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The Oliver County Board of Commissioners has accepted the resignation of State's Attorney Patrick Rosati amid rising allegations and the controversial release of internal documents.

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Oliver County commissioners accept resignation of State's Attorney Patrick Rosati
County commissioners voted to accept the resignation of State's Attorney Patrick Rosati and agreed to document interim legal assistance; the resignation follows allegations and the circulation of internal documents that commissioners said should have remained confidential.
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October 24, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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Applied Digital has moved an astounding 4.7 million cubic yards of soil as they make significant strides on their construction project in Oliver County!

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Applied Digital gives construction and earthwork update; Building 2 piling at 25%
Applied Digital reported site progress including 4.7 million cubic yards of soil moved, piling progress on Building 2 (~25% driven), and ongoing public outreach events.
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October 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Oliver County's budget debate heated up as commissioners weighed hefty pay raises against a looming deficit, sparking controversy over financial stability.

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Oliver County preliminarily approves budget with raises; one commissioner votes no over deficit concerns
After lengthy discussion about wages, hours and carryover rules, the commission approved a preliminary budget that includes employee pay increases and some line‑item adjustments; one commissioner voted against the draft citing a deficit and reliance on projected new revenue.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Oliver County's Planning & Zoning Board made pivotal decisions, including the failure of a key rezoning application and the approval of significant wind projects—what does this mean for the future?

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Votes and actions at a glance: what the Oliver County Planning & Zoning Board decided
Key motions: planning board failed to approve rezoning application 1105 for Base Electron (motion failed); approved Beak Enterprise rezoning and recommended Flat Rock and Red Butte wind CUPs with conditions; recommended two transmission CUPs (MISO and SPP) with landowner protections and conditions.
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October 17, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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The heated debate over the Base Electron project has sparked a clash between job creation advocates and concerned residents demanding clearer assurances on environmental impacts.

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Neighbors, unions and associations weigh in as Base Electron seeks permits
During the Base Electron hearing dozens of speakers—union leaders, local elected officials and residents—spoke for and against the project, citing jobs, tax revenue and concerns about water, traffic and private‑land negotiations.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Oliver County has taken a monumental step by approving a conditional use permit for Base Electron’s ambitious natural-gas power generation facility, igniting both excitement and concern within the community.

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Commission approves rezoning and conditional use permit for Base Electron plant, tables building permit
The Oliver County Commission rezoned agricultural parcels to industrial and approved a conditional use permit for Base Electron's proposed natural‑gas power plant, but tabled the building and temporary‑use permits pending state water, pipeline and other approvals.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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The Oliver County Commission is at a crossroads, debating the 2017 budget and whether to implement across-the-board pay raises or targeted increases for specific roles amidst concerns of future revenue projections.

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Commission debates 2017 budget and raises amid one‑time permit revenue and carryover rules
Commissioners reviewed the draft 2017 budget, discussed one‑time permit revenues and carryover limitations, and debated targeted versus across‑the‑board wage increases before provisionally approving a revised budget to return with final estimates and project bids.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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NextEra Energy is taking significant steps to ensure the Red Butte Wind Energy Center project meets community needs and environmental standards, promising transparency and mitigation efforts from the start.

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NextEra outlines Red Butte Wind mitigation plans; board recommends CUP with conditions
NextEra told the board Red Butte Wind will follow county wind‑facility rules, provide road‑use agreements and financial assurance for repairs, and commit to dust suppression and a local liaison; the board recommended the CUP with conditions including finalized water and weed plans.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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The Flat Rock wind project has gained crucial support from the planning board, but residents are demanding strict measures to tackle dust and road maintenance before construction begins.

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Flat Rock wind project wins planning board support after debates over roads and dust
The board recommended approval of a conditional‑use permit for the Flat Rock wind project portion in Oliver County after presentations and public comment that emphasized dust mitigation, road maintenance and compensation for tenant farm damage.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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NextEra's ambitious Red Butte Wind project is moving forward with conditional permits for two 230 kV transmission lines, but landowner negotiations are key before construction can begin!

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Planning board recommends two transmission routes with conditions on landowner coordination
The board recommended conditional permits for two 230 kV transmission routes (MISO and SPP connections) linked to the Red Butte Wind project, adding conditions requiring negotiated solutions with third‑party full leases and landowner communication/matting upon request.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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Oliver County commissioners have taken a major step forward by approving the rezoning for Base Electron's ambitious natural-gas power plant, but crucial permits still hang in the balance.

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Oliver County approves zoning and CUP for Base Electron power plant; building permit tabled
Commissioners voted to rezone land to industrial and approved a conditional use permit for Base Electron’s proposed natural‑gas power plant after lengthy presentations and public comment; the panel tabled the building permit pending state permits, road‑use and water/gas routing details.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Oliver County's Planning & Zoning Board has rejected a crucial rezoning application for the Base Electron natural-gas power plant, but the debate is far from over as they prepare recommendations for the county commission.

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Planning board rejects rezoning for Base Electron plant but records recommendation to county
Oliver County planning officials voted down a zoning-map amendment for the proposed Base Electron natural‑gas power plant but heard a multi‑speaker technical presentation and recorded advisory findings for the county commission on the conditional‑use permit process.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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The ambitious Firehawk wind project is set to bring 71 turbines and 300 megawatts of clean energy to Oliver County by the end of 2029, along with significant community benefits and job opportunities.

