WIND
Working with the wind 
Though a wind farm near Rhame just began operation a few months ago a decommissioning plan is on file, the Public Service Commission confirmed during a Wednesday meeting.
By Lisa Miller , August 05, 2010
Wind and warnings
A Monday storm left a few downed fences, snapped trees and the occasional trash can blowing around town. High water, 1.75-inch hail and persistent wind also hit various areas around southwestern North Dakota.
By Lisa Miller , May 26, 2010
SD wind farms eye Big Stone transmission upgrades
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Transmission lines originally slated to carry coal-generated power from the scrapped Big Stone II plant could open up a new market for proposed eastern South Dakota wind farms.
May 16, 2010
Bozeman co. gets backing for wind project
May 08, 2010
Windswept
Madison Lindley, 8, swings upside down on some playground equipment during a blustery afternoon recess break at Jefferson Elementary School in Dickinson, Tuesday.
May 05, 2010
Gov’t OKs 1st US offshore wind farm, off Mass.
April 28, 2010
Grass fire scorches 80 to 100 acres
Dickinson Rural Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Andy Paulson said a grass fire about five miles west of Dickinson burned about 80 to 100 acres Tuesday afternoon.
April 21, 2010
Events called off due to wind
Besides messing up a lot of hair, gusty winds that have enveloped southwest North Dakota from late last week until Thursday haven’t caused many problems.
April 16, 2010
Trade group developing wind technician standards
April 11, 2010
Regulators expect debate over latest ND wind farm
April 09, 2010
ND PSC schedules hearing on Burleigh wind project
BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota’s Public Service Commission says a proposed wind farm north of Bismarck shows people are more willing to question wind energy projects.
April 08, 2010
Fire danger high in Dickinson area today
April 08, 2010
Thousands without power in ND days after storm
BISMARCK (AP) — Thousands of North Dakotan residents were without power Sunday after a storm brought down miles of transmission lines, and utility officials say it could be a week or more before service is restored.
April 04, 2010
Wind turbines don’t operate in cold
Though wind turbines utilize North Dakota’s plentiful gusts to generate energy, some agency officials say they are shut down in times of extreme temperature.
By Lisa Miller , January 15, 2010
Wind farm near Rhame gets O.K. from PSC
A 13-turbine, 18.5 megawatt, wind farm will begin to be constructed near Rhame late this year, officials say, after the state public service commission issued an order approving the certificate.
By Lisa Miller , March 26, 2009
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