Highline Notes August 2023

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Developing a power supply strategy that ensures reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity is no small feat in today’s world. At Cass County Electric Cooperative, we work closely with our power supplier, Minnkota Power Cooperative, to ensure we’re taking the right steps forward as our industry continues through rapid change.

Currently, there is no bigger effort in the power supply space than Project Tundra. This project would retrofit Minnkota’s primary coal-based power plant in North Dakota with innovative technologies to capture approximately 4 million metric tons of CO2 annually and safely store it more than one mile underground.

In June, Project Tundra reached a significant milestone with the completion of agreements with TC Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Kiewit, which will move the project into its final stage of development. The joint effort combines decades of energy industry expertise and strengthens the strategic vision to build one of the world’s largest carbon capture projects in North Dakota.

“If our organizations are successful in making this historic project a reality, Minnkota will be one of the fastest decarbonizing utilities in the country while maintaining stable electric rates and a reliable, resilient power supply,” said Mac McLennan, Minnkota President and CEO. “By working together, we aim to advance carbon capture technology in a way that can serve as a blueprint for our state, nation, and world to meet ambitious decarbonization goals.”

Project Tundra moves into final development stage

Under the arrangements, Minnkota will continue to lead project development activities. TC Energy will be the project commercialization lead, which includes qualifying the project for federal 45Q tax credits. Return on project construction and operation costs would be recouped through 45Q, which provides $85 per ton of CO2 permanently stored underground.

In addition, the project participants submitted applications in May for a $350 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy and a $150 million loan through the state of North Dakota’s Clean Sustainable Energy Authority (CSEA). The project currently has approval for a $100 million CSEA loan.

MHI is the lead technology provider for the project and has successfully deployed more than a dozen commercial CO2 capture projects globally since 1999. Kiewit, an international construction and engineering firm, will construct the project.

“Our industry-leading team has guided this project through a global pandemic, record inflation, and unprecedented supply chain constraints,” McLennan said. “Through those challenges, we have received outstanding support from the community of Center, Oliver County, and the state of North Dakota. None of this would be possible without their commitment and vision.”

Cass County Electric Cooperative remains supportive of Project Tundra. There is still much work ahead

of Minnkota and its members to determine if the project will move forward into construction. However, these agreements certainly provide optimism for the project’s future. We will continue to keep Cass County Electric members updated on project developments and milestones in the months ahead. A final decision on Project Tundra is anticipated by the Minnkota board of directors in the first half of 2024.

Below are comments from North Dakota’s political leaders following the Project Tundra announcement.

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum: “Bringing together the considerable expertise and resources of these industry leaders is a huge momentum boost for the project and bodes well for its future. The pursuit of innovation over regulation continues to be a catalyst for capital investment in North Dakota. This project is a shining example of how industries can reduce emissions while investing in baseload generation to preserve reliable, low-cost energy for consumers. It also supports our state’s industries, which provide thousands of good-paying jobs and economic development that generates millions in tax revenue for our state and local governments.”

Senator John Hoeven: “Minnkota’s project is leading the nation and world in developing a major carbon capture and storage project on a traditional coal-fired power plant. We’ve led the way in reducing SOx, NOx and mercury emissions, and now we’re leading the technology development on carbon capture. We have put in place research and development funding, loan guarantees and the 45Q tax credit so the company can move forward

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Senator Kevin Cramer: “Today’s announcement from Minnkota on Project Tundra is another exciting step toward scaling up carbon capture in North Dakota. Congratulations to Minnkota, TC Energy, Mitsubishi, Kiewit, and its affiliate team on their partnership and moving to the final stage of development. I look forward to North

Dakota’s historic and continued leadership in CCUS technology.”

Representative Kelly Armstrong: “North Dakota is at the forefront of carbon capture technology. It’s hard to think of a project that’s a better example of this than Project Tundra. I’m glad to see it move forward in our goal of making sure our state’s abundant resources continue to be utilized for generations to come.”

