On January 28 the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a Facility Permit for the South Dakota portion of the Big Stone South to Alexandria (BSSA) 345-kilovolt transmission line. Our company and Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, represented through its agent Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) will co-own the approximately 100-mile transmission line.
On January 21, 2025, President Tim Rogelstad announced Kelsey Evavold as Director, Human Resources and Safety, effective February 3, 2025. In this role Evavold will be accountable for leading our company's human resources and safety functions including compensation and benefits, labor relations, employee relations, organizational development, compliance, and training.