North Plains Connector outlines 42-mile transmission route through Grant County, schedules landowner meetings

Representatives of North Plains Connector updated the Grant County Board of Commissioners on March 6 about progress on a proposed transmission line that would cross roughly 42 miles of the county.

Denisha Cummings, Brian Dudeck and Terry Traynor of North Plains Connector told the commissioners the project will include approximately 42 miles within Grant County and that the company plans to host public gatherings in April for landowners and residents. The company gave a tentative construction start date of 2027. Public attendees noted in the minutes included Justin Vetter, Merlin Leithold, Matt Hager and Jackie Steinmetz.

The presentation was informational; the minutes do not record any motion or action by the board to approve route agreements or easements during the March 6 meeting. The company indicated it is continuing outreach to landowners and will return with additional details and public-engagement events as the project advances.