(KNOX) – Xcel Energy has named Rob Berntsen as the company’s executive vice president and chief legal and compliance officer.
Berntsen takes over the role from Amanda Rome, who held the position on an interim basis while also serving in her role as executive vice president, group president – utilities and chief customer officer.
Berntsen will oversee Xcel Energy’s legal, compliance and corporate secretary and securities teams.
A veteran, Berntsen served as a captain in the Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps… and deployed to Iraq in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Berntsen earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University.
HUD Announces Grants for Native American Housing
(KNOX) - The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Native American Programs has announced more than $1.1 billion in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding. The money earmarks $29.8 million dollars for the four tribes in Nor...
Apr 20, 2026
Point Bridge Set for Reconstruction
(KNOX) - The Point Bridge linking Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is slated to receive a facelift this upcoming summer construction season. The Grand Forks council last night (Monday) approved a cost participation and maintenance plan for the $2.26 ...
Apr 21, 2026
North Dakota Oil Selling for a Premium
(KNOX) - North Dakota oil shipped on the Dakota Access Pipeline is fetching nearly $7 more per barrel than a U.S. benchmark price amid volatility caused by the Iran war. State regulators aren't sure why prices for North Dakota oil at its destination ...
Apr 22, 2026
East Grand Forks Needs New Parks Director
(KNOX) - East Grand Forks will begin the search for a new Parks & Recreational Director this week. The opening was created by the resignation of Jeremy King. The city council last night (Tuesday) approved advertising the position for the next fou...
Apr 22, 2026
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
