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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006                   
CONTACT: Leah Mohr, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, (605) 773-3201

PUC to hold wind energy meeting in Eureka

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold a public meeting in Eureka on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, to discuss wind energy development. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Northwest G.F. Mutual Insurance Company.

PUC Commissioners Bob Sahr and Dusty Johnson will present information regarding the opportunities and obstacles of wind energy development. They will be available to answer questions regarding landowners' responsibilities, liabilities and other issues.

Those interested in wind development are encouraged to attend and provide input to the commissioners. The meeting is being organized in cooperation with the Eureka Community Development Company.

The Northwest G.F. Mutual Insurance Company is located at 705 Eighth St. in Eureka.

Contact the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission at 1-800-332-1782 or puc@state.sd.us for more information about the meeting.

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