

New Traffic Pattern for Roosevelt Park with the Completion of Paving in Park
With the completion of paving and striping in all of Roosevelt Park the traffic pattern will change back to something more familiar to Minot residents. On Saturday, June 20th the larger traffic loop will open providing more space for vehicles and no 2-way traffic on the same roadway. You will still enter off 8th Street SE, into the park entrance, and will follow the paved road to the south of Roosevelt Pool, into the south parking lot (close to the pickleball courts), through
Jun 19


Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project MI-6 & MI-7 Traffic Route for Opening Day of Roosevelt Park Pool
Minot, N.D. – Work continues in Phases MI-6 and MI-7 of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) and this summer the Roosevelt Park Pool will also be open to the public starting on Friday, June 5th. While paving work continues in other areas of the park, a temporary traffic route has been established for patrons using Roosevelt Park Pool and the pickleball courts. You will enter off 8th Street SE, into the park entrance, and will follow the paved road on
Jun 3


Temporary Park Closure Planned for Paving Activities Along MI-6 Downtown Project
Minot, N.D. – The Phase MI-6 Downtown and MI-7 Roosevelt Park and Zoo phases of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) will continue construction activities this week at the entrance to Roosevelt Park and on 8th Street SE. Pending weather conditions, contractors are planning a temporary closure of the park entrance on Thursday, May 21st, to accommodate paving operations. The paving is anticipated to be completed in one day. Final scheduling remains weather
May 19


Flood Protection Phases MI-6 Downtown & MI-7 Roosevelt Park and Zoo Set to Begin Spring Construction Season
Minot, N.D. – As a part of MI-6 Downtown and MI-7-Roosevelt Park and Zoo phases of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) spring construction has been resumed and activity will be ramping up as we move through April into May and will continue through the construction season into late 2026. Phase MI-6 Downtown will be working from E Central Avenue to 8th Street SE and into the entrance to Roosevelt Park; work will continue on the flood wall in this area of
Apr 9


Public Information Meeting will be held on March 19th tied to the Velva Bridge Replacement Project
On occasion a reminder of the full footprint of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) is good for all of those following as we move through flood protection. This project covers 4 counties: Bottineau County, REnville County, Ward County and McHenry County. This means there are urban projects working through a larger population, city infrastructure, transportation corridors, and public buildings and facilities but we have a large rural footprint impacted b
Mar 12


Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project MI-6B Downtown Progress with the Re-Opening of Central Avenue between 4th Street NE and 6th Street NE
Minot, N.D. – As the MI-6B - Downtown phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) continues construction into the...
Sep 25, 2025


Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project MI-7 Roosevelt Park Upcoming Closure of Pickleball Courts and Roosevelt Park for Fall Construction
Minot, N.D. – As the MI-7-Roosevelt Park and Zoo phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) continues...
Sep 3, 2025


Central Avenue Closure Scheduled Between 4th Street NE and 6th Street NE for Flood Protection Construction
Construction continues on Phase MI-6 of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP), with another key road closure...
Jul 10, 2025


The Story Behind the Namesake of Roosevelt Park
Have you ever wondered about the history behind why Minot has a park named for Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, the 26th President of the...
Jun 26, 2025


MREFPP Phase MI-8/9 South Burdick Tie Back Levee Public Information Meeting Scheduled
The Souris River Joint Boaard has scheduled a public information meeting for Phases MI-8 and MI-9 - South Burdick Tie Back Levee. The...
May 29, 2025





















