We’re excited to announce the launch of the new MoorheadMN.gov website!
The content you rely on is still here, but the look and structure have been completely redesigned to make it easier to find what you need. Our new site is mobile-friendly, so you can access City information anytime, anywhere.
We’ve restructured the website to focus on how residents interact with City services, rather than how departments are organized.
Key areas now include:
• Property Services
• Parks and Recreation
• Emergency Services
• Streets and Transit
• Business Development
• Government
Searching is now easier than ever. We’ve cleaned up old pages, refreshed the design, and streamlined navigation so you can quickly find what you need, whether you’re on a computer, tablet, or phone.
Exciting New Feature:
Find it on thehomepage!
You can now search your property right from the home page!
Enter your address to find:
• Your Cleanup Day
• Your Garbage/Recycling Schedule
• Your Voting Location
• Your Council Members
• Your Ward and Precinct
• Your Property Information
moorheadmn.gov
2026 Spring + Summer Parks and Recreation Brochure
Learn more about our upcoming events and summer programs! Visit moorheadmn.gov/parks to view our online interactive brochure and plan your spring and summer today.
Do I Need a Building Permit?
In addition to new building projects, there are smaller projects that also require permits, including:
• Interior remodeling or finishing of an area in a home that was previously unfinished
• Adding or removing walls
• Creating or expanding an opening in an existing wall
• Replacing your roof
• Replacing or adding windows, including egress windows
• Constructing a deck
• Sheds or garages over 200 square feet (lot review required for all sheds and garages)
If you’re looking to get started on a new project, please visit the building and home improvement page at moorheadmn.gov or call Building Codes at 218.299.5424
Make Sure Sump Pumps are Disconnected from Sanitary Sewer System
It’s time for Moorhead residents to disconnect sump pump from the sanitary sewer system. Your sump pump is connected to the sanitary sewer if it is discharging to a drain or plumbing connection within your home.
Drainage should be directed to the street, backyard, or side yard (please be courteous to your neighbors when choosing where to discharge).
Residents may request a seasonal waiver to allow sump discharge into the sanitary sewer from November 1-March 31. Because the risk of significant rain events is lower during this time, the sanitary sewer system can handle this extra water.
During the spring and summer months, sump pump discharges to the sanitary sewer can overload the sanitary sewer system, which leads to basement back-ups for both you and your neighbors.
We appreciate your cooperation to ensure the capacity of our wastewater treatment.
If you have questions about sump pump discharge, please contact the Wastewater Division at 218.299.5386.
Now Hiring Public Works Positions – Be Part of Something Bigger
As the weather warms and our community gears up for another busy spring–fall season, the City of Moorhead is now hiring:
• Street Maintenance Laborers
• CDL Truck Drivers (Streets and Sanitation)
• Compost Attendant (Sanitation)
If you enjoy working outdoors or helping maintain the spaces our residents enjoy every day, there’s a role for you.
MoorheadMN.gov/jobs.
Help us make this season our best yet—join the team and be part of something bigger in Moorhead!
Get Ready for Cleanup Days!
Furniture, household goods, and appliances will be collected at single-family residence curbs during Cleanup Days at no additional cost on your scheduled garbage day in early May beginning at 5 am. A separate truck collects all metal and appliances, and it may arrive at a different time or day than the rest of your curbside items that week.
Apartments are not eligible for curbside pickup. Residents may bring excess garbage to the Clay County Resource Recovery Center at the times noted below, free of charge with proof of residency.
Find Your Cleanup Day
Cleanup Day will be your garbage day, May 4-15 opposite your recycling week*
To find your exact cleanup day online, go to moorheadmn.gov/CleanUpDays and enter your address.
*Exception: OAKPORT NEIGHBORHOOD, your cleanup day will be May 19, same as recycling day.
Get a Jump on Spring Cleanup
Bring furniture, household goods, and excess garbage to the Clay County Resource Recovery Center (3322 15 Ave N) from April 27-May 15 from 8am-4pm, as well as Saturdays May 2 and 16 from 8-11:30am, free of charge. (This also applies to apartments.) Fees will apply for demolition/ construction materials and tires; proof of Moorhead residency (i.e. driver’s license) required.