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS - JUNE 2023

The Cass County Electric board of directors met in person on June 27, 2023, and discussed the following topics:

• Moved to approve the June 2023 consent agenda of the regular board meeting consisting of minutes, monthly department reports, director expense report, and the May purchased power adjustment (PPA).

• President/CEO Marshal Albright gave the president’s report reporting on updates from meetings and conferences attended.

• Received the May 2023 financial report.

• Received the annual business accounts update.

• Received an update on electric vehicles and EV Chargers.

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Communications:

Jocelyn Lura Hovland

Kaitlyn Hartman

Printer: Forum Communications Printing

Board of Directors:

Paul White

Douglas Anderson

Sid Berg

Stacey Ackerman

Tom Seymour

Glenn Mitzel, board chair

Wendy Loucks

Kalvin Hoff, treasurer

Terry Kraft, vice chair/secretary

Executive Staff:

Marshal Albright, President/CEO

• Received an update on GRIP funding.

• Received an update from the Square Butte board meeting.

• Received a report from the CFC Forum attendees.

• Received a report from the operations and administration committee.

• Received a report from the rate, audit, and finance committee.

• Moved to approve revisions to 6 policies.

• Moved to approve the June 2023 capital credit estate payments.

• Reviewed upcoming meetings and events.

The next board meeting is Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

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Vanna Travel Vans

Let the good times roll

Adventure Vans taps nationwide emerging market for living, working, playing on the go

In Jason Gilbraith’s final year of college, he realized he needed a change of pace. The classroom didn’t satisfy his craving for an up-close-and-personal experience of the world. He left behind the syllabus and hit the road with a videography drone, traveling across the region to perform media production services for a variety of residential and commercial clients from Bozeman, Montana, to Breckenridge, Colorado.

He was spending 75% of his time on the road and wasting money on an unlived-in apartment. So, after two years of deep research into carpentry, wiring and plumbing, he dropped his lease and pulled the trigger on living the van life.

“I bought a van out in New York. It was about $8,000, an old used one. I put about $30,000 into it,” Gilbraith said of his first custom-built camper van. “It probably took a

month and a half building it out in my parents’ driveway in South Fargo, with just a small folding table with tools.”

That first van led to what is now a thriving entrepreneurial endeavor – Vanna Adventure Vans, co-founded in 2020 with business partner Ben Gleason. Vanna works with clients to custom build the off-grid camper van of their dreams, complete with beautiful finishes like bamboo and cedar, powerful Starlink Wi-Fi, and an internal battery-and-solar power system that recharges on the go. Vanna vans can be built to suit any lifestyle, from snowboarders to medical practitioners.

After growing its way out of several shops in Moorhead, Vanna moved into a 29,000-square-foot facility in West Fargo in March 2023, becoming one of Cass County Electric Cooperative’s (CCEC) newest business members. Every Thursday afternoon, Gilbraith, Gleason, and other

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members of the 30-employee “Van Fam” lead tours through the space. They point out the eight-stage production line, the custom wood shop, and the several smart machines that help them design, cut, sand, finish and assemble all of the vans’ furnishings.

“Better than a folding table with tools,” Gilbraith said with a smile.

An idea with power

Co-founders Gleason and Gilbraith now serve as Vanna CEO and CTO, respectively, initially drawn together by the uniqueness of Gilbraith’s camper van. Both devotees of travel, adventure and photography, it’s no surprise they met and bonded at kite crossing festival on Minnesota’s frozen Mille Lacs Lake.

“He needed to edit some photos for a client,” Gilbraith said. “I had the desk in the van, and I told him if he wanted to go sit at the desk instead of his car, he could go in there.”

Gleason appreciated the 72-degree reprieve. “It’s February. It’s -20 degrees outside. It’s cold cold,” he recalled as Gilbraith added, “He comes out and says, ‘Dude, that thing is sweet!’”

The devising of Vanna began when they ran into each other again three months later. Over the course of several long coffeehouse meetings filled with market analysis and research, the two learned that the RV industry had been growing steadily for four decades, with more aggressive growth over the last few years. Off-grid battery power systems were larger and faster charging, and few (if any) companies were offering the level van customization and quality that the duo envisioned.

