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Maintenance efforts take flight, pg. 4 Community of Care, pg . 6 YOU get the credit! pg. 7
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editorial CAPITOL HILL VISITS ENCOURAGING
Some 2,100 electric cooperative leaders advanced key co-op issues to members of Congress and their staffs at Capitol Hill meetings during the 2017 NRECA Legislative Conference, held April 23-25 in Washington, D.C. Representatives from Cass County Electric Cooperative joined other North Dakota electric cooperatives to send our message to Washington. I was joined by Directors Wendy Loucks, Marcy Svenningsen, and Sid Berg at the conference. Our national association, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) sponsored the conference. Jim Matheson, CEO of NRECA said, “It’s time to play offense so electric co-ops can capitalize on one of the most favorable political climates in recent years. We’re not in a defensive posture. We have a chance to pursue things that are good for us. In a time of uncertainty, it’s all the more important for us to remain at the table, be active participants in the policy environment, and assert ourselves as the voice of American consumers.” During the conference, Energy Secretary Rick Perry hailed America’s electric cooperatives for delivering affordable, reliable electricity across the country and encouraged them to advocate on their challenges, especially grid security. “You are a unique group of people; you need to be part of this conversation.” Perry noted that going forward,
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by Marshal Albright, President/CEO
Department of Energy research will be conducted in areas that are most promising, adding that the department is not going to have any sacred cows. “We need to stop having an either-or debate about renewable energy and fossil fuels. We don’t need to choose,” he said. “We can have both. When we choose both, we get to assist in the development of both. If we don’t have a secure, reliable, affordable energy foundation in this country, our economy … [is] in jeopardy,” Perry said. He also re-confirmed President Trump is committed to an all-of-theabove energy strategy for America.
Congressman Kevin Cramer organized a meeting bringing together Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt and North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Washington to discuss energy regulations and power generation concerns. “I’m very grateful to Administrator Pruitt for the generosity of his time and the generosity of his spirit,” said Cramer. “Our conversation was substantive and encouraging. I think the CEOs sitting around the table from North Dakota’s rural electric cooperatives felt like they were talking to a friend and ally rather than an adversary for the first time in a very long time at the EPA.” “The administrator heard real life stories of not just thousands or millions, but hundreds of millions and billions of dollars of stranded investment if coal-fired power plants are shut down prematurely,” said www.kwh.com
Cramer. Administrator Pruitt offered his best assurances that those dollars will not be wasted and that there is a way moving forward to provide a regulatory regime which is state-focused, that involves the stakeholders, that has real solutions for meeting the quality standards that are prescribed by the EPA and by the states, and for bringing the EPA back “into their lane.” The current EPA will likely rescind the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, issued under the Obama administration. However, the EPA will possibly develop a replacement plan to address carbon dioxide emissions but not for several years because of the time it takes to develop a new regulatory rule. As we learn more about potential future carbon dioxide regulations, we will keep you posted Senators Heitkamp and Hoeven visited with the North Dakota cooperative leaders by providing updates and answered questions on issues affecting North Dakota cooperatives.
As a homegrown North Dakotan, I am proud to say we are very fortunate to have access to our congressional delegation. They support our mission, understand our concerns and are willing to listen to our suggestions. As the leaders of your cooperative, we are looking out for you by urging lawmakers to do all they can to keep electric bills low, to keep reliability high, and to support an all-of-the-above energy strategy.
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Highline Notes Volume 75, Number 6
features
EFFORTS 4 MAINTENANCE TAKE FLIGHT 6 COMMUNITY OF CARE 7 YOU GET THE CREDIT
Writer Peter Koepp, pkoepp@kwh.com Designer Jocelyn Hovland, jhovland@kwh.com Printer Forum Communications Printing Board of Directors
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editorial
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ad pages
recipes
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tech
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important information
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Wendy Loucks, Chairman Russell Berg, Vice Chairman Marcy Svenningsen, Secretary Jeff Triebold, Treasurer Douglas Anderson Sid Berg John Froelich Glenn Mitzel Thomas J. Seymour Executive Staff Marshal Albright, President/CEO
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice & TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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701-356-4400 or 800-248-3292 Call before you dig: 800-795-0555 or 811 Information about the cooperative, articles of incorporation, bylaws and more can be found at www.kWh.com.
