OIL PATCH
A commentary on a comment...
I try and publish all the comments submitted on my blog. Occasionally I will choose not to publish a comment, either because it adds nothing constructive to the discussion or is downright hateful or d...
Posted on 2/18/13 at 8:58 AM
Meeting regarding Killdeer Mountain and State Trust lands
Anne Marguerite Coyle, a biological consultant and researcher for the N.D. Golden Eagle Project, sent out a news release Thursday encouraging conservation-minded people in western North Dakota to atte...
Posted on 1/10/13 at 10:28 AM
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota welcomes two employees in Dickinson office
By Denise Pinkney Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is committed to providing local service to all of its members, whether they live in Wahpeton or Washburn. Thats why wed like to introduce you ...
Posted on 8/31/12 at 1:03 PM
The Good, the Bad and the Abysmally, Painfully Awful
Apparently, the movie Battleship is about as bad as you would have expected it to be. I have a hard time believing any movie could be as bad as Transformers was, but apparently this hits that low mark...
Posted on 5/23/12 at 1:26 PM
Rural Reflections Radio
Here is this week's<a href="http://grantnelson00.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/lettertodaveapril2012.mp3"> Rural Reflections Radio Program</a>...
Posted on 4/26/12 at 1:08 PM
Western N.D. county cracks down on crew camps where homicides occurred
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.By Amy Dalrymple , May 24, 2013
Amtrak considering Montana stop for Bakken oil field workers
Montana Sens. Jon Tester and Max Baucus requested the study to give oil field workers another transportation option. They note that the oil field jobs are drawing workers from all over Montana, but some are finding it difficult to make the long commute.By Associated Press , May 22, 2013
FACES OF THE BOOM: Bus driver says Oil Patch traffic danger makes job more important
By Amy Dalrymple , May 19, 2013
Oil Patch hospitals to get help in screening for bad debt risks
Medical centers in western North Dakota’s booming Oil Patch need help in diagnosing which patients requesting nonemergency services are bad debt risks.By Patrick Springer , May 18, 2013
Radioactive waste on the North Dakota monitor 
By Amy Dalrymple , May 17, 2013
N.D.'s top oil regulator says Keystone XL would reduce traffic deaths 
By Amy Dalrymple , May 15, 2013
ND crude oil being stored at bankrupt Oregon ethanol plant 
An ethanol plant on the Columbia River that was built with the help of $36 million in Oregon state loans and tax credits is now being used to store and ship crude oil from North Dakota.
By Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Crackdown targets unqualified ND oil patch drivers 
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a three-day crackdown on unqualified truck drivers in the western oil patch resulted in more than 100 citations and 35 drivers being placed out of service.
By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
North Dakota ranks last for worker safety in ‘Death on the Job’ report 
The AFL-CIO has released its annual “Death on the Job” report, ranking North Dakota in last place for worker safety, with a worker fatality rate in 2011 of 12.4 per 100,000 workers. The national rate is 3.5 fatalities per 100,000 workers.
By Katherine Grandstrand , May 09, 2013
$1.5 billion fertilizer plant to be built near Grand Forks 
By Kevin Bonham , May 08, 2013
Oilmen have Kentucky derby long-shot with Frac Daddy 
By Amy Dalrymple , May 02, 2013
ND Legislature approves $1.1 billion oil-impact measure 
Lawmakers agreed Thursday to provide more than $1.1 billion in state aid to help western North Dakota communities deal with exploding energy development in the region.
By James MacPherson , May 02, 2013
House adopts $1.1 billion for Oil Patch; bill moves to Senate 
Rep. Bob Skarphol said late Wednesday a bill to provide $1.1 billion to western North Dakota communities will deliver ample funding to address infrastructure and other needs, but will not provide the long-term help the bill was intended to do.
By TJ Jerke , May 02, 2013
USGS doubles estimate for oil from Williston Basin to 7.4 billion barrels 
By Amy Dalrymple , April 30, 2013
Singapore investor eyes the Oil Patch 
By Amy Dalrymple , April 27, 2013
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