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- What Is Lignite?
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Lignite is coal. Formed over millions of years by decomposing plant material, it’s abundant, low-cost, reliable and environmentally sustainable.
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Mined: Lignite Energy in America: a podcast from the Lignite Energy Council. Join hosts Kate and Geoff as they explore industry-related topics.
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Mines & Plants
May 25th, 2017
Coal mines and power plants are what most people identify with North Dakota’s lignite industry, but no two are the […]
May 5th, 2017
May 1st, 2017
All of the electricity from the 1100-megawatt Coal Creek Station near Underwood, North Dakota, is sold in Minnesota and all […]
March 23rd, 2017
This history of Milton R. Young Station is closely tied to one of the founders of Minnkota Power Cooperative – […]
March 3rd, 2017
The Coyote Creek Mine started selling coal to the Coyote Creek Station in June of 2016. Mining is expected to take […]
February 23rd, 2017
Extreme weather conditions are part of living in North Dakota. It is hot in the summer and cold in the […]