Former State Rep. and Moorhead City Council Member Dead at 87

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The first woman to represent Moorhead in the Minnesota House of Representatives has died.

Diane Wray Williams died July 31 at 87 after an eight month battle with cancer.

She was a businesswoman, educator and politician.

Williams ran as a Democrat and served in the state house in 1989 and 1990.

Williams also served on Moorhead City Council from 2003 to 2011.

Among her many career achievements, she  started a preschool and served as director of Creative Care for Reaching Independence (CCRI).

Williams was also involved in Camp Fire and the Youth Board for Moorhead Parks and Recreation.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Moorhead.