FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ A judge has refused to delay construction of
a major new power line in southeastern North Dakota while an appeal
is pending.
The line is part of the CapX2020 project, which is intended to
bolster the reliability of the electric transmission network that
serves many of Minnesota's largest cities. It will run from Cass
County in eastern North Dakota to the St. Cloud and Monticello
areas in Minnesota.
The North Dakota Public Service Commission approved the route in
September. The city of Oxbow and 82 people who believe the power line might harm them
or their property are appealing the PSC order. They unsuccessfully
asked Judge Lisa Fair McEvers to put a hold on the project while
that appeal is pending.