City of Braham

The City of Braham is a municipal corporation located in Braham, Minnesota, United States. It provides essential municipal services, including water supply and wastewater treatment, to its residents and businesses. The city operates a water treatment plant that was targeted in a cyberattack on July 27, 2026. The attack disabled computerized operating controls but caused no physical damage and left water quality unaffected. This incident was part of a broader series affecting at least four other Minnesota communities, indicating a regional threat to critical infrastructure.

State cybersecurity agencies assisted with threat assessment, information sharing, and remediation while the source of the attack remained under investigation. As a local government entity, the city is accountable to its residents and operates under municipal authority, with no publicly disclosed parent or subsidiary organizations. Its role in maintaining critical infrastructure underscores its importance to public health and safety. The city’s response to the incident demonstrates reliance on manual procedures and coordination with state resources to ensure continuity of essential services. The ongoing investigation seeks to identify the origin and methods of the attack.