Lignite and other towns across North Dakota are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Lignite, ND community.
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North Dakota COVID-19 Cases
North Dakota Total Coronavirus Cases: 291,575
North Dakota New Coronavirus Deaths:
North Dakota Total Coronavirus Deaths: 2,513
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Lignite
Trump order gives 5 North Dakota coal plants more time to meet emissions standards
Coal companies say technology doesn’t exist to meet the Biden-era rule and could put the national electricity grid at risk. Environmentalists say Trump’s order threatens public health. More info »
InForum - 04/29/2025 10:48pmPresident Trump exempts five North Dakota coal-fired plants from EPA regulations
President Trump signed an executive order on April 8th exempting 68 coal-fired plants, including five in northwest North Dakota, from EPA mercury and toxic air emissions regulations until July 8, 2029 ... More info »
KSJB AM 600 - 05/01/2025 12:41pmNorth Dakota landowners, coal industry at odds over critical minerals legislation
House Bill 1459 aims to create a legal framework that would boost commercial development of rare earth elements and other "critical minerals" found in the beds of North Dakota's lignite coal. More info »
inforum - 04/03/2025 05:37am