BISMARCK, N.D. (PPR) – The Public Service Commission has scheduled hearings on a controversial power line in southeastern North Dakota. But the hearings will be conducted a little differently.

The Commission has scheduled two technical hearings in Bismarck for the “JETx” line, proposed by MDU and otter Tail Power Company. That line will run from Jamestown to Ellendale. In addition, three public hearings will be held – one in Ellendale, one in Edgeley and one in Jamestown.

North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Jill Kringstad.

Kringstad says public comment at the technical hearings would likely not happen. But she says the technical hearings would be open to the public, the dates and times will be released later.