Clean Up Days Information
moorheadmn.gov/CleanupDays
Call 218.299.5422 (option 1) from 8am-3:30pm
Do not set items out more than one day earlier than your Cleanup Day. Items set out early will be picked up and charged accordingly.
Sort items into piles; different trucks collect specific categories (appliances, furniture, household garbage, metal, etc.)
Use disposable containers such as cardboard boxes (no loose garbage please).
Crews will not return to pick up garbage set out after your garbage day.
Two appliances per household will be picked up free of charge. Remove refrigerator and freezer doors for children’s safety.
Do not place food or waste in appliances.
Keep garbage totes at least 4 feet away from Cleanup Days items.
Empty propane tanks will also be collected. (Valve needs to be removed or a hole needs to be drilled into the tank)
CREWS WILL NOT COLLECT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CURBSIDE:
No Demolition or Construction Materials: Materials include lumber, vanities, cabinets, concrete, sheet rock, fencing material, windows, doors, and asphalt shingles.
Dispose of them at retail tire stores or the Resource Recovery Center for a fee.
Take chemicals, electronics, tires, and construction materials to:
Clay County Resource Recovery Center
M-F, 8am-4pm; first and third Saturday of each month, 8-11:30am; 3322 15 Ave N, Moorhead; 218.299.5016. Enter through the 15 Ave N entrance.
Small loads only, no dump trailers. Loads need to be self-unloaded and fees will apply.
MOORHEAD A Year of Ribbon Cuttings 2026
JUNE opening
Romkey Park & Municipal Pool
• 25 Meter Pool
• Diving Well
• Water Slides Zero-depth entry wading pool
• Splash Pad (free for public use)
• Community Room
• Skate Park
• Playground
• Pickleball Courts
Soccer Field
• Basketball Courts,
• Natural Playground
• Food Forest
• Sledding Hill NOW open
• Moorhead Public Library Walking Loop
• Indoor Playground
• Spark Center for Entrepreneurship 450
“Onward Moorhead: A Plan in Action!”
The City of Moorhead’s Comprehensive Plan is a roadmap that helps the City implement the community’s vision over the next 10 years. Community members, businesses and others worked with the City to create the Plan. Here is an update on recent projects and initiatives that advance the ideas outlined in the plan:
Park Signs
Starting this summer, the City of Moorhead will begin replacing existing park signs by rolling out new signs unique to Moorhead. The signs are made of high-quality recycled plastic and can be fully recycled at the end of their life. Community and Regional parks will include amenity icons to help visitors know what facilities are available in the parks.
1 Ave N Corridor Study
The 1 Ave N Corridor is being studied for future reconstruction from 12 St N to Highway 10/75. Final design will incorporate public feedback and align with the Downtown Moorhead Master Plan. Reconstruction is expected in 2027 or 2028 and timing is being coordinated with MnDOT’s Highway 10/75 reconstruction project. Stay up to date by visiting the project webpage using the QR code.
Community Garden Updates
The City of Moorhead awarded $500 Community Garden Grants to Grateful Community Garden, Salem Evangelical Free Church, and Brookdale
Baptist Church in 2025. These grants helped recipients with operations and purchasing supplies for community gardens. In total, over 5,000 pounds of food was produced which was dispersed to garden participants and donated to local organizations/individuals in need.
Natural Lawn Planting Updates
Recently adopted code changes allow natural lawns, which may consist of plantings (other than turf grass) which may exceed 8 inches in height.
Natural lawn maintenance includes:
• No vegetative overhang on the sidewalk, curb, street, or adjacent properties
• No turf grass or any noxious or invasive weeds and plants
Prior to planting a natural lawn, call 811 for a free utility locate to ensure that planting areas do not interfere with utilities.
Want to learn more?
Use the QR code to check out the Natural Lawn Q&A
PROTECTING OUR WATERS
Pet waste might not seem like a stormwater problem, but it is a source of pollution that can affect water quality and even human health. Pet waste adds harmful nutrients and bacteria to the waterways. The nutrients cause excessive growth of algae and weeds. The bacteria can make the waterways not swimmable, not fishable and cause illness in humans.
