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CCEC offices will be closed Monday, September 5, for Labor Day
The higher market prices are good news for Minnkota because they receive a higher price for excess wind energy sold into the market, resulting in unexpected revenue.
With most goods and services up in cost because of inflation, disposable income is likely dwindling for many cooperative members.
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) As I wrote this editorial, the U.S House and Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill includes increasing the 45Q carbon capture tax credit to promote clean energy from $50/ton to $85/ton. In North Dakota, power producers will now have the opportunity to take advantage of the credit with our coal-fired power sources and ideal geology to safely and permanently store the CO2 miles beneath the surface. This is a significant provision in the bill approved by Congress that will impact electric cooperatives nationwide. Congress extended the tax credits for installing renewable energy for another ten years. There is also a $7,500 tax credit for buyers of electric vehicles. Additionally, the bill includes a direct payment option to utilize federal incentives to install renewable energy for not-for-profit cooperatives like Minnkota Power. As more details of the bill emerge, we will share this with our members. Fall outage This fall, Minnkota will perform a major outage at the Young Station Unit 2 for about three months. The maintenance outage will replace critical components inside the boiler to ensure the long-term reliability of the units.
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In 2022, the wholesale power market price has increased considerably year over year because of high natural gas prices, and is why some utilities have raised their price to consumers.
Major outages typically occur every three years, during spring or fall to avoid peak demand seasons. The historical availability of our coalfired units to produce electricity is around 90%, and one of the reasons Minnkota has been able to provide low-cost and reliable electricity to the region. Electricity cost remains stable
I am delighted to say the cost of electricity from Cass County Electric Cooperative has remained stable over the past year despite the impacts of inflation. Thanks to Minnkota Power Cooperative keeping our wholesale power price stable, coupled with robust electricity sales in 2022 and continued growth, the cost to deliver electricity to our members has remained unchanged since last Manyyear. of our goods and services have increased in price due to high demand and low supply issues. Most noticeable is the price of gas at the pump. This past winter, members who heat their homes and businesses with natural gas paid nearly double the cost compared to the prior year.
The high price of natural gas impacts the cost of electricity for utilities that use natural gas for power generation. Cass County Electric purchases our power from Minnkota Power Cooperative, which uses coal, wind, and hydropower to fuel most of our energy needs. Fortunately, the fuel sources Minnkota uses for power generation have not been impacted as much by inflation.
If inflation remains high, it could ultimately affect the cost of supplying electricity to our members.
Marshal Albright, Cass County Electric Cooperative president & CEO
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“I’m a big believer in practicing locally and sharing globally,” Undem said. “I get calls from people in other communities in North Dakota saying they would love to do something like this. And I’m absolutely willing to sit down with them to talk about what it would look like.”
When Rebecca Undem stands in the facility spurred by her founding of the nonprofit Growing Small Towns, she’s enveloped in both the history of her hometown of Oakes, N.D. and the promise of the community’s future. The consultant, speaker and author moved back to Oakes after nearly a decade away, and something soon pulled her to the old Ben Franklin storefront formerly owned by her grandparents. She had a mental image of an innovation hub that she knew she wanted, for herself –and for her rural neighbors.
The space has also become a landing pad for statewide resource providers that serve the southeast region but don’t have a brick-andmortar center near Oakes, such as Job Service North Dakota and the North Dakota Small Business Development Center. “They are coming out here regularly because they have a space where they can be,” Undem explained. “That provides some consistency for not only those providers, but for the people in our community who need access to those resources.”
Small-town collaboration When Undem publicly introduced Growing Small Towns in July 2021, she decided to do so with a Rural Cass County Electric Cooperative teams up with community development nonprofit in Oakes, N.D. our TownspartnershipexcitingwithGrowingSmallhappeninginArthurthisOctoberonthebackpage!
Undem’s vision was cemented when she officially launched Growing Small Towns in 2019 and began designing and renovating the nonprofit’s Oakes home in 2020. The multifunctional event and co-working space opens its doors to any individual or organization that is looking to grow. Undem says in the short few months the facility has been open, they’ve held art classes and vendor shows; hosted a threepiece Irish trio performance for 150 people; supported vaccination clinics; and welcomed many more traditional community meetings and gatherings.
