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Deuel County adopts ordinance B2022-01-11 after Otter Tail Power objects

Deuel County Board of Commissioners · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The Deuel County Board of Commissioners approved zoning ordinance B2022-01-11 at its April 21 meeting despite formal opposition from Otter Tail Power and public concerns about routing and regulatory differences between South Dakota and Minnesota.

The Deuel County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on April 21 to adopt ordinance B2022-01-11 after a second reading and public discussion.

Zoning Officer Jodi Theisen conducted the second reading. Kirk Phinney, representing Otter Tail Power, told the board the company is officially on record opposing B2022-01-11 and said routing choices reflect efforts to connect multiple generating plants to strengthen the transmission…

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