Living in Moorhead, Minnesota
Fargo’s Minnesota neighbor across the Red River, with two college campuses, riverside trails, and Scandinavian heritage.
About Moorhead
Moorhead sits on the east bank of the Red River, directly across from Fargo. It’s home to Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College, and its neighborhoods mix tree-lined older streets with newer areas.
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Quick facts
- State and county: Minnesota, Clay County
- Neighbors: Fargo, ND (west), Dilworth (east)
- Getting around: Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 10
- Higher education: Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College
Schools
Most of Moorhead is served by Moorhead Area Public Schools. Some addresses near the city’s edges may be in neighboring districts.
School assignments depend on the exact address, and boundaries can change. Always confirm with the school district before you buy.
Parks and the Outdoors
- Gooseberry Mound Park: on the Red River, linked by footbridge to Fargo’s Lindenwood Park
- Riverside paths: walking and biking trails along the Red River
- Winter cross-country skiing and the city’s seasonal Frostival events
Things to Do
- Hjemkomst Center: home to a full-scale Viking ship replica and the Hopperstad Stave Church replica
- Comstock House: a historic Victorian home with guided tours
- Rourke Art Gallery and Museum in a former 1915 post office
- Campus events, concerts, and athletics at MSUM and Concordia
Homes in Moorhead
Moorhead offers older homes in established neighborhoods near the campuses and downtown, plus newer single-family homes and townhomes in growing areas of the city.
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