Drunk driving lands North Dakota on worst drivers list

In North Dakota, we drink a lot — at least compared to other states. And according to new statistics, we get in the car and drive after drinking far too often as well. April Baumgarten with the Dickinson Press has more on the story.

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Devils Lake Maintains Pit Bull Ban

The Devils Lake City Commission voted to keep a 1987 ordinance banning pit bulls within city limits in place, but for opponents of the law, the efforts to have it removed will continue. Devils Lake is the latest North Dakota community to take up the issue, Bismarck and Dickinson have previously removed their breed-specific ordinances.

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FCS Playoff Committee moves Bison to top spot in its rankings

A loss last weekend by Jacksonville State and a strength of schedule analysis have likely earned North Dakota State the top ranking as the football team heads toward the postseason. NDSU has one game remaining in the regular season with a matchup this weekend against the University of South Dakota.

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Dickinson City commission ready to take up liquor license issues

The City of Dickinson has scheduled public meetings to bring out issues with the city’s liquor license laws that need to be fixed. City Administrator Shawn Kessel expects the process to require several meetings depending on how many issues need to be addressed.

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North Dakota job openings decline sharply over the past year

Data on the number of job openings available in North Dakota is catching up to what we’ve all been feeling intuitively — the economy is slowing and there are fewer jobs available. This article from the Dickinson press has a few more details.

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In North Dakota, wind is 20 percent of state’s energy production

Farming wind is a growing practice in North Dakota, