Below is a list of prearranged training classes. If you would like to request additional training for your organization, please email [email protected].
FREE Training for Emergency Officials, Emergency Responders, and Public Officials
Local, state or regional officials, agencies, and organizations with emergency response and/or public safety jurisdiction and city, county, state, or federal public officials having land-use or road jurisdiction in MDU’s operational areas are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable, free training. You all play a critical role in ensuring communities are prepared to take action consistent with the pipeline operator’s and other emergency responder’s programs. The following trainings help prepare Emergency officials/responders and public officials to take action in the rare event that a pipeline emergency does occur.
| Topic | Meeting Date & Time | Facility | Facility Address | Facility City | Facility Zip |
| Watford City – HSEEP (Dinner) | 1/12/2026 6:00 CT | McKenzie County AG Expo | 12880 25th St SW | Watford City | 58854 |
| Ray – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 1/13/2026 6:00 CT | Ray Auditorium | 215 Main St | Ray | 58849 |
| Stanley – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 1/14/2026 6:00 CT | Mountrail County South Complex | 8103 61st St NW | Stanley | 58784-2900 |
| Minot – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 1/15/2026 6:00 CT | Minot Recreation Department | 420 3rd Ave SW | Minot | 58701-4310 |
| Carrington – HSEEP (Dinner) | 1/21/2026 6:00 CT | Chieftain Conference Center | 60 4th Ave S | Carrington | 58421-2220 |
| Devils Lake – First Responder Pipeline Training Program Dinner HSEEP (Dinner) | 1/22/2026 6:00 CT | Ramsey County Event Center | 7823 Hwy 19 W | Devils Lake | 58301 |
| Valley City – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 1/28/2026 6:00 CT | Fraternal Order of Eagles | 345 12th Ave NE | Valley City | 58072-2414 |
| Gwinner – HSEEP (Dinner) | 1/29/2026 6:00 CT | Gwinner Community Center | 104 N Main St | Gwinner | 58040-4002 |
| Jamestown – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 2/3/2026 6:00 CT | The Club 1883 | 519 1st Ave S | Jamestown | 58401-4252 |
| Bismarck – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 2/4/2026 6:00 CT | Fraternal Order of Eagles | 313 N 26th St | Bismarck | 58501-5020 |
| Killdeer – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 2/10/2026 6:00 MT | High Plains Community Center & Dunn County Fair Association | 100 5th Ave SW | Killdeer | 58640-4120 |
| Belfield – First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 2/11/2026 6:00 MT | American Legion Auxiliary William C Blair Unit 144 | 107 2nd Ave NE | Belfield | 58622-7245 |
| Hettinger – HSEEP (Dinner) | 2/12/2026 6:00 MT | City of Hettinger – Fitness Center | 1207 4th Ave S | Hettinger | 58639-7565 |
| Topic | Meeting Date & Time | Facility | Facility Address | Facility City | Facility Zip |
| HSEEP (Lunch) | 2/3/25 11:30 | Best Western Ramkota Hotel | 2111 North Lacrosse Street | Rapid City | 57701 |
| First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 2/4/25 17:30 | Branding Iron Steakhouse | 19079 South Highway 85 | Belle Fourche | 57717 |
| First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 2/5/25 17:30 | Harding County REC Center | 204 Hodge Street | Buffalo | 57720 |
| HSEEP (Lunch) | 2/11/25 11:30 | Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center | 920 West Sioux Avenue | Pierre | 57501 |
| First Responder Pipeline Training Program (Dinner) | 2/12/25 17:30 | Scherr Howe Arena | 212 Main Street | Mobridge | 57601 |
| HSEEP (Lunch) | 2/13/25 11:30 | Dakota Event Center | 720 Lamont Street South | Aberdeen | 57401 |
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| CITY | LOCATION | ADDRESS | DATE | TIME |
| Sheridan | Ramada Plaza | 1809 Sugarland Drive | 2/12/25 | 11:30 AM |
| Lovell | Lovell Community Center | 1925 US 310 | 2/19/25 | 5:30 PM |
| Powell | Park County Fairgrounds | 655 East 5th Street | 3/3/25 | 5:30 PM |
| Worland | Community Center | 1200 Culbertson Avenue | 3/5/25 | 11:30 AM |
| Topic | Meeting Date & Time | Facility | Facility Address | Facility City | Facility Zip |
| Baker CoRE Lunch | 2/18/25 11:30 | Thee Garage & Steakhouse | 19 West Montana Avenue | Baker | 59313 |
| Miles City CoRE Lunch | 2/19/25 11:30 | Eastern MT Fairgrounds | 42 Garryowen Road | Miles City | 59301 |
| Sidney CoRE Dinner | 2/20/25 18:00 | Veterans of Foreign Wars | 124 2nd Avenue NE | Sidney | 59270 |
| Glasgow CoRE Lunch | 2/24/25 11:30 | Glasgow Recreation Department | 319 3rd Street South | Glasgow | 59230 |
| Billings CoRE Lunch | 3/13/25 11:30 | Big Horn Resort | 1801 Majestic Lane | Billings | 59102 |
Additional damage prevention online training and resources for Emergency Responders can be found at the following links:
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FREE Training for Excavators and Contractors
We have training geared specifically for excavation and contractor companies who are involved with excavation activities around underground facilities. Excavation damage caused by excavation/contractor companies is the number one risk to underground facilities. Knowledge and understanding of your state’s Dig Laws and excavation best practices can help keep you, your employees, and your communities safe from incidents. The following trainings will help prepare those engaging in excavation safely dig around underground facilities, as well as detect and safely respond in the case that a damage or leak does occur.
