Does North Dakota export wind electricity out of state?
North Dakota exports a significant portion of its wind-generated electricity to other states.
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Do federal tax dollars pay for the college tuition of undocumented immigrants?
No.
Federal law prohibits undocumented students from receiving federal financial aid.
Two Clinton-era laws — the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act — require all students to provide a valid Social Security number or otherwise demonstrate lawful-presence status to receive federal aid.
Was North Dakota’s Nekoma Pyramid ballistic missile defense site shut down after just one day?
No.
While the U.S. Congress voted to decommission Nekoma Pyramid a day after it became fully operational, the ballistic missile defense site continued to operate for around six more months before it was shut down.
The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, commonly called the Nekoma Pyramid, achieved initial operating
Does North Dakota get 36% of its available energy from wind?
Yes.
Wind energy accounts for at least 36% of North Dakota’s electricity generation.
As of 2023, wind power made up about 36% of the state’s net electricity generation and was the second-largest source of electricity after coal. North Dakota ranks among the top states in the nation for
Are landlords in North Dakota required to return security deposits within 30 days of a tenant moving out?
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