Crews working to replace tower

Morton County’s emergency manager said crews are working to replace a communications tower that collapsed in rain and blizzard conditions last week.

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Morton County’s emergency manager said crews are working to replace a communications tower that collapsed in rain and blizzard conditions last week.

Emergency Manager Tammy Lapp-Harris said the 300-foot tower collapsed late Thursday afternoon, about three miles south of New Salem, and fell in four pieces. She said some of it fell across power lines.

Lapp-Harris said emergency communications for some parts of the county were interrupted for up to 48 hours. She said a portable tower was brought in as a temporary replacement.

Officials estimate it will cost about $66,000 to replace and install a new tower.

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