Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Wild West Moorhead

Wild West Moorhead

Featuring Historian Markus Krueger
2025-11-06 18:00:00 2025-11-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Wild West Moorhead Join local historian Markus Krueger as he discusses the Wild West origins of Moorhead. Moorhead Public Library -

Thursday, November 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-06 18:00:00 2025-11-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Wild West Moorhead Join local historian Markus Krueger as he discusses the Wild West origins of Moorhead. Moorhead Public Library -

Join local historian Markus Krueger as he discusses the Wild West origins of Moorhead.

Learn about Moorhead’s Wild West beginnings with this free presentation geared for adults. Featuring real stories of local shootouts, Markus Krueger debunks common misconceptions of the Wild West, while discussing how the arrival of the railroad brought no law, no order, and no peace to the area.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations |

TAGS: | |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
Mon, Oct 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

The Moorhead Public Library is located in downtown Moorhead behind the Rourke Art Gallery. The library offers free WiFi, wireless printing and friendly staff to help you access the library's many resources.

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library - with genealogy expert Rick Crume
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!
Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.
Lending for All with Dakota Business Lending - Informational Workshop about Small Business Loans
Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us to learn about small business loans with a representative from Dakota Business Lending. We will discuss how small businesses can prepare and apply for loans to get started, or to grow.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Norwegian Heritage Series - Speaking the Language - A One Book, One Community Event
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about the Norwegian Language in Clay County.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is HALLOWEEN!
Collage Workshop - Learn how to create a collage with a local artist
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a Spooky collage workshop at the Moorhead Library!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is HALLOWEEN!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
Baby Bounce and Senior Social Halloween Special! - A Halloween social for children 0-3, families, & seniors
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us this Thursday morning for Halloween songs, stories and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers, all in community with our Senior Social!
Cancelled
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Craft Connection for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is BEARS!
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Office Hours - Here at the Moorhead Library on First Wednesday of the Month
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In a crisis or not the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.   
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEARS!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Learn and practice paper art
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for an origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
The Language Exchange - French Edition
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The first Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing French language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BEARS!
Caregiver Connection - Join us for an educational meet and greet with ECFE!
Thu, Nov 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of the month for connection, collaboration, and community! This month's Caregiver Connection will feature the Early Childhood Family Education(ECFE).
Wild West Moorhead - Featuring Historian Markus Krueger
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join local historian Markus Krueger as he discusses the Wild West origins of Moorhead.
Zinester Meetup - Just in time for Fargo Zine Mini Fest!
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Join us for a meet-up of zinesters before Fargo Zine Mini Fest!
Build & Play with LEGOs - with Northern Lights Council, Scouting America
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us and Northern Lights Council, Scouting America for a fun, family-friendly LEGO building afternoon.
Cancelled
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.
Best Sellers Book Club - Join us to discuss "The God of the Woods"
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore.
Cancelled
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Nov 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is MOOSE!
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.
Waiting for Outlander Book Club - Let's discuss "The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris"!
Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books similar to Diana Gabaldon's “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris" by Evie Woods.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is MOOSE!
Stone Soup Storytime - with Author Christel Gollnick
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
In this reimagining of the classic tale "Stone Soup" we discover how everyone is vital and has something to contribute no matter how big or small!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Nov 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is HELPING!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is HELPING!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Learn and practice paper art
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for an origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Learn about Energy Assistance Programs - a Senior Social with West Central MN Communities Action
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about West Central Minnesota Communities Action and their energy assistance programs that benefit seniors.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is HELPING!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Nov 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is SHARKS!
Collage Workshop - Learn how to create a collage with a local artist
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join the Moorhead Public Library during Indigenous Heritage Month for a collage workshop led by local artist Sacred Chaos.
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is SHARKS!
See all events