“After 12 weeks of meeting every week and planning, we got a shop,” Gleason said. “We started with half a shop and spent six months prepping to open, working logistics, and Jason rebuilding and remodeling his current van. Then we launched February of 2021 – just me, him and my cat Della.”

Vanna Adventure vans received 80 requests in the first 12-16 weeks its website was live. The market was as huge as they expected. They were able to sell more vans and hire more people, and they needed more space for it all.

The industrial area of West Fargo provided the new home they needed, with a facility just the right size available at just the right time. Vanna Operations Manager Travis Blake worked with

CCEC to ensure the building had the power needed keep the production line cruising. Although the vans don’t need the grid, the creation of the vans does.

“Having reliability from the grid for everything … making sure that everything can continue to run is huge,” Gilbraith said. “As far as the facility itself, the grid is very important.”

Building dreams

The versatility of a Vanna custom van has caught the attention of folks beyond adventure seekers. Small business owners like vets, dentists and even salons have reached out to ask about building a mobile service. After a pilot project on a mobile medical unit (MMU) for a Minnesota clinic, other healthcare organizations are requesting to work with Vanna on mobile exam stations.

“It’s a super exciting time right now, because we have our first four-van contract with Arkos Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota,” Gleason said, explaining that the four MMUs will be used to serve rural areas of North Dakota. “The mobile medical unit market is expanding exponentially.”

Vanna also recently partnered with the North Dakota State Department of Commerce on its first ever mobile classroom. The North Central Planning Council will use the unit for career development opportunities at smaller high schools in the region, allowing students to use virtual reality goggles to experience what it looks like to work at local companies.

“My main dream was just getting people camper vans to experience what I got to experience,” Gilbraith said. “But I always wanted to give back to the community in some way or another. When all of these opportunities arose, we were like, absolutely, we’ll hop onboard with this.”

Vanna will spend a couple of years in its current facility as the team refines its processes to gain speed and efficiency. The upward trajectory of orders and interest from larger business clients will have them on the hunt for more space yet again, but Gleason and Gilbraith are game for the ride.

“I didn’t know if the community was going to grab onto this – a bunch of weirdos building these vans. It completely surprised me when everybody was blown away by them and everybody loved them,” Gilbraith said. “It has given us hope for the future of everything.”

Get to know

District 4 board member Stacey Ackerman: The Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) membership elected Stacey Ackerman of Reiles Acres, N.D., to the District 4 director seat at the 2023 annual meeting. Ackerman is the Managing Director at Wells Fargo in north Fargo.

Education:

Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, English, and Anthropology from NDSU and Rasmussen University; Master’s in Management from University of Mary.

Tell us about your family:

I am married to my high school sweetheart, Todd Pringle, and we are coming up on our 28th anniversary. We have 3 children. Hunter works for Butler Machinery as a heavy equipment diesel mechanic, Alena is starting her career at Ulteig as a civil engineer in transmission and distribution, and Jackson attends NDSU and is pursuing electrical engineering.

Hobbies:

In my free time, you can find me attending Bison football games, reading a good book, or outside cross country skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and walking our 3 dogs. I also find great joy volunteering in the community.

What motivates you?

I always love to be learning and be engaged in the community. I am currently Chair of the NDSU Foundation and Treasurer for the Great Plains Food Bank. By getting involved, I have met so many talented and passionate people, which gives me energy. There are so many needs but also so many ways to connect and give.

What advice have you received that was the most impactful?

When I started my first “adult” job after graduating, Darlene in Human Resources made me enroll in the company’s 401k plan. I was only 22 and not thinking about retirement,

but she told me that I would never miss my contribution if it didn’t land in my checking account. She talked about the benefit of investing over time. Almost 30 years later, I am so grateful that she got me started on this financial path.

Profession:

I am in wealth management and work with families on financial planning, investments, banking, philanthropy, and next-generation financial education. My work is so rewarding as I help families with their financial security as our society has real gaps around financial literacy.

