Let's put the high-paying jobs and the money that it will bring in for schools and our economy aside for just a moment. With energy prices soaring across America, why is it important that Northwestern Energy gets this natural gas-fired power plant up and running in Laurel, Montana?
The Northern Plains Resource Council held a hearing on the Yellowstone County Courthouse lawn today and citizens were encouraged to stop by, and speak their minds about the building of a natural gas power plant in Laurel next to the Yellowstone River.
The Governor's Office, MT FW&P, and Northwestern Energy are closely monitoring the situation and working to fix the malfunction. Meanwhile, volunteers are stepping up to help save fish.