Planning & Zoning is Looking for Members to Serve on the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning is looking for applications for members to serve on:

• Planning Commission
• Board of Adjustment

For additional information and application please go to Planning & Zoning 

Clay County Community Profile Ready for Review

Clay County has just completed a draft community profile as part of its comprehensive plan update. The community profile provides a summary of baseline conditions and trends in the county and helps establish the context for assessing potential impacts to ...

County Building Mask Mandate Back In Place

Following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Clay County Public Health officials, the Clay County Board of Commissioners passed a motion on September 28th, 2021 mandating the use of masks by the public and employees within public a...

Public Comments Requested: Clay County Social Services

Clay County Social Services is in the process of developing the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Biennial Service Agreement (BSA) for grant funds for CY 2022-2023.   The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) requires counties to ...

Clay County Staff Appreciation Day

Over the last year and a half our county staff have gone above and beyond to provide services despite the COVID-19 pandemic. As a sign of appreciation, the Clay County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed July 27th as County Staff Appreciation Day! The ...

Child Foster Care Homes Needed in Clay County!

Have you ever thought about sharing your house with a child who needs a temporary place to call home?

Would you like to be part of a team of professionals working together to protect children, while providing services to enrich their lives?

If you answered ...

Appointment are REQUIRED for Real or Enhance ID starting NOW

Beginning Tuesday June 1^st, 2021, new applicants for Real or Enhanced Identification or Driver’s License need an appointment.  Please visit our website to make an appointment at https://claycountymn.gov/drive

Seeking to create a better service exp...

COVID-19 Public Health Biweekly Video Update (6/1/2021)

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Please take the time to fill out a short Clay County Citizen Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this short Clay County Citizen Survey.  Your feedback is important in making Clay County the best community in Minnesota.

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (5/18/2021)

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County Building Mask Mandate Changes

Effective May 18^th, 2021, following the guidance of the CDC and Governor Walz Executive Order 21-23, masks and social distancing are not required in Clay County buildings or property. However, people who are not fully vaccinated – two weeks since final va...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (5/11/2021)

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Appointment required for Real or Enhance ID beginning June 1st

Beginning Tuesday June 1^st, 2021, new applicants for Real or Enhanced Identification or Driver’s License need an appointment.  Please visit our website to make an appointment at https://claycountymn.gov/drive

Seeking to create a better service exp...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (5/4/2021)

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Rent Assistance Available

Rent Assistance Available

RentHelpMN has opened for applications, making it possible for low- and moderate-income renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also makes provisions for those at risk of falling be...

NOTICE OF MEDIA CONFERENCE: 11th Street Grade Separation / Underpass

Senator Tina Smith will be in Moorhead from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021. She will be at Fire Station 1, 1120 1 Ave N, Moorhead, and has invited County Commissioners and City Council members as well as other local officials to join her.&nbs...

Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Restaurant Revitalization Fund

What is it?

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a new grant opportunity from the SBA that will provide funding to help restaurants, bars, and other eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19. The program will provide funding e...

Drayton Dam Fish Passage Mitigation Project Public Comments will be taken May 4th - June 4th

Moorhead-Clay County Joint Powers Authority

Notice of Comment Period

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on the availability of a Mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the construction of the Drayton Dam Fish Passage Mitigat...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (4/27/2021)

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Clay County Board of Commissioners - “Hate has no home here.”

During the early hours of April 25^th, the Moorhead-Fargo Islamic Community Center located at 2215 12^th Ave S, Moorhead, MN was vandalized. Messages of hate were spray-painted on the exterior of the building. The Moorhead Police Department is investigating...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (4/20/2021)

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Planning Commission to hold meeting 4/20/2021

Planning Commission to hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 20th 2021 at 7:00 PM.

 If you would like to attend in person, Please Sign Up Here 

If you would like to attend virtually, refer to the Virtual Meeting Guide (PDF)

Check the Agenda Cent...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (4/13/2021)

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Extreme Heat

Monday is Alert and Warnings Day

This is the perfect time to engage with your communities, schools, and local businesses to talk about their emergency plans and how they can prepare for the upcoming severe weather season.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes (With Statewide Tornado Drills)

Monday is Alert and Warnings Day

This is the perfect time to engage with your communities, schools, and local businesses to talk about their emergency plans and how they can prepare for the upcoming severe weather season.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Floods

Monday is Alert and Warnings Day

This is the perfect time to engage with your communities, schools, and local businesses to talk about their emergency plans and how they can prepare for the upcoming severe weather season.

