City of Moorhead, Minnesota

City of Moorhead, Minnesota Moorhead, Minnesota is located in Clay County and is the largest City in northwest Minnesota. The Red River forms the border between Minnesota and North Dakota.

Situated in the Red River Valley, Moorhead is part of a rich agricultural region that was created from silt deposits leftover when glacial Lake Agassiz melted approximately 10,000 years ago. The city borders the Red River of the North which flows northward into Manitoba, Canada and empties into Lake Winnipeg. The City of Moorhead is a growing community. According to recent U.S. Census demographics

, Moorhead has a population of 38,065 residents. Moorhead is part of a metropolitan area that includes the cities of Dilworth, Minnesota; Fargo, North Dakota and West Fargo, North Dakota. The Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area has a population of over 200,000 residents. If you have questions about the City of Moorhead's social media policy governance policy, please visit:

https://www.moorheadmn.gov/government/policies/social-media-policy/

Important service impact reminder for Juneteenth:Garbage/Recycling: Friday, June 19 garbage and recycling routes will be...
06/17/2026

Important service impact reminder for Juneteenth:

Garbage/Recycling: Friday, June 19 garbage and recycling routes will be collected on Thursday. All other routes Monday through Thursday will be collected on their regularly scheduled day. Please be aware the shift in route schedules may cause early or delayed collection this week; set your trash out by 4 am to ensure it is collected.

Earn and Learn! Help Moorhead in the next election by becoming an Election Judge. Becoming an Election Judge is a great ...
06/15/2026

Earn and Learn! Help Moorhead in the next election by becoming an Election Judge. Becoming an Election Judge is a great way to serve the community and learn about elections.

Applicants must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, and be able to read, write and speak English.

All Election Judges are required to attend a 2-hour training session every two years in order to serve as an election judge.

Once your application is received, your information will be reviewed by the City Clerk's office and upcoming communication and training information will be sent via email.

https://www.moorheadmn.gov/government/elections/election-judge-applications/

Important service impacts for Juneteenth:🏛 City of Moorhead offices will be closed for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19.🚛 G...
06/15/2026

Important service impacts for Juneteenth:

🏛 City of Moorhead offices will be closed for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19.

🚛 Garbage/Recycling: Friday, June 19 garbage and recycling routes will be collected on Thursday. All other routes Monday through Thursday will be collected on their regularly scheduled day. Please be aware the shift in route schedules may cause early or delayed collection this week; set your trash out by 4 am to ensure it is collected.

🚌 MATBUS and MAT Paratransit will operate as scheduled on June 19.

Traffic Alert: Construction to begin on 4 Ave N from 14 St N to 17 St N on Monday June 15 Starting Monday, June 15, cons...
06/12/2026

Traffic Alert: Construction to begin on 4 Ave N from 14 St N to 17 St N on Monday June 15

Starting Monday, June 15, construction will begin on 4 Ave N from 14 St N to 17 St N starting at 7 am. This phase of the project is expected to last 5-6 weeks, weather permitting.

Properties that are located on 4 Ave N between 14 St N & 17 St N may lose direct access to driveways during this construction phase. We ask that all affected addresses please utilize adjacent street parking locations outside of the designated construction area. We also ask that residents do not park directly adjacent or in front of the closures and construction signage.

Please have your vehicles removed from your garages and driveways before the start of work at 7am on Monday June 15.

Garbage collection and mail delivery will continue as normally scheduled during this portion of the work.
Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes and expect delays and congestion in the area.

Individuals with disabilities or special access considerations should contact staff as soon as possible when access issues are known. The City will work with residents to meet their access needs during construction.

Traffic Alert: Construction to begin on 24 Ave and 40 St S Roundabout Starting Monday, June 15, there will be a closure ...
06/12/2026

Traffic Alert: Construction to begin on 24 Ave and 40 St S Roundabout

Starting Monday, June 15, there will be a closure at 24 Ave S & 40 St to do pavement repairs at the roundabout. Access to Horizon Shores Park will be maintained from 24 Ave S. The project is expected to take approximately 4 days.

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

Cleanup Days are officially wrapped up, and we have the stats! Thank you to our Public Works staff, our partnership wit...
06/12/2026

Cleanup Days are officially wrapped up, and we have the stats! Thank you to our Public Works staff, our partnership with Clay County, non profits that help reduce the load and for our community for making the event successful!

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Moorhead, MN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12182995166

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