Lawmakers seek to smooth rift between some infrastructure developers, landowners

By: Jacob Orledge

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 1,252

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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CENTER — North Dakota lawmakers are looking for ways to reduce the friction between landowners and developers of infrastructure projects, such as pipelines and powerlines, as debate continues on how to balance private property rights and economic development.

Matt Perdue, president of the North Dakota Farmer’s Union, said one way to avoid many of the recent disputes is for companies developing a project to have proactive conversations with landowners, local officials and communities.

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