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Summit brings energy, tax experts to ND

BISMARCK — Two national experts will bring energy and tax policy perspectives to the Greater North Dakota Chamber's 2026 Policy Summit on Sept. 22 at the Bismarck Event Center. Martin Lin, senior manager in Energy & Infrastructure at Deloitte, and Joe Bishop-Henchman, executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, will headline sessions examining two issues central to North Dakota's competitiveness: energy and taxation. Bishop-Henchman has authored more than 100 studies on tax policy and tax law and has extensive experience working with policymakers across the ...

PSC sets hearing on Williams County wind farm

WILLISTON – The North Dakota Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 29 regarding a proposal to construct a wind farm in Williams County. Homestead Wind LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apex Clean Energy Holdings LLC, is requesting a siting permit for the construction of a wind project with a capacity of up to 256.5 megawatts, which will be known as the Homestead Wind Project. The project would consist of up to 67 wind turbine generators and associated facilities in the northwest corner of Williams County and would encompass about 25,000 acres. The estimated ...

WSC awarded grant to strengthen STEM workforce

WILLISTON — Williston State College has been awarded $373,701 through the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program to expand technical education and help prepare more skilled workers for Western North Dakota’s energy and technology industries. The funded project, “Advanced Technological Education: Developing an Effective Regional Educational Framework for STEM Technician Talent Generation for the Bakken Region,” will expand outreach to rural communities, develop certification opportunities in Electronic & Industrial Controls, strengthen training ...

Interpretative center offers roleplaying adventure

WASHBURN — The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center near Washburn will host “Dugouts & Pirogues: The Way Through the Northern Corridor,” a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired tabletop roleplaying event, on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. in the library. The program is family-friendly and open to ages 12 and older. Participants ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. During this ongoing monthly campaign, step into a fantasy expedition inspired by historical themes of the Corps of Discovery using Dungeons & Dragons 2024 fifth edition rules in a custom setting. Join an imaginary ...

Mandan woman pleads guilty to wire fraud

BISMARCK – Andrea Jo Bonness, 56, Mandan, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland to a felony charge of wire fraud for stealing from a Mandan nonprofit organization while providing accounting services, U.S. Attorney Nicholas W. Chase announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. According to court documents, between April 1, 2025, and Feb. 24, while employed as an accountant who provided payroll and charitable gaming audit services for nonprofit clients, Bonness fraudulently accessed client bank accounts and transferred about $304,070 to her personal bank account to pay for ...

MSU reopens Beaver Dam

Minot State University held a grand opening for its Beaver Dam on Monday, Sept. 14, during a ribbon cutting, finishing a years long effort to rebuild the space for the growing student population and staff. The opening of the Beaver Dam coincides with Homecoming week, according to Dr. Steven ...