The Governor’s revised revenue forecast was released last week. Unsurprisingly, it is less optimistic about state revenues than January’s report. Nick Smith of the Bismarck Tribune has the details. [...]Read More... from Revised Revenue Forecast: State Budget to Expect Revenue Losses
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Pipeline Company Responsible for ND’s Largest Spill in Front of Public Service Commission
Summit Midstream, the company responsible for January’s largest-ever oil development related spill was in front of the Public Service Commission last Wednesday seeking approval for expansion and replacement of existing pipelines. Company representatives commented on improvements that are being made to their gathering[...]
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Fracking: U.S. Tightens Rules for Chemical Disclosure
New Federal regulations will require oil development companies to disclose the chemicals used in their fracking operations that take place on Federal lands. [...]Read More... from Fracking: U.S. Tightens Rules for Chemical Disclosure
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Some Anxiety, But No Slowdown For North Dakota Oil Boom Town
Is the sustained lower oil price leading to the ‘bust’ that’s been so popular in national media headlines? Not according to the folks in Watford City. Kirk Siegler with NPR has the story. [...]Read More... from Some Anxiety, But No Slowdown For[...]
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New Electrode Creates Hydrogen Fuel More Efficiently Than Ever Before
Hydrogen is an exciting fuel source; if an efficient way to produce it is discovered we could largely power the world with water. This article will bring you up to speed on a new technology that’s making improvements in the process. [...]Read[...]
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Canadian Refiners Set to Buy More U.S. Oil With Wider Discount
Canada is the only country U.S. oil producers can export to without restrictions, and the oil markets are creating incentives for Canadian refiners to import more U.S. oil. [...]Read More... from Canadian Refiners Set to Buy More U.S. Oil With Wider Discount
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Amazon to Start Testing Delivery Drones
The FAA has given Amazon permission to conduct outdoor research on the drone delivery system. The fact that UND, the Grand Forks Air Force Base, and the City of Grand Forks are partnering to move this technology forward makes this a local[...]
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Charge against Baesler dropped, Read the Full Report
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has got the full arrest report and investigation notes on State Superintendent of Public Schools Kristen Baesler arrest. His take, lot’s of bad decisions, nothing near worth prosecuting. Read it all for yourself on Say Anything.[...]
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Gov. Dalrymple Signs Corporate Farming Bill
For the first time in 83 years, non-family owned corporate farmers will be able to operate dairy and swine farms. The bill was signed by Governor Dalrymple Friday. More from WDAZ out of Fargo. [...]Read More... from Gov. Dalrymple Signs Corporate Farming[...]
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The Simple, Elegant Algorithm That Makes Google Maps Possible
Have you ever wondered how Google does what they do? Here’s a little background on the algorithm makes their maps engine tick. It’s a bit technical, but there’s enough clarification for the lay-person to appreciate what they’ve accomplished. [...]Read More... from The[...]
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Dakota Square Mall Renovation Starts in April
Dakota Square Mall will be undergoing a significant refresh and renovation. The project will get going in April and be completed by mid-November. Renderings of the completed project are below as well as the full news release. — Official News Release, Dakota Square[...]
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Bismarck Man Falls Victim to Online Romance Scam
There’s no shortage of people trying to take advantage of other people on the Internet and KMOT covers one man’s experience. The Minot Voice’s golden rule of the Internet: If it sounds too good to be true, it is. [...]Read More... from[...]
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OPEC Expects to Run US Shale Out of the Market by the End of the Year
News: There’s been little doubt as to where market pressures that caused the drop in oil prices are coming from — OPEC. Commentary: We’re guessing the intangible quality that is American ingenuity was left out of Saudi’s calculations when they planned their[...]
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Pesticides and Bees: It’s Complex
There’s been growing coverage of honey bees in recent years, specifically of a phenomenon being called colony collapse disorder. And as scientists have worked to find the cause, what they seem to be finding is not a single smoking gun, but a[...]
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Measure to Allow Alcohol Sales on Sunday Before Noon Passes Senate
A bill that would make a Sunday morning bloody mary a little easier to purchase has now passed the Senate after quick amendment that would prevent off sale and a second vote. If signed, the bill would allow alcohol sales at 11[...]
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Farm Groups Oppose One-Cent Sales Tax for Rec Center
Ward County Farm Bureau and Ward County Farmers Union have spoken out against the proposed 1 cent sales tax and the new funding method for the Park District. [...]Read More... from Farm Groups Oppose One-Cent Sales Tax for Rec Center