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Moorhead EDA announces leadership transition, proposes one-year extension with Downtown Moorhead Inc.

Moorhead Economic Development Authority · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The Moorhead Economic Development Authority announced that Derek Lapointe is leaving his role and that Downtown Moorhead Inc. will continue contracted economic development services under a proposed one-year extension to the professional services agreement; the extension and related resolutions will appear on the City Council agenda next month.

The Moorhead Economic Development Authority acknowledged a leadership change and outlined steps to keep economic development services steady. Board members honored Derek Lapointe, who announced he has accepted another job, and said Downtown Moorhead Inc. will continue providing contracted services while the EDA recommends a one-year extension to that agreement. The extension will be considered on the Morehead City Council's Jan. 12 agenda and will include benchmarks to measure performance.

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