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Sever Weather Awareness Week: Severe Weather, Lightning and Hail

Monday is Alert and Warnings Day

This is the perfect time to engage with your communities, schools, and local businesses to talk about their emergency plans and how they can prepare for the upcoming severe weather season.

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Sever Weather Awareness Week: Alerts and Warnings

Monday is Alert and Warnings Day

This is the perfect time to engage with your communities, schools, and local businesses to talk about their emergency plans and how they can prepare for the upcoming severe weather season.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week Begins April 12th

April 12 - 16, 2021 Statewide Tornado Drill Day is April 15

The Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service will be promoting general weather safety and emergency preparedness to Minnesotans during April 12 – 16 for Seve...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (4/6/2021)

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The Clay County Government Center is Open!

Clay County Government Center is Open

The Clay County Government Center is now open.  The facility houses the Assessor, Recorder, Auditor, Treasurer, Planning & Zoning, GIS, Human Resources, and Central Administration offices.  

Servic...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (3/23/2021)

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Child Foster Care Homes Needed in Clay County!

Have you ever thought about sharing your house with a child who needs a temporary place to call home?

Would you like to be part of a team of professionals working together to protect children, while providing services to enrich their lives?

If you answered ...

Child Care Providers Needed in Clay County!

Family Childcare requirements:

• Live in Clay County
• Be at least 18 years old
• Provide care in a home that meets safety requirements & have appropriate sleep space
• Complete an application for Family Child Care
• Provide Clay County with 3 references
• Background s...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (3/9/2021)

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Coming soon! Clay County will soon be opening a new Government Center

Coming soon!

Clay County Government Center

Clay County will soon be opening a new Government Center.  The facility will house the Assessor, Recorder, Auditor, Treasurer, Planning & Zoning, GIS, Human Resources, and Central Administration office...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (3/2/2021)

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More Help Coming for Hungry Children from MN Department of Human Services

More help coming for hungry children 

P-EBT benefits for 2020-2021 school year available starting in late March  

More help is on the way for hundreds of thousands of hungry Minnesota children for the 2020-2021 school year. To ensure child...

North Broadway Bridge Closing to Traffic and Pedestrians Indefinitely

North Broadway Bridge Closing to  Traffic and Pedestrians Indefinitely 

FARGO, N.D. (Feb. 11, 2021) – City of Fargo Engineering staff, in coordination with the Clay County Highway Department, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)...

Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition Launches Statewide Speed Test Initiative

Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition Launches Statewide Speed Test Initiative

“The Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of the Minnesota Speed Test Initiative,” said Vince Robinson, Chair of the MN Rural Broadband Coalition....

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (2/9/2021)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (2/2/2021)

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Clay County Public Health & Community Partners are conducting a Community Health Assessment

Clay County Public Health & Community Partners are conducting a Community Health Assessment. We invite you to answer the survey questions.  The survey should only take 6 or 7 minutes of your time.

Click Here to the the Survey  &n...

The Clay County Land Auction on Tuesday, January 26th has been cancelled

The Clay County Land Auction scheduled for 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 26^th has been cancelled at this time. The Board of Commissioners will discuss this at their Tuesday, January 19^th 2021 board meeting. Please check www.claycountymn.gov/323/Planning-Zon...

Clay County Business Relief Program Applications Are Now Open

Clay County Business Relief Program

Moorhead, MN - On December 16th, 2020 Governor Walz signed legislation establishing a $216 million-dollar Small Business Relief Package for Minnesota businesses affected by COVID-19.   The legislation provided t...

Clay County Business Relief Program Applications Opening 11:59 am Today

Clay County Business Relief Program

Moorhead, MN - On December 16th, 2020 Governor Walz signed legislation establishing a $216 million-dollar Small Business Relief Package for Minnesota businesses affected by COVID-19.   The legislation provided t...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (1/26/2021)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (12/29/2020)

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COVID-19 Business Relief Program

COVID-19 Business Relief Program

On December 16^th, 2020 Governor Walz signed legislation establishing a $216 million dollar Small Business Relief Package for Minnesota businesses affected by COVID-19.  As part of this package, the State ...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (12/22/2020)

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Moorhead Exam office is now open for limited services

Moorhead Exam Office is Now Open for Limited Services

1300 15^th Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560

Minnesota Driver's License Testing / ReinstatementThe office is open to limited servicesWritten knowledge tests and road tests onlySchedule online for a written...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (12/15/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (12/8/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (12/1/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/24/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/17/2020)

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Clay County Motor Vehicle Has Moved to the Moorhead Center Mall

The Clay County DMV is now open at its new location starting November 16th! Below is a map of it's location inside the Moorhead City Mall.