“I kept envisioning being able to create a space that felt really good, felt really modern and was equipped with the things that I missed,” Undem said. “It would give flexibility for co-working, too, and we’d be able to invite people to Oakes instead of always needing to travel to people. I wanted to bring the people to us.”
The Growing Small Towns space is also available as a rented coworking room for those who are kicking off new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures in or near Oakes, as well as those who can work remotely and prefer a smalltown life. In addition to the beautiful new co-working and event space, Growing Small Towns provides hands-on consulting, innovation and teambuilding sessions to help organizations, rural companies and small-town developers overcome obstacles that may keep their communities from thriving.
Learn more about
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Big plans for Growing Small Towns
Participants in this year’s Rural Resources Road Trip stop by one of Oakes’s murals.
Learn more about Growing Small Towns and its services at growingsmalltowns.org.
“I(CCEC).wasencouraged and intrigued by Rebecca’s drive and dedication to helping spur economic growth and prosperity in small rural communities in North Dakota,” Matthys said. “I invited her to meet our communications team, and we discussed ways Cass County Electric could partner with Growing Small Towns.”
Through Growing Small Towns, CCEC will sponsor and host an Innovation Works™ session in Arthur, N.D., in October 2022. The opportunity will bring Arthur’s leaders and community members together with CCEC employees to discuss pressing challenges and develop innovation-based strategic plans to surmount them – displaying the co-op principle of Concern for Community in a deeper form.
CCEC has a history of supporting the small towns of its territory, and Matthys recognized that Undem’s rural service footprint overlapped with his own. They decided to kick off a collaborative relationship to utilize the strengths and expertise of both entities.
“I think cooperatives, whether it’s telecomm or electric cooperatives, have this enormous vested interest in our communities surviving, because they have millions of dollars in infrastructure built out in these communities. They want them to succeed. So I have found our cooperatives to be wonderful partners,” Undem said. “It’s less about their financial contribution, and more about their actual intellectual, social, emotional, physical – like their whole being –partnership with us, when we end up working on things together.”
Undem says these sessions are a fantastic way to bring in outside perspectives to see and deconstruct community issues from another angle. She’s worked with several organizations who have gained significantly from the “Ifexercise.they’ve done a good job investing in their people, which Cass County Electric has, then that intellectual capital and that social capital actually gets to land in a meaningful way in a community that they care about,” she said.
“Rebecca is a champion for the rural communities we serve,” Matthys said. “Without people like her, I think the idea of small-town USA would someday dwindle.”
CassCountyElectric.com September 2022 | Highline Notes 5 Resources Road Trip bus tour from Fargo to Oakes. That’s where she met Paul Matthys, vice president of Member and Energy Services for Cass County Electric Cooperative
6 Highline Notes | September 2022 CassCountyElectric.com The frequency of maintenance and service shown in the chart below reflect the minimum amount of time and service your house and various household appliances will require. Items may need to be checked more often or at other times, depending on the number of occupants, types of materials, household pets, and other variables. save SPRING FALL ANNUALLY AS REQUIRED Grounds and Yard Drain outside water lines and hoses. X Clean window wells and storm drains. X X Check driveways and sidewalks for cracks, yard for settlement and erosion. X Check safety and reversing mechanism on electric garage door operators, adjust if needed. X Doors and Windows Check glazed openings for loose putty. X Check for broken glass and damaged screens. X Check and lubricate window hardware. X Check weather stripping for damage and tightness of fit. X Check caulking at doors and windows. X Exterior Walls Check masonry for cracks and loose joints. X Check painted surfaces for paint failure. X Check siding and trim for damage and decay. X
CassCountyElectric.com September 2022 | Highline Notes 7 Roof Check for damaged or loose shingles, blistered roof ing. X Check underside of roof where accessible for water stains or dampness. X Check for damaged flashing. X Check for damaged gutters, downspouts, hangers, strainers, and rust. X Clean gutters and downspouts. X Check vents, louvers, and chimney caps and hous ings for bird nests, etc. X X Check masonry chimneys. X Interior Surfaces Check grouting around tubs, showers, and sinks. X X Floors Check for wear and damage, particularly where one material meets another. X Evaluate for replacement or refinishing. X Plumbing Check flush valves, faucets, hose bibs, and supply and drainage piping. X Check septic tank. X Check water heater. X Electrical System Check condition of lamp cords, extension cords, and plugs. Replace at first sign of wear and damage. X X Check exposed and overhead wiring for damage and missing insulation. Replace or repair as needed X If fuses blow or breakers trip frequently, call an elec trician to locate the cause and make repairs. X If you feel a slight shock or tingling from touching any appliance, disconnect it and make repairs. X Test ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). X X Heating and Cooling System Clean or change any air filters. X Clean dirt and dust from around furnaces. X X Have heating and cooling system checked by a qualified service person. X Service humidifier and/or dehumidifier. X Foundations and basement Check grading to assure that water will drain away from the foundation. X Check basement and/or crawl space for dampness and/or leakage following wet weather. X
MISO expects to face a high risk of reliability challenges during both “normal and extreme conditions.” If demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, MISO could implement controlled power outages to avoid catastrophic damage to the power grid.
