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Flood protection emerges as top priority as Minot candidates spar over funding and transparency
Summary
Candidates at a Minot Chamber forum agreed flood protection must be finished but differed on funding strategy, project scope and the need for outside review; some urged using sales tax proceeds and lobbying for state/federal aid.
Flood protection dominated portions of the Minot Area Chamber EDC candidate forum, with multiple council hopefuls saying the project must be completed while offering contrasting views on cost, scope and funding.
"We need to finish it," said Joan Hawbaker, noting the project is already underway and suggesting funneling sales‑tax repayments toward flood work once other obligations are paid off. Nicole Brasfield, an insurance agent,…
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