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- City of Moorhead Announces Hiring of Assistant Chief of Police
Assistant Chief William Ahlfeldt will join the team in August of 2025.
08/07/2025 5:00 pm
detail - Moorhead Police Department Traffic Safety Initiative
The department is planning several ongoing traffic enforcement waves in response to community concerns.
08/06/2025 1:25 pm
detail - Notice of Vacancy - Public Service Commission (Ward 2)
Term runs through January 2026; selected individual would be eligible for reappointment
08/01/2025 5:00 pm
detail - Ordinance 2025-07
An Ordinance to Rezone Partridge Creek Addition from TZ: Transitional to RLD-3: Residential Low Density-3
08/01/2025 3:00 pm
detail - Building & Housing Update
Construction Permit Activity Reports through July 2025 are now available.
08/01/2025 11:24 am
detail - Accident In South Moorhead
The Minnesota State Patrol will be the investigating agency.
07/31/2025 1:10 pm
detail - Property assessment reviews to occur in selected neighborhoods
07/25/2025 4:30 pm
detail - Sarah Opitz Honored with Moorheart Award!
On July 14, 2025, the Moorhead City Council and Mayor Shelly Carlson presented her with the MoorHeart award.
07/14/2025 7:30 pm
detail - Moorhead Police Department Implements Flock Safety Technology
The Moorhead Police Department is committed to transparency and ensuring the proper use of Flock Safety technology to enhance public safety while respecting individual privacy.
07/14/2025 1:00 pm
detail - Traffic Alert: 34 St Closure
This project will begin on Monday, July 14.
07/09/2025 2:30 pm
detail - Moorhead Shooting Investigation: UPDATE (2)
A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued for the juvenile suspect
07/09/2025 11:09 am
detail - Public Hearing Notice - Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission 07/15/2025 at 5:30 PM
07/03/2025 12:00 pm
detail - Building & Housing Update
Construction Permit Activity Reports through June 2025 are now available.
07/01/2025 10:51 am
detail - Moorhead Detective Recognized by U.S. Attorney’s Office for Outstanding Work in Major Drug Case That Stemmed from A Kidnapping Case
Detective Torgerson’s work was one of only 18 cases recognized at a recent U.S. Attorney’s Office award ceremony in Minneapolis.
06/23/2025 6:00 pm
detail - Moorhead Shooting Investigation: UPDATE
Moorhead Police are attempting to locate a 2010 Chrysler 300 with Minnesota plates EJJ379
06/23/2025 3:25 pm
detail - Moorhead Police Department – Shooting Investigation
The Moorhead Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting incident.
06/23/2025 5:38 am
detail - Dr. Yvonne Condell wins 3rd 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.
06/19/2025 6:00 pm
detail - Moorhead Shooting Investigation
Moorhead Police are investigating a drive by shooting.
06/19/2025 1:19 pm
detail - CANNABIS & LOW-POTENCY HEMP IN RENTALS
06/05/2025 3:30 pm
detail - Traffic Alert: 3rd St Closure for Lift Station Work
During this time, please utilize alternate routes.
06/05/2025 3:15 pm
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