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STAFF BLOG OIL PATCH DISPATCH WITH FORUM COMMUNICATIONS' AMY DALRYMPLE Radioactive waste on the N.D. monitor
WILLISTON, N.D. Landfill employees here discovered at least two hot loads this week, illustrating why a group of North Dakota citizens is worried about the proper disposal of radioactive waste that ...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:03 AM
INNER FOCUS Vegetarian Broccoli Cheese Soup
I have a teensy tiny confession to make. I, um, miscalculated the amount of cheese needed for this recipe and ended up doubling what the recipe calls for. It was really oooey-gooey cheesy good though....
Posted on 5/5/13 at 4:29 PM
REAL OILFIELD WIVES Managing the Kids While Your Husband is Away
How many times has someone told you, "I don't know how you do it!" and you just laugh it off and say it's not that bad. What they don't know is that you are quite possibly on the verge of a breakdow...
Posted on 3/21/13 at 7:21 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY Real Oilfield Wives and more new blogs!
It's been awhile since I've given you my recommendations for new blogs to check out here on Areavoices. But three new blogs have crossed my path and I felt compelled to share them. The first is calle...
Posted on 3/13/13 at 4:01 PM
REALLY EATING: FINDING REAL FOOD IN THE VALLEY “What’s In That?” Wednesday — Smoked Oysters
I went digging in my kitchen cupboard to find something different so that I could revive "What's in That? Wednesday."And I came up with this: Not going to eat these today but comforting to know the...
Posted on 2/20/13 at 8:36 AM
ND measure aimed at curbing natural gas flaring 
BISMARCK — The North Dakota House has endorsed a measure aimed at curbing the oil industry's practice of wasting natural gas at oil wells.
By Associated Press , April 16, 2013
Mayor wants lower speed limit on Highway 85 in ND
WATFORD CITY, N.D. — The mayor of Watford City is advocating for a lower speed limit on U.S. Highway 85 in the region to try to cut down on traffic crashes.
By Associated Press , April 12, 2013
ND Senate approves reworked oil tax measure
BISMARCK — North Dakota's Senate has unanimously approved a measure aimed at restructuring oil taxes.
By Associated Press , April 12, 2013
'Appalling' number of highway deaths has Oil Patch mayor looking for answers
WATFORD CITY, N.D. – Driving on U.S. Highway 85 between here and Williston is “like taking your life in your hands,” says Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , April 11, 2013
ND AG wants $10M to battle oil patch crime
BISMARCK — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says organized crime and other illegal activity is increasing with the skyrocketing population in the state's booming oil patch.
By Associated Press , April 10, 2013
Alberta premier: US pipeline rejection would hurt US-Canada relations
TORONTO — If the Obama administration rejects the Keystone XL pipeline, it would be a significant thorn in Canadian-U.S. relations, Alberta's premier said Wednesday.
By Associated Press , April 10, 2013
Keystone XL opponents in Neb. circulating petition
LINCOLN, Neb. — Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska are circulating a petition to try to halt the project.
By Associated Press , April 10, 2013
Man injured in explosion at oilfield shop in western ND
ALEXANDER, N.D. – A 29-year-old Alexander man was injured Tuesday in an explosion at an oilfield shop here, said the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office.
By Forum News Service , April 10, 2013
Officials: ND oil tax distribution falls short
BISMARCK — City, county and school officials have told the North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee that more than $200 million should be restored in a measure that distributes oil and gas tax revenue.
By Associated Press , April 09, 2013
Lawmakers say bills will address many landowner problems in West
BISMARCK – Landowners and mineral producers should be able to settle their disputes easier with three bills Republican lawmakers say will create a benchmark for other states to look to when it comes to oil and gas development.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , April 08, 2013
ND oil tax trust fund nears $1 billion
BISMARCK — North Dakota's oil tax fund is nearing $1 billion in assets. The Legacy Fund gets 30 percent of the state's oil tax collections. None of the money can be spent until 2017, and even then it takes a two-thirds vote of the Legislature to dip into it.
By Associated Press , April 08, 2013
ND measure aimed at curbing natural gas flaring
BISMARCK — North Dakota's Senate has endorsed a measure aimed at curbing the oil industry's practice wasting natural gas at oil wells.
By Associated Press , April 08, 2013
New director passionate about Williston builders group
WILLISTON, N.D. – Jessica Taylor spent three months trying to find the right job in Williston.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , April 07, 2013
Accountability for tribal oil taxes at issue in North Dakota
BISMARCK – An amendment to a bill that includes parameters for a new oil tax agreement with the Three Affiliated Tribes moved forward Friday, but legislators indicated it may get more scrutiny at a future hearing.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , April 05, 2013
Protesters unhappy with Heitkamp’s pipeline support
FARGO – Some Fargo-area residents are unhappy about Sen. Heidi Heitkamp’s support of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
By Forum News Service , April 05, 2013
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