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ND applauds EPA reversal on coal

Industry and government leaders in North Dakota issued statements applauding the Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal on Monday, Sept. 14, of a power plant greenhouse gas rule that they say would have forced the closure of the state's coal-fired electrical generation plants. “This is a huge win for anyone who cares about having power when they need it. The Biden administration's Clean Power Plan 2.0 was so disconnected from science and reality, it was dangerous,” Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, R-ND, said. “Prematurely closing power plants at a time when power demand is ...

DCB welcomes four new faculty

BOTTINEAU – Dakota College at Bottineau has announced the addition of four new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester. New faculty members are Tanya Gillen, nursing; Joanie Houser, dental; Kortney Arnold, social studies; and Cyla McMechan, medical laboratory technician. Gillen joins DCB as a full-time nursing instructor, bringing a diverse background in healthcare, exercise science and rehabilitation. Raised on a North Dakota farm, Gillen earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in special education from the University of North Dakota in 1999. She later ...

Cadets turn miles into money

The MinotWreaths.org's First Annual Cadet Challenge delivered a surge of energy Sunday, Sept. 13, as cadets of the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron transformed a 90‑minute fun run into a major community impact event. Minot businesses kept pace by pledging donations for every ...

Trinity’s EMT program accepting applications

Trinity Health has announced applications are open for its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program. The EMT Program is designed to provide students with the emergency medical knowledge, critical thinking skills and practical proficiency necessary to care for the sick and injured. The program will take place from January through May 2027. Applications are due by Tuesday, Oct. 27, by 3 p.m. A mandatory administrative orientation for the program will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m. The total tuition for the program is $1,500. For more information, contact the EMT program ...

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 ...