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EXHIBIT 10.3

Fixed Rate Note

					
	 	 	 	 	 
	Note Date:
	 	April 16, 2007
	 	$27,605,870.00
	Maturity Date:
	 	April 16, 2012	 	 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC, a North Dakota limited liability company (“BORROWER”),
promises to pay to the order of First National Bank of Omaha (“BANK”), at its principal office or
such other address as BANK or holder may designate from time to time, the principal sum of Twenty
Seven Million Six Hundred and Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars
($27,605,870.00), or the amount shown on the BANK’s records to be outstanding, plus interest
(calculated on the basis of actual days elapsed in a 360-day year) accruing each day on the unpaid
principal balance at the annual interest rates defined below. Absent manifest error, the BANK’s
records shall be conclusive evidence of the principal and accrued interest owing hereunder.

This promissory note is executed pursuant to a Construction Loan Agreement between. BORROWER and
BANK dated as of December 16, 2005, (the Construction Loan Agreement, together with all amendments
thereto is called the “AGREEMENT”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this note shall
have the meanings provided in the AGREEMENT.

INTEREST ACCRUAL. Interest on the principal amount outstanding shall accrue at a per annum rate
equal to the three month LIBOR RATE plus three hundred (300) basis points, and at the LIBOR RATE
plus six hundred (600) basis points in excess of said aggregate interest rate from time to time
after maturity, whether by acceleration or otherwise. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of
a 360-day year, counting the actual number of days elapsed.

REPAYMENT TERMS. Interest on the outstanding principal balance shall be due and payable quarterly,
in arrears, with the first payment commencing on July 10, 2007. Principal shall be due and payable
in the amounts and on the dates set forth in Schedule I, attached to the AGREEMENT, which is
incorporated herein by reference. In all events, the entire outstanding principal balance,
together with all accrued and unpaid interest, shall be immediately due and payable in full on
April 16, 2012.

PREPAYMENT. The BORROWER may prepay this promissory note in full or in part at any time.
Provided, however, a condition of any prepayment of all of the FIXED RATE NOTE, VARIABLE RATE NOTE
and LONG TERM REVOLVING NOTE is that certain fees shall be paid to BANK. If such complete
prepayment occurs within the first three years following COMPLETION DATE, a fee of one (1%) percent
of the amount prepaid shall be paid to BANK.

In addition, if complete or partial prepayment occurs, a fee shall be paid to BANK equal to the
amount calculated by the following formula: (Original LIBOR RATE minus current LIBOR RATE)
multiplied by the amount prepaid, multiplied by the number of days to the next scheduled interest
adjustment day, divided by 360. Any prepayment may be applied in inverse order of maturity or as
the BANK in its sole discretion may deem appropriate. Such prepayment

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shall not excuse the BORROWER from making subsequent payments each quarter until the indebtedness
is paid in full. No payment of EXCESS CASH FLOW shall be the cause of a payment to BANK for
interest rate breakage fees or otherwise result in any prepayment fee.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The AGREEMENT, and any amendments or substitutions, contains
additional terms and conditions, including default and acceleration provisions, which are
incorporated into this promissory note by reference. The BORROWER agrees to pay all costs of
collection, including reasonable attorneys fees and legal expenses incurred by the BANK if this
promissory note is not paid as provided above. This promissory note shall be governed by the
substantive laws of the State of Nebraska.

WAIVER OF PRESENTMENT AND NOTICE OF DISHONOR. BORROWER and any other person who signs, guarantees
or endorses this promissory note, to the extent allowed by law, hereby waives presentment, demand
for payment, notice of dishonor, protest, and any notice relating to the acceleration of the
maturity of this promissory note.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/William A. Price
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	William A. Price 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Vice President 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	And

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/Ambrose R. Hoff
 	 
	 	 	Name:  	Ambrose R. Hoff 	 
	 	 	Title:  	Chairman 	 

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	STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

COUNTY OF STARK
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On this 11th day of April, 2007, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, personally
appeared William Price, V.P. of Red Trail Energy, LLC, on behalf of said entity, who executed the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his voluntary act and deed and
that of the Company.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	     /s/ Deell Hoff
 	 
	 	Notary Public 	 
	Oct. 21, 20011 	 

Deell Hoff

Notary Public

State of North Dakota

My Commission Expires 	 
	 

					
	STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

COUNTY OF STARK
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On this 11th day of April, 2007, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Ambrose Hoff, President/Chair of Red Trail Energy, LLC, on behalf of said entity, who
executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his voluntary act
and deed and that of the Company.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	     /s/ Deell Hoff
 	 
	 	Notary Public 	 
	Oct. 21, 20011 	 

Deell Hoff

Notary Public

State of North Dakota

My Commission Expires 	 
	 

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EXHIBIT 10.4

THIS COAL SALES ORDER (“Order”) dated April 18, 2007 confirms the sale of coal by Westmoreland
Coal Sales Company (“WSCS”) to Red Trail Energy, LLC (“Buyer”) pursuant to the following terms
and conditions.

	 	 	 
	ORDER NUMBER:

	 	Red Trail WCSC #001-2007
	 
	 	 
	SOURCE:

	 	The source of the coal to be delivered hereunder shall be from Western Energy
Company’s
(:“WECO”) Rosebud Mine located at Colstrip, Montana. WCSC and Buyer may
discuss the potential to also supply coal from the Westmoreland Resources, Inc. (“WRI”)
Absaloka Mine at Sarpy Creek, Montana, Dakota Westmoreland Corporation (“DWC”) Beulah Mine at
Beulah, North Dakota. WECO and DWC are affiliates of WCSC.
	 
	 	 
	TERM:

	 	April 18, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Buyer has the option to order coal for (i)
subsequent calendar year
2008, or (ii) subsequent calendar years 2008 and 2009. Buyer must exercise the option,
if at all, regardless of whether the exercise is for just calendar year 2008 or for
both calendar years 2008 and 2009, no later than October 1, 2007.
	 
	 	 
	QUANTITY:

	 	For the period April 18 through December 31, 2007, Buyer will purchase and WCSC
shall sell a minimum of one (1) twenty-four to thirty (24-30) car oddlot shipments from the
WECO’s Rosebud Mine per week or as otherwise scheduled by the parties to reasonably pro rate
delivery volumes throughout the Term, given that deliveries might not commence until May or
June 2007. WCSC shall coordinate and schedule with Buyer the train cars required for delivery
of the oddlot shipments of coal, however, all such coal shall continue to be sold F.O.B. the
mine.
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	Buyer and WCSC shall determine by mutual agreement if and when Buyer can accept unit
trains of coal from the Rosebud Mine and/or Absaloka Mine in the future, or as an
alternative, accept deliveries of lignite from the Beulah Mine or a mixture of lignite
with coal from the other mines.
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	The total quantity of coal delivered during April 18 through December 31, 2007 will
not exceed 40,000 tons unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	If Buyer exercises its option for 2008 and 2009, the quantities for subsequent full
calendar years will be no less than 95,000 tons and no more than 115,000 tons per
year.
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	For purposes of this Order, a “ton” shall mean 2,000 pounds avoirdupois.
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	In the event Buyer shuts down for any reason or cause and does not purchase coal from
other sources, the amount of coal which Buyer would ordinarily consume during such
shutdown will be reduced and such amount shall be deducted from the amount of coal
Buyer is required to purchase pursuant to this Order. Buyer will give prompt notice to
WCSC of any shutdown and the reduced amount of coal required as a result during such
shutdown.
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	In the event WCSC fails to provide the coal required in a timely manner, other than due
to an event of force majeure, and Buyer is required to obtain the coal through
alternate means (i.e. using trucks to haul the coal from the mines or obtaining coal
from another company), and Buyer has provided WCSC a reasonable opportunity to provide
coal from other sources or to otherwise address its delay in a timely manner, WCSC
shall be liable to Buyer for the cost difference between the cost to obtain the coal
under the terms of this Order and the cost actually paid by Buyer to obtain the coal
using alternate means, specifically excluding any incidental or consequential costs or
damages.
	 
	 	 
	DELIVERY DATE & SCHEDULE:
	 

	 	Buyer and WCSC shall coordinate and agree upon the delivery schedule in a prompt manner
based on the needs of Buyer.
	 
	 	 
	POINT OF DELIVERY:
	 

	 	The Point of Delivery for coal sold hereunder shall be F.O.B. Mine, loaded into
Buyer provided railcars. All title and risk of loss shall transfer to Buyer upon loading into
railcars.

