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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS 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
ASTRO BOB 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
THE NEW FORTY 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
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH ANDY LINDUS 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
STORM TRACKER Measuring Snowfall
Measuring snow can often more art than science. On occasion the snow falls straight down and most of the reports in a small area are approximately the same. There is always going to be natural variati...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 7:15 AM
Lake Region State College to dedicate wind turbine
Lake Region State College will dedicate a 1.6-megawatt wind turbine Wednesday.
By Kevin Bonham , June 18, 2013
ND lt. gov. marks completion of wind energy farm 
With the completion of the Bison Wind Energy Center, North Dakota's wind energy farms have the capacity to generate about 1,600 megawatts of electricity, Wrigley said.
By Associated Press , May 30, 2013
Projects proposed would up N.D.’s wind energy capacity 41 percent
The extension of a key federal subsidy late last year has helped revive interest in developing new wind energy projects in North Dakota, based on documents filed with state regulators.
By Stephen J. Lee , May 04, 2013
Powerful storm flips cars, decimates homes; 2 dead
A massive storm system raked the Southeast on Wednesday, spawning tornadoes and dangerous winds that overturned cars on a major Georgia interstate and demolished homes and businesses, killing at least two people.
By David Goldman and Kate Brumback , January 30, 2013
Minnesota AG sues wind power developer, alleging fraud
A lawsuit by Minnesota's attorney general alleges farmers were duped by a South Dakota-chartered wind energy developer who didn't deliver on promises of equipment and financing.
By Associated Press , January 25, 2013
Industry waiting to see effect of renewed subsidy for wind power
The outgoing Congress on Jan. 1 approved a one-year extension of a subsidy for wind power, giving a lift to an industry bracing for a drop in activity.
But despite the credit, the industry is still waiting to see how much new generation will be installed with the encouragement of the credit.
By Christopher Bjorke , January 12, 2013
Wind subsidy could preserve Grand Forks jobs
A last-minute, one-year extension of a wind energy subsidy could save thousands of jobs nationwide, according to an industry group, but officials in North Dakota are waiting to see what its effect will be on jobs here.
By Christopher Bjorke , January 04, 2013
Wind farms clear regulatory hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved permits necessary for the Black Oak and Getty wind farms near Sauk Centre. Black Oak Wind, a subsidiary of Geronimo Wind Energy, is planning a 42-megawatt farm near Getty Wind, a 40-megawatt, community-based wind project.
By Associated Press , December 07, 2012
Governors call for renewing wind energy tax credit
The fate of a tax credit that advocates say is needed to maintain tens of thousands of wind energy jobs will be decided during high-stakes, last-minute negotiations between President Obama and House Republicans over fiscal issues, officials said Tuesday.
By Jeff Barnard and Nicholas Riccardi , November 14, 2012
Strong winds sweeping through the Dakotas
Strong winds are causing problems for motorists, trees, electrical crews and buildings in the Dakotas.
By Associated Press , October 18, 2012
50 mph wind gusts expected in Red River Valley
Strong winds are expected to tear through North Dakota starting Tuesday night, and the National Weather Service has issued high-wind alerts throughout the state continuing through Thursday.
By Herald Staff Report , October 16, 2012
Study looks at wind energy boost for counties
Wind energy projects have provided a big economic boost to counties in wind-rich states such as the Dakotas, a new federal study has found.
By Associated Press , October 08, 2012
CAPTIOL CHATTER: Obama touts advances in wind power
Wind was a major topic on President Barack Obama’s campaign swing through Iowa, and not by chance the White House released a report showing wind power use is growing.
By Don Davis , August 18, 2012
ND wind farm still watching for whooping cranes
A North Dakota wind farm may have to monitor the area for whooping cranes for years to come, even though the endangered big birds haven't been spotted since the facility began operating in 2010, federal regulators said.
By James MacPherson , August 14, 2012
LM’s blades headed for Brazil
Dozens of wind turbine blades manufactured at Grand Forks’ LM Wind Power plant began a three-week journey to Brazil Friday. During the past two weeks, 60 blades were trucked to Duluth and loaded onto the 469-foot ship Alamosborg.
By Herald Staff Report , June 29, 2012
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