BISMARCK, N.D. (PSC) – The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold three public hearings in January regarding a proposal to construct a transmission line in Dickey, LaMoure and Stutsman Counties. The project is known as the JETx Transmission Line.
Otter Tail Power Company (OTP) and Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) are requesting a siting permit for approximately 92 miles of double circuit capable 345-kV transmission line. Initial construction would include one line with the ability to add a second line when needed. The companies are proposing the project to enhance reliability in local areas, including the city of Jamestown. The estimated cost of the project is $406 million.
The project would run from OTP’s existing Jamestown 345-kV substation to MDU’s existing Ellendale 345-kV substation in Dickey County. (Note to the media: A map showing the proposed location of the project has been provided to you for use with any announcements/stories you print.)
Details for the public hearings are as follows:
- Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 – 10 a.m. Central
American Legion Post #137
82 Main Street, Ellendale, ND 58436
*This hearing will focus primarily on portions of the project in Dickey County*
- Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 – 9:30 a.m. Central
Edgeley Armory
508 1st Ave. West, Edgeley, ND 58433
*This hearing will focus primarily on portions of the project in LaMoure County*
- Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 – 9 a.m. Central
Baymont by Wyndham Jamestown Conference Center & Water Park
507 25th St. SW, Jamestown, ND 58401
*This hearing will focus primarily on portions of the project in Stutsman County*
The hearings provide an opportunity for members of the public to contribute to the PSC’s official record. Any comments from members of the public must be received at a hearing to be part of the record. People with concerns or support/opposition for the project are encouraged to attend one of the hearings and present their information. Information received after the hearings will not be part of the official record and cannot be used as a basis for the Commission’s decision unless certain additional procedures are followed.
Technical hearings for the project will also be held in Bismarck, which will allow parties to present evidence, examine witnesses, and cross-examine witnesses. These hearings are open to the public, but there will likely be no opportunity for public input during these hearings. Members of the public wishing to testify should attend one of the three public hearings. The hearings will also be available for viewing using the web stream link available at the PSC’s website at www.psc.nd.gov.
Technical hearings will be held on Jan. 8 and 9, starting at 8:30 a.m. each day in the Pioneer Room in the State Capitol Building.
The North Dakota Public Service Commission is a constitutionally created state agency with authority to permit, site and regulate certain business activities in the state including electric and gas utilities, telecommunications companies, power plants, electric transmission lines, pipelines, railroads, commercial weighing devices, pipeline safety and coal mine reclamation. For more information, contact the Public Service Commission at (701) 328-2400 or www.psc.nd.gov.