It's against the law to export oil produced in the U.S. to other countries, and the ban has been in place since 1975. Senators Hoeven and Heightkamp have co-sponsored a bill that would lift the ban and allow American producers to compete[...]
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Public Comments Wanted: Revised State Wildlife Action Plan Open for Comment
North Dakota’s initial State Wildlife Action Plan from 2005 has been updated and is available for public comment by visiting the State Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. The primary focus of the current strategy is to address North Dakota’s 100 Species[...]
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Minnesota: Legislators Give Final Approval to Electronic Proof of Insurance
If you live in Minnesota and you keep proof of liability insurance on your smartphone, law enforcement is now legally obligated to accept that as proof. The piece of paper doesn't matter, just the proof you've met your legal obligation.
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Produced Water Pipeline Spill Reported Near Mandaree
The pipeline spill is believed to have released ~220,000 gallons (~7,000 barrels) of produced water into a field. No direct impacts to waterways or water sources have been observed. More from The Dickinson Press.
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Seattle Restaurants Scramble To Pay A Higher Minimum Wage
Seattle is in the middle of a grand experiment, and one that comes with considerable risk. Over the next several years, the city will phase in a $15 minimum wage. And in the early going, it's putting a lot of pressure on small[...]
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State Department will not Review Clinton Ethics Pledge Breaches
The Clinton Foundation has admitted to accepting unreported donations from foreign governments, but there will be no internal investigation into whether Hillary Clinton violated the ethics agreement she signed when she took office as Secretary of State.
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What If? Enbridge Practices for Pipeline Spill
The exercise involved around 200 state, local, and federal officials along with Enbridge employees. The idea -- if a spill happens, they'll have some experience with dealing with it. The coincidental timing of the Heimdal train derailment illustrates the importance of these[...]
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Official: Some of 63,000-gallon brine spill has reached lake
A 63,000 gallon -- 2,000 barrel pipeline spill has resulted in some water entering a tributary and likely finding its way into Smishek Lake. Smishek Lake is near Powers Lake, about 75 miles West Northwest of Minot.
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Alberta Election: New Democratic Party Ousts Progressive Conservatives
A lot of the work happening in North Dakota's oil patch has close ties to Alberta businesses, so though it's a bit far removed, the politics of Alberta is news here -- especially when the voters of Alberta deliver what amounts to[...]
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Grand Forks School Board: One Open Position, Eight Candidates
Fargo just filled a single City Commission seat from a special election in which they had six candidates. Now another story from Grand Forks where we have another heavily contested race for a local leadership position. In Minot, meh... not so much.
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Minot Police: Man Arrested for Luring a Minor, Respond to Break in at B & D Market
The Minot Police Department has released information on two separate incidents that occurred in the last few days. -- Release on Man Arrested for Luring a Minor -- Minot Police Department received information of an adult that was planning on meeting a juvenile[...]
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Bismarck: Homeowner Holds Intruder at Gunpoint
A Bismarck home owner exercises his second amendment rights, nabs home intruder in the process. The man was alerted to the intruder by his dog. He got his gun, then he told the unwelcome visitor to wait patiently for the police. The[...]
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Wyden, Hoeven Introduce Move America Program to Boost Infrastructure Investment
-- Official News Release, Senator Hoeven -- Senator John Hoeven, R-N.D. and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today introduced legislation that would bring billions of dollars of investment to state and local government to help grow and repair America’s[...]
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Say Anything Blog: Governor Jack Dalrymple Exaggerates Tax Relief By Nearly 70 Percent
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog takes exception to the Governor Dalrymple's language touting tax relief. His main problem, the bulk of the relief is a transfer of spending from local governments to state budget, not an actual reduction in taxes.
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Commentary: States Should Take Control of our Outmoded Public Land System
It's possible that the federal government isn't doing as good a job at managing public lands as perhaps it believes it is. After a hundred years of having control, maybe it is time to give the states a chance.
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Minot Police Department Cracks Down on Distracted Driving
Minot Police want you paying attention to the road, not your phone. If they catch you, they'll fine you $100. So, for the sake of your wallet and everyone else on the road, put your phone down. Full story from KMOT News.