420 Center Ave Moorhead, MN 56560

We would like to thanks you in advanced for your patience, as transactions ...

Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings

Board of Adjustment to hold virtual meeting

Tuesday, November 17^th at 5:30 PM

Click here for information on how to participate 

Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings

Tuesday, November 17^th at 7:00 PM

Click here for information on how to partici...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/10/2020)

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Clay County Motor Vehicle Closing November 10th - 16th

Clay County Motor Vehicle Closing November 10^th @ 1:30pm In Preparation of Moving to the Moorhead Center Mall Location.

 Moorhead, MN – The Clay County Motor Vehicle Department (DMV) will be closing November 10th @ 1:30pm in preparation of moving ...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (11/3/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/27/2020)

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Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles Will Relocate to the Moorhead Center Mall

On November 16th the Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles will be relocating in the Moorhead Center Mall. If you have an appointment after November 15th please show up to the Moorhead Center Mall and not the old location.

2020 Election Voting Information

Whether you are voting in person or by mail we have the information you need

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/20/2020)

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2020 Election Voting Information

Whether you are voting in person or by mail we have the information you need

Sign Up For Absentee Voting Now

Find out how you can vote by mail

Free, Walk-In Mental Health Clinic for Clay County Residents Until December 9th

Free, Walk-In Mental Health Clinic

For Clay County Residents

9 am to 5 pm Wednesdays (September 16 - December 9th)Online or at The Village Family Service Center815 37th Ave. S Moorhead

Screenings and referrals available for all ages at no cost thank...

Attention Contractors - Public Notice

Public Notice: Clay County has designated its official website as claycountymn.gov. Official publication of bids, requests for information, and requests for proposals will be done on the official website as an additional means to disseminate solicitatio...Read on...

New applicants or applicants making changes for Real or Enhanced Identification need an appointment.

New applicants or applicants making changes for Real or Enhanced Identification need an appointment. All other services are Walk-in Only.   Please visit our website to make an appointment at https://claycountymn.gov/drive

Other services, including...

Planning & Zoning is Looking for Members to Serve on the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning is looking for applications for members to serve on:

• Planning Commission
• Board of Adjustment

For additional information and application please go to Planning & Zoning 

County Building Mask Mandate Back In Place

Following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Clay County Public Health officials, the Clay County Board of Commissioners passed a motion on September 28th, 2021 mandating the use of masks by the public and employees within public a...

Child Foster Care Homes Needed in Clay County!

Have you ever thought about sharing your house with a child who needs a temporary place to call home?

Would you like to be part of a team of professionals working together to protect children, while providing services to enrich their lives?

If you answered ...

Rent Assistance Available

Rent Assistance Available

RentHelpMN has opened for applications, making it possible for low- and moderate-income renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also makes provisions for those at risk of falling be...

Clay County Board of Commissioners - “Hate has no home here.”

During the early hours of April 25^th, the Moorhead-Fargo Islamic Community Center located at 2215 12^th Ave S, Moorhead, MN was vandalized. Messages of hate were spray-painted on the exterior of the building. The Moorhead Police Department is investigating...

The Clay County Government Center is Open!

Clay County Government Center is Open

The Clay County Government Center is now open.  The facility houses the Assessor, Recorder, Auditor, Treasurer, Planning & Zoning, GIS, Human Resources, and Central Administration offices.  

Servic...

North Broadway Bridge Closing to Traffic and Pedestrians Indefinitely

North Broadway Bridge Closing to Traffic and Pedestrians Indefinitely

FARGO, N.D. (Feb. 11, 2021) – City of Fargo Engineering staff, in coordination with the Clay County Highway Department, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) and SRF...

Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition Launches Statewide Speed Test Initiative

Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition Launches Statewide Speed Test Initiative

“The Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of the Minnesota Speed Test Initiative,” said Vince Robinson, Chair of the MN Rural ...

Moorhead Exam office is now open for limited services

Moorhead Exam Office is Now Open for Limited Services

1300 15^th Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560

Minnesota Driver's License Testing / ReinstatementThe office is open to limited servicesWritten knowledge tests and road tests onlySchedule online for a written...

COVID-19 Updates

Keep up to date with the latest in Coronavirus news and tips to stay healthy

Clay County Motor Vehicle Has Moved to the Moorhead Center Mall

The Clay County DMV is now open at its new location starting November 16th! Below is a map of it's location inside the Moorhead City Mall.

420 Center Ave Moorhead, MN 56560

We would like to thanks you in advanced for your patience, as transactions ...

Recycling

Clay County is proud to support recycling opportunities throughout the county. There are centers in each city for general recyclables.

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Plats, Corners & Surveys

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