Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Public Service Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the Foxtail Wind project On Monday November 20, 2017 at  11- a.m. at the Fireside Restaurant in Ellendale.

Foxtail Wind, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources and has applied for a permit for a 150-megawatt wind farm with up to 75 turbines.

The project includes 20,000 acres of land in western Dickey County.

Pending approval of the transfer of the site certificate, it will constructed and operated by Xcel Energy

The hearing provides the public with an opportunity to make on-the-record comments regarding the project.

Individuals  with concerns or questions, either in support or opposition to the project, are encouraged to attend.