By Jim Matheson and Mac McLennan
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Reliable electricity has been a staple in America for more than half a century, but that’s no longer a certainty. Organizations across the nation have sounded the alarm: reliable electricity may be in jeopardy this summer. That’s inexcusable.
Dozens of states in the most powerful nation in the world may struggle to keep the lights on this Itsummer.doesn’t have to be this way. But absent a shift in policy and coordination between federal and state governments, this is the energy reality our nation will face for years to come.
Some are quick to blame these newfound reliability threats on changing or more extreme weather patterns. That’s part of the story, but there’s a deeper problem that must be acknowledged. Spurred by policy and market factors, the ongoing energy transition has prioritized premature baseload coal and nuclear plant closures without considering the collective impact on the power grid and the availability of feasible technology to fully replace them. That’s proving to be a dangerous Inmisstep.MISO alone, 3,200 megawatts of electric generating capacity have shut down in the past year. That’s enough to keep the lights on in 2.8 million homes. And electricity demand is forecast to rise by nearly 2% this summer.
Keep the lights on during the energy transition
Minnkota Power Cooperative utilizes a diverse mix of coal, wind and hydro resources to meet the 24/7 needs of electricity consumers in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. While this power portfolio is strong, Minnkota does not operate on the electric grid alone. Utilities across the Upper Midwest and down to Louisiana are interconnected through the larger Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) grid. Challenges in other areas of this system can and do have impacts on Minnkota and its members.
To put it simply, new power-generating projects in some of the largest electricity markets haven’t caught up with plant closures—jeopardizing reliability in the process. Policymakers should recalibrate their focus on a common-sense energy transition that doesn’t risk
When you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging. Failure is not an acceptable option for the consumers and communities we serve.
• Promote the development of new transmission lines to carry electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s most needed.
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• Prioritize an adequate supply of always-available power resources to balance the increasing reliance on renewable energy.
Mac McLennan is CEO of Minnkota Power Cooperative, the wholesale electricity provider for 11 member cooperatives in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
SPP NORTHWEST SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST CAISO ERCOT NYISO PJM Understanding the grid
Today’s energy policy decisions will determine whether the threat of grid reliability challenges is our new energy reality. As state and federal policymakers re-evaluate their energy transition
Driven by a focus on keeping the lights on, America’s electric cooperatives have demonstrated what a responsible energy transition can look like. Electric co-ops substantially lowered their carbon emissions by 23% between 2005 and 2020, the equivalent of taking nearly 9 million cars off the road. They’ve also invested in energy innovation technologies to help meet tomorrow’s electricity needs with speed and flexibility.
In Minnkota’s case, approximately 42% of its generation capacity is already derived from carbonfree resources. The cooperative is also working to advance Project Tundra – an effort to build one of the world’s largest carbon capture systems at a coal-based power plant in North Dakota. If the proposed project moves ahead, it would help retain a reliable and resilient power generator, while also significantly reducing Minnkota’s carbon emissions.
