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Photo of Milton R. Young StationMilton R. Young Station

Five miles east, three miles south of Center, ND. Lignite-fired electric generating station, two units.

Operated by Minnkota Power Cooperative, Grand Forks, ND.

Unit 1 operational in 1970, rated at 250,000 kilowatts. Unit 2 (owned by Square Butte Electric Cooperative) operational in 1977, rated at 455,000 kilowatts.

Tours available by appointment Monday through Friday.

Call the plant at (701) 794-8711.

Individuals and groups may also contact Minnkota Power's Grand Forks office at (701) 795-4212 for more information.    

 

Lignite Energy Council, P.O.Box 2277, 1016 E. Owens Avenue, Suite 200, Bismarck, ND 58502

Phone (701) 258-7117 Fax (701) 258-2755