Milton R Young Station

Five miles east, three miles south of Center, ND. Lignite-fired electric generating station, two units.

Operated by Minnkota Power Cooperative, Grand Forks, ND.

Young 1 operational in 1970, rated at 250,000 kilowatts. Young 2 (owned by Square Butte Electric Cooperative) operational in 1977, rated at 455,000 kilowatts.

Uses coal from the Center Mine.

Tours available by appointment Monday through Friday.

Call the plant at (701) 794-8711.

Quick Tour of Regional Power Plants:
North Dakota: Antelope Valley Station - Coyote Station - Stanton Station - Leland Olds Station -
Milton R. Young Station - Coal Creek Station - Heskett Station
South Dakota: Big Stone Plant
Minnesota: Black Dog Plant - Boswell Energy Center - High Bridge Plant - Hoot Lake -
Allen S. King Plant - Laskin Energy Center - Riverside - Sherco Plant - Taconite Harbor Energy Center
Montana: Lewis & Clark Station

Individuals and groups also may contact Lisa Pickard at Grand Forks, ND headquarters office 701-795-4218 for more information.