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Bismarck, N.D. (AP) North Dakota's Public Service Commission is holding its first meeting of the new year to get organized and choose a president.

Brian Kalk is joining the commission. The North Dakota State University professor was elected in November to succeed Susan Wefald, who retired.

The commission regulates energy, communications, railroads, and grain elevators. Besides Kalk, its members are Republicans Tony Clark and Kevin Cramer.

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