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North Dakota GOP, Dems split over success of longest session in history

BISMARCK – In the early morning hours Saturday after North Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the longest-ever legislative session, Republicans praised the session as the greatest in history while Democrats said it was full of “squandered opportunities.”

• Gov. Jack Dalrymple

UPDATED: Tax relief tops $850 million as ND Legislature wraps up longest-ever session in wee hours

BISMARCK – North Dakota legislators wrapped up their work after 4 a.m. today, setting a record for the longest session in modern history and approving an unprecedented $850 million-plus in property tax relief.

Higher ed budget comes with message: Keep tuition down

BISMARCK – Legislators on Friday approved an 11.9 percent increase in state funding for higher education but sent with it a strong message that campuses keep tuition affordable.

Although new USGS oil estimate for ND more than doubles 2008 survey, some say figure still conservative

WILLISTON, N.D. – The U.S. Geological Survey said Tuesday that the Williston Basin has between 4.4 billion and 11.4 billion barrels of oil that is recoverable with today’s technology.

• ND flag waves from a drilling rig

Faces of the Boom: North Dakota provides math instructor with a solution

WILLISTON, N.D. – Amanda Davis was struggling financially as an adjunct professor in Texas when a CNN story caught her attention.

• Amanda Davis

Singapore investor eyes North Dakota Oil Patch

Lim says database of projects would help developers identify needs, prevent overbuilding
MINOT, N.D. – A real estate investor from Singapore expects to make two or three deals in the Bakken before leaving a conference this week with plans to invest millions in North Dakota.

• Danny Lim speaks during the Bakken Investor Conference

Williston suspends liquor licenses at strip clubs

WILLISTON, N.D. – City commissioners here suspended the liquor licenses of Williston’s two strip clubs, which police say are causing excessive calls for disorderly behavior.

For Minnesota contractor, ND is ‘almost like family’

WILLISTON, N.D. – As a general contractor, Tony Godlewski likes to hear the sound of hammers seven days a week.

• Tony Godlewski

Conference to connect Oil Patch directly with investors from across country

WILLISTON, N.D. – A new private equity firm based in Minot aims to create an avenue for people to invest directly in oil and gas activity in western North Dakota.

Fargo woman finds success with rig photos for oil companies

WILLISTON, N.D. – North Dakota’s oil boom is allowing a Fargo woman to make a living doing what she loves. Renae Mitchell always had a passion for photography and decided to make it her profession in 2010. Initially, the single mother of two had a tough time making ends meet with a photography business.

• Renae Mitchell

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Higher Education Notebook: MnSCU chancellor finalists will be announced Monday

Finalists for chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system will be announced Monday morning.

• Amy Dalrymple

Higher Education Notebook: Bill seeks tax cuts for college graduates

A bill introduced by a former North Dakota State University student body president seeks to give college graduates an incentive to work in North Dakota.

Higher Education Notebook: Bill would add seat on state board

A bill introduced in the North Dakota Legislature would give staff members a seat on the state Board of Higher Education.

• Dalrymple wants to tie higher education funding to performance

Higher Education Notebook: NDSU student government supports marching band

North Dakota State University students have stepped up in support of the band program.

• The North Dakota State University pep band

Higher Education Notebook: 2 MSCTC schools plan to install wind turbines

Wind turbines soon will provide educational opportunities and green energy for two campuses of Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

Higher Education Notebook: New partnership targets science, math proficiency

A new partnership aims to improve the math and science proficiency for Native American K-12 students in North Dakota.

Higher Education Notebook: NDSU employment survey reflects down economy

An employment survey of recent North Dakota State University graduates released last week reflects the tough job market.

Higher Education Notebook: MSCTC set to dedicate new center

A renovated auditorium being dedicated Monday at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead will give students a place to host events.

Higher Education Notebook: NDSU research team to spend 7 weeks in Antarctica

A five-member team from North Dakota State University leaves Monday for a seven-week research expedition to Antarctica.

• A five-member team from North Dakota State University

Higher Education Notebook: Offutt retires from Board of Regents

Longtime Concordia College Board of Regents member Ron Offutt has retired from the board after 20 years. Offutt, a 1964 Concordia graduate, served as chairman for 11 of those years.