| CITY | LOCATION | ADDRESS | DATE | TIME |
| BISMARCK | THE BISMARCK HOTEL | 800 S 3RD ST | 3/4/25 | 7:30 AM |
| FARGO | AVALON EVENT CENTER | 2525 9th AVE S | 3/11/25 | 7:30 AM |
| GRAND FORKS | MINNKOTA POWER EVENT ROOM | 5301 32nd AVE S | 3/11/25 | 4:00 PM |
| DEVILS LAKE | KC HALL | 522 4th ST NE | 3/12/25 | 12:00 PM |
| MINOT | THE GRAND HOTEL | 1505 N BROADWAY | 3/13/25 | 7:30 AM |
| DICKINSON | OLD LADY J’S BUILDING | 20 E BROADWAY ST | 3/18/25 | 7:30 AM |
| KILLDEAR | HIGH PLAINS CULTURAL CENTER | 470 5th AVE SW | 3/18/25 | 11:30 AM |
| WATFORD CITY | ROUGH RIDER CENTER | 2209 WOLVES DEN PARKWAY | 3/19/25 | 11:00 AM |
| WILLISTON | THE GRAND WILLISTON HOTEL | 3601 2nd AVE W | 3/20/25 | 7:30 AM |
| CITY | LOCATION | ADDRESS | DATE | TIME |
| Pierre | AmericInn Convention Center | 312 Island Drive | 3/13/25 | 8:00 AM |
| Rapid City | Best Western Ramkota Hotel | 2111 N Lacrosse St | 3/18/25 | 8:00 AM |
| Spearfish | Holiday Inn Convention Center | 305 N 27th St | 3/18/25 | 1:00 PM |
| WYOMING ONE CALL EXCAVATOR TRAINING | ||||
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| CITY | LOCATION | ADDRESS | DATE | TIME |
| Sheridan | Ramada Plaza | 1809 Sugarland Drive | 2/12/25 | 11:30 AM |
| Lovell | Lovell Community Center | 1925 US 310 | 3/3/25 | 5:30 PM |
| MONTANA 811 EXCAVATOR TRAINING | ||||
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| CITY | LOCATION | ADDRESS | DATE | TIME |
| Miles City | Miles City Town & Country Club | South 4th Street & Eagle Avenue | 1/15/25 | 8:00 AM |
| Baker | Thee Garage & Steakhouse | 19 West Montana Avenue | 1/16/25 | 8:00 AM |
| Glendive | Loyal Order of the Moose | 415 North Merrill Avenue | 1/28/25 | 8:00 AM |
| Sidney | Sydney Country Club | 2250 West Holly Street | 1/29/25 | 8:00 AM |
| Billings AM | Billings Hotel & Convention Center | 1223 Mullowney Lane | 2/6/25 | 8:00 AM |
| Billings PM | Billings Hotel & Convention Center | 1223 Mullowney Lane | 2/6/25 | 6:00 PM |
| Wolf Point | Sherman Inn Restaurant | 200 East Main Street | 3/4/25 | 6:00 PM |
| Glasgow | Cottonwood Inn & Suites | 54250 US-2 | 3/5/25 | 6:00 PM |
| Malta | Great Northern Hotel | 2 South 1st Street East | 3/6/25 | 6:00 PM |