Downtown Moorhead Inc. outlines redevelopment plans, highlights potential SAF project

Sep 9, 2026

Downtown Moorhead Inc. presented redevelopment plans for the loop district, civic plaza and the FM Center hotel; the organization also described pursuing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) opportunities at a shovel‑ready Makara site and flagged DG Fuels' earlier interest.

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Matt Lysath of Downtown Moorhead Inc. told the Clay County Board the organization is focused on redevelopment of the downtown loop district, including activation of first floors, multi‑story residential space and public amenities. He said several projects are underway or planned: the 650 Center Building phases are complete and occupied, an underpass paving project is scheduled for an October ribbon cutting, city hall moves back in this November, and a civic plaza is planned for spring programming.

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