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STAFF BLOG OIL PATCH DISPATCH WITH FORUM COMMUNICATIONS' AMY DALRYMPLE Williams County cracks down on crew camps where homicides occurred
WILLISTON, N.D. Oilfield crew camps where two homicides and a stabbing have occurred need to beef up security or be forced to shut down, according to Williams County officials. The Williams County P...
Posted on 5/24/13 at 9:16 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
OSHA cites ND energy firm for safety violations 
STANLEY, N.D. — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Minot company with safety violations following the death of an oil field worker.
By Associated Press , April 24, 2013
Property values climbing in western ND oil town
WILLISTON, N.D. - Williston’s housing market continues to march full steam ahead.
By Jenna Ebersole, Williston Herald , April 23, 2013
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.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , April 21, 2013
New city proposed near Williston could help with housing in Oil Patch
WILLISTON, N.D. – A group that helped incorporate a new city in western South Dakota eight years ago might now do the same in western North Dakota’s booming Oil Patch.
By Associated Press , April 17, 2013
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.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , April 17, 2013
‘Big surge’ expected in oil production this summer
BISMARCK – Oil companies operating in North Dakota are keeping the brakes on this spring, but a “big surge in production” is expected this summer and fall, the director of the Department of Mineral Resources said Tuesday.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , April 16, 2013
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
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