Moorhead, Minnesota is a unique city located in the northwest corner of the state, on the banks of the Red River. It is best known for being the twin city of Fargo, North Dakota, on the opposite bank of the Red River. Together, they frame the Red River Valley and share a unique culture and camaraderie. Moorhead is home to several top employers, including Moorhead Area Public Schools, Minnesota State University, Moorhead and Concordia College.
Agriculture is still important in the area, but Moorhead is also home to significant corporate, manufacturing and distribution industries. The city has a rich culture and history, with several historic sites open to visitors. The museums, several theaters, the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony and the Trollwood School of the Performing Arts offer entertainment, art and culture. Outdoor activities include kayaking and fishing along the Red River, as well as hiking, biking, or cross-country skiing on the open prairies.
The city is also home to Minnesota State University at Moorhead (formerly known as The Moorhead Normal School). The Dragons showed determination, humility and heart when their old main hall burned down in 1930. Classes resumed the following week and their new symbol, the dragon, emerged from the ashes. For a unique Moorhead experience, visitors can hunt for painted bison while exploring the city's attractions.
Each one has its own distinctive style and message, from depictions of Moorhead icons to recorded poetry, pieces of local history and tributes to the nearby Red River. The Rustica restaurant and tavern in downtown Moorhead is located in the historic Kassenborg Block building, built in 1898. The Comstock House is another landmark in Moorhead; it became the home of a working family, paving the way for businesses and institutions to open their doors in Moorhead and Fargo. If you're looking for an educational experience in Moorhead, Doubting Thomas Farms is an ideal place to visit. More than 300 plant species thrive in the area, including many designated as plants of special concern by the state of Minnesota.
The city is also mentioned in popular culture; it was featured in The Buddy Holly Story (1978) as the next stop on his ill-fated Winter Dance Party tour. The Fargo-Moorhead Climbing Center offers an excellent way to go outdoors by training beginners in their indoor climbing facilities. There are multiple transportation options available to residents, with intercity buses, trains and air travel available in Fargo. Finally, Robert Asp's Hjemkomst ship was built near Hawley by a resident of Moorhead and his children sailed it from Duluth to Oslo (Norway) in 1982 after Asp's death.