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

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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...

Clay County seeks your input on the 2045 Clay County Comprehensive and Transportation Plan!

Clay County seeks your input on the 2045 Clay County Comprehensive and Transportation Plan! Please visit the webpages below to complete the community input survey and register for upcoming community engagement opportunities!

• Public Input Survey: Clay Count...

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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MnDOT supported Program: COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

MnDOT supported Program:   COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

October 14, 2020

Greetings:

MnDOT, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access and Minnesota Department of Health in collaboration are providing COVID 19 Positive Client Transportatio...

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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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/13/2020)

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (10/6/2020)

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Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:00 PMClick here (PDF) for meeting information 

The Planning Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 7 PMClick here (PDF) for...

Small Business Relief Grant Round 2 Applications Open

On September 15th, 2020, the Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a 2^nd round of funding to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. The second round of grants are for businesses located anywhere in Clay County th...

Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 2

CLAY COUNTY C.A.R.E.S ACT SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM ROUND 2

Moorhead, MN - On September 15th, 2020, the Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a 2^nd round of funding to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Gr...

COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (9/22/2020)

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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

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COVID-19 Public Health Weekly Video Update (9/15/2020)

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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...

The Buffalo-Red River Watershed District to Hold Public Meeting September 16th 2020

The Buffalo-Red River Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (through the One Watershed One Plan program) is nearing the final stages and the formal 60 Day Comment period has been completed.

A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September ...

Appointment to the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District Board

APPOINTMENT TO BUFFALO-RED RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD

The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest for a new manager for a three-year term on the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District Board. Please submit letters to the County Administrato...

Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission to hold virtual meetings September 15th

The Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting onTuesday, September 15^th at 5:30 PMClick here for meeting information (PDF)

The Planning Commission will hold a virtual public meeting onTuesday, September 15^th at 7 PMClick here for meeting infor...

LAST DAY to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

1 More Day to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

2 More Days to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

3 More Days to Sign up for the Small Business Relief Grant!

Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,250,000 funding allocation to the Clay County C.A.R.E.S Act Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. An additional sum of $250,000 was also approved for community/nonprofit organizations who qualify as...

Make an Enhanced or Real ID Appointment with the DMV Online

Citizens can make an appointment to apply for an Enhanced or Real Driver’s License or Identification card. After making your appointment please follow the instructions on the Clay County website to ensure you have the required documents with you...

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only

Clay County Social Services  Financial Services Division Customers 

715 11th Street North, Suite 102 Moorhead, MN 56560 

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only 

  &bull...

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

May 15^th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

Moorhead, MN – Governor Walz announced on May 13^th, 2020 that the Stay at Home Order will not be extended past May 17^th @11:59pm. &...

Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments

The Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments for Enhanced and Real IDs.

• Schedule an Appointment
• DNR Registration Consent (PDF)
• DNR Renewal Dropoff (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Drop Off Instructions (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Consent Form (PDF)

The department of motor vehicle (DMV) will be open for business effective May 20th, 2020

Moorhead, MN – Governor Walz announced on May 13th, 2020 that the Stay at Home Order will not be extended past May 17th @11:59pm.  On May 12th, the Clay County Board of Commissioners, through consultation with Public Health and Emergenc...

Spring Load Restrictions Starting Date - NORTH CENTRAL ZONE

The STARTING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in Clay County for the NORTH CENTRAL ZONE (north of US Highway 10) will be Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:01 AM.  Please be advised that restrictions may stay in effect for up to 8 weeks. Ending dates w...

Spring Load Restrictions Starting Date - CENTRAL ZONE

The STARTING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in Clay County for the CENTRAL ZONE (south of US Highway 10) will be Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01 AM.  Please be advised that restrictions may stay in effect for up to 8 weeks. Ending dates will be...

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...

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.

Click Here for more information on ...

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 Updates

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

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...

Clay County seeks your input on the 2045 Clay County Comprehensive and Transportation Plan!

Clay County seeks your input on the 2045 Clay County Comprehensive and Transportation Plan! Please visit the webpages below to complete the community input survey and register for upcoming community engagement opportunities!

• Public Input Survey: Clay Count...

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) 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...

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 ...

MnDOT supported Program: COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

MnDOT supported Program:   COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation

October 14, 2020

Greetings:

MnDOT, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access and Minnesota Department of Health in collaboration are providing COVID 19 Positive Client Transportatio...

Make an Enhanced or Real ID Appointment with the DMV Online

Citizens can make an appointment to apply for an Enhanced or Real Driver’s License or Identification card. After making your appointment please follow the instructions on the Clay County website to ensure you have the required documents with you...

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only

Clay County Social Services  Financial Services Division Customers 

715 11th Street North, Suite 102 Moorhead, MN 56560 

All visits to the Financial Services Division are by Appointment Only 

  &bull...

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

May 15^th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE

Safely Returning to Work - Limiting Citizen Access to All County Buildings

Moorhead, MN – Governor Walz announced on May 13^th, 2020 that the Stay at Home Order will not be extended past May 17^th @11:59pm. &...

Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments

The Clay County Department of Motor Vehicles is now taking appointments for Enhanced and Real IDs.

• Schedule an Appointment
• DNR Registration Consent (PDF)
• DNR Renewal Dropoff (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Drop Off Instructions (PDF)
• Tab Renewal Consent Form (PDF)

Read on...

Recycling

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

Property Information Search

Search by Parcel ID or Address to find the property information.

Plats, Corners & Surveys

Learn about plats, corners and surveys, and view them online.