Minnkota proposes gas-powered power station in Cass County, contributing to energy growth.

Minnkota Power Cooperative plans to build a natural gas-fired power plant in Cass County, North Dakota, leveraging a new pipeline to deliver gas from the Bakken oil region. The $1 billion project, which includes a single gas turbine generating 400 megawatts, aims to enhance power generation capacity, particularly for growing demand in the Fargo area, including from data centers. Construction could begin as early as 2031 or 2032, pending regulatory approvals. Local residents have voiced concerns about the impact on prime farmland, with some warning of potential negative effects on the agricultural industry.