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Lineworkers recognized for heroic efforts

More than 1,200 electric cooperative leaders gathered April 21-24 in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) power plant rule and support full funding of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that benefit rural America.

In May 2023, EPA proposed initial draft rules to limit carbon dioxide emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. Electric cooperatives oppose the rule, which they say is a threat to electric reliability and affordability.
 

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EDITORIAL:
In the spotlight

As North Dakotans, we savor our traditions. Maybe this summer is the time for some new ones, like starting a bucket list of “new-to-you” sites and adventures right here in your state. From the rolling plains to the majestic Badlands, North Dakota is brimming with experiences waiting to be explored by curious residents like you.

Journey through time as you explore our historic sites, from the rugged forts of the frontier era to the ancestral lands of Indigenous people. Immerse yourself in the stories that have shaped our state's heritage. (Consider starting at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan near Washburn or become a dinosaur detective at the Badlands Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson, which turned 30 this year. Get a taste of the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site on page 22 of this issue before planning your visit.)

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