Washout on the Bank of the Mississippi is Getting Fixed

A washout on the bank of the Mississippi in Brainerd is getting fixed, according to the Brainerd city engineer & public works director Jessie Dehn. Dehn spoke at the Brainerd City Council meeting on July 17 and explained there was significant washout along the Fourth Street action of the river. Apparently, a storm sewer outfall failed, causing the washout and dumping a large amount of sand into the river. The MnDNR and Army Corps of Engineers need to coordinate to help fix the complex problem. Dehn requested hiring a consulting engineer.