В Мурхеде стартует фестиваль Greater Moorhead Days с парадами, концертами и ярмаркой техники

Moorhead is a town in transition. While some businesses have closed, the new public library is open and the 11th Street underpass project is nearing completion. The city puts its best food forward over the next 10 days for Greater Moorhead Days. ADVERTISEMENT Greater Moorhead Days Thursday through Sept. 12 Things get rolling Thursday with the monthly Moorhead Cruise Night. Scores of classic cars and newer models will fill the M State west parking lot from 5 to 8:30. Guests can walk around the various vehicles on display and compare notes with other auto owners. Concessions and music will be available. The city will show its colors at 6 p.m. Friday with the Greater Moorhead Days Parade. Schools, businesses, churches and community groups will march north from 28th Avenue South to 14th Avenue South. This year’s theme celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. After the parade, head over to M State’ main entrance for a social, or bop over to Swing Barrel Brewery for an after-party. On Saturday, enjoy the great outdoors with free canoe and kayak rentals from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hjemkomst Landing. Events will carry over into next week. For a full list of activities go to moorheadmn.gov/parks-rec. Fundingsland HeART for Homes Thursday ADVERTISEMENT When Fargo’s Lynn Fundingsland died in 2025, he was remembered for his dedication to housing for all and his love of art. To celebrate what would be the late photographer’s 78th birthday on Thursday, family and friends are gathering at Gallery 4 in Downtown Fargo to kick off Fundingland HeART for Homes. The project will allow people using community housing support to select donated works of art to create a stronger sense of home. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a presentation at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion Friday through Monday Tractor fans will be seeing green this weekend at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag, Minnesota. A very particular shade of green. The lime green Steiger tractors will be featured at this year’s event, which runs Friday through Monday. In addition to the tractors, take in the old saw mill, threshing, fashion shows, parades, tractor pulls, square dancing and more each day as well as the spark show at dusk each night. Gates open daily at 6 a.m. Daily admission is $20, free for ages 14 and younger with an adult. rollag.com. ADVERTISEMENT The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight Saturday The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight tunes up for another night of hard rock through a string delivery. The group presents well known headbangers with trained singers and an orchestral oomph. Selections may range from the expected — Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” and “Stairway to Heaven” as well as Metallica’s “One” and “Nothing Else Matters” — to inspired takes on tracks by Korn, System of a Down and Rage Against the Machine. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $55.35 to $92.35. scheelsarena.com.