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treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this
exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

	 	 	 
	PRICE:

	 	US $**** per ton FOB Mine for deliveries during calendar year 2007 (“the Price”). The
Price for 2007 will be reviewed after December 31, 2007 and, if necessary, adjusted to an amount that results
in an average 2007 Price to Buyer of $**** per net ton FOB Mine as weighted against
all 2007 deliveries of coal to Buyer from mines affiliated with WCSC under this or any
other Order or agreement. WCSC shall promptly invoice or credit Buyer for any such
adjustment. If Buyer orders coal for 2008 and 2009 as provided under Term above, the
Price shall be increased January 1, 2008 and again on January 1, 2009 by three percent
(3%) to reflect inflation from a base price of $**** in 2007.
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	In the event, subsequent to December 31, 2007, the supplying Mine(s) has increased
costs in the mining, production, processing, delivery or marketing of coal under this
Order as a result of any new, amended or reinterpreted federal, state or local law,
regulation, rule or order, WCSC shall have the right to increase the Price in an
amount equal to the increased costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing and in lieu of
paying the increased Price, Buyer shall have the right to elect to terminate this
Order upon thirty (30) days prior written to WCSC.
	 
	 	 
	QUALITY:

	 	Typical coal quality specifications are set forth below. Buyer acknowledges that
the quality of actual coal deliveries may vary based on industry standards from the typical
specifications below. All qualities below are on as As-Received basis.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Quality	 	Rosebud Mine*	 	Absaloka Mine*
	Btu/lb
	 	 	8,500	 	 	 	8,675	 
	Sulfur
	 	 	0.85	%	 	 	0.64	%
	Na20 in Ash
	 	 	2.00	%	 	 	2.00	%
	Ash
	 	 	9.35	%	 	 	9.50	%

	 	 	 
	 

	 	The size of the coal provided hereunder shall be two inch by zero inch (2” x 0”) with
a maximum oversize of ten percent (10%). WCSC will use commercially reasonable efforts
to maintain a top size not to exceed three inches (3”).

 

			
	*	 	Subject to agreement on Buyer’s ability to accept unit trains, as provided under Quantity above.

	 	 	 
	BILLING:

	 	Buyer will be invoiced for coal to the address shown below unless Buyer otherwise advises
WCSC in writing of a different address to which invoices should be mailed:
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	P.O. Box 11
	 

	 	Richardton, ND 58652
	 

	 	Telephone #: 701-974-3308
	 

	 	Telefax #: 701-974-3309
	 
	 	 
	PAYMENT:

	 	Buyer shall pay invoices within ten (10) days after the date of the invoice at
the address provided on the invoices, including by wire if requested by WCSC. Invoices
will be sent every two weeks.
	 
	 	 
	WEIGHTS:

	 	The weight of the coal shall be determined by WCSC at the
Mine by certified commercial weigh scale(s).
	 
	 	 
	GENERAL TERMS AND
CONDITIONS: The General Terms and Conditions are as attached.
	 

	 	 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Order to be executed in duplicate by
their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Buyer:	 	Red Trail Energy, LLC	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	By:

Title:
	 	/s/ Mick J. Miller
 

PRESIDENT
 

	 	  
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	WCSC:	 	Westmoreland Coal Sales Company	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	By:

Title:
	 	/s/ Todd A. Myers
 

PRESIDENT
 

	 	  

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treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this
exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

	1.	 	Title to and risk of loss of the coal shall pass to Buyer at the Point of Delivery.
	 
	2.	 	The term “force majeure” shall mean any cause beyond the control of the party affected
thereby, such as acts of God, strike, lockout, labor
dispute, labor shortage, fire, flood, war, riot, explosion, accident, car shortage, embargo,
contingencies of transportation, inability to secure
supplies or fuel or power, breakdown of machinery or apparatus, regulation or rule or law of any
governmental authority, or any other
cause, whether similar or dissimilar to the aforestated causes and whether or not foreseen or
foreseeable by the parties, which wholly or
partially prevents, interrupts or delays the performance by WCSC or Buyer of their respective
obligations under this Order. A force
majeure event affecting any of WCSC’s suppliers, including its mining contractor, shall be
considered a force majeure event affecting
WCSC. Settlement of a strike, lockout or other labor dispute shall be deemed beyond the control
of the party claiming excuse thereby
regardless of the cause of, or the ability of such party to settle, such dispute.
	 
	 	 	If because of force majeure either Buyer or WCSC is unable to carry out its obligations under
this Order, except obligations to pay money to the other party, then the obligations of such
party shall be suspended to the extent made necessary by such force majeure and during its
continuance, provided such force majeure is eliminated insofar as possible and economically
practicable with all reasonable dispatch. Any deficiency in coal tonnage to be delivered under
this Order caused by such force majeure shall not be made up except by mutual consent of Buyer
and WCSC.
	 
	3.	 	The coal sold hereunder may not be used at, or reconsigned to, any location other than
Buyer’s facility, without the prior written consent of WCSC.
	 
