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
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
Patience: EXPIRED.
There comes a time each year when my patience completely expires. It arrives at different times, but historically I don't make it more than a couple months into the new year before I exclaim to everyo...
Posted on 2/20/13 at 11:12 PM
What is Affecting Your Roof’s Performance?
If you are wondering if your asphalt roof is getting past its peak, it probably is. Asphalt roofs are made to withstand lots of beatings from the weather, but over time the material will succumb to ...
Posted on 11/26/12 at 1:42 PM
Eagles count key for proposed Minnesota wind farm 
The number of eagles inhabiting a proposed wind farm in Goodhue County may be crucial to the project's future. The number of eagles is key to whether the developer will get a federal permit to kill or injure a specified number of birds.
By Associated Press , April 19, 2012
N.D. wind farm on hold a year after approval 
More than a year after the Ashley Wind Energy Project was approved, not a single turbine has been erected, and landowners who signed leases with the developer were told in December that the project is on hold.
By Patrick Springer , April 09, 2012
Feds, 5 states to push for Great Lakes wind farms 
The Obama administration and five states announced an agreement Friday to speed up consideration of plans for offshore wind farms in the Great Lakes, which have been delayed by cost concerns and public opposition.
By John Flesher , March 30, 2012
Xcel fails to reach lawsuit settlement with enXco over stalled $400 million N.D. wind farm 
By Leslie Brooks Suzukamo , March 20, 2012
Dry, windy conditions fuel western N.D. grass fires 
The Williston Herald reports that at least three fires were reported in Williams County on Monday.
By Associated Press , March 20, 2012
WEATHER: Blowing snow, snow showers forecast; winter weather advisory ahead 
By Herald Staff Report , March 08, 2012
S.D. lawmakers unsure of wind energy tax cut 
South Dakota lawmakers appear to be taking a wait-and-see attitude on a proposal to cut construction taxes on wind farms to help the state compete with its neighbors in attracting projects that generate electricity from wind.
By Chet Brokaw , January 04, 2012
Regulators want to streamline N.D. wind projects 
This year, the Legislature told the state Public Service Commission to review site locations for wind projects that generate more than one-half of a megawatt of electricity. Before, regulators had to handle anything above 60 megawatts.
By Associated Press , December 31, 2011
Verle Reinicke, Bismarck, column: U.S. must transition from coal to renewables 
Thinking about 2050, this question comes to mind: Given the increasing cost of coal, future regulations for coal and construction costs for new plants, will that coal plant still exist in 2050?
Most likely, the answer is no.
By Verle Reinicke , December 18, 2011
Windstorm wreaks havoc in Western U.S. 
Violent winds that wreaked havoc in Western states eased todaybut hundreds of thousands of people remained without power and crews struggled to clean up smashed trees, toppled power lines and debris-strewn roadways.
By Noaki Schwartz , December 02, 2011
Strong winds tumble trucks and trees in the west 
By Robert Jablon , December 01, 2011
Western two-thirds of North Dakota on alert for snow, strong winds 
The National Weather Service has posted various winter weather advisories and warnings for the western two-thirds of North Dakota and much of western South Dakota.
By Associated Press , November 30, 2011
Marshall County awaits ‘economic boon’ of wind farm 
By Ryan Bakken , November 18, 2011
Minot gets 6 inches of snow as winter conditions arrive in North Dakota 
Highway Patrol Capt. Gary Orluck says even people who have lived in North Dakota all their lives go through a "learning curve" when the first winter blast of the season rolls through. Traffic also has increased because of the booming oil patch.
By Associated Press , November 16, 2011
North Dakota monastery sees pay back from wind turbines 
Two wind turbines near the Sacred Heart Monastery catch the breezes coming through the valley below. They have become part of prairie landscape, generating electricity for the monastery since June 1997.
By Linda Sailer , October 22, 2011
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