You Can Make a Difference!
Please clean up after your pet every time and dispose of the waste properly in the garbage. Never throw pet waste in a storm drain, stormwater pond, ditch, or the river.
The City of Moorhead is committed to improving water quality and reducing pollutants entering waterways. Many walking paths and parks around the City have courtesy bags and disposal boxes for pet waste.
Report an illicit discharge at 218.299.5386 or stormwater@cityofmoorhead.com
How the City Protects Your Digital Services
Behind every service the City provides, whether it’s public safety, economic development, or community programs, there is a dedicated Information Technology team working to keep our digital infrastructure secure. Each day, City systems handle sensitive information and support essential operations. Protecting those systems is a responsibility we take seriously, and it starts with strong policies, routine system maintenance, and a commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats.
One of the most important parts of our work is preparing for and responding to cyber threats. The
City enforces cybersecurity policies, constant staff training, incident response procedures, and ongoing system monitoring to help prevent incidents before they occur. Our systems are managed for detection and response 24/7/365. Security vulnerabilities are reviewed and action is taken based on risk and likelihood of exploitation.
Cybersecurity is not a one time project. It’s an ongoing effort that evolves as technology changes. By planning ahead, collaborating across departments, and staying informed, the City’s IT team helps ensure that essential services remain reliable and secure for every resident. Our goal is simple: to protect the digital systems you depend on every day so they remain resilient, trustworthy, and ready to support the community.
River Paddling Excursions
Every other Wednesday, May 27-Aug. 19, 5:30-8pm Hjemkomst Landing, 202 1 Ave N
River Paddling Excursions • May 27-Aug. 19
Every other Wednesday, 5:30-8pm Hjemkomst Landing, 202 1 Ave N
Must register in advance; $10/person if bringing your own kayak/canoe; $15 with vessel rental. See schedule and register at moorheadparks.com. For info: 218.299.5340
Canoe/Kayak Rentals • May 26-Sept. 6
Hjemkomst Landing, 202 1 Ave N
$10/Hour/Vessel rental; Group Rentals Available Call 218.299.5446
Store Your Canoe/Kayak at Hjemkomst
$50/season | Register online at moorheadparks.com or by calling 218.299.5340.
Moorhead Farmers Market
3:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays, June 2-October 27
Trinity Lutheran Parking Lot, 213 9 St S
Safe City Nights 5:30-7:30pm Join us for Free Food and Fun Activities!
June 17: Robert Asp Elementary
June 24: Queens Park
July 15: Romkey Park
Scandinavian Festival • Friday-Saturday, June 19-20
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1 Ave N
Come experience the culture of Scandinavian countries through music, food, and vendor booths.
FM Kicks Band Summer Concerts
June 11, 7pm: Gooseberry Park, 100 22 Ave S
July 9, 7pm: Gooseberry Park, 100 22 Ave S
Aug. 2, Noon-5pm: Gooseberry Park, 100 22 Ave S Sept. 12, 3pm: Viking Ship Park, 202 1 Ave N
Summer Splash • July 16, 2:30-4:30pm
Moorhead Municipal Pool, 800 19 St S
Free open swim, diving contest, skateboard lessons, music, games, and more!
Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Doggy Dip • Monday, August 10, 3-7pm
Northeast Park Wading Pool, 1817 8 Ave N
$5/dog; all proceeds benefit Moorhead’s dog parks! Dogs should have a collar, carry ID tags, be properly licensed, vaccinated and in good health to swim.
Family Swim Night • August 11, 6-8pm
Moorhead Municipal Pool, 800 19 St S
Celebrate the first year at the new pool! Bring the family for free open swim, prize giveaways, skateboarding instructions at the skatepark and more!
Greater Moorhead Days Sept. 2-12 / Various locations Parade, Midco Kids Fest, Medallion Hunt and more! Find more events and information at moorheadparks.com.
Sunset on the Riverfront • Sept 10, 5-9pm
American Crystal Sugar Company Waterfront, 101 3 St N
Join us for an evening of music, food, art, and more on the Moorhead Riverfront! Free and family friendly.