	4.	 	WCSC shall provide for sampling and analysis of the coal at the Mine in accordance with ASTM
standards. Buyer shall have the right to
have a representative present during sampling at any and all times to observe the sampling
process. WCSC will provide to Buyer one
ASTM sample for each train load, and WCSC shall also provide by email to Buyer an electronic
copy of WCSC’s quality analysis for each train load.
	 
	5.	 	Failure of the Buyer to pay for coal delivered in accordance with the terms hereof shall give
WCSC the option to (a) suspend further
shipments until all previous shipments are paid for, or (b) cancel the Order upon written notice
to Buyer, provided that Buyer shall have a
thirty (30) day cure period after receipt of a notice of cancellation hereunder. If in the
judgment of WCSC, Buyer’s ability to perform
hereunder has become impaired, WCSC shall have the right, upon notice to Buyer, to suspend
further shipments until WCSC receives
adequate assurance of Buyer’s performance. If such security is not furnished within ten (10)
days after receipt of such notice. WCSC
shall have the right to cancel this Order upon notice to Buyer.
	 
	6.	 	This Order shall not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the
other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may assign this Order without
such consent to a parent company, or
any other affiliate of the assigning party, or for purposes of securing indebtedness, but
assignor shall continue to be liable for its
performance hereunder.
	 
	7.	 	A party’s failure to insist in any one or more instances upon strict performance of a
provision of, or to take advantage of any of its rights
under this Order shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or right. No default of
either party to this Order in the performance of
any of its covenants or obligations hereunder, except the obligation for payment, shall result
in a right to the other party to cancel this
contract unless such defaulting party shall fail to correct the default within thirty (30) days
after written notice of claim of such default has
been given by the party claiming such default.
	 
	8.	 	Notice sent by facsimile, first class, certified or registered U.S. Mail, or a reputable over
night courier service, addressed to the party to
whom such notice is given, at the address of such party stated in this Order or to such other
address (or facsimile number) as such party
may designate, shall be deemed sufficient notice in any case requiring notice under this Order.
	 
	9.	 	EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS ORDER, WCSC MAKES NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE,
REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, QUALITY, QUANTITY, OR OTHERWISE.
Neither party shall be liable for any punitive, special, incidental or consequential damages
(including without limitation, loss of profits or overhead), based upon breach of warranty or
of contract, negligence or any other theory of legal liability arising out of this Order;
provided, however, such limitation regarding incidental or consequential damages shall not
apply to any liability for third party claims for which WCSC has indemnified Buyer pursuant to
paragraph 12 below, to the extent that Buyer has liability for such incidental or
consequential damages.
	 
	10.	 	The terms and conditions set forth in this Order are considered by both Buyer and WCSC to be
CONFIDENTIAL. Neither party shall
disclose any such information to any third party without the advance written consent of the
other party, except where such disclosure may
be required by law (including by rule or order of the Securities and Exchange Commission) or is
necessary to assert a claim or defense in
judicial or administrative proceedings, in which event the party desiring to make the disclosure
shall advise the other party in advance in
writing and shall cooperate to the extent practicable to minimize the disclosure of any such
information. If a party believes that any
disclosure of the terms of this Order are required by law, such party shall (i) provide prompt
written notice to the other party, and (ii) take
such steps are reasonably available to minimize the disclosure of the terms of this Order.
	 
	11.	 	This Order shall be governed in all respects by the law of the State of Montana, without regard
to its choice of laws provisions.

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treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this
exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the
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	12.	 	WCSC shall be (i) liable to Buyer for, and (ii) indemnify and save harmless Buyer from and
against any and all claims made or brought by
any third party in respect of, any damage, caused by the negligent acts or omissions of WCSC, to
(a) Buyer’s or its contracted rail carriers’
equipment while on WCSC’s property except to the extent such damage is caused by the negligence
of Buyer or its contracted rail carrier,
and (b) Buyer’s equipment, including mobile railcars and stationary equipment at Buyer’s coal
combustion facility, to the extent said
equipment is damaged due to non-coal material having been interspersed with the coal prior to
leaving WCSC’s mine property.
	 
	13.	 	This Order contains the entire agreement of the parties, is expressly limited to the terms
and conditions specifically set forth or
incorporated by reference herein, supersedes all prior communications between the parties
regarding the subject matter of this Order and
shall be amended or modified only by agreement of the parties in writing. Should any provision
of this Order for any reason be declared
invalid or unenforceable by an order of any court having jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the
remaining provisions of this Order, and such provisions shall remain in full force and effect as
if this Order had been executed without the
invalid or unenforceable provision.

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treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this
exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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