State PSC Schedules Public Hearings For Proposed Transmission Line

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(KNOX) – 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.

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 Armory508 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.

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.