On January 12, 2026, Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. (Minnkota) filed a consolidated application with the Public Service Commission for a certificate of corridor compatibility and route permit to construct and operate a 1.74 mile double -circuit 345-kV electric transmission line and associated substation located in Cass County, North Dakota. The project will originate at Minnkota's Maple River-Bison 345-kV transmission line. 

The issues to be considered in this proceeding are: 

1. Will the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed facility at the proposed location produce minimal adverse effects on the environment and upon the welfare of the citizens of North Dakota?

2. Is the proposed facility compatible with the environmental preservation and the efficient use of resources?

3. Will the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed facility at the proposed location minimize adverse human and environmental impact while ensuring continuing system reliability and integrity and ensuring that energy needs are met and fulfilled in an orderly and timely fashion?

For more information contact the Public Service Commission, State Capitol, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505, 701-328-2400; or Relay North Dakota, 1-800-366-6888 TTY. If you require any auxiliary aides or services, such as readers, signers, or Braille materials, please notify the Commission at least 24 hours in advance.