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Basin Electric’s core business is generating and transmitting wholesale bulk electric power to customers, primarily to Their member rural electric systems, which are located in nine states: Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Their largest subsidiary, the for-profit Dakota Gasification Company, owns and operates the Great Plains Synfuels Plant near Beulah, ND, which gasifies lignite coal and captures some of the carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) and sends them to depleted Canadian oil fields for geologic sequestration.

United and Turtle Mountain Communications is a provider of communication services in northeast North Dakota, specializing in fiber-optic technology. The company offers a range of services, including digital television, high-speed internet, and digital telephone solutions. Focused on delivering innovative and reliable connectivity, United and Turtle Mountain Communications aims to meet the needs of its customers by utilizing cutting-edge technology and equipment to ensure seamless communication and entertainment options.

Fort Berthold Community College in New Town, North Dakota, is specifically designed to offer members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara tribes a practical career education. Fort Berthold’s professional degrees are awarded in fields that are in high-demand both within the New Town region and nationally. Examples include: *Agribusiness *Farm/Ranch Management *Construction Technology *Elementary Education *Native American Studies *Nursing A liberal arts degree is also available for those who wish to transfer to a four-year school. To support students in their knowledge of and commitment to their heritage, Fort Berthold sponsors several student cultural organizations such as: *All Chief’s Society *American Indian Business Leaders *American Indian Higher Education Consortium An open-enrollment school, Fort Berthold admits any student who wishes to attend, regardless of their educational background. Financial aid is awarded to students who have financial need and would not be able to attend Fort Berthold without assistance. The school, in conjunction with federal aid programs, will determine if the student is eligible for loans, grants and/or other forms of tuition assistance after the student completes the FAFSA.