What is your dream job?

Growing up, I wanted to be an archaeologist, I was fascinated by lost civilizations and cultures. I still love reading about the discoveries and subsequent interpretations of family life, work, religion, rituals, food, and culture. Our past can inform our present and future.

What do you feel is the biggest strength of CCEC right now?

I can’t leave it at one strength! CCEC has dedicated, loyal, and experienced employees and is in such a strong financial position. We can’t take either the team or our finances for granted.

What is your favorite part about being a CCEC director?

I am learning so much about the industry, and the value cooperatives bring to our communities. In addition to safe, reliable, and low-cost electricity, CCEC is involved in our communities through volunteering and Operation Round Up, and engaged in public policy as we embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy.

Welcome to the team

Corporate Administrative Assistant

Taylr McGovern:

McGovern started in July and will assist the corporate services teams, perform administrative duties, and provide staff support. Welcome to the CCEC team!

Hometown: Moorhead, MN

Education:

I’m currently studying for my associate degree in human resources at MSTATE, set to graduate in the spring of 2024.

Tell us about your career: Before coming to CCEC I worked in childcare (7 years). Childcare is a fun and rewarding career. However, with pursuing my degree in HR I found myself searching for work in the HR field. I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity at CCEC.

Tell us about your family: My family includes my mom, Dad, and two older sisters. I have five nephews and one niece. We spend a generous amount of time together, whether it’s holidays, biweekly family dinners and game night, or being together at the lake.

Hobbies:

In my free time I enjoy being at the lake in the summer, traveling, hiking, reading, going to concerts and sporting events.

What advice have you received that was the most impactful? Take the initiative, focus on making an impact, and make your work meaningful.

If you won the lottery, what is your first purchase?

If I won the lottery my first purchase would be a piece of land to build my dream home.

What’s your dream vacation? Switzerland

What’s your favorite season? Summer

What’s your favorite food? Chicken alfredo

- Student Scholarships -

Cass County Electric Cooperative, with additional grant money from CoBank, contributes $17,000 annually 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.

Ashley Weiss Barnes County North

Cassie Bartholomay Central Cass

Colten Iwen Enderlin

Hannah Isley Fargo - Davies

Tyan Nordstrom Fargo - North

Tyler Anderson Fargo - Oak Grove

Briea Freeman Fargo - Shanley

Evan Booth Fargo - South

Max Opgrand Kindred

Bill Lambrecht Lisbon Gaven Van Bruggen Litchville-Marion

Clay Hovelson Maple Valley Aiden Hall Northern Cass

Jami Vavra Hope-Page

Addie Christensen Richland

Broden Muske Valley City

Ashlee Radtke West Fargo

Maddyn Ihry West Fargo Sheyenne

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Quick Facts:

• 102-kW solar array (DC rating)

• The land is leased from the City of Fargo.

• Prairie Restorations planted low-growing natural prairie grass around the arrays that requires minimal maintenance and provides a natural habitat for wildlife.

• 324 panels total, divided into three separate arrays of 108 panels.

• Panels are 315 watts each.

• Optimal 40-degree array angle for peak production in northern latitudes.

• The first community solar project in North Dakota, completed in 2016.

• 250/324 panels leased.

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Prairie Sun Community Solar

Do you like the idea of using solar panels for energy but aren’t interested in putting them on your home?

Participate in Cass County Electric Cooperative’s (CCEC) Prairie Sun Community Solar project to receive the benefits of a solar panel without the installation or maintenance. Community solar is an affordable, low-risk way for members to benefit from solar energy without the hassles of designing, permitting, installing, maintaining, and insuring your own photovoltaic solar array.

Prairie Sun Community Solar is a 102-kW solar array CCEC established in 2016, in Fargo, North Dakota. It consists of 324 solar panels owned by CCEC. These panels are available to lease by CCEC members.

