ENERGY
Avoid These Home Improvement Mistakes
Mistakes in any task can be costly; they can be especially destructive when it comes to home improvement. Not only can you end up spending more money, you could damage your home or even put yourself i...
Posted on 5/18/12 at 11:25 AM
How to stay safe from downed power lines? STAY IN your car
Instincts tell us to flee danger. Unfortunately, in vehicle accidents that bring down power lines, these natural inclinations can lead to tragic results. Northern Plains Electric wants everyone to kn...
Posted on 5/17/12 at 11:09 AM
Heitkamp, Cramer unveil new ads
FARGO - Two of North Dakota's congressional candidates released new ads over the weekend. In hers, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp touts North Dakota's energy industry, including he...
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:32 AM
Green Scene No-Bake Energy Bites
I was on a mission. I needed more Green Scene No-Bake Energy Bites. I had been to the cozy organic market and deli just the week before. The half dozen Energy Bites I grabbed from the Green Scene deli...
Posted on 5/13/12 at 6:00 AM
National Science Foundation funds SUNRISE summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at UND
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of North Dakota $300,000 to fund three additional years for SUNRISE Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) activities. REU is a ...
Posted on 5/9/12 at 4:02 PM
Faces of the boom: Minot native puts oil investments to work
WILLISTON, N.D. - John Zimmerman brings his Wall Street expertise to North Dakota oil fields.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 19, 2012
Oil tax ‘Legacy Fund’ has meager earnings
Advisory board chairman says details could be revisited after voters decide fate of Measure 2BISMARCK – North Dakota’s newly created trust fund for oil taxes has had thin earnings, but the results are in line with a conservative investment philosophy that excludes stocks, money managers said Thursday.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , May 17, 2012
Bakken summit draws excited developers
Collaborative effort needed to meet housing needs, attendee saysWILLISTON, N.D. – During the Bakken Housing Summit, Salt Lake City real estate developer Michael Milner sent this text to his colleague: Think big! Think real! Think fun!
By Amy Dalrymple , May 17, 2012
Mandan oil refinery union workers ratify contract
MANDAN, N.D. — Union workers at the Tesoro oil refinery at Mandan have voted to ratify a contract.By Associated Press , May 17, 2012
ND oil tax 'Legacy Fund' tops $350 million in 9 months
BISMARCK — A newly created North Dakota trust fund for oil taxes now has about $353 million.By Associated Press , May 17, 2012
$3 million directed for subsidized law enforcement housing
AG says agencies in Oil Patch getting applicants, but they can’t afford housingWILLISTON, N.D. – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced Wednesday he’s directing $3 million from the state’s share of a lawsuit settlement to subsidize housing for law enforcement in the Oil Patch.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 16, 2012
Bakken’s slogan: Build, baby, build
More than 350 people from 33 states are attending the sold-out summit, representing developers, builders, investors and others in the construction industry.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 16, 2012
Stark County refinery plans get look
Facility would pump up to 10,000 barrels per day to ease diesel demandDICKINSON, N.D. – Local policymakers and business officials from Stark County received a better look at plans for a $250 million to $325 million diesel refinery that would pump up to 10,000 barrels of fuel or kerosene per day into the region, MDU Resources Group Inc. representatives said Tuesday.
By April Baumgarten, Forum Communications Co. , May 15, 2012
North Dakota tops Alaska in oil production, trailing only Texas
By By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , May 14, 2012
'Life in The Patch' - An inside look at the oil boom in Tioga, N.D. ... and even Minot
This is such an exciting and dynamic time for western North Dakota. Many of my friends and family were curious how things really are here. This is what inspired my to write my blog.By Paul Wallick , May 14, 2012
Bismarck booked for big 3-day oil expo 
BISMARCK – Restaurants, rental cars and hotels are already booked, and Bismarck’s airport is expecting an impressive fleet of oil company-owned business jets to crowd the tarmac.
By By James MacPherson, Associated Press , May 13, 2012
North Dakota works to minimize oil impact to state parks 
By Amy Dalrymple , May 11, 2012
Areavoices | Sensationalistic stories about Oil Patch give distorted view: Blogger sees community that cares 
By Kevin Baisch, Areavoices blogger , May 11, 2012
Wis. regulators approve western power line 
MADISON, Wis. — State regulators approved plans Thursday for a $202 million power line that will run for dozens of miles through western Wisconsin's bluff and river country, saying the project will improve regional and local transmission reliability.
By Associated Press , May 10, 2012
BLM lease sale brings $3.9 million in Montana, Dakotas 
BILLINGS, Mont. — A recent sale of oil and gas leases on federal lands in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota brought in $3.9 million in bonus bids.
By Associated Press , May 10, 2012
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