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MAINTENANCE EFFORTS TAKE FLIGHT
If there is one thing that electric cooperatives are proud of but not always known for, it’s innovation. Electric co-ops began forming in the 1930s when friends and neighbors in rural America started joining together to bring electricity to their homes and farms which major power companies were unwilling to invest in. Even then, at the very beginning, the innovative way of doing business set co-ops apart. Now, 80 years later, challenges continue to drive innovation, and innovation still drives co-ops. The result is a steady evolution of the way we work.
The Phantom 4 can reach a maximum height of more than 19,000 feet (though CCEC’s pilots are limited to a 400-foot ceiling) and can reach speeds greater than 40 miles per hour. It features an array of sensors that adjust to flight conditions, allowing it to maintain a steady hover in gusting winds. The Phantom 4’s camera is capable of capturing incredibly high-quality video in 4K resolution at 30 frames per second. The pilot sees everything the drone sees while flying, excellent for realtime observation of hard to reach equipment.
One challenge is simple: overhead utility equipment spends most of its life suspended 25 to 30 feet in the air. Compounding the issue is equipment in remote locations where wet ground conditions can make work miserable. Linemen climbing poles and rising in bucket trucks is a staple image of the electric utility industry and will be a crucial part of our work for years to come. However, technology has made getting a quick glimpse of that equipment easier without having to send someone up.
In order to fly a drone for commercial purposes, the aircraft must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and pilots must obtain Remote Pilot Certification. Chris Erickson, power quality technician, and C.J. Erickson, journeyman lineman, both obtained the certification for CCEC. It involved passing a 120-minute monitored exam on flight concepts and safety specific to a UAS.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), often referred to as drones, are essentially remote-controlled flying vehicles that can be equipped with a variety of tools such as cameras and sensors. Cass County Electric Cooperative recently added one such device, a Phantom 4 quadcopter, to its arsenal of tools. It weighs just over three pounds and looks more like a sea creature than a vehicle capable of flight, but with its compact size comes massive performance.
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“I studied hard. I didn’t know a whole lot about aviation going in,” says Chris Erickson. Both pilots underwent flight training to get acquainted with the Phantom 4, but Chris Erickson says learning to use it has mostly been a matter of practicing. Watching him bring the drone from 400 feet to gently touch down in the grass at CCEC headquarters on a windy May afternoon, you’d have a hard time guessing that he was relatively new to the experience. www.kwh.com
As of May, Chris Erickson has about 60 flights with CCEC’s Phantom 4 under his belt, and it has already paid dividends. Using the drone’s camera, he has already been able to spot issues with pole-top equipment without the need to dispatch a bucket truck, saving line crews time. He sees even more potential for it in the future. “It will be really useful after storms,” says Chris Erickson. Even equipment that isn’t suspended high in the air can be difficult to access if the ground is overly wet and muddy. The drone will take some of the legwork out of equipment inspections and limit the need for trucks or tracked vehicles to risk getting stuck. Chris Erickson plans to outfit the Phantom 4 with a thermal camera to further aid his equipment inspections. He currently uses thermal imaging to help spot issues that are not apparent to the naked eye. Overheating equipment can hint at a malfunction and likely a looming failure that may not show any outward sign until it causes a power outage. Adding a thermal camera to the UAS would literally take CCEC’s maintenance efforts to new heights and could help reduce outages and improve service reliability. We have come a long way from our humble beginnings 80 years ago. Though cooperatives formed from small group efforts, CCEC strives to stay at the forefront of technological advancement, helping us work safely and more efficiently to provide the best service we can to our members.
Chris Erickson takes a unique “selfie” with CCEC’s Phantom 4 drone.
