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Blue Earth County accepts County Ditch 1 repairs, approves final payment and warranty start

Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The county accepted engineer Chuck Brandel’s report that Leland Drainage satisfactorily completed County Ditch 1 repairs, approved release of final payments and started warranty periods; landowners raised erosion and riprap concerns that staff will monitor under warranty.

Blue Earth County commissioners on Nov. 18 accepted an engineer’s report and approved final payment for repairs to County Ditch 1, concluding the project and starting warranty periods for open ditch and tile work.

The engineer, Chuck Brandel of ISG, told the board the project focused on open ditch repairs and included rock riffles and other BMPs to reduce future erosion. Brandel said the project’s total cost including BMPs was $359,247 and…

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