WIND
Thwarted plans
I had such big plans. Well, ok, not big. But firmly cemented in my mind. I have such a huge list of garden chores to be completed in the next two weeks, that I figured I'd better not wait to start un...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 3:46 PM
UND Wind Ensemble to present Spring “Bandancing” Concert, Monday, April 22
The University of North Dakota Wind Ensemble, under the direction of James Popejoy, will present a spring concert on Monday, April 22, at 8 p.m. The performance will be held at the Chester Fritz Audi...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 4:10 PM
Spring?
The weather was supposed to warm up Wednesday. It did -- but only technically. As I pedaled away from home shortly after 9 a.m. that day, the National Weather Service Willmar webpage, reported it wa...
Posted on 4/6/13 at 12:03 AM
When the wind blows
I was sitting near a window, eating lunch on Wednesday, when I noticed a large piece of cardboard skipping through the parking lot, going completely airborne every once in a while thanks to our lovely...
Posted on 4/3/13 at 5:00 PM
St. Pat's aurora update plus a pleasing lunar lineup tonight
The sun's wind of particles has been pounding Earth's defensive magnetic shield since early this morning. A magnificent display of auroras erupted in response. While hurricane winds can reach over 2...
Posted on 3/17/13 at 7:10 PM
Winds feed Georgetown fire 
GEORGETOWN, Minn. – High winds helped fan the flames of a fire about four miles northeast of here Wednesday afternoon.
April 29, 2010
North Dakota wind project near Rugby completed 
RUGBY, N.D. – A $300 million wind energy project north of Rugby has been finished.
By Associated Press , January 03, 2010
North Dakota regulators balk at location of wind towers 
BISMARCK – North Dakota regulators, leery of a wind developer’s request to locate six turbines less than a quarter-mile from rural homes, have scheduled a hearing for arguments about why they should grant it.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press Writer , December 11, 2009
Fargo school, park officials decide against wind turbine 
Fargo school and park officials are letting a potential wind turbine project blow by.
By By Kelly Smith and Helmut Schmidt , October 14, 2009
Letter appeals turbine decision 
Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, is asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission to reconsider its approval of several turbine locations for a wind farm near Luverne to accommodate concerns from neighbors.
By Patrick Springer , July 23, 2009
Wind can power Minnesota economy 
MOORHEAD – Minnesota could generate at least 3,000 jobs by catering to industries involved in making and installing wind towers that likely will result from the state’s ambitious renewable energy standard, advocates said today.
By Patrick Springer , July 22, 2009
Clay County sets stricter rules for wind turbines 
The Clay County Commission approved an ordinance Tuesday that establishes standards stricter than state law on where wind turbines can be erected and how noisy they can be at night.
By Dave Olson , July 22, 2009
Regulators approve wind farm despite complaints 
Residents worry noise will disturb sled dogsBISMARCK – State regulators approved the location of a new wind farm in east-central North Dakota despite complaints from some nearby residents about potential disruptions from turbine noise.
By By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press Writer , July 09, 2009
Science undecided over turbines’ health effects
A Minnesota Department of Health analysis of possible health effects from wind turbines concludes that annoyance and diminished quality of life are the most frequent complaints from nearby residents.By Patrick Springer , June 29, 2009
Public meeting to discuss Minnesota wind farm project 
A public meeting will be held at 6:30 tonight at the Galaxie Supper Club in Barnesville, Minn., regarding a wind farm proposed for rural Clay County and parts of Becker and Otter Tail counties.
By Dave Olson , April 29, 2009
Wind companies battle bill 
BISMARCK – Wind energy developers are trying to kill to a bill that prohibits them from issuing confidential leases to landowners.
April 22, 2009
Winds favor power in ND 
The developer behind the proposed Rough Rider wind farm in North Dakota’s Dickey County has increased the project’s capacity from 150 megawatts to 175 megawatts.
By Patrick Springer , March 16, 2009
Little wind farm could crank out power by 2010 
The first wind farm to put down roots in Clay County in about eight years could be up and spinning by summer 2010.
By Dave Olson , March 08, 2009
Stimulus may give a boost to wind 
The wind energy industry could get a friendly gust from incentives that are part of a proposed economic stimulus package taking shape in Washington.
By Patrick Springer , January 19, 2009
Travelers beware: Colder temps, snow expected tonight 
An Alberta Clipper system is expected to pass through the region late today and early Monday, bringing 2 to 6 inches of snow, winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour and hazardous travel conditions – especially in open areas.
By Forum staff reports , January 11, 2009
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