ND Public Service Commission Busy

kxnet.com (video)
Published June 27, 2010
The growth of energy development in North Dakota has provided many new opportunities throughout the past several years, but it’s also kept members of the state’s Public Service Commission busier than ever.
The commission holds jurisdiction over a wide range of industries, including railroads, grain elevators, and even telecommunications.
Public Service Commissioner, Brian [...]

Revised cap and trade bill still hammers N.D.

By Brian Kalk
Grand Forks Herald
Published July 8, 2010
BISMARCK — As President Ronald Reagan would say, “There they go again.”
The Associated Press reported that President Barack Obama is working with several senators to “quietly draft” a version of cap and trade deemed “utility-only.”
They have been trying for 18 months to force a bill to destroy our [...]

Proposal places more wind farms under PSC oversight

By JILL SCHRAMM, Staff Writer
Minot Daily News.com
Published June 23, 2010
The growing issues surrounding siting of commercial wind turbines supports the case for increased state jurisdiction, Public Service Commission Brian Kalk told Minot Kiwanis Tuesday. “The issues of wind siting have become so complex,” Kalk said. “We want to make sure we do this right.”

The PSC [...]

North Dakota American Legion convention set in Fargo

By Forum Staff Reports, Inforum
Published Sunday, June 13, 2010
More than 400 members of the North Dakota American Legion, its Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion will gather for the 92nd annual Department Convention beginning June 25 in Fargo.
Events will take place at the Civic Center and the Howard Johnson.
Convention registration begins at 10 [...]