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NAPOLEON, N.D. (AP) Work is expected to start this month on a wind center project in Logan County, near Napoleon.

Just Wind, LLC, plans to put up 153 wind turbines over two years in a project estimated to cost about $850 million. Company President Jeff Metzger says the goal is to have 20 foundations finished in 60 days.

Metzger says a key is having a contract to sell the power. Just Wind has been in talks for more than a year with the Western Area Power Administration. Metzger says an agreement is nearly ready to be signed. WAPA officials will say only that negotiations are continuing.

Information from: The Jamestown Sun, http://www.jamestownsun.com (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 06-20-09 1450CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list