Members of the NDSU Community:

Please be aware that overnight serious structural problems developed in
the northwest corner of Minard Hall near the site of the new addition that
is under construction.  The northwest corner has collapsed and is still
unstable. Minard Hall is locked and secured.  The building is off limits
to everyone at this time and will remain so until further notice.  Deans
Riley and McCaul will be in touch with individuals who have offices in the
building.

We have structural engineers and other consultants on site at the present
time evaluating the situation.  I expect to be presented with options
later this afternoon. Pictures of the site have been posted at

Also, the live webcam link is intermittent (because of high traffic to it
and because of the weather.

Thank you for your understanding. I will provide another update to you
when I have more information.

Dick Hanson
President