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ND senators respond to coal plan

WASHINGTON – Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, both R-ND, issued statements after President Donald Trump released a $700 million plan to support the nation’s coal producers, including $27 million to modernize Basin Electric Cooperative’s Antelope Station, improving efficiency and increasing generation capacity. “Today’s announcement, which includes $27 million for upgrades at Antelope Station in North Dakota, is a welcome step to support the continued resiliency of our coal producers and ensure their facilities and infrastructure can meet the growing demands on our ...

Armstrong praises plans to fund coal infrastructure upgrade

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Thursday, June 4, applauded President Donald Trump’s announcement of his plan to address the nation’s energy emergency with funding under the Defense Production Act, including up to $425 million for the U.S. Department of Energy for 12 projects selected to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal fleet and up to $75 million for a coal export facility. According to information from the Governor's Office, the funding includes over $27.4 million to help pay for a $70 million proposed project to modernize two coal-fired units at North Dakota’s ...

Nonprofits unite to advocate, educate

For as numerous and diverse as North Dakota’s nonprofits are, they share a tremendous amount in common. This week, representatives gathered at the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations 29th annual conference in the State Fair Center in Minot to talk about their shared ...

Flag-raising ceremony honors World War II soldier

A flag‑raising ceremony was held recently at the home of Jim Rostad, Minot, to honor the service and sacrifice of 2nd Lt. Arthur J. Blackwood, a World War II soldier killed in action and buried in an American military cemetery in France. Blackwood, Rostad’s uncle, served across North ...

New detachment coming to Minot AFB

Study aims for good fit between base, community

A study has identified 26 compatibility factors around which planning will be critical to the successful coexistence of Minot Air Force Base operations and local communities going forward. Work on the Minot Air Force Base Compatible Use Study has begun, and public input meetings, including ...