, Moorhead thanks to a $7,500 grant from the FM Area Foundation.
07/09/2024 9:00 am
detail - City of Moorhead Receives Alex Stern Foundation Grant for Matson Field Improvements
The City of Moorhead has received a 3-year, $25,000 grant from the Alex Stern Foundation to make improvements to Matson Field (1010 13th St N, Moorhead) as part of the Matson Field Improvement Project.
07/09/2024
detail - James Christie Wins MoorHeart Award!
Congratulations to James Christie! On July 8, the Moorhead City Council and Mayor Shelly Carlson presented them with the MoorHeart award.
07/08/2024 8:00 pm
detail - Caregivers Arrested for Second Degree Murder
Shiann Erickson, age 21, and Rosa Garza, age 24, both of Moorhead, MN, have been booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on Second Degree Murder Without Intent charges.
07/08/2024 11:50 am
detail - Moorhead’s South Park Wading Pool Update
The pool has been closed since the beginning of the season.
07/05/2024 11:00 am
detail - The Moorhead Police Department Continues to Request the Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Person
Arthur Wiebe has yet to be located. We continue asking for the public's help checking property and outbuildings. When Arthur left his last known location in the 4100 block of 34 Avenue South, he was walking westbound. He may have been attempting to return to his Hunter, ND, residence but needed to seek shelter due to the rainstorm that was occurring at the time.
07/04/2024 1:28 pm
detail - The Moorhead Police Department Requests the Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Person
Arthur Wiebe, age 19, of Hunter, ND, was last seen in the 4100 block of 34 Avenue South, Moorhead, on Monday, July 1, 2024, at approximately 10:00 pm.
07/03/2024 4:12 pm
detail - Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seized Drugs
Rochester, MN, male facing felony controlled substance charges after an investigation prompts a traffic stop.
07/03/2024 11:26 am
detail - Building & Housing Update
Construction Permit Activity Reports through June 2024 are now available.
07/02/2024 11:20 am
detail - City of Moorhead Again Awarded Top GreenStep Program Step 5 Status
Step 5 Status includes energy reduction in City buildings, adding private renewable energy generation sites, increasing street lights with LEDs among other sustainable actions.
06/28/2024 8:30 am
detail - Safe City Nights Presented By Moorhead Police Department
First of three events takes place on June 26 at Robert Asp Elementary
06/25/2024 4:01 am
detail - Rachel Stone wins 2nd Annual Destiny Holiday Award
The Moorhead Human Rights Commission established this award in 2023 to be given annually in conjunction with the City’s Juneteenth celebration to a Moorhead resident whose contribution to the community exemplifies the compassion, resilience, and commitment to lifting others up, exhibited by Destiny Holiday.
06/17/2024 7:00 pm
detail - Moorhead Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
An investigation and search warrant led to a significant methamphetamine seizure and arrest of Cory McKay, age 45, of Moorhead, for Felony Aggravated First Degree Controlled Substance charges.
06/17/2024 11:43 am
detail - Ordinance 2024-04
An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Title 10, Chapter 2: Definitions, Title 10, Chapter 18, Section 3: Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment, Title 10, Chapter 18, Section 4: Nonconforming Lots, Buildings, Structures and Uses, Title 10, Chapter 19, Section 8: Outside Storage, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Uses and Title 10, Chapter 19, Section 12: Allowed Extensions into Required Setbacks
06/14/2024 8:00 am
detail - Ordinance 2024-05
An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact City Codes Related to Updated Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations
06/14/2024 8:00 am
detail - Public Hearing Notice - Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission 07/01/2024 at 5:30 PM
06/13/2024 12:00 pm
detail - Traffic Alert: 4 Ave N and 30 St N Improvements
Individuals with disabilities or special access considerations should contact staff as soon as possible. The City will work with residents to meet their access needs during construction.
06/12/2024
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