Energy, Utilities & Power
PSC meeting & filing deadlines (TODAY). The North Dakota Public Service Commission holds a regular business meeting at 10:00 a.m. today; PSC also has two “Notice of Opportunity for Hearing” comment/filing deadlines at 5:00 p.m. for (1) MDU’s Wishek Station Service PC&N and (2) Otter Tail Power/DSA Capture Company interconnection at Spiritwood EPC. Why it matters: potential utility service changes and interconnection approvals can shift project timelines and costs for industrial, ag‑processing, and data center loads. Who’s affected: utilities, large electric users, energy developers, affected landowners. Dates: Nov 19, 10:00 a.m. (meeting); Nov 19, 5:00 p.m. (deadlines). Source: PSC “Upcoming Meetings & Hearings.”
Reliability briefing this afternoon. PSC will receive a Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) update at 1:30 p.m. today—useful for entities with critical operations and demand‑response participation. Who’s affected: electric utilities, large C&I customers, hospitals, data centers. Date: Nov 19, 1:30 p.m. Source: PSC schedule.
Energy storage siting hearing (tomorrow). PSC formal hearing on the Emmons‑Logan Energy Storage project is scheduled Nov 20; parties may wish to monitor for procedural rulings impacting storage siting. Who’s affected: storage developers, co‑ops, utilities, nearby landowners. Date: Nov 20. Source: PSC schedule.
Healthcare & Public Health
Medicaid to reimburse rural emergency hospitals starting Dec 1. ND HHS posted an updated State Plan Amendment notice adding reimbursement for Rural Emergency Hospitals effective Dec 1, 2025, alongside previously noticed additions for community health workers and community paramedics. Why it matters: rural facilities gain a billable pathway; employers may see improved local ER capacity. Who’s affected: REHs, hospital/clinic systems, payers, employers in rural areas. Dates: Effective Dec 1, 2025 (REH); public notice window through Jan 1, 2026 for related items. Source: HHS Public Notice. Health and Human Services North Dakota+1
Regional Advisory meeting (today). HHS Regional Advisory Board meets 1:00–3:00 p.m. (in‑person/virtual) with service delivery updates relevant to providers and nonprofits. Why it matters: near‑term operational guidance and program updates. Who’s affected: clinics, behavioral health providers, social‑service nonprofits. Date: Nov 19, 1–3 p.m. Source: HHS Public Notices. Health and Human Services North Dakota
Government & Nonprofit Service Providers
Legislative Human Services Committee hearing (today). Interim Human Services Committee meets 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. with agenda topics including service access (e.g., homelessness, behavioral health, disability services). Why it matters: study findings can drive near‑term bill drafts and funding directions affecting contracts and grants within 30–45 days. Who’s affected: counties, shelters, treatment providers, grant‑funded nonprofits. Date: Nov 19. Watch/agenda: Legislative Council video portal. North Dakota Legislative Video
Supreme Court rulemaking session (today). ND Supreme Court Rulemaking Committee meets 11:00 a.m. (Coteau Room). Why it matters: changes to court rules can alter filing/service procedures for businesses and governments embroiled in litigation or administrative appeals. Who’s affected: city/county attorneys, agencies, in‑house counsel, law firms. Date: Nov 19, 11:00 a.m. Source: ND Courts calendar. North Dakota Courts
Agriculture, Food & Cottage Producers
APUC & ADD Fund meetings (today/tomorrow) — UPDATED. The Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) meets today 1:30 p.m. and Thurs 8:30 a.m. in Jamestown (updated 11‑18); the Agriculture Diversification & Development (ADD) Fund meets today 8:50 a.m. Why it matters: grant/loan decisions for value‑added ag, food processing, and local foods that can fund projects yet this winter. Who’s affected: processors, direct‑to‑consumer food businesses, co‑ops, rural startups. Dates: Nov 19–20 (APUC); Nov 19 (ADD). Source: ND Dept. of Agriculture news (update noted). North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Transportation, Logistics & Small Biz Operations
State fleet auction (Fargo) this morning. NDDOT is running a Fargo State Fleet Vehicle Auction today at 9:00 a.m. (live‑streamed, online bidding only). Why it matters: opportunity for small contractors, couriers, and gig workers to acquire affordable vehicles. Who’s affected: small/solo businesses, delivery services, trades. Date: Nov 19, 9:00 a.m. Source: NDDOT events/auctions. NDDOT+1
Education & Training Providers
CTE Work‑Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator Training begins today. ND Career & Technical Education launches its WBL Coordinator Training sequence today, Nov 19, running through Jan 30, 2026 (mix of virtual and in‑person sessions). Why it matters: districts and training providers can earn endorsements to scale internships/youth apprenticeships with local employers. Who’s affected: K–12 districts, private schools, workforce academies, employers hosting student placements. Dates: Nov 19–Jan 30, 2026 (with key sessions on Nov 26, Dec 4 & 18, Jan 14). Source: ND CTE WBL page. ND Career & Technical Education