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City	Moorhead
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Clay County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	46.864704
Longitude	-96.744552
Population	44,505
Density	771.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	56560, 56561, 56562, 56563
Area Code	320
County Seat	Moorhead
School District	Moorhead Public School District

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About Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead is a locality in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 44,505. The population density is 771.7 people per km². Moorhead is located at 46.8647°N, 96.7446°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Moorhead is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 56560, 56561, 56562.

Moorhead exists upon the expansive, fertile plains where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered by the clutter of peaks. It lies 1.1 miles east-southeast of Fargo, ND (from Fargo, ND: bearing 102°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of West Fargo. The Red River of the North carves a serpentine path through the landscape, its slow, dark waters reflecting the vast prairie sky above. Residents often gather at Memorial Park, finding quiet respite in the greenery that anchors the riverbank. On calm evenings, the light settles over the flat fields in shades of amber and violet, turning the earth into a quiet, gilded expanse. Those seeking a change of scenery occasionally venture eighteen miles to the shores of Hatchet Lake to witness the stillness of the water.

Moorhead grew from the ambition of pioneers who recognized the potential of these heavy, black soils for agricultural prosperity. The local economy remains deeply tied to the rhythms of the seasons, with sugar beets and wheat serving as the backbone of the regional industry. Education and research have also taken root, as institutions of higher learning provide a steady pulse of intellectual energy to the daily grind. Businesses here operate with a deliberate, steady focus, reflecting a heritage of hard work that values stability over flash. The transition from early rail expansion to modern commerce has been marked by a resilience against the long, deep winters that test the mettle of every inhabitant.

Moorhead carries a distinct cultural character shaped by the steady, pragmatic influence of Scandinavian heritage. The community finds its identity in a shared stoicism, where the long shadows of winter are met with a quiet, persistent warmth inside local gathering spaces. Famous individuals like the writer William Joyce have emerged from this soil, carrying the creative spirit of the plains into the wider world. Notable landmarks, including the replica Viking ship, serve as silent reminders of the ancestral threads that continue to influence the local aesthetic. During the warmer months, the streets fill with a modest, earnest activity that speaks to a people who find beauty in the simplicity of their work and their neighbors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dragon Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 281° W
College Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 192° S
Hans Nielsen Hauge Monument (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 274° W
Ivar Aasen Monument (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 274° W
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 304° NW
Veteran's Memorial Bridge (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 292° W
Minuteman II ICBM (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 315° NW
Roger Maris Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 265° W
Immersive Reality Room (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 315° NW
Buffalo River State Park (State Park) — 12.3 mi, 091° E
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.3 mi, 087° E · 12k acres
Fire Museum (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 134° SE
Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (Attraction) — 25.4 mi, 109° E
Viking Sword Museum (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 057° NE
Sheyenne National Grassland (National Grassland) — 29.2 mi, 216° SW · 70k acres
Twin Valley Heritage & Art Center (Museum) — 35.7 mi, 040° NE
Wilkin County Museum (Museum) — 42.1 mi, 170° S
Hallaway's Hill (Viewpoint) — 42.2 mi, 121° SE
Detroit Lakes Sports Arena (Stadium) — 42.2 mi, 095° E
Young at Art Co (Gallery) — 42.6 mi, 094° E
Odyssey Cinemas Washington Square 7 (Cinema) — 42.6 mi, 094° E
Trowbridge Creek Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 43.7 mi, 105° E
Broken Down Dam (Historic Ruins) — 52.4 mi, 139° SE

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