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BISMARCK, ND – April 3, 2023 – In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Montana-Dakota Utilities wants to bring awareness to a simple process that will keep people safe, reduce service disruptions and have those planning to dig follow the law. The main cause of underground utilities being damaged by someone digging is not notifying the 811 call

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BISMARCK, N.D. – October 5, 2022 – Natural gas prices for the upcoming winter heating season are expected to be higher than what Montana-Dakota Utilities customers paid last winter. For a variety of reasons, prices could be about $30 more per month compared to the 2021-22 heating season, which runs November through March. “We understand prices have increased for many

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BISMARCK, N.D. – August 10, 2022 – Montana-Dakota Utilities hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to contact 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Every few minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first contacting 811. When calling 811, homeowners

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ORLANDO, FL – June 21, 2022 – Montana-Dakota Utilities today was announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient. Presented to EEI member companies, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges following an

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BISMARCK, N.D. – April 11, 2022 – With the prediction of a winter storm that could include heavy accumulations of snow through much of its service territory this week, Montana-Dakota Utilities is encouraging customers to inspect their natural gas meter and furnace vent areas to make sure there is not a buildup of snow and ice. Customers are encouraged to

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BISMARCK, ND – April 1, 2022 – In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Montana-Dakota Utilities announced results from a recent national survey revealing that 49% of homeowners who plan to dig this year will put themselves and their communities at risk by digging without contacting 811 beforehand to learn the approximate location of underground utilities. Additionally, 58%

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BISMARCK, N.D. – August 10, 2021 – Montana-Dakota Utilities hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their

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Montana-Dakota Utilities on Aug. 26, 2020, filed with the North Dakota Public Service Commission a natural gas price increase request of approximately $8.97 million in annual revenues. If approved, it would increase residential customers’ monthly bill by an average of about $6.26 per month. We understand that, considering Covid-19 and the hardships it has created, customers may question the timing

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BISMARCK, N.D. — April 15, 2020 — MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) announced today that it is donating $500,000 to a variety of organizations to support coronavirus relief efforts, including $70,000 to charities in Montana. The donation comes from the MDU Resources Foundation, which is funded by stockholder monies, and is in addition to the $2.2 million the MDU

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BISMARCK, N.D. — April 15, 2020 — MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) announced today that it is donating $500,000 to a variety of organizations to support coronavirus relief efforts, including $41,500 to charities in North Dakota. The donation comes from the MDU Resources Foundation, which is funded by stockholder monies, and is in addition to the $2.2 million the

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