Public Service Commission candidates weigh in on prospect of carbon pipelines

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 1,083

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Carbon pipelines could aid a new era of North Dakota oil production, but challengers running for seats on the agency that permits pipelines argue there are flaws in the process.

There are two seats on the three-person Public Service Commission up for election in 2026. One is held by Sheri Haugen-Hoffart seeking another full six-year term. The other is held by Jill Kringstad. She was appointed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to fill the seat once …

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