A CCEC crew performing a pole changeout is captured from above. www.kwh.com
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COMMUNITY OF CARE The United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. Once the nation’s largest cohort, the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) is rapidly moving out of the workforce and into the next stages of life. Overall, the U.S. is getting older. By the year 2030, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that one in five Americans will be aged 65 or older and that by 2060, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will increase by 112 percent. A large amount of resources and services are dedicated to serving an aging population, and in rural areas, different needs and circumstances call for a different type of service group. Serving an area of roughly 1,700 square miles including 26 rural communities in Cass County, the goal of Community of Care is “to enhance the quality of life in rural Cass in order to keep residents in their home as long as safely possible.” By providing services such
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as transportation, care coordination, health counseling, and much more, Community of Care helps more than 400 senior residents remain independent and living in the homes they know and love. The demands of a changing demographic have not gone unnoticed by Community of Care staff. “We’ve seen a tremendous growth in the demand for our volunteer drivers,” says Myrna Hanson, Community of Care executive director. In fact, last year Community of Care drivers tallied up more than 21,000 miles driven, a 75 percent increase since 2014. Transportation to and from medical appointments is a large concern for older rural citizens and is often a key factor in their ability to remain living at home. Additionally, Hanson says Community of Care has seen increases in requests for their
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other services, such as aid with Medicare Part D enrollment and the select medical services and information provided through the Faith Community Nurse Program, including Bone Builder low-impact exercise classes. The variety of services offered by Community of Care makes it one of the only organizations in North Dakota to offer such a holistic approach to nurturing senior independence in rural areas. Hanson believes that Community of Care’s growing popularity can be attributed to increasing awareness about the services they offer, in conjunction with a growing demographic. Many of their services are provided by volunteers, and quality help is always in demand. To learn more about Community of Care and to see how you can get involved, visit communityofcarend. com or facebook.com/ communityofcarend.
YOU get the credit! Capital credits are the return of your investment in the cooperative, but not everyone understands how they work. Below are a few common questions about capital credits. WHAT ARE CAPITAL CREDITS? An electric cooperative operates on an at-cost basis by annually “allocating” to each member, based upon the member’s purchase of electricity, operating revenue remaining at the end of the year. Later, as financial condition permits, these allocated amounts—capital credits—are retired. Capital credits represent the most significant source of equity for CCEC. Since a cooperative’s members are also the people the co-op serves, capital credits reflect each member’s ownership in, and contribution of capital to, the cooperative. This is unique to cooperatives and differs from dividends investor-owned utilities pay shareholders, who may or may not be customers of the utility. WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM? Member-owned, not-for-profit electric co-ops set rates to generate enough money to pay operating costs, make payments on any loans, and provide an emergency reserve. At the end of each year, we subtract operating expenses from the operating revenue collected during the year. The balance is called an operating “margin.” HOW ARE MARGINS ALLOCATED? Margins are allocated to members as capital credits based on their purchases from the cooperative— how much revenue the member contributed. Member purchases may also be called patronage. ARE CAPITAL CREDITS RETIRED EVERY YEAR? Each year, the CCEC Board of Directors makes a decision on whether to retire capital credits
based on the financial health of the cooperative. CCEC’s current plan is to retire up to $1.5 million per year for the forseeable future. However, during some years severe storms or other unexpected events may result in the need to spend additional funds to repair lines. Events like these might increase costs and decrease member equity, causing the board not to retire capital credits. For this reason, CCEC’s ability to retire capital credits reflects the cooperative’s strength and financial stability. The board alone decides whether to retire capital credits. DO I LOSE MY CAPITAL CREDITS IN THE YEARS THE CO-OP DECIDES NOT TO MAKE RETIREMENTS? No. All capital credits allocated for every year members have been served by CCEC are maintained until such time as the board retires them. WHAT YEARS WERE MOST RECENTLY RETIRED AND HOW MUCH WAS RETIRED? In the spring of 2017, CCEC retired a total of $1.4 million in capital credits to members who purchased electricity from the cooperative in 1992 and a portion of 1993. HOW WILL THE RETIREMENT WORK? Inactive or former members who no longer purchase electricity from CCEC (but who purchased electricity during the years being retired) receive a check in the spring of the year capital credits are retired. Active members who purchased electricity during the years being retired receive their capital credits as a separate line item credit on their March electric bill. WHAT IF I HAVE MOVED? If you move or no longer have electric service with CCEC, it is important that you inform the cooperative of your current address, so that future retirements can be properly mailed to you.
