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‘We need to act now’: Push for industrial development zoning in eastern Montana intensifies

December 12, 2024/

GLENDIVE — Randy Arnston, a resident of Dawson County, officially petitioned for the establishment of interim zoning regulations for industrial developments before the Dawson County Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, backed by just over 100 other residents from the surrounding area.

Discussion about the Glendive Wind Project, a planned renewable energy development spearheaded by NextEra Energy, has recently monopolized county commission meetings as residents in the project’s path express concerns about violations of their rights as landowners.

  • Brendan Heidner APG Montana


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