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Oil boom comes to UND
A particularly young UND program is booming just like the Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota. The Petroleum Engineering Department began just three years ago, with only four students. That number has grown exponentially and now faculty is worried for what's next.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - WDAZ - News
A particularly young UND program is booming just like the Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota. The Petroleum Engineering Department began just three years ago, with only four students. That number has grown exponentially and now faculty is worried for what's next.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - WDAZ - News
OSHA cites ND energy company for safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Minot company with safety violations following the death of an oil field worker.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Associated Press - News
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Minot company with safety violations following the death of an oil field worker.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Williston suspends liquor licenses of strip clubs
City commissioners here suspended the liquor licenses of Williston’s two strip clubs, which police say are causing excessive calls for disorderly behavior.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
City commissioners here suspended the liquor licenses of Williston’s two strip clubs, which police say are causing excessive calls for disorderly behavior.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Oil country funding restored
Pressure from oil country has led the Senate to change the bill that sends money to western North Dakota for oil impacts. They made drastic cuts to the bill a couple weeks ago, removing 400 million dollars. But today a large chunk of that money is restored.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - KX News - News
Pressure from oil country has led the Senate to change the bill that sends money to western North Dakota for oil impacts. They made drastic cuts to the bill a couple weeks ago, removing 400 million dollars. But today a large chunk of that money is restored.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - KX News - News
Keystone XL backers, foes convening in Nebraska
Opponents of a massive Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline converged on a snowy Nebraska town Thursday for a critical hearing on the project, but they already were preparing possible acts of civil disobedience should President Barack Obama ultimately approve it.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Opponents of a massive Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline converged on a snowy Nebraska town Thursday for a critical hearing on the project, but they already were preparing possible acts of civil disobedience should President Barack Obama ultimately approve it.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
ND power plant operator might take oil field waste
Great River Energy is holding meetings this week with area residents about a possible state permit application to handle up to 300,000 tons of oil field waste annually.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Great River Energy is holding meetings this week with area residents about a possible state permit application to handle up to 300,000 tons of oil field waste annually.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Mississippi mail suspect described body-parts conspiracy
A Mississippi man accused of mailing letters to national leaders with suspected poisonous ricin believed he had uncovered a conspiracy to sell human body parts on the black market and sometimes performed as an Elvis Presley impersonator.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
A Mississippi man accused of mailing letters to national leaders with suspected poisonous ricin believed he had uncovered a conspiracy to sell human body parts on the black market and sometimes performed as an Elvis Presley impersonator.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Police said to have suspect in mind in ricin case
Police have a suspect in mind as they investigate a letter mailed to Sen. Roger Wicker that tested positive for poisonous ricin, a Senate colleague said.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Police have a suspect in mind as they investigate a letter mailed to Sen. Roger Wicker that tested positive for poisonous ricin, a Senate colleague said.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
ND oil tax trust fund tops $1 billion
North Dakota's oil tax fund has topped $1 billion in assets. The Legacy Fund gets 30 percent of the state's oil tax collections. None of the money can be spent until 2017, and even then it takes a two-thirds vote of the Legislature to dip into it.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
North Dakota's oil tax fund has topped $1 billion in assets. The Legacy Fund gets 30 percent of the state's oil tax collections. None of the money can be spent until 2017, and even then it takes a two-thirds vote of the Legislature to dip into it.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
ND measure aimed at curbing natural gas flaring
The North Dakota House has endorsed a measure aimed at curbing the oil industry's practice of wasting natural gas at oil wells.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
The North Dakota House has endorsed a measure aimed at curbing the oil industry's practice of wasting natural gas at oil wells.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Environmentalists reach accord with Minnesota refinery
Environmental groups and Flint Hills Resources announced an agreement Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions and smog-forming air pollution from the company's planned upgrade at Minnesota's largest oil refinery.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Environmental groups and Flint Hills Resources announced an agreement Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions and smog-forming air pollution from the company's planned upgrade at Minnesota's largest oil refinery.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Legislature will set renewed focus on oil patch funding
The North Dakota legislature canceled its session today because of the spring snowstorm. Once lawmakers return, there will be a lot of focus on the issue of returning money to oil impacted areas. Senators have removed one third of the money in the oil impact bill, creating a lot of frustration.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - KX News - News
The North Dakota legislature canceled its session today because of the spring snowstorm. Once lawmakers return, there will be a lot of focus on the issue of returning money to oil impacted areas. Senators have removed one third of the money in the oil impact bill, creating a lot of frustration.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - KX News - News
Lawmaker seeks to remove conservation groups from advisory board
The sponsor of the Outdoor Heritage Fund bill, which was signed into law Wednesday, is on his third attempt to remove three conservation groups from the fund's advisory board -- groups that originally helped craft the idea.
Saturday, April, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
The sponsor of the Outdoor Heritage Fund bill, which was signed into law Wednesday, is on his third attempt to remove three conservation groups from the fund's advisory board -- groups that originally helped craft the idea.
Saturday, April, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
ND Senate approves reworked oil tax measure
North Dakota's Senate has unanimously approved a measure aimed at restructuring oil taxes. The Senate approved the amended House bill 46-0 on Friday. The bill now goes back to the House for consideration.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Associated Press - News
North Dakota's Senate has unanimously approved a measure aimed at restructuring oil taxes. The Senate approved the amended House bill 46-0 on Friday. The bill now goes back to the House for consideration.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Associated Press - News
New York Times journalist visits Herald, recalls start of oil boom
Tonight, a New York Times Magazine writer shared his story of traveling to North Dakota to write about the history and effects of the oil boom.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Tonight, a New York Times Magazine writer shared his story of traveling to North Dakota to write about the history and effects of the oil boom.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Senator changes position on oil impact funding bill
A Democratic Senator from Grand Forks who says she voted in good faith now regrets her actions on the oil impact funding bill. Connie Triplett says she voted for amendments that cut $400 million from the bill. The Senate was told the funding would be put into other bills, however a group of Democrats today says it hasn't seen that happen.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - KX News - News
A Democratic Senator from Grand Forks who says she voted in good faith now regrets her actions on the oil impact funding bill. Connie Triplett says she voted for amendments that cut $400 million from the bill. The Senate was told the funding would be put into other bills, however a group of Democrats today says it hasn't seen that happen.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - KX News - News
Dalrymple signs heritage bill
Governor Jack Dalrymple today signed a new law that creates a permanent fund to protect and enhance North Dakota's great outdoors.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Governor Jack Dalrymple today signed a new law that creates a permanent fund to protect and enhance North Dakota's great outdoors.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Alberta premier: Keystone XL pipeline rejection would mar relations between Canada, US
If the Obama administration rejects the Keystone XL pipeline, it would be a significant thorn in Canadian-U.S. relations, Alberta's premier said Wednesday.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Associated Press - News
If the Obama administration rejects the Keystone XL pipeline, it would be a significant thorn in Canadian-U.S. relations, Alberta's premier said Wednesday.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Man injured in explosion at N.D. oilfield shop
A 29-year-old Alexander man was injured Tuesday in an explosion at an oilfield shop here, said the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
A 29-year-old Alexander man was injured Tuesday in an explosion at an oilfield shop here, said the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Officials: ND oil tax distribution falls short
City, county and school officials have told the North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee that more than $200 million should be restored in a measure that distributes oil and gas tax revenue.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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City, county and school officials have told the North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee that more than $200 million should be restored in a measure that distributes oil and gas tax revenue.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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