Moorhead Completed Renovation of Old City Hall

City staff will return to the historic downtown building this November.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Remote Work

Isometric editorial illustration of a historic municipal building featuring stone masonry and a prominent arched entryway, symbolizing civic infrastructure. — Moorhead city staff will move back into the historic city hall building this November, concluding their temporary stay in a downtown facility. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Downtown Moorhead Inc. has nearly finished the renovation of the old city hall building. City staff are scheduled to relocate there from their temporary offices in November.

Why it matters

The move marks the end of the city's temporary stay in a privately owned facility. The vacated site is slated for a future transformation into a hotel property.

City workers currently operate out of the privately owned FM Center. Following the relocation, the FM Center is expected to undergo redevelopment.

The players

Downtown Moorhead Inc.

This is a local organization focused on the revitalization and development of the downtown Moorhead area.

The details

City staff have been operating out of the FM Center, located across the street from the Moorhead Public Library. Once the city staff completes its move back to city hall, the FM Center will be renovated into the Fredrick Martin Hotel, which includes plans for a top-floor restaurant.

City workers will return to the old city hall building in November 2026.

Market Landscape

This project aligns with the broader urban strategy of centralizing government operations within city-owned historic assets. It also shifts the local real estate profile by repurposing the FM Center for future commercial hospitality use.

Residents should anticipate a transition of city services back to the primary city hall building in November. This relocation prepares the FM Center site for upcoming private hotel development.

The takeaway

Restoring city hall allows the municipality to consolidate operations while freeing up private office space for hospitality development. Future visitors to downtown should watch for the transition of the FM Center into the planned Fredrick Martin Hotel.