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Minot Today
By the People, for the People
Minot Mayor Highlights Infrastructure, Economic Ties to Air Force Base
State of the City address focuses on major water project and military's impact on local economy.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:49pm
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Minot's State of the City address highlights the economic importance of the local Air Force base and the city's ongoing water infrastructure investments.Minot TodayDuring his annual State of the City address, Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer provided an update on the long-running Northwest Area Water Supply project, which will soon start pumping water from Lake Sakakawea to meet 90% of the city's water needs. Jantzer also noted that the Minot Air Force Base generated over $950 million in economic impact for the community last year.
Why it matters
Minot has faced ongoing water supply challenges, and the completion of the regional water project is seen as crucial for the city's future growth and development. Additionally, the Minot Air Force Base is a major economic driver for the region, making the mayor's remarks on its economic impact an important part of the State of the City address.
The details
The Northwest Area Water Supply project, which was started over 20 years ago, is expected to start pumping water from Lake Sakakawea by the end of this year. This will provide 90% of Minot's water supply. In his address, Mayor Jantzer also highlighted the significant economic impact of the Minot Air Force Base, which contributed over $950 million to the local economy in the previous year.
- The Northwest Area Water Supply project is expected to start pumping lake water by the end of 2026.
- Mayor Jantzer delivered the annual State of the City address on Monday, April 7, 2026.
The players
Mark Jantzer
The mayor of Minot, North Dakota, who delivered the annual State of the City address.
Minot Air Force Base
A major U.S. Air Force base located near Minot, which generated over $950 million in economic impact for the local community in the previous year.
What they’re saying
“The Northwest Area Water Supply project, which was started over 20 years ago, is expected to start pumping water from Lake Sakakawea by the end of this year.”
— Mark Jantzer, Mayor of Minot
“The Minot Air Force Base provided more than 950-million dollars worth of economic impact to the community last year.”
— Mark Jantzer, Mayor of Minot
What’s next
The city will continue to monitor the progress of the Northwest Area Water Supply project and work to maximize the economic benefits of the Minot Air Force Base for the local community.
The takeaway
Minot's State of the City address highlighted the city's ongoing efforts to address its long-standing water supply challenges through the completion of the regional water project, as well as the crucial role the Minot Air Force Base plays in the local economy.
