CITY OF MOORHEAD

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Moorhead firefighters: ‘deceit, intimidation, autocracy and hostility’ in work environment

Six captains and one battalion chief want meeting with city officials
Hami Arain,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A number of high-ranking Moorhead firefighters are expressing concerns about two potential fire chief candidates claiming intimidation and hostility. In an email to Moorhead City Manager Dan Mahli, six Moorhead Fire Department captains and a battalion chief say they are not at all comfortable with Interim Chief Jeff Wallin and Battalion Chief David Conrad leading the…

Center Ave Phase One
Construction & Traffic Updates, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Center Avenue construction set to begin Monday in Moorhead

One of Moorhead's main roads is soon to be under construction
Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — You can expect to run into construction along Center Avenue in Downtown Moorhead starting on Monday. The project is being divided into two phases. Phase One is from the Red River bridge to 6th Street and will take until late August to complete. Phase Two affects 6th and 8th Streets and is expected to wrap by…
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State fines city of Moorhead $3,000 for improper electric repairs

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The city of Moorhead will pay a $3,000 fine to the Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry for making electrical improvements to a city-owned building without proper permits or licenses. City Manager Dan Mahli says the fine was imposed by the Construction Code & Licensing Division. He says Moorhead firefighters performed the work in a 3-stall…

Recycling Contamination
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Moorhead recycling drop-off sites experiencing high contamination rates

The City has four recycling drop-off sites for plastic, aluminum, glass, cardboard, newspaper, magazines and yard waste.
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Photo Credit: City of MoorheadA recycling dumpster for plastic at the Southside drop-off site location that was overflowing with unrecyclable materials, including electronics, toys, and furniture. Due to high contamination, this bin was dumped at the landfill.MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead is urging residents to be mindful of the materials being dropped off at recycling sites throughout the city. The…
Construction & Traffic Updates, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

City of Moorhead awarded $62 million for 11th Street railroad underpass

The city says construction on the underpass could begin as early as 2023.
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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead was granted funding for a railroad underpass on 11 Street. The Minnesota Legislature granted $110 million to the Minnesota Department of transportation, $62 million of which will be used for the underpass project in Moorhead. Mayor Judd said, “This is a long time coming for Moorhead. The public safety concerns and traffic gridlock issues that…

Mayor For A Day Large
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Moorhead students encouraged to enter the 2020 Mayor for a Day essay contest

Students will have to handwrite their essays and have them postmarked by December 7.
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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead is encouraging fourth, fifth and sixth graders to enter the 2020 Mayor for a Day essay contest. Three winners will be chosen from all across Minnesota. The winners will be awarded $100 and will have their essays published in the League’s Minnesota Cities Magazine. The essay question is, “Cities provide a variety of services and programs…
Community, Coronavirus, Local News, Moorhead

Moorhead curbside Cleanup Week canceled

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead has canceled its curbside Cleanup Week. The event was originally postponed until September, but has officially been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Moorhead residents will instead be allowed to drop large items off at the City’s Solid Waste Transfer Station beginning September 14 until September 18. The Transfer Station will accept items from 7 a.m….
Community, Coronavirus, Local News, Moorhead

Greater Moorhead Days Parade and Kids Fest cancelled

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Some of the events normally celebrated at Greater Moorhead Days will not be held this year. The City made the decision to cancel certain events that could not be conducted in coordination with current health and safety guidelines. The cancelled events include the Greater Moorhead Days Parade, the Wings and Wheels Fly in and Car Show, The FM Flatlander…
Community, Coronavirus, Local News, Moorhead

City of Moorhead seeks public input on CARES Act funding

The City will be accepting spending comments until August 3.
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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead is seeking public input on how to use the CARES Act funding provided by the US Treasury. Moorhead received $3.278 million which can be used to address medical or public health needs and provide economic support to suffering businesses and anyone unemployed. $1.278 million will be used to various municipal COVID-19 expences, while the other…