Jim Matheson is CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association that represents the nation’s more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives. He previously served seven terms as a U.S. representative from Utah.
The energy transition must consider threats to reliability and focus on the importance of allowing adequate time, technology development, and the construction of desperately needed transmission lines to move electricity within regional markets. It is overambitious to believe this can happen by the current federal target of 2035.
proposals in the wake of sobering summer reliability challenges, they should:
Where Minnkota Power Cooperative fits into MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) ISO-NE
• Facilitate coordinated, consistent, and timely agency permitting to speed the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and other critical grid infrastructure.
• Provide electric cooperatives access to the same level of energy innovation incentives that forprofit utilities have enjoyed for years.
Where you fit into the Minnkota Power Cooperative system Where MISO fits into the nation’s grids
CassCountyElectric.com September 2022 | Highline Notes 9 reliability or punish low-income families and our economy. Those choices don’t need to be at odds.
10 Highline Notes | September 2022 CassCountyElectric.com Bronson Haugen Barnes County North Anthony Wisnewski Central Cass Elisabeth Klockmann Enderlin Jackson Archbold Fargo - Davies Anna Lien Fargo - North Erin Dummer Fargo - Oak Grove Grace Bailly Fargo - Shanley Emma Dockter Fargo - South Abby Duchscherer Kindred Rodney Olson Lisbon Kierra Christoferson Litchville-Marion Mali Baasch Maple Valley Emma Lucas Northern Cass Jack Thompson Page Area Drew Gunness Richland #44 Adam Bitz Valley City Dree Zeisler West Fargo HIgh Riley Zenker West Fargo Sheyenne Cass County Electric Cooperative, with matching grant money from CoBank, contributes $18,000 in scholarships through North Dakota Dollars for Scholars and the West Fargo Area Scholarship Fund. We give to these programs each year as encouragement for high school students to continue their education. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients. - Student Scholarships -
She Had Me At Heads Carolina, Cole Swindell What’s your favorite food? Pizza What are your interests/hobbies? Going to the lake, Starbucks lover, I hardly have any time for hobbies between working and caring for my BUSY child. What’s your dream vacation? Water bungalow over the water somewhere like Bora Bora. What’s your favorite season? Summer. I like going to the lake. If you won the lottery, what is the first purchase you would make? A house in Florida If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to and why? I would go back to elementary school and enjoy being a kid again! There were no worries in the world. Tell us about your family and pets.
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I have been married for seven and a half years and we have a 6-year-old son named Jordy. We also have a senior dog named Jackson, who probably only has a few years left with us. What is your background or career experience? I come from the banking industry. I was at my last job for six years. Every job I have ever worked has been in customer service, starting at age 14.
Alexis Berg, Member Service Specialist What is your current favorite song? N/A What’s your favorite food? Mexican What are your interests/ hobbies? Chicago Cubs baseball and golf What’s your dream vacation? Bahamas What’s your favorite season? Spring If you won the lottery, what is the first purchase you would make? N/A If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to and why? N/A Tell us about your family and pets. I am from Fargo. I currently live in West Fargo with my wife of 16 years, Andrea, two children, Kaia and Mara, and dog Frances. What is your background or career experience? I am a experience.withJourneymanlicensedElectrician17yearsof Ty EngineeringWadeson,Technician
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to and why? Not sure Tell us about your family and pets. My great wife Kendra, son Nolan, and an English Cocker Spaniel, Zola What is your background or career experience? I grew up on a farm near Embden, where we raised primarily wheat, beans, corn, and Black Angus cattle. I graduated from Central Cass High School and then attended Minnesota State Community and Technical College. After college, I worked in the Fargo and Kindred areas for 12 years and became a Master Electrician.
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Fishing, hunting, and grilling/ smoking What’s your dream vacation? Alaskan fishing What’s your favorite season? Fall. Cooler weather, hunting seasons, and harvest If you won the lottery, what is the first purchase you would make?
Tailgate Town, Granger Smith What’s your favorite food?
Prime rib What are your interests/hobbies?
Charger requirements: Level 2 charger must be rated at 240 volts and on a dedicated 240-volt circuit
Range
Backup power Ford Intelligent Backup Power turns the truck into a power source that can deliver 9.6 kilowatts. Plug in and keep your lights, appliances, and security system running for up to three days.
