FARGO -- Two-thirds of Minard Hall at North Dakota State University reopened Monday as crews continue working to stabilize the roof of the area that collapsed.
Steel beams are being used to shore up the roofline, and the work is expected to continue until Thursday, said Bruce Frantz, facilities management director.
Next, columns will be added so the floors can be jacked up. That process may take two to three weeks, Frantz said.
Crews aim to do most of the disruptive work before classes resume next week, Frantz said.
The northwest wall of Minard collapsed early Dec. 27. A cause for the incident is still being determined.
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Areas of Minard Hall are open normal business hours.
After the roofline is stabilized, NDSU will seek approval from city of Fargo building officials to reopen the northeast corner of Minard.
Dalrymple is a reporter at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, which is owned by Forum Communications Co.