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Developer outlines 300 MW Firehawk wind project; commissioners get timeline and community benefits
Developer presented Firehawk wind project plans covering two counties with 12 turbines in Oliver County (part of ~300 MW). Timeline targets late‑2029 operation with staged construction in 2028; developer estimated long‑term tax revenues and highlighted landowner engagement and mitigation plans.
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October 17, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Oliver County commissioners face a potential game-changer as an applicant reveals a staggering $2.4 million conditional-use permit fee, prompting discussions on fee restructuring.

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Commission delays fee-policy decision after applicant warns countythe conditional-use fee would equal millions
An applicant, represented by Tyler Hammond of Base Electron, told Oliver County commissioners the countys percentage-based fee formula would yield a conditional-use permit fee of about $2.4 million; commissioners agreed to table any change to the fee schedule until December and discussed a possible special meeting.
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October 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Base Electron is gearing up for a major construction project in Oliver County, with a peak workforce of over 1,000 expected by 2029!

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Base Electron outlines construction timeline, workforce and permitting schedule
Base Electron told Oliver County officials its planned construction runs roughly 2027-2030, with peak workforce in 2028 29 and operations staffing of about 65, and said state air and site permits will take months before breaking ground.
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October 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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Residents in Oliver County are raising serious concerns about Base Electron's proposed 1,200-megawatt natural-gas power plant, questioning outreach efforts and environmental impacts before the zoning decision is tabled.

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Residents press company on outreach and water as Oliver County tables Base Electron rezoning
Oliver County planning and zoning held a preliminary public hearing on rezoning 312 acres for Base Electron's proposed 1,200-megawatt natural-gas power plant. Residents raised concerns about outreach, water sourcing and traffic; the board voted unanimously to table the rezoning for further review.
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October 4, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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Exciting updates are here as county engineers unveil plans for a long-awaited bridge replacement and the upcoming 37th Avenue Bridal project that promises to reshape local transportation!

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County staff update BNI Bridal overpass, North Plains Connector and haul-route assessments
County and contractor representatives updated commissioners on bridge replacement, chip seal program and the North Plains Connector request for road assessment surveys; commissioners agreed to continue coordination and inspection planning for heavy-haul routes.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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After heated debates over financial liabilities and decommissioning costs, commissioners have approved a controversial building permit for Applied Digital's new data center in Oliver County.

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Commission approves Applied Digital building permit after residents press decommissioning, bond concerns
After extended public comment and debate over bonding and who would pay decommissioning costs for large data center buildings, commissioners approved building permit 1103 despite residents' concerns; county attorney said legal authority to deny a compliant permit is limited.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Residents are demanding that Oliver County commissioners take their noise complaints seriously, revealing frustrations over feeling ignored and urging immediate action on the impacts of large projects.

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Residents urge commissioners to take noise complaints and neighborhood impacts seriously
Multiple public commenters pressed commissioners to respond to noise complaints and to protect residents near data‑center and related industrial projects; one resident said she felt dismissed during phone calls with commissioners and urged the board to act for neighbors who may be afraid to speak up.
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August 16, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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Oliver County commissioners are stepping up to refine data-center ordinances with a collaborative approach, aiming for a detailed review before sending it off for legal vetting.

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Commissioners agree to work through multiple draft data‑center ordinances in coming working meetings
The board reviewed multiple working drafts of a proposed data‑center ordinance — one drafted by Patrick Waters and another submitted by Matt Wilkins — and agreed to circulate drafts and set working‑meeting dates to perform line‑by‑line review before referring the final language to the state's attorney for legal vetting.
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August 16, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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Base Electron is gearing up to build a massive 1,200-megawatt natural-gas plant in Oliver County, promising significant tax revenue and job creation by 2030!

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Base Electron outlines 1,200‑MW proposed gas plant, cites jobs and tax revenue
Base Electron briefed Oliver County commissioners on a proposed 1,200‑megawatt natural‑gas power plant that would interconnect to MISO, target 2027 construction and 2030 commissioning, and is projected to deliver roughly $600,000 a year in capacity tax revenue under current law and 60–70 full‑time jobs.
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August 16, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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The Oliver County commission has approved the controversial Apply Digital data-center building permit, despite public outcry and a dissenting vote from the chair!

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Commission approves Apply Digital building permit 1096 with conditions over chair's objection
After a lengthy presentation and public comment on noise, water sourcing, mitigation and reclamation, commissioners approved building permit 1096 for the Apply Digital data-center project with conditions and a road-use/agreement in place; the chair recorded a no vote but the motion carried.
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July 26, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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The Oliver County Weed Control Board has hit pause on the North Plains Connector weed-control plan, raising critical questions about accountability as they seek clarity from county officials.

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Board tables North Plains Connector weed-control plan pending county clarification
Oliver County weed board reviewed a draft plan from the North Plains Connector project that updates contact information and references the state noxious-weed list; members voted to table action until county commissioners and staff confirm roles and provide a final document.
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July 26, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Oliver County has declared an internal emergency after credible threats tied to a proposed data center, implementing new security measures to protect officials and the public during debates.

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Oliver County commission declares internal emergency after threats tied to data-center debate, tightens meeting access
Oliver County commissioners voted to declare an internal emergency focused on protecting officials after credible threats linked to debate over a proposed data center; the declaration authorizes increased security, use of emergency funds, and a temporary change in public-meeting formats to preserve safety while keeping public-comment rights intact.
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May 28, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Oliver County is exploring how a new data center could dramatically boost local tax revenue, following a deep dive into the financial impact of existing wind towers.

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Oliver County finance briefing: wind towers bring steady income; officials model data‑center revenue
County presenters detailed current revenue streams from coal, wind and property tax, explained what shares the county retains, and modeled a potential data‑center scenario that could increase local receipts; commissioners said staff will continue refining caps and levy calculations.
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May 17, 2026 at 5:38 AM