Energy from the array is distributed back to the electrical grid by CCEC distribution lines. The panel lease is paid for up front, and the energy credit

produced by the panel is reflected on a member’s monthly bill. The upfront cost of a panel is on a sliding scale based on the project’s anticipated expiration date. Members generally see a credit of around $35 a year. Monthly credits are calculated based on the current electric rate and the array’s production; this means that if electric rates increase, so will the monthly credit. For current pricing, contact CCEC.

Prairie Sun Community Solar benefits you and the environment by reducing overall fossil-fuel consumption. Since the installation of the panels in 2016, they have produced over 936.4 MWh of electricity. That’s enough energy to operate 7,202 computers for 1 year! It has also created a carbon offset of 1,283.50 metric tons. The Prairie Sun Community Solar program is just one of many ways CCEC is dedicated to providing energy options to its members. Learn more at CassCountyElectric.com/solar.

Install GFCIs where electricity and water meet

When the weather is nice, it is a great time to get those outdoor projects done. Unfortunately, the outdoors can hold many dangers. One of those is mixing damp conditions and electricity. If you plan on using electrical equipment while you work outside, it is important that your equipment is plugged in to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

A GFCI monitors the flow of electricity in a circuit. If there is an irregularity, even a very small one, the flow of electricity is shut off, preventing an electric shock. GFCIs are recommended anywhere where water and electricity may meet—such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and outdoor receptacles.

GFCIs come in several varieties. One type is a circuit breaker with a built-in GFCI that a qualified electrician can install in a home’s panel box to add protection to the circuits it supplies. Others come in the form of a receptacle that fits into a standard outlet box. For outdoor chores it is important to also be aware of the portable GFCI. A portable GFCI is a specialized extension cord with GFCI abilities that can be plugged into an outlet and used to power your electrical equipment, such as hedge trimmers, edgers, drills, and saws.

“Fortunately staying safe is as simple as plugging in an extension cord,” says Bob Miller, Cass County Electric Cooperative energy services supervisor.

“Portable GFCIs are available at most hardware stores and are a worthwhile investment.”

Although a GFCI can protect you from dangerous conditions when water and electricity meet, there is no reason to push your luck. If it is raining or still damp outside, postpone your outdoor activities that involve electricity. If there is standing water in your workplace, wipe it up before you begin working.

If you have receptacle or portable GFCIs you should test them after installation, after power failures, and on a monthly basis. They have test and reset buttons for this purpose.

For more information on electrical safety both indoors and out, visit CassCountyElectric.com/safety

Overnight rye bread

Ingredients:

For the soaker:

2 ½ cups 7-grain hot cereal mix (Bob’s Red Mill)

1 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup pumpkin seeds

½ cup flax seeds

2 ⅔ cups cold water

For the dough:

2 cups dark rye flour, plus more for dusting

2 cups bread flour

1 teaspoon instant dried yeast

1 ½ cups cold water

4 teaspoons salt

¼ cup molasses

Butter for greasing the pan

Preparation:

Soaker: Combine all the ingredients for the soaker in a medium bowl. Cover and let sit 8-12 hours. Do not drain.

Dough: Combine flour, yeast, and water in a separate bowl. Stir to combine (the mixture will be thick), and then knead briefly with your hands. The dough will be very thick and clay-like in texture. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature 8-12 hours.

Grease a 13 x 4-inch Pullman loaf pan with butter and dust with rye flour, including the lid. Set it aside. Combine the soaker, flour mixture, salt, and molasses in the bowl of a stand mixer. Fit the mixer with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed for 2-3 minutes until everything is thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl from time to time. Increase speed to medium and mix for an additional 2-3 minutes, stopping to occasionally scrape down the sides of the bowl. The mixture will be sticky.

Transfer the dough to the pan. Smooth out the top and sift a thin layer of rye flour over the surface of the dough. Place the lid on the pan and let the dough rise for 1½ -3 hours at room temperature or until it is about ½ inch from the top of the pan.

