Overview: The Moorhead Economic Development Authority meeting tackled issues, with flood mitigation funding taking center stage. The city seeks $18.5 million to enhance flood control measures initiated after the 2009 flood. These improvements are important for retrofitting seven lift stations along the Red River to meet FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards. Successful completion could lead to lower flood insurance rates for residents in the floodplain. Federal funds have recently become available, potentially reducing the state’s financial contribution to $9 million. The city is lobbying legislators to support this bonding bill.