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REAL OILFIELD WIVES So You're Moving to BoomTown, USA... Now What?
You hear about oilfield boomtowns everywhere in the media, some outlets even going so far as to compare them to a modern-day Wild West. The thought of actually moving to one of these towns can be daun...
Posted on 3/4/13 at 1:42 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Washington D.C. speaker will discuss agricultural biotechnology Dec. 12
BioScience Association of North Dakota (BioND) will host their annual meeting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Center for Innovation 4200 James Ray Drive. Ab Basu, State Government Relations...
Posted on 12/11/12 at 4:11 PM
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN Online petition aims to bring awareness to the Badlands
An outdoor recreation enthusiast from Dickinson, N.D., has launched an online petition drive to bring awareness to the impact the states oil boom is having on recreation, tourism, wildlife and agricul...
Posted on 3/29/12 at 10:21 AM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE Round and Round on the Roundabout
Most people, when faced with a three-hour car trip, manage to do it in three hours. But what is it my mother always used to say? Youre not like most people, dear. And so its true, my latest three-...
Posted on 3/8/12 at 12:47 PM
LIKE A FISH OUT OF FARGO A Case For Blogging About Restaurants On Opening Night (& Other Ethical Dilemmas)
Recently, I have pondered discussions by fellow foodies about how long bloggers should wait after a restaurant opening to post a review and the effect critiques and negative comments or reviews may ha...
Posted on 2/23/12 at 7:28 AM
North Dakota lawmakers consider water extraction tax 
North Dakota lawmakers are considering a proposal to impose a water extraction tax for industrial water use in light of significant water demand in the Oil Patch.
By Patrick Springer , February 04, 2013
Former DMI reopens as container manufacturer
The company that took over DMI Industries – a wind turbine plant located here – has reopened the plant to manufacture containers for energy-related products.
By Wendy Reuer , January 19, 2013
Steel fabricator caters to mining industry’s big needs
If you thought the U.S. had abandoned all heavy manufacturing in exchange for coffee shops, boutiques and pet salons, a visit to TriTec should change your mind.
By John Myers , December 31, 2012
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ND coal plant backers get extension of state aid
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has given backers of a proposed coal-to-liquid fuel plant in western North Dakota a fifth extension of state aid to study the project.
December 15, 2012
Minnesota timber harvest declines between 25% and 30% since 2006
That's because of closures or cutbacks at several board plants, paper mills and numerous smaller sawmills, said Scott Dane, executive director of the Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers of Minnesota.
By Associated Press , March 26, 2012
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MnSCU will map state's business needs by industry, region
The system's chancellor, Steven Rosenstone, announced Wednesday that MnSCU, along with the state Chamber of Commerce and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, will hold 40 "listening sessions" statewide to gather data from businesses.
By Jenna Ross , March 22, 2012
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Spuds, science and success
The U.S. potato industry enjoyed a lot of success in 2011, including rising consumption and a big win on a controversial proposal that would have limited spuds in school cafeterias, potato boosters said Wednesday in Grand Forks.
By Jonathan Knutson , February 15, 2012
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Frac sand from Minnesota-Wisconsin border bluffs assists natural gas, oil boom in N.D., elsewhere
Largely overlooked in the national debate over fracking is the emerging fight in the U.S. heartland over mining "frac sand," which has grains of ideal size, shape, strength and purity. Mining companies say the work provides good jobs in rural areas, but some residents fear the increase in mining could harm human health and the environment.
By Steve Karnowski , January 06, 2012
West Virginia mine disaster that left 29 dead yields record $210 million agreement
Federal regulators released a final report Tuesday detailing hundreds of safety violations at a West Virginia mine where 29 men died, including 12 that it said contributed to the "entirely preventable" 2010 blast. The report was released hours after the announcement of a record $210 million settlement by the mine's new owners.
By Lawrence Messina and Vicki Smith , December 06, 2011
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Tax breaks for oil, natural gas companies have extra impact on smaller independents
The tax-advantaged partnerships that smaller independent oil and natural gas companies use to raise capital for exploration and production will become riskier and less profitable if taxes increase, according to one expert. The Exxon Mobils of the world, he said, will hardly notice the changes.
By Winthrop Quigley , November 28, 2011
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Emerging markets creates economic optimism
Data issued Wednesday point to an economy growing slowly but steadily. Still, surging oil prices and a possible European recession threaten to drain the economy's momentum.
By Christopher S. Rugaber and Daniel Wagner , November 16, 2011
Minnesota DNR commissioner removes top officials in forestry division
The changes were announced to DNR staff last month but weren't made public at the time. Commissioner Tom Landwehr said he wants to make more timber available with less paperwork and delay for the state's loggers and mills, which have been hit hard by low demand and low prices resulting from the economic slump.
By Associated Press , November 08, 2011
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Hoeven introduces bill allowing state regulation of coal ash
North Dakota's coal industry is fighting a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that could lead to the ash being handled as hazardous waste.
By Dale Wetzel , October 25, 2011
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One of 7 oil companies agrees to plead guilty in North Dakota migratory bird deaths
Under a plea agreement filed in federal court Monday, Slawson Exploration Co. Inc., of Wichita, Kan., would pay $12,000 to a nonprofit wildlife group.
By Associated Press , October 24, 2011
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