North Dakota Approves $81.1M for Mouse River Flood Protection

The state's water commission is funding the next phase of the major flood control project in Minot.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The North Dakota State Water Commission has approved over $100 million in project funding, with $81.1 million allocated to the Mouse River Flood Protection Project in Minot. The project, which is about halfway complete and 40% funded, aims to protect homes and businesses near the Mouse River by 2027.

Why it matters

The Mouse River has a history of devastating floods, and this major flood control project is crucial for safeguarding the Minot community. The latest round of funding will allow the project to move forward with acquiring land for the final phases of construction.

The details

The Mouse River Flood Protection Project has already received over $389 million in financing. The latest $81.1 million approved by the state's water commission will go towards buying land needed for the project's final stages. A project administrator says the overall effort is about 50% complete and 40% funded so far.

  • The North Dakota State Water Commission approved the $81.1 million in funding on February 24, 2026.
  • The Mouse River Flood Protection Project is slated for completion by 2027.

The players

North Dakota State Water Commission

The state agency responsible for approving and funding major water infrastructure projects in North Dakota.

Mouse River Flood Protection Project

A multi-year, multi-phase flood control effort aimed at protecting homes and businesses near the Mouse River in Minot, North Dakota.

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What’s next

The project administrators will now focus on acquiring the necessary land parcels to complete the final phases of the Mouse River Flood Protection Project by the 2027 target completion date.

The takeaway

This significant state investment in the Mouse River Flood Protection Project demonstrates North Dakota's commitment to safeguarding communities like Minot from the devastating impacts of flooding, which have become more frequent and severe in recent years.