City outlines storm water resilience project near Minnesota State University Moorhead

The city released an informational presentation describing a storm water resilience construction project planned to begin in May 2026 near Minnesota State University Moorhead. The presenter said the work is the first phase of a larger, phased plan to reduce flooding risk to private and public structures, transportation and sewer infrastructure.

"This project is the first phase of several projects to enhance community resilience to intense rain events by reducing the risk of flooding and damage to private and public structures, transportation systems, emergency services, sanitary sewer infrastructure, other critical infrastructure, and community spaces," the presenter said.

City engineers told viewers the storm sewer system in the area was installed between 1955 and 1969 and that existing pipe diameters range from 12 to 24 inches. A hydraulic model evaluated an event of approximately 4 inches of rain in 24 hours — described in the presentation as roughly a…