5/21/2026 Press Conference to Announce the Responsible Hyperscale Development Framework

For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

BISMARCK – Vern Thompson, Candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, will hold a press conference Thursday, May 21, 10:00 am at the North Dakota Kennedy Center, 1902 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, ND, to announce the details of the Responsible Hyperscale Development Framework (RHDF) to benefit communities across the state and country that have the potential to become data center host sites. RHDF is being formulated through collaboration with Mercer County Concerned Citizens, discussions with Oliver County officials, and project research.

Stakeholders, landowners, community members, candidates, and elected officials are invited to participate and have their voices heard.

Contact:
Sandra Larson
Policy Development Specialist
Vern Thompson for ND Agriculture Commissioner
701-399-6203