Preheat the oven to 500° F. Bake the loaf with the lid on for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 400° F and continue to bake, covered, for an additional 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully slide the lid off. Reduce the temperature to 325° F and bake, uncovered, for an additional 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately turn the loaf out onto a metal cooling rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Return the bread to the oven for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for at least 3 hours. The bread will keep at room temperature for 3-5 days loosely wrapped in foil.

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Creamy herb remoulade

Ingredients:

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 Tablespoon whole milk

½ teaspoon ground cumin

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 Tablespoons chopped dill

3 Tablespoons chopped chives

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse salt

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt to taste. Cover and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use, preferably at least an hour or so, to allow the flavors to marry. Store for up to three days refrigerated.

Open face sandwiches

Ingredients:

Start with the thinly sliced rye bread, and then layer items from the categories below. We’ve listed some basic combinations to get you started.

• Fresh greens (lettuce, mixed greens, etc.)

• Meat, chicken, fish, hard-boiled egg, chickpeas, and/or other protein

• Cheese

• Creamy sauce (salted butter, remoulade, cream cheese, hummus, etc.)

• Vegetables (microgreens, radishes, cucumber, fried shallots, capers, etc.)

• Herbs (parsley, chives, basil, etc.)

Combo ideas:

Cream cheese

Smoked salmon

Slices of hard-boiled egg

Red onion, thinly sliced

Lettuce leaf

Cold steak, thinly sliced

Creamed horseradish

Assorted greens

Roast beef, thinly sliced

Creamy herb remoulade

Pickled red onion

Butter

Arugula

Egg salad

Sweet pickles

Creamy herb remoulade

Hard-boiled egg

Chopped tomatoes

Chives

Ham salad

Carrot spirals

Sliced cheese

Cucumber

Creamy herb remoulade

Pimento cheese spread

Sliced tomatoes

Green olives

Creamy herb remoulade

Sliced tomatoes

Creamy herb remoulade

Cocktail shrimp

Chives

Creamy herb remoulade

Sliced avocado

Sliced tomatoes

Butter

Baby arugula

Sliced hard-boiled egg

Chopped tomatoes

Basil Pesto

Commitment to Community

Rural Development Finance Corporation grants awarded.

Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) has joined the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) to support nonprofit entities and communities in our rural service area, distributing $3,000 to three separate initiatives.

As a member of the RDFC, CCEC has an allocation of funds available to increase awareness of their more extensive loan program that funds community-based projects and nonprofit entities with low-interest loans. Community groups in CCEC’s service area are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $3,000 for communitybased projects each year.

The RDFC is a North Dakota nonprofit finance and development corporation. RDFC’s member-owners are the North Dakota Rural

Electric Cooperatives, nine North Dakota Rural Telecommunication Cooperatives, and the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. RDFC encourages economic diversification and community vitality by generating funding that supports sustainable asset building.

“One of Cass County Electric Cooperative’s core values is Commitment to Community,” said Paul Matthys, CCEC vice president of member and energy services. “These grants are our way of helping to ensure that our rural communities enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling quality of life.”

RDFC has recently granted $1,000 to the Arthur Fire Department. Grant funds will be used to purchase personal protective equipment

(turnout gear, boots, and gloves) for firefighters.

Another $1,000 grant went to Valley City Fire & Rescue to replace their dive rescue boat.

The final $1,000 grant went to the Fort Ransom Community Club. The Fort Ransom Community Club consists of residents of the community and surrounding area, dedicated to organizing city events, maintaining city property and beautification, promoting the area, and encouraging community involvement and interaction. Grant funds will be used to replace the double-entry doors with commercial doors by Valley Glass Shop.

For more information about the grants, visit CassCountyElectric.com/ RDFC-grant.

Scott Magnusson, fire chief, Valley City Fire and Rescue

Member market

All ads must be 40 words or fewer and will be abbreviated following our guidelines. No real estate or commercial ads will be accepted. Ads are published for members at no charge as space permits on a first-received, first-printed basis. Ads are due by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Members may submit only one ad per issue. Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. Email ads to: ccec@kwh.com

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