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COOPERATIVE energy done right The best part about being a member of your local cooperative is just that … it’s your cooperative. Being locally owned, operated, and democratically run means you can trust your co-op to focus on members’ needs, local priorities, and decisions that are best for your community. Excess funds realized at the end of the year after operating costs are paid are not given to shareholders, they’re saved to return to you as capital credits. Your local cooperative is built to meet its members’ energy needs with affordable and reliable electricity.
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POWER PLANT TOUR September 6 & 7, 2017
Learn just what it takes to make the lights come on when you flip the switch. See
electricity production up close as you visit the Prairie Sun Community Solar project in
Fargo. After, continue west on bus toward Minnkota Power Cooperative’s (MPC) Infinity
Wind Turbine near Valley City, then a stop overnight in Mandan to learn more about MPC, electricity, how it’s made, and what types of challenges the industry is facing and enjoy a
nice supper amongst new friends. Rise with the sun the next day for a brief breakfast and after continuing west toward Center, experience the BNI coal mine (weather permitting) and tour the Milton R. Young coal plant. Bus fare, meals, and hotel are included in the
price. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling us and returning this form with payment. Please note any special needs that you may have at that time.
Because of a limited number of seats, you must call Trudy (701.356.4535) or Jocelyn (701.356.4526) to get on the list. After your name is received, return the portion below with a check made out to CCEC. CCEC, Attn PP Tour, 3312 42nd St S, Fargo, ND 58104.
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Digging season is underway! 45 percent of Cass County Electric Cooperative’s 5,500 miles of power lines is buried underground. Though it’s safe from high winds and accidental vehicle damage, it is susceptible to another threat that increases every spring. Once the ground thaws, landscaping and construction projects take off, and accidental dig-ins to underground power lines do too. Digging into power lines can cause outages for the whole neighborhood, but they are also extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening. It’s not just buried power lines that you have to worry about either. Water, sewer, gas, and telecommunications equipment is often right underfoot as well. Luckily, there’s an easy process to keep you safe.
Safety is the number one priority at Cass County Electric Cooperative. This summer, before you pick up the shovel, visit ndonecall.com or dial 8-1-1.
clear space 10 feet in front of
COLOR CODE
The variety of paint and flag colors you see aren’t just artistic expression; those colors tell you what kind of equipment lies below:
Two days before you work, visit ndonecall.com or call 8-1-1. You’ll provide a bit of information about the work you’re doing and the location, and ND One Call will make sure that all the appropriate utility companies are given a heads up to come out and mark the locations of buried equipment. Once a request is made, the companies have 48 hours to locate their facilities, and the paint or flags they leave behind will be your guide to safety.
We remind you to keep a
APWA UNIFORM
Red: Electric
Pink: Temporary survey marks Orange: Communications, Telephone/CATV Yellow: Gas/Petroleum Pipe Line Green: Sewer/Drainage Blue: Potable Water Purple: Reclaimed Water White: Premark site of intended excavation
3' minimum clearance
transformers and 3 feet on each
side so workers can access them. Tall, decorative grasses that can
bend and restore themselves are
okay, but note that anything within the listed space may be damaged or removed!
3' minimum clearance
Transformer Pad (aka big green box)
Door Side
10' minimum clearance
3' minimum clearance
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT CCEC Information Technology At Cass County Electric Cooperative, a whole world of data and devices are relied upon to keep the electricity flowing and the lights on. A team of diligent employees works to make sure that information is flowing smoothly and communication lines are in top form — no simple task for a co-op serving more than 47,000 accounts across 10 counties and based out of five service centers throughout the area. CCEC’s information technology (IT) team consists of five people dedicated to keeping the networks and technology used by employees secure and dependable. Hundreds of phones, computers, and mobile devices are used every day in nearly every role at CCEC to transmit or share millions of pieces of data. It is part of the IT team’s duties to ensure employees have the systems and devices needed to perform the job. Maintaining network systems for the cooperative is crucial. Internet downtime costs a business time and money these days. Recent efforts at CCEC have involved upgrading
network speeds and even enhancing reliability through a redundant backup network. If anything happens to one, the backup will keep employees connected and able to do their jobs. When it comes to communications, internet is not the only tool CCEC relies upon. Radio communication is essential for crews and employees who often work in the most remote parts of the service territory. Efforts to maintain a reliable radio network recently called for the installation of a new 400-foot radio tower near Lisbon. CCEC places a high priority on safety and security. An employee specifically devoted to information security was added to bolster the IT team’s efforts. A dark world of cyber threats exists around the globe, providing a constant threat to the security of individuals and businesses alike. CCEC strives to defend information and the people it belongs to by spotting and stopping threats before they cause harm.
