Downtown Moorhead Inc. lays out redevelopment plan; cites potential SAF interest

Sep 8, 2026

Downtown Moorhead Inc. updated the county on a multi-block downtown redevelopment plan, underpass and civic plaza projects, the FM Center hotel conversion and potential sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry interest at a Makara shovel‑ready site.

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Matt Lysath of Downtown Moorhead Inc. told the Clay County Board the organization's priority is to reactivate the downtown loop district with mixed-use development, public spaces and housing. "50% of Morehead residents have a library card now," Lysath said while describing the loop's role in driving foot traffic (he credited the library and other activations for rising downtown activity).

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