Moorhead council to workshop possible responses to federal immigration‑enforcement actions after 5–3 vote After public comment and extended council debate, Moorhead’s council voted 5–3 to add a workshop discussion of options for responding to federal immigration‑enforcement activities. A prior motion to direct staff to draft a policy restricting federal staging on certain city properties was tabled after legal concerns and a tie broken by the mayor.

Moorhead City Council is gearing up for a heated workshop to discuss potential responses to federal immigration enforcement, amid strong community sentiments and legal uncertainties.

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Moorhead mayor withdraws proposed mayor pro tem language after council objections; appointments later approved Mayor Shelley Carlson's initial language naming a mayor pro tem prompted objections from Council member Deb White, who alleged cronyism. The council amended the resolution to remove the mayor pro tem language, clarified legal requirements for certain mayoral appointments, and ultimately approved mayoral appointments as amended.

Tensions flared at the Moorhead City Council meeting as Mayor Carlson's proposed appointment of a council member as mayor pro tem sparked accusations of favoritism and cronyism.

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City Council approves Moorhead Center Mall demolition amendment for $741K Council approves resolution for next demolition phase at Moorhead Center Mall with grant funding.

The Moorhead City Council just took a major step forward by approving a $741K amendment for the ongoing demolition of the Moorhead Center Mall, paving the way for exciting new developments!

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