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Commissioners approve Highway 2 lighting contract after MnDOT pledges full construction funding
Summary
The Water and Light Commission voted to award the Business Highway 2 lighting construction contract to Northwest Electric after Todd told commissioners MnDOT would fund construction costs; commissioners set a May 2026 completion window and noted material delays.
The East Grand Forks City Water and Light Commission voted to award the Business Highway 2 lighting construction contract to Northwest Electric after staff said the state transportation department pledged to cover construction costs and a portion of engineering observation.
Todd, the department head who presented the item, told the commission the utility had received a funding letter from MnDOT…
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