There’s no shortage of data handled by an electric co-op, either. Service information for CCEC’s member accounts is managed and maintained with specialized software, used to manage billing, accounting, communication, and many other tasks. A great deal of maintaining information security involves educating employees on the dangers of cyber threats that could threaten the data of the co-op and its members, especially as massive data breaches continue to populate news headlines. In a business society relying on email communication, “phishing” attacks — misleading messages meant to lure recipients into cyber attacks — happen frequently. Ensuring employees know how to spot and avoid these malicious attempts is crucial. Additionally, the IT team maintains and regularly upgrades physical security at CCEC locations, including electronic locks and surveillance systems.
From left to right: Tim Sanden, John Bush, Barb Rude, Paul Kautz, and Greg Depee
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tech LED SPEAKERS
These so-called “smart” devices are working their way into nearly every facet of life, and we are beginning to use and depend on them more often. Many have great practical use, but some are meant purely to entertain. One device fits into this category with a quirky combination.
The internet of things (IoT) refers to the growing network of devices that are all connected via the internet.
Smart lighting and smart audio have been around for some time, but up until recently, they involved separate systems and components. The Sengled Pulse LED wireless speakers change all that. The Pulse product line takes 15-watt LED lightbulbs and adds on a 13-watt JBL loudspeaker for a sound and light show in one package. They’re smart too, so you can control them from your phone or tablet.
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One master bulb/speaker can be linked with up to seven others for an audio and lighting experience quite unlike any other. The master bulb can connect to most popular mobile devices, and setup is a breeze. Once synced, you can adjust brightness, volume, and even audio EQ settings from the palm of your hand. Music can be played from your favorite streaming app or service and is transmitted wirelessly to your lightbulb/speakers via Bluetooth. In the rapidly growing market of smart devices, you never know what product you’ll see next, but it’s a safe bet that if you can imagine it, you’ll be able to buy it soon.
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food RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN
Email to ccec@kwh.com or mail to: Cass County Electric Cooperative; Highline Notes 3312 42nd St S, Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104
These recipes include a dash of electricity. Deviled Steak Cubes Karen Faught, Amenia
Ingredients:
1 lb. round steak 8 oz tomato sauce ¼ C water ½ tsp dry mustard 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 medium onion 1 Tbsp flour Salt & pepper to taste Preparation: Cut steak into 1” cubes and dredge them in flour, salt and pepper. Brown in hot shortening on all sides. Add sliced onion, tomato sauce, water, mustard and Worcestershire. Cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes. Can be served over rice, noodles or mashed or baked potatoes.
Bisbee Pickles
Kathy Christenson, West Fargo
Ingredients:
1 qt. kosher dill pickles 1 C sugar ½ C water ¼ C vinegar Preparation: Drain one quart of purchased kosher dill pickles. Slice ¼ inch thick. Put the slices back in the jar. Boil the sugar, water, and vinegar together for three minutes. Using the original jar, pour the boiling syrup over the pickles. Seal with the original lid, and turn the jar upside down. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Very good sweet pickles.
Steakhouse Potato Salad Lori Martinson, West Fargo
Ingredients:
3 lb small red potatoes (about 9) ½ C Miracle Whip ¼ C ranch dressing 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled 1 C shredded cheddar cheese ¼ C diced onion (or 4 green onions)
Preparation:
Boil potatoes in large pot of water until done. Drain and cut into 1” cubes, cool. Add miracle whip, ranch dressing, bacon, cheese and onion. Mix together in large bowl. Chill in fridge for 1 hour or until completely cooled. Makes approx. 4 servings. Can add chopped tomatoes, tastes like a BLT.
