Moorhead seniors invited to virtual coffee date with new mayor New Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson is inviting the city's seniors to a virtual coffee date to share ideas, ask questions and discuss their concerns. Written By: News staff | × Shelly Carlson is the new mayor of Moorhead. David Samson / The Forum MOORHEAD — Senior residents are invited to attend a virtual coffee date with new Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 11. Seniors are invited to share ideas, ask questions and discuss their concerns with Carlson, who was unanimously selected to replace outgoing Mayor Jonathan Judd, who became a Minnesota District Judge.