The federal government is committing another $2.4 million to the Southeastern Montana Development Corporation to stimulate economic development and worker retraining for Colstrip workers. The project will support emerging businesses provide training to dislocated workers and provide a center for entrepreneurial activities for the region. The U...
Colstrip Residents Suing Power Plant
More than 100 current and former residents of Colstrip are suing the power plant and the Rosebud Mine around which the community is built alleging damage from coal dust. The lawsuit filed in Rosebud County alleges that dust from coal piled at Colstrip Power Plant as well as trucks that deliver coal from Rosebud mine poses a health risk and has...
Southeastern Montana Launches New Brand Highlighting Region’s Potential
The Southeastern Montana Development Corporation recently launched a new campaign called “Montana Made Possible” to attract new business, residents and visitors to the city of Colstrip and surrounding region of Rosebud, Treasure, Custer and Powder River counties. Executive Director of the Miles City Chamber of Commerce John Laney explains what...
Colstrip Power Plant Announces Wind Farm Partnership
Colstrip Power Plant co-owner Puget Sound Energy has announced a 20-year contract with the Clearwater Wind Project near Colstrip. Northern News Network’s Eric Young with more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-03_537.mp3