Straight rate $.0.089/kWh: The best option for those that want to charge any time they want.
Charger requirements: None Charging times: Charge whenever it is convenient
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Octobertimes:-May: noon to 5 PM and 11 PM to 7 AM June - September: midnight to 10 AM Charger$50/kWincentive:($500max per charger) upon inspection Cass County Electric provides the ripple control Straight rate option
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Price The starting price for an F-150 Lightning is $39,974. Models that add more comfort and range features start at $52,974. With charging incentives and rate options from Cass County Electric Cooperative, you can continue to save money while you’re ‘filling your tank.’
Off-peak rate option
Charger incentives & rate options
Towing The Lightning targets a maximum of 2,000 pounds of payload, but drivers can see up to 10,000 pounds of towing capacity with the extendedrange battery and Trailer Tow Package.
Electric vehicles (EV) represent a growing segment of both the transportation and energy industries. Publicly available EV chargers are beginning to pop up around the F-M metro area. As such, Cass County Electric is committed to learning more about this emerging technology, so we’re putting it to the test. We’re hitting the road with an all-electric 2022 Ford Lightning, logging our experiences, and offering charging options to EV drivers who are plugging in and leading the charge. You’ll charge your electric vehicle at home almost every day. Why not pay less every time you plug in?
Charging
The basic range for the Lightning is 230 miles, and the extended-range battery will boost you to 300 miles. That’s more than enough to tackle your daily tasks before plugging in at night.
Horsepower The Lightning is lightning fast with 563 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of nearly instant torque. Here’s a reason to upgrade to the extended-range battery – its 0-60 mph time is in the mid-4second range.
Off-peak rate $.056/kWh: The best option if you want to save money and there are other off-peak loads in the home Must be controlled on off-peak and submetered. Additional $5/meter charge
Stay away & stay calm If your equipment ever comes in contact with an electric pole, do not get out and examine it.
Locate & identify Make sure you, your family, and your farm workers know where power lines are located on your property. Everyone should know the height of all your farm equipment and how high nearby power lines are to prevent accidental contact. If you need to work close to an energized line, use a spotter to ensure you and your equipment remain safe. Non-metallic items such as lumber, rubber, and hay can conduct electricity depending on dampness or dust contamination.
Look up for power lines this harvest season safety
Lower before you go Lowering your equipment to the lowest possible setting is one way not to fall powerless to power lines. Ensure extensions, portable augers, and other equipment are under 14 feet tall before transporting. Wind or uneven ground can cause you to lose control of extended equipment and possibly contact a power line.
Call 9-1-1 and wait until the line has been de-energized before exiting your equipment. If your equipment catches fire or it is no longer safe to remain inside, do not touch any part of it as you attempt to exit. Cross your arms over your chest to protect yourself from creating any electrical pathways and jump clear of the equipment with both feet together. Bunny hop as far as you can away from your equipment, keeping your feet together.
It is best always to assume a power line is energized and dangerous. Make sure everyone understands that any contact with these lines creates a path to the ground for electricity and carries the potential for a seriouseven fatal - accident. A good rule of thumb is to stay at least 10 feet away from all power lines.
Work at a safe distance
Harvest is one of the busiest times of the year in our region, but no one is ever too busy to be reminded about the importance of electrical safety. Don’t fall powerless to power lines by not taking the time to look up for potential hazards. Here are some simple things to keep everyone safe this harvest season.
1-1/4brothcups half-and-half cream, 2dividedgreenonions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon onion powder 6 medium tart apples, cored 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Preparation:Inasmall bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stuff apples with mixture and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 4045 minutes or until apples are tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. Drizzle over apples.
