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Thwarted plans
I had such big plans. Well, ok, not big. But firmly cemented in my mind. I have such a huge list of garden chores to be completed in the next two weeks, that I figured I'd better not wait to start un...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 3:46 PM
Wind Power -- for and by Small, Ordinary People
Sunday I spent the entire day reading. For hours and hours I absorbed myself in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, co-written by William Kamkwamba, the proponent of the tale, and Bryan Mealer. I was dra...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 1:40 PM
St. Pat's aurora update plus a pleasing lunar lineup tonight
The sun's wind of particles has been pounding Earth's defensive magnetic shield since early this morning. A magnificent display of auroras erupted in response. While hurricane winds can reach over 2...
Posted on 3/17/13 at 7:10 PM
Helpful benefit, encouraging cancer news buoy EGF's Helen Garcia
Even though she felt quite worn out following surgery in Illinois Sept. 6 to remove a cancerous lump from her left breast, Helen Garcia says these are decidedly feel good days for her. A Sept. 8 bene...
Posted on 9/20/12 at 1:42 PM
Wind Lessons Make Big Impression
Bottineau County elementary school students havediscovered a simple saltine cracker can teach them aboutwind energy. These youngsters were among about 4,100 North Dakota students who joined millions...
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:10 AM
Violent wind storm leaves path of destruction
Violent winds that wreaked havoc in Western states eased Friday but hundreds of thousands of people remained without power and crews struggled to clean up smashed trees, toppled power lines and debris-strewn roadways.December 02, 2011
Waiting for the wind boom
By By Ryan Bakken, Forum Communications Co. , November 19, 2011
N.D. sees millions in wind energy
State regulators on Wednesday approved construction of a 105-megawatt wind turbine farm in west-central North Dakota, and began reviewing three other wind projects that developers want to build next year.By By Dale Wetzel, The Associated Press , October 13, 2011
Winds contribute to power outages
October 08, 2011
Wind picking up in N.D.
North Dakota policy welcomes energy development in all its forms — traditional or alternative — coal, oil or wind. The strategy has paid off in more jobs, increased business activity and boosted state-tax revenue, primarily the result of booming crude oil production. The state fully intends to be a major exporter of energy.By Bismarck Tribune , September 27, 2011
Wind farm planned near Hettinger
A company has filed plans to develop a 150-megawatt wind farm near Hettinger. The Bismarck Tribune reported that Wind Works Power Corp. filed a letter of intent with the North Dakota Public Service Commission in August. It plans to start construction on the $300 million project next June and complete it by Dec. 31, 2012.September 15, 2011
Company plans to build wind farm near Hettinger
A company has filed plans to develop a 150-megawatt wind farm near Hettinger.September 14, 2011
Minot wind turbine blade repaired
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is repairing a broken wind turbine blade on a tower near Minot.August 22, 2011
Fargo winds were 70 mph
By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , July 26, 2011
Letter to the editor: NSP’s decision on wind project is costing jobs
I write to show my support for the Merricourt Wind Project. I am disappointed that Northern States Power would not honor its agreement made with the developer enXco. This agreement was signed in October 2008 and now 2 1/2 years later they deem it acceptable to abandon the project.By Maureen Delzer , July 22, 2011
Letter to the editor: It’s a shame to see company walk away from wind project
When enXco came into this community and proposed building a wind farm, most landowners in this area were open to the idea and interested to learn about the possibilities of wind energy, and the jobs and revenue it would bring to our community and county.By LaVern Wolf , July 16, 2011
Letter to the editor: Merricourt wind farm project needed in this area
I am writing this letter to show my support for the Merricourt Wind Project. I am a bit frustrated at Northern States Power. I am disappointed that it would not honor its agreement made with the developer enXco. We have heard numerous excuses such as birds and delays from the North Dakota Public Service Commission due to this winter’s severe weather.By Tom Nitschke , July 09, 2011
Wind-power project for Merricourt area stalls
While the North Dakota Public Service Commission approved the site permit for the Merricourt Wind Farm last week, don’t look for construction yet this summer, according to Sandi Briner, media contact for the project developer, enXco.By Keith Norman , June 16, 2011
Wind project goes forward
BISMARCK (AP) — A 150-megawatt wind energy project in southeastern North Dakota is going ahead despite a legal fight between its developer and Xcel Energy. North Dakota’s Public Service Commission has approved a site plan for enXco Development Corp. to build 100 wind turbines in Dickey and McIntosh counties. The project’s cost is estimated at $400 million.June 10, 2011
ND wind project goes forward despite legal fight
A 150-megawatt wind energy project in southeastern North Dakota is going ahead despite a legal fight between its developer and Xcel Energy.June 09, 2011
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