FEMA Funds Rural Co-Ops After Derecho | Fargo News

FEMA just unleashed over $680,000 to help North Dakota’s rural electric co-ops rebuild after last year’s brutal derecho—Northern Plains Electric gets $348K for poles and gear, Nodak Electric gets $334K for conductors and insulators. The storm, one of the worst in decades, wrecked towns like Enderlin and claimed four lives. Thanks to push from Congress and Governor Armstrong, this disaster aid is finally hitting the ground—helping restore power where it was shattered, even as Minnesota’s Bemidji also suffered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/973c79d9e2bcc385