Posted: Apr 3, 2020 / 03:53 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 3, 2020 / 10:43 PM CDTGov. Doug Burgum in his daily press conference on April 3 said he’s doing a pilot project this weekend to add to the knowledge base across the country.There will be ‘drive-in’ testing at two rural locations. Burgum says they are trying to get baseline testing in that area. The goal is to test as many people as possible from those communities – including those showing no symptoms of COVID-19.He said by proving the testing concept and identifying COVID-19 carriers earlier, the state can improve its contact tracing and...…Posted: Apr 3, 2020 / 03:53 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 3, 2020 / 10:43 PM CDTGov. Doug Burgum in his daily press conference on April 3 said he’s doing a pilot project this weekend to add to the knowledge base across the country.There will be ‘drive-in’ testing at two rural locations. Burgum says they are trying to get baseline testing in that area. The goal is to test as many people as possible from those communities – including those showing no symptoms of COVID-19.He said by proving the testing concept and identifying COVID-19 carriers earlier, the state can improve its contact tracing and...WW…

Posted: May 7, 2020 / 12:34 PM CDTUpdated: May 7, 2020 / 05:20 PM CDTGreat River Energy has announced they’re closing the Coal Creek Station in the second half of 2022. GRE says they are willing to consider options to sell the plant as well. Coal Creek Station has been in operation in Underwood since 1979 and employs 260 people.Governor Burgum announced after the release that his office is actively engaging with GRE to look into selling to a third party.“While this news is disappointing, Lt. Gov. Sanford and I are more determined than ever to find a path forward for Coal Creek Station that...…Posted: May 7, 2020 / 12:34 PM CDTUpdated: May 7, 2020 / 05:20 PM CDTGreat River Energy has announced they’re closing the Coal Creek Station in the second half of 2022. GRE says they are willing to consider options to sell the plant as well. Coal Creek Station has been in operation in Underwood since 1979 and employs 260 people.Governor Burgum announced after the release that his office is actively engaging with GRE to look into selling to a third party.“While this news is disappointing, Lt. Gov. Sanford and I are more determined than ever to find a path forward for Coal Creek Station that...WW…