With the holiday season upon us, gift shopping offers an opportunity to do more than check names off a list. By choosing products made close to home, gift giving can support local entrepreneurs, strengthen small businesses and help keep dollars circulating in the communities we care about most. And by investing in the people and places that make our state unique, every purchase makes an impact.
As North Dakota’s energy landscape grows more complex, North Dakota legislative candidates gathered at Electricity Matters in September to learn how policy decisions affect electric reliability, affordability and the member-owned electric cooperatives that serve thousands of North Dakota’s homes and businesses.
The best Thanksgiving tables have room for tradition and a few delightful surprises. As you prepare for the holiday, we’re sharing two family favorites from Kristine Ryun, a member of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative whose family’s story is featured on page 10. With familiar flavors, these dishes deserve a seat at the table. But, be warned, they just might outshine your turkey!
Capital Electric Cooperative members Dave Pearce and Cory Finneman (learn more on page 25) often referred to the volunteers who built the pumpkin patch’s play structures and art pieces as “Papa’s Playmakers.” But behind the scenes were others who shaped the patch’s story.
Dave’s mother, Suzie Pearce, affectionately known as Mrs. P., maintained the grounds. Dave’s sister and Cory’s wife, Tracy Finneman, began Papa’s Granola. She sold the popular Pride of Dakota product regionally and was considering growing the business when she received a cancer diagnosis.
Back-to-school season in North Dakota means busy days don’t end when the final bell rings. Between practices, activities and homework, hungry students – from elementary school to high school to college – need something easy to make before heading to whatever comes next. These simple snacks come together in a snap and are just right for tackling those afternoon munchies.
Project Tundra is moving forward under an updated development structure that expands the role of an experienced carbon capture developer and creates new opportunities for carbon dioxide utilization in North Dakota.
Reliant Carbon Capture & Storage LLC will assume responsibility for development, ownership and operation of the carbon capture facility planned at Minnkota Power Cooperative’s coal-based Milton R. Young Station near Center. Reliant’s management team brings more than 30 years of experience delivering emissions-control technologies for coal-based power plants.
August gardens are overflowing with fresh tomatoes, peppers and cilantro, making it the perfect time to try Bottineau County Deputy Auditor Haylee Senger’s favorite guacamole. Pair it with her refreshing Pineapple Dream – a cool summer drink she says is one of her favorites on a warm North Dakota day – and you have an easy, healthy snack.
Bismarck State College (BSC) delivers career-focused education “Done Right.”