Cheeseball
Rosella Olson, Fargo
Ingredients:
2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese 1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch 1 pkg shredded cheddar cheese (2 C) ½ C sour cream
Preparation:
Mix together with mixer and shape into ball or put in bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. So good on crackers. It can also be used as a dip, just thin it with milk.
Send your recipes to ccec@kwh.com
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photo NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH YOUR EYES We look forward to publishing member photos that encompass anything North Dakota. Email your photos for publication to ccec@kwh.com in a high-resolution format along with the first and last name of the photographer.
Ariel Kuehn, Rogers
CCEC Mission: To serve our members’ energy needs with affordable and reliable electricity. CCEC Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Commitment to Community www.kwh.com
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ads AD POLICY
All ads must be 40 words or less 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 15th of the month prior to publication. Members may submit only one ad per issue. Ads must be resubmitted to run an additional month. Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. Email ads to: ccec@kwh.com (preferred). Mail ads to: Highline Notes, 3312 42nd St. S. Suite 200, Fargo, ND 58104
For sale Queen size bed w/ frame, headboard, box spring, mattress, & matching dresser, $350. Bedskirt, comforter, & other decorative items, $50. 3 wooden barstools, $150. Total Gym fitness w/ all accessories, $1,000. 701.373.5847 Antique No. 8 Universal Bread Maker made by Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain Conn. Excellent condition, $25. 701.282.4618 Forester 166 Sport Runabout Boat. Red & white, open bow. 4.3 OMC Cobra I/O. Runs great, nice boat, w/ ski pylon. 1 owner, shedded w/ cover & trailer. Pics avail. 701.840.1701 2010 Dodge Caravan SE, 64k mi, runs great, $9,200. 701.371.4714 2013 30’ double slide Wildwood trailer by Forest River. Rear king bed, slideout, full wall, wardrobe w/ shelves, private highrise toilet & shower. Sofa, dinette slideout, front kitchen & window. Full sz fridge, patio door w/ 19’ awning. No smoking, pets, or children. 701.261.7251 16’ 1986 MIrroCraft boat w/ EZ Loader trailer. 48hp Evinrude motor, tilt, fish finder, live well, GPS, pilot control trolling motor, foot control, new cover, new spare tire for trailer. $2,900. 701.261.1553 Model 700 Remington .270 caliber, 1975. W/ 3x9 scope. Used very little, $500 OBO. 701.440.0003
Tractor parts for Case (LA, DC, D, SC, VAC); some MM tractor parts for V & R; cylinder heads for – SC, D, & UAC Case F20 IHC; radiators for VAC, R MM, WC Chalmers, older Chevys, 1962 Rambler. 701.845.4303
6 cu. ft. heavy gauge folded steel wheelbarrow, $50. 218.791.9351
Joerns Bros. complete bedroom furniture set: full bed, head, foot & sides, nightstand, vanity, mirror & bench seat, drawers, chest. All pieces in good condition for refinishing. $1,000 OBO. 701.793.5050
Large electric Westinghouse roaster, $25. 701.238.4334
Woods 3-point 60” rotary tiller for compact/utility tractor. $800 firm. 701.799.5336 John Deere L 111 automatic lawn tractor, edge cutting system 42”, grass catcher. Uncommonly good condition. Power-Form LX 360 foldup treadmill. 701.282.8127 Tongue & grooved barnwood, 8’ – 16’ lengths; Oliver 1650 Tractor, gas engine w/ dual 3000 loader/grapple fork. 701.320.4054 2011 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LT. Excellent/clean condition. White, leather, has most bells & whistles, 75k mi. Asking $16,000 OBO. 701.799.2624 One pair 750x20 three rib tractor fronts on eight hole yellow wheels. Tires like new-$100/pair. One 9x38 DW tractor rim-$100. Manifold & starter off SC Case-$50 ea. 701.282.8284
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Trimline 6.8 elliptical cross trainer. Wireless heart monitor. $1,200+ new. Used little. Sell for $250. 701.281.9251
