BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gasoline prices are on the rise and headed to a record in North Dakota. North Dakota AAA spokesman Gene LaDoucer says the average price of gas in the state could reach $4.15 per gallon, breaking the July 2008 record of $4.08. A gallon of regular unleaded gas already is at...

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Xcel Energy is proposing two natural gas-fired power plants 70 miles south of Fargo to help meet electricity needs during times of peak demand. The plants would be built near Hankinson if they are approved by regulators because of the site’s proximity to a natural gas pipeline and an electrical...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsDakota.com) U-S House and Senate leaders are getting closer to approving a farm bill. Several farm groups from North Dakota were in Washington this week lobbying for certain amendments that would benefit farmers and ranchers. Dakota Plains Cooperative General Manager Ken Astrup was one of those who traveled to Washington. D.C. North...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The Barnes County Commission took a step to move the Public Service Answering Point Dispatch Center by approving a plan to remodel space in the courthouse basement during a special meeting Thursday. On a 3 to one vote the commission approved appropriating slightly more than $20,000 to build an office...