Altru resumes plans for seven-story in Grand Forks, N.D.

By Andrew Weeks

It hasn’t been an easy couple of years for Altru Health System, but things seem to be getting back on track with its plan to build a seven-floor hospital in Grand Forks, N.D.

The hospital leadership made the announcement in a meeting in July with the Grand Forks Herald and Prairie Business.

Work on the $380 million hospital, which in 2019 was downgraded to five stories after the budget was slashed, will resume this fall with a targeted opening date set for 2024.

As originally planned, the hospital will be seven stories.

“A lot has changed in healthcare over the past year,” said Altru President Dr. Steven Weiser. “As we look ahead and now fully understand the impact of the unknown, we have expanded our plan to ensure we’re ready for what may come in the future.”