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, <7000 mi., windshield, 2 helmets. Ready to ride! $2,500. 701.388.4870 Whitney upright piano, walnut, good condition. $200. 701.371.7132 3 - used Michelin Latitude P-265/60R18 tires driven 20k mi. 8/32 tread. Replaced due to one tire puncture. $50 each. 701.540.8395 Schwinn Safari stroller, near mint condition, only used a hand full of times, pics avail, asking $100 OBO. 701.214.3425 2009 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic w/ 103cc Big Bore Kit, tuner, new rear tire & many extras. 30,896 mi, black pearl color, $10,750. 701.261.3521 1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500cc, new tires & air filters, saddle bags included. $1,850. 701.799.1038 Beautiful reclaimed boards, unpainted. 100-year-old fir. 1” thick, 4’-7’ long, 12” wide/avg. Approx. 150 pieces. No nails, only a few square heads left in. Screaming
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deal - $2,000 takes all, OBO. 701.238.7623 600 Polaris Sportsman 4-wheeler w/ winch & blade, aluminum wheels, like new tires, in good condition. Can email pics. $3,200 or give me decent offer. 701.282.8977 or 701.799.3006 FLOE jet ski lift, 1,300lbs, good cond. $800. 701.238.9300 Armoire, beautiful, in mint cond. Elegant, decorative, classic details on front & bottom drawer. Opens up to 2 additional drawers & shelves w/ compartments, $900. 701.552.1023 Roll top computer desk. Solid oak from Unfinished Furniture. 50” tall, 54” wide, 29.25” deep. Pics avail. Cash only, $700 OBO. 701.261.1856 Roll top desk, B&W 5th wheel hitch, JD lawn thatcher. 4x8 drag harrow. JD lawn dump cart. Hyd. log splitterHonda GX 270 engine. Water pump3” Wacker PT, 3 suction & discharge hoses & pipe w/ quick couplers. 701.588.4611 or 701.361.7343 Beautiful Sedona red oak mission style dining room set by Montana Furniture. Table 44” x 68” expands to 92” w/ two 12” leaves that store inside table. 4 padded side chairs & 2 captain’s chairs. $900 OBO 701.371.2741 Newer style Fargo sprayer, stainless tank running lengthways, $75. 701.437.3259 VW New Beetle GLS auto, 2002, 110k miles, platinum grey metallic. Clean, well-cared for. One-family car w/ complete maintenance records. $3,100. 701.426.7321 Kitchen Aid range w/ convection oven $100, Kenmore Elite dishwasher $50, Whirlpool overthe-range microwave $50. All white, in good condition. Tan rectangular patio table & 6 chairs $160. Antique Hoosier cupboard $275. 701.293.1196 Toro 524 snow blower. Make an
offer. 701.799.7935 2013 Dutchmen 26ft Camper. Used very little, always stored inside. Many extras: fiberglass exterior, electric hitch jack, electric awning, equalizer hitch, 32” TV. Sleeps 5-6. Still smells new. $12,995 OBO. 701.535.0830 Ivory color sofa, 88” long, like new, no smokers or pets, $250. Char-Broil electric patio grill, used 6 times, $50. 952.412.2407 or 952.300.5052 Jars for sale: quarts - $4/dozen; pints & jelly jars - $3/dozen. 701.356.6770 Electric wheelchair (Jazzy J6) w/ elevating seat & new battery $500. Bruno VSL-6000 curbside wheelchair lift (works in vans, SUVs – was used in Subaru Outback) $500. 701.799.2082
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8 cu ft ref, nice, in working cond. 12” TV in exc cond. 2-wheel lawn sprayer, 30 gal tank, like new. 5 stackable chairs. 26” boys bike. Lots of hand tools. 701.540.7198 Club Car golf cart, new, never used, two-person w/ auto battery charger, canopy, spoke chrome rims, lg tires, $7,000 OBO. 701.277.0780 Rototiller, used on 1982 JD 314 garden tractor, best offer. 4 GMC chrome 15x8.5J rims, best offer. 701.633.5553 Wanted Motorcycles & ATV’s. All makes & models. All years. Any condition will be considered. Let me know what you have. 701.361.7289 Real photo postcards or larger hardback photos of older gas & steam tractors from 1910-1930s era. Will pay well. 701.680.0916 Afx/Tomy Ho slot cars & track. working or not. 701.232.6329
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