NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Minnesota State Senator Gene Dornink, Minnesota State Representatives Peggy Bennett and Tom Sexton, Waseca County Commissioner Doug Christopherson, and New Richland Mayor Janda Ferguson released the following statement regarding recent flooding in New Richland and ongoing prevention efforts:
“Over the past several years, the New Richland community has experienced repeated and significant flooding, with some of the most severe impacts occurring earlier this month. As public officials representing the New Richland community and its surrounding areas, we are committed to supporting immediate recovery efforts while working together at every level of government to secure the resources needed for long-term infrastructure improvements that will better protect the community from future flooding.”
The group continued, “Specifically, we are exploring opportunities to leverage federal, state, and local resources to reroute Joint Ditch 6 and Ditch 47, two major drainage systems surrounding New Richland. By working together on a long-term solution, our goal is to reduce the risk of future flooding, protect homes and businesses, and prevent the kind of devastation this community has experienced far too often.”
