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Investigation underway after man drowns in lake
(McLean Co., ND) — A drowning investigation continues after a man from Ryder died in Lake Sakakawea. Authorities in McLean County received a report yesterday afternoon of a man swimming who went underwater and didn’t resurface. Several agencies responded to the lake and were able to find the...
PSC conference to explore issues around power-hungry data centers
The North Dakota Public Service Commission is holding a conference Thursday on data centers, a controversial topic in the state because of their power consumption, and in some cases, noise. The PSC has no regulatory authority over data centers, unless they are connecting to a regulated utility. But PSC Chair Randy Christmann said that could […]
More Storms Tuesday & Wednesday, Lots of Heat This Week
OVERNIGHT: Monday afternoon started out a little hazy (due to wildfire smoke) but otherwise was mostly clear and warm, with highs in the 80s. During the evening hours, however, a line of storms pushed into southeastern ND, moving into the Red River Valley and Lakes Country overnight, bringing the threat of damaging winds and hail. Thankfully, after 5 AM, any leftover showers and storms are gone, leaving mostly clear skies for the morning commute. Temperatures will also be in the mid-60s, so overall, Tuesday morning is looking decent.
North Dakota regulators weigh natural gas rate increases
Two North Dakota natural gas utility providers are proposing to increase residential gas rates between 7.5% and 12.5% in coming months after holding public input sessions with the state’s Public Service Commission in July. The increases would affect North Dakota residents who receive natural gas from Northern States Power Company, a part of Xcel Energy, […]
Wind Chill Warnings Are A Thing Of The Past
As part of the National Weather Service Hazard Simplification Project, wind chill advisories, warnings, and watches will go to the waste bin and be replaced with something new. Throughout winters past a wind chill advisory would usually be issued when the feel like or windchill value would hit -25 degrees...
Coachman approved as independent governor candidate for November ballot
Michael Coachman, a U.S. Air Force veteran and repeat candidate for state office, will appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for governor. The Secretary of State’s Office notified Coachman he was approved for the ballot in a July 15 letter. The Larimore resident is running alongside Lydia Gessele of Chaseley, who is […]
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