BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Two North Dakota natural gas utility providers are proposing to increase residential gas rates between 7.5% and 12.5% in coming months after holding public input sessions with the state’s Public Service Commission in July. The increases would affect North Dakota residents who receive natural gas from Northern States Power Company, a part of Xcel…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO/NORTH DAKOTA MONITOR) — Julie Fedorchak’s campaign has filed complaints with two federal agencies over video and text messages sent last week that falsely stated she had dropped out of the U.S. House race. Complaints were filed with the Federal Election Commission and Federal Communications Commission asking the agencies to investigate. The campaign’s attorney says the complaint to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a Cease and Desist Order against Bright Sound Communications ordering the company to stop all marketing of its services in North Dakota. Last fall the PSC received complaints from businesses alleging Bright Sound was misrepresenting them on sales calls. PSC staff uncovered several instances in which customers…
FARGO, N.D. — Xcel Energy will pay a $12,000 fine for a natural gas leak that led to an explosion and fire at Riverview Place in Fargo. The fire broke out January 4, 2019 at the senior living complex and damaged four of the 24 apartments. No one was hurt but the building was evacuated for several hours. North Dakota…
BISMARCK, N.D.–A state audit shows the North Dakota Public Service Commission had a 17-month bonding lapse, which left the agency vulnerable to potential theft. State Auditor Josh Gallion says state law requires agencies to maintain a bond that essentially acts as insurance should an employee embezzle or commit theft, while the legal case against the worker makes its way through…