1 tablespoon butter
recipes Email recipes to ccec@kwh.com or mail to: Cass County Electric; Highline Notes, 4100 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58104 Garden-to-table recipes you won’t be able to resist Cherry mozzarellatomatosauté Ingredients:2teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter, chopped 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4cheesecupshredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1 medium onion, chopped 1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), cubed 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 7 ounces) 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken
Corn & potato chowder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup shallotschopped 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 garlic
Ingredients:3/4cupshredded zucchini
Check out our Pinterest page for more Gorgonzolarecipes!memberbaked apples with balsamic
1 tablespoon baking powder
Preparation:Inalarge saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add potatoes, corn, broth, 1 cup cream, green onions, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small bowl, mix flour and remaining cream until smooth; stir into soup. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in parsley.
2 tablespoons finely chopped oilpacked sun-dried tomatoes, patted 2drytablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 cup 2% Preparation:milkPreheatoven to 425°. Place zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Squeeze zucchini to remove excess liquid. Pat dry. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and remaining salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in zucchini, cheeses, tomatoes, and basil. Add milk; stir just until moistened. Drop by scant 1/3 cupfuls into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 22-26 minutes. Serve warm.
Ingredients:1cupcooked crumbled bacon or sausage
Zucchini & cheese biscuits
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Ingredients:1/3cupchopped hazelnuts
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation:41/41/42-1/2mincedclove,cupscherrytomatoes,halvedteaspoonsaltteaspoonpepperouncesfreshmozzarellacheese,cutinto1/2-inchcubesInalargeskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat;sautéshallotswiththymeuntiltender.Addgarlic;cookandstir1minute.Stirintomatoes,saltandpepper,heatthrough.Removefromheat;stirincheese.Pairsgreatwithporkchops.
LGD puppies born 7-16-2022. Males available 9-13-2022. Dew claws removed, health check, 1st vaccine & worming. $250 non-refundable deposit, $300 at pick up. Farm family preferred, will mature to 100-130 lbs. 701-490-0690 or 701-490-0164
7’ measuring wheel, $20. Eagle depth finder w/ transducer & wiring, $10. 701GE840-1094range, 32” white, $125. 4 drawer file cabinet, beige. 90 lb body bag for workouts. 701-277-3010
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For Sale Stihl chain saw 021. Golf pull cart, parts, & wheels. Used golf balls. Antique American-made plastic soldiers, civilians, & animals produced between 1938-1958. 701-799-4677
Free range farm fresh eggs, $2.50 doz. Year-old roosters, $10. Chicks, 2-3 months old, $8 ea. Or $90 doz. Text Oak701-490-0164babycradle 38h x 38l x 20w, $125. Black laundry tub w/ faucet 33h x 23l x 14w, $100 Lowrey organ MX-1 w/ bench & books, $250. 701-793-0931
Treadmill Pro-Form XP, $150. Nordic Track ACT elliptical, $250. Large weightlifting belt, $20. Tall office chair, counter height w/ adjustable foot ring, $75. Text 701-730-0515 New in hard case, CZ 720 G2 20-gauge shotgun w/ 5 choke tubes. 701-840244546in. straw bales for decorating, full-length straw bales for bedding, limited brome grass bales available. 701-238-2933.
Bobcat 610 roll cage, $900. 701-640Generac9656 PTO driven generator, 35KW surge, 20KW continuous 120/240 volts, on 2-wheel trailer with PTO shaft. 7011840-0138man,PolarEscape Hi-Tech pop-up fish shack, $25. 701-866-6671
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One pair 11.2/10x38 tires, $400. One each 11.2/10x38 tire, $125. One each 8x24 tire, $60. Canning jars, pints and quarts, $7/doz. 701-282-8284
Beautiful solid oak wood Cochrane hutch, $175. Solid oak oval coffee table, $75. 701-281-7963
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Gravelly Pro-100 52” zero turn mower with Kohler motor, runs good, includes twin bagging attachment, $5,500. 605-201-7350
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800-248-3292 | CassCountyElectric.com 4100 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58104 Join us for a fun evening of games & innovation designed to solve a real challenge for the Arthur Community! You’ll work with other volunteers to create and share your best ideas! Plus, you’ll learn a cool innovation process you can apply in all other areas of your life while you see the power of looking at our challenges differently and with new, creative people! REGISTER TODAY! OCTOBER 17th 5 pm - 8 CommunityArthurpmHallScan me to learn more! INNOVATIONCOMMUNITYARTHUR SESSION
