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Moorhead, Minnesota

Located in Clay County, Minnesota, Moorhead was established in 1871. Twin city with Fargo, ND — across the Red River. Minnesota State University Moorhead is here.
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Founded 1871 | Population 46,000 | Peak 46,000 (2024) | County Clay County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Moorhead, Minnesota

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1871 Founded: Red River community.
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1881 Incorporated: Moorhead was officially incorporated as a city.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Moorhead's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Moorhead continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Moorhead

Jan 1, 1970
Op-Ed: I Have Loved the Spurs for Over 40 Years—But Victor Wembanyama Will End All of That.
I’ve loved the San Antonio Spurs for as long as I can remember. I still remember the absolute thrill of watching George “T…
Jan 1, 1970
People Stunned After Finally Learning What “SPAM” Actually Stands For
It turns out the familiar word stamped on that iconic purple-and-blue can isn’t what many people assume—and the internet is on…
Jan 1, 1970
YouTuber Asks Girlfriend To Shoot A Book He’s Holding With .50 Caliber Bullet, Ends In Tragedy
A tragic attempt to create viral content for YouTube ended in heartbreak after a young Minnesota couple’s dangerous stunt turned…
Jan 1, 1970
New Footage Of The Renee Good Shooting Sparks Outrage After People Spot This Small Detail
The deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman during an encounter with federal immigration officers is igniting fierce debate nationwid…
Jan 1, 1970
Amazon One Medical Just Launched a Full GLP-1 Weight Management Program — Convenience Meets Clinical Care
Amazon isn’t just delivering your packages anymore — it’s now delivering a complete weight management experience straight to…
Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…

Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Culture
Founded
1881 Government
Incorporated
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Twin city with Fargo, ND — across the Red River.
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Minnesota State University Moorhead is here.
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On the North Dakota border.
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Moorhead is located in Clay County, Minnesota.
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Moorhead was founded in 1871.

Famous People from Moorhead, Minnesota

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Warren Magnuson
Lawyer, Politician · Born Apr 12, 1905 · Died May 20, 1989 (age 84)
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Jason Blake
Ice Hockey Player · Born Sep 2, 1973 · Age 52
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Will Borgen
Ice Hockey Player · Born Dec 19, 1996 · Age 29

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