LAKE AGASSIZ REGIONAL LIBRARY TO EXPAND MINNESOTA STATE PARK PASS PROGRAM THROUGH DNR PARTNERSHIP
MOORHEAD – Lake Agassiz Regional Library is pleased to announce an expansion of its popular State Park Pass program, which is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and which offers free access to the state’s parks and recreation areas.
The Minnesota State Parks Library Program offers community members the opportunity to visit any state park or recreation area in Minnesota without paying an entrance fee. The pass provides access to parks around the state for seven days, and is now available at all 13 of Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s branch libraries.
More information about Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s participation in the State Parks Library Program can be found at larl.org/parkpasses. A list of state parks and recreation areas can be found at dnr.state.mn.us.

SUMMER CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS ON THE 11TH STREET UNDERPASS
In June, Main Avenue closed between 10th Street South and 13th Street South as Stage 2 work started. Excavation work is ongoing in this area to bring the road grade down to its new elevations for the underpass. Next week, tie ins to the water services on Main Avenue will take place. Residents and businesses who will be impacted by water interruptions/shut offs during this work will be notified by the business liaison. If you have questions, please contact the 11th Street Underpass hotline number at 218-292-8779.
Crews are also installing pile along the south side of Main Avenue for the future retaining wall. Once the piling is in, it will have to sit as is for 60 days. This is the required waiting period before work can start on the retaining wall to help mitigate cracking and additional settlement.
At the KO bridge, crews poured the last structural foundation, the pier, this week. In August, the bridge beams and side rail are scheduled to arrive on-site for installation, making the final touches to be ready for BNSF to return back in September, when trains will switch from the shoofly back to the KO mainline track.
On the north end of the project, along First Avenue and 11th Street leading up to the Hillsboro railroad bridge, crews are grading both roadways, bringing them to the correct elevations to tie into the underpass. It’ll be early fall before they begin work underneath the railroad bridge. On First Avenue, they also pave as the road is shaped and ready.
Then, at the location of the new lift station, work continues on the interior piping and equipment.
Coffee & Construction public meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month through October at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N. Representatives from MnDOT, Ames Construction and the city of Moorhead will share updates and answer questions about the current progress on the 11th Street underpass.

34TH STREET CLOSURE
MOORHEAD – July 14: Full Road Closure 34th St from Center Ave/Hwy 10 to 4 Ave S.
Expected to be completed by mid-fall. Pedestrian access will be maintained across the bridge.
The intersection of 34th St/4 Ave S will be fully closed to all traffic for one month starting near the end of July, then will reopen July 21st with lane reductions.
Traffic and access will be maintained except when approach/driveways are being worked on
Meadows Golf Course Access: Use 4th Ave S from 21 St.

Moorhead Residents Invited to ‘Conversations with Councilmembers’ at Gooseberry Park
MOORHEAD – Moorhead residents will have an informal opportunity to connect with their city representatives at the upcoming “Conversations with Councilmembers” event on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The gathering will take place at Gooseberry Mound Park and is open to the public.
From 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, community members are invited to engage directly with Councilmembers Nicole Mattson (Ward 1), Emily Moore (Ward 2), Heather Nesemeier (Ward 2), and Deb White (Ward 3). This casual setting is designed to foster open dialogue, allowing residents to share their ideas, voice concerns, and provide feedback on city issues.
“I believe it is my job as a councilmember to make efforts and arrangements to visit with Moorhead residents,” said Nesemeier. “For me, it is important to hear directly from the residents what their issues, concerns, ideas, and wishes for Moorhead are so we can work together to make our community better.”
“I’m excited to connect with Moorhead’s community members and explore how, together, we can create a more vibrant future for our city,” said Moore. “I know we have so much to learn from each other, when we get curious and engage in open, inquisitive and respectful dialogue. As an elected official, I’m dedicated to empowering the voices of my constituents and driving transformative change that elevates our entire community.”
The event aims to strengthen the connection between city leadership and residents by providing a platform for civic engagement outside of formal council meetings.