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Description: Geophysical study and hazard assessment of the St. Anthony Falls area and St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall, including a field-based investigation of the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures, modeling of the surrounding area, examination of public safety and infrastructure risks posed by potential failure of the cutoff wall or surrounding area, and emergency response plan for identified risks
Law: 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 62 Art. 1 Sec. 47
Agency(ies)/Supplier(s): University of Minnesota
Due Date: 07/01/2026
Frequency: One time
Topics: Environment/Natural Resources
Infrastructure
Mandate Groups: State and Local Government
Committee/Agency Jurisdiction: State and Local Government Finance and Policy
Note: By conducting this study, the University of Minnesota does not consent to accepting liability for the current condition or risks posed by a potential failure of the cutoff wall. Due date changed to 2026 by 2025 Minn. Laws, Chap. 39 Art. 1, Sec. 41

Item(s) Received

TitlePublisher(s)Publication DateCoverageDate ReceivedReport Link
St. Anthony Falls Study: Final Report Freshwater
Hennepin County
University of Minnesota - Minnesota Geological Survey
University of Minnesota - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
July 1, 2026 07/01/2026 26-1060.pdf