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County approves wind farm repowering

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The Ward County Commission approved Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s wind farm repowering project on Tuesday, July 7. Basin Electric proposed repowering the 80 turbines that are part of the PrairieWinds 1 and Minot Wind projects south of Minot. Repowering includes installing new larger blades, a new hub gearbox, main shaft, a generator refurbishment and upgrades to the electrical controls, according to Basin Electric information. The upgrades are designed to enable the wind turbines to produce more electricity at lower wind speeds. The commission voted 4-1 to approve the project, ...

Affordable housing program funds available

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BISMARCK – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) announced it is accepting applications for affordable housing development assistance through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and the state’s Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). “The programs North Dakota Housing Finance Agency administers address the state’s most pressing housing challenges,” said Brandon Dettlaff, NDHFA executive director. “Providing homes for low-wage workers, individuals and families who are aging or ...

Council renews Beulah CVB gaming sites

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A Beulah organization whose gaming operations have come under investigation by the North Dakota Attorney General has renewed its Minot gaming sites. The Minot City Council voted Monday, July 6, to approve Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau’s site authorizations for Comfort Suites and Uncle Maddio’s, with the stipulation that authorization will be canceled should the state later revoke the organization’s gaming license. City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim said state action against Beulah CVB is pending. City Clerk Mikayla McWilliams said correspondence from the state indicated ...

Minot Police promotes, adds to ranks

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The Minot Police Department swore in five new officers and promoted two during a ceremony Monday, July 6. Cole Strandemo and Josh Noyes were promoted to lieutenants. Noyes will work as a patrol lieutenant and Strandemo as administrative lieutenant. New patrol officers are Maya Mayfield, ...

NDCF celebrates 50 years with 50 food pantry grants

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BISMARCK – The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) is celebrating its 50th anniversary by awarding 50 grants to food pantries across the state. “When we discussed how best to celebrate this organization and its impact, we wanted to do something meaningful that furthered our ...

Governor seeks presidential disaster declaration

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BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has submitted a request for a presidential major disaster declaration for severe storms that occurred June 7-9, causing damage estimated at more than $4.6 million. The request made Tuesday, July 7, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency seeks a presidential major disaster declaration for seven counties: Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McLean, Mercer, Oliver and Williams. A presidential declaration would make FEMA public assistance available to help cover the costs of fixing and replacing damaged infrastructure. On June 7, the first storms produced ...