Mortenson broke ground on the new North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown on Aug. 18, according to a news release from the office of Gov. Kelly Armstrong.
The estimated cost of the hospital is $300 million, according to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services.
The 300,000-square-foot facility will provide 140 beds in a modern, trauma-informed care environment, according to the news release. It will replace the existing hospital, which has operated since 1885.
Officials expect construction to be complete by the end of 2027, according to the news release. The department worked with Minneapolis-based JLG Architects as the principal architect and Troy, New York, design consultants Architecture+ to design the facility. St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based Tegra Group acted as the owner's representative, per the department.
In addition, the hospital will contain specialized therapeutic spaces, advanced security measures to support patient and team member safety and an expanded capacity to meet the state’s changing needs, according to the release.
It also incorporates sustainable, energy-efficient systems that minimize environmental impact and contribute to a healthier overall setting, according to the department. These include a barber shop, exercise room, teaching kitchen and botanical garden.
Additionally, the hospital will offer psychiatric inpatient care, forensic services and psychiatric rehabilitation.
The facility was part of the governor’s 2025-2027 budget recommendation, and was approved by North Dakota lawmakers on May 3, according to the North Dakota Monitor.
Construction work in the state is burgeoning — North Dakota has the second highest per capita construction spending in the U.S., according to a report from construction aggregate supplier Twisted Nail, despite only a 3% increase in population over 5 years
