ENERGY
Senate confirms Clark's FERC nomination
FARGO - Republican Tony Clark won't be regulating North Dakota's energy industry anymore. He'll be regulating the nation's. The Senate confirmed Clark's nomination to the Federal Energy Regulatory ...
Posted on 5/24/12 at 7:56 PM
The Good, the Bad and the Abysmally, Painfully Awful
Apparently, the movie Battleship is about as bad as you would have expected it to be. I have a hard time believing any movie could be as bad as Transformers was, but apparently this hits that low mark...
Posted on 5/23/12 at 1:26 PM
Become an Expert When Choosing Your Next Roofing Contractor
Stability of your potential contracting company When choosing a contractor to work with for your new roofing project you want to make sure that it is a reputable company. Make sure it is a permanent p...
Posted on 5/23/12 at 1:17 PM
Pay for college using money you didn't spend on electricity
Have you ever rolled your eyes at the parents who say tidying a home with multiple small children is easy, just get them to help? I have. My 1-year-old is much better at making messes than cleaning t...
Posted on 5/22/12 at 9:17 AM
North Dakota tops Alaska in oil production, trailing only Texas
From my colleague Stephen J. Lee of the Grand Forks Herald: North Dakota passed Alaska in March to become the second-leading state in crude oil production, trailing only Texas, according preliminary ...
Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:45 PM
Gas prices higher in western North Dakota
A 50-cent difference between western and eastern gas prices has residents in the Oil Patch dishing out more money for fuel.By April Baumgarten, The Dickinson Press , May 26, 2012
Brainerd, Minn., looking at sewers as energy source
BRAINERD, Minn. — Brainerd officials are looking at an unconventional place for a future energy source: the sewers.By Associated Press , May 26, 2012
Minnesota lawmaker says there's support for ND coal power in Minnesota Legislature
BISMARCK — A Minnesota lawmaker says some legislators in St. Paul are backing a North Dakota lawsuit against Minnesota coal restrictions.By Associated Press , May 25, 2012
Senate OKs Tony Clark’s FERC nod
WASHINGTON – Republican Tony Clark won’t be regulating North Dakota’s energy industry anymore. He’ll be regulating the nation’s.
By Kristen Daum , May 24, 2012
ND drillers aiming for sandy section below Bakken
BISMARCK — Oil drillers working in the rich Bakken and Three Forks formations that are fueling North Dakota's unprecedented oil rush are now aiming for crude in a sandy layer between the two.By Associated Press , May 24, 2012
ND official says state could double oil production
BISMARCK – Oil development could push North Dakota’s population to 1 million people, the state’s director of mineral resources said Wednesday as one of his predictions for the state’s future.By Amy Dalrymple , May 23, 2012
Williston oil conference draws global interest
Registrations expected to easily surpass 4,000 today, ThursdayBISMARCK – Tuesday was supposed to be a warm-up day for the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. But by late afternoon, the total number of registrations passed 3,861 people and is expected to easily surpass 4,000 today and Thursday.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 22, 2012
Faces of the boom: Minot native puts oil investments to work
WILLISTON, N.D. - John Zimmerman brings his Wall Street expertise to North Dakota oil fields.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 19, 2012
Oil tax ‘Legacy Fund’ has meager earnings 
Advisory board chairman says details could be revisited after voters decide fate of Measure 2BISMARCK – North Dakota’s newly created trust fund for oil taxes has had thin earnings, but the results are in line with a conservative investment philosophy that excludes stocks, money managers said Thursday.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , May 17, 2012
Bakken summit draws excited developers 
Collaborative effort needed to meet housing needs, attendee saysWILLISTON, N.D. – During the Bakken Housing Summit, Salt Lake City real estate developer Michael Milner sent this text to his colleague: Think big! Think real! Think fun!
By Amy Dalrymple , May 17, 2012
Mandan oil refinery union workers ratify contract 
MANDAN, N.D. — Union workers at the Tesoro oil refinery at Mandan have voted to ratify a contract.
By Associated Press , May 17, 2012
ND oil tax 'Legacy Fund' tops $350 million in 9 months 
BISMARCK — A newly created North Dakota trust fund for oil taxes now has about $353 million.
By Associated Press , May 17, 2012
$3 million directed for subsidized law enforcement housing 
AG says agencies in Oil Patch getting applicants, but they can’t afford housingWILLISTON, N.D. – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced Wednesday he’s directing $3 million from the state’s share of a lawsuit settlement to subsidize housing for law enforcement in the Oil Patch.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 16, 2012
Bakken’s slogan: Build, baby, build 
More than 350 people from 33 states are attending the sold-out summit, representing developers, builders, investors and others in the construction industry.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 16, 2012
Stark County refinery plans get look 
Facility would pump up to 10,000 barrels per day to ease diesel demandDICKINSON, N.D. – Local policymakers and business officials from Stark County received a better look at plans for a $250 million to $325 million diesel refinery that would pump up to 10,000 barrels of fuel or kerosene per day into the region, MDU Resources Group Inc. representatives said Tuesday.
By April Baumgarten, Forum Communications Co. , May 15, 2012
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