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🌱 Driver seriously hurt in gravel truck crash just north of Moorhead

Moorhead, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Moorhead! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driver seriously hurt in gravel truck crash just north of Moorhead
  • See which Moorhead projects just got the green light this week.
  • Meet the Moorhead teen now serving as Minnesota’s Youth Poet Laureate

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rather cloudy, brisk and cool, temps: high: 65, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Sunshine; breezy, warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driver seriously injured in crash with gravel truck north of Moorhead (inforum.com) — A driver suffered serious injuries Thursday afternoon in a collision with a gravel truck at 34th Street and 28th Avenue North, just north of Moorhead. Clay County deputies, Moorhead police and fire, and other agencies responded, with the injured person taken by Sanford Ambulance to a local hospital while investigators continue to review what caused the crash.
   

2. What's going up in your neighborhood? Building permits published June 13, 2026 (inforum.com) — Moorhead residents can now see a fresh list of building permits, including a nearly $1 million new commercial project on 2nd Avenue North and a new Habitat for Humanity home on 32nd Avenue South. Several residential remodels across north and south Moorhead may signal upcoming construction activity in your neighborhood.
   

3. Words that Bridge Worlds (thefmextra.com) — A Moorhead High School student, 17-year-old Sienna Lee, has been named Minnesota’s first Youth Poet Laureate, giving her a statewide platform to share her work and represent young voices. Over the next year she’ll travel, perform, and receive mentorship, while Moorhead schools and neighbors celebrate her growing impact as a writer, artist, and student leader.
   

4. Banners Salute 250th Birthday of USA (thefmextra.com) — New patriotic banners and fresh sidewalk art are coming to Moorhead’s Main and Center Avenue corridors as the city’s Arts and Culture Commission marks the nation’s 250th birthday. The volunteer board, which has backed projects like the Moorhead Sculpture Walk and Hjemkomst-area wildlife art, is also seeking ideas for a new interactive, child-friendly installation residents could enjoy in coming years.
   

5. 11 Minnesota College Towns You Should Visit for a Weekend Getaway in 2026 (myfamilytravels.com) — Moorhead earns a spot on a 2026 list of Minnesota college towns worth a weekend trip, highlighted for its shared energy with Fargo and two local campuses. The article points visitors to the Hjemkomst Center, Red River trails, nearby Plains Art Museum, and campus-area coffee shops that help define Moorhead’s laid-back, student-driven vibe.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • How To Text 911 in an Emergency
    Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
  • Concordia College posted a job opening for Summer Custodial and Maintenance Workers in Moorhead. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(07378) - 1530 1st ave N in Moorhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorhead here.

Ok Moorhead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Moorhead

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Moorhead

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.