Moorhead, Minnesota

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Moorhead is a town in Minnesota with a population of 44,505.[1] It is regarded as the twin city of Fargo, North Dakota, since they are right next to each other. The town was first built in 1870 near a natural crossing point for the Red River.[2] It was named after William G.Moorhead, who was a director of the Northern Pacific Railway.[2]

Musician Buddy Holly was on his way to Moorhead when he died in a plane crash. This was called "The Day that Music Died" in the song "American Pie", by Don McLean.

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  1. "QuickFacts: Moorhead city, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "City of Moorhead". ci.moorhead.mn.us. 2011. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.

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