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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
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…
Jan 1, 1970
Investigator Exposes $170M Fraud in California
Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…

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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