Federal Judge Reaffirms Ring Dike Ruling

A federal judge reaffirms his order halting construction of the ring dike project in Oxbow Hickson and Bakke.

The F–M Diversion Authority asked the judge to reconsider because the delay will likely result in more than $1 million of additional construction costs.

They are also asking for clarification on the order impacting the construction of at least 8 homes.

Judge John Tunheim last month put levee construction on hold until the Minnesota DNR completes its study on the proposed $2 billion diversion channel.