In June, 14 high school students will travel to Washington, D.C., on an all-expense-paid trip sponsored by North Dakota's electric cooperatives.

The Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) has launched the "Future of Local News Initiative" to prevent further erosion of local news coverage.

North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) recognized Pete Erickson, North Central Electric Cooperative (NCEC) member services manager, with the Community Service Award at its 82nd annual meeting.

The award recognizes service to enhance the prestige of electric cooperatives, exceptional leadership and unusual devotion to duty.