By: Graham Scher – October 24th

Warroad, Minn – Highway 11 Construction in Warroad continued this week. Construction on the Highway 11 bridge continued toward paving the new bridge. Pavement was laid and the sidewalk was done as well. MnDOT still has been working on the completion of the south lane of the bridge project with this week also pouring pilasters and putting up the edge rail. 

MnDOT has estimated the opening of the bridge for both traffic lanes. That is expected to be open by Friday November 7th for motorists traveling north and south on the Highway 11 bridge. The November 7th date will depend on weather that could affect the completion of the 2025 portion of the project.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be conducting an updated statewide public waters inventory over the coming year, and landowners are encouraged to be on the lookout, as your property may be affected. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed Board explains.

Jensen also commented on what the DNR said their next step was and how this might affect landowners.

More from the Wild Rice Watershed Board coming up next week.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has grant funding available to go towards community projects that address the impacts of climate change. MPCA State Climate Director Kate Knuth had these comments about applying for this grant and it’s importance to local communities.

A total of $1.6 million is available. More info can be found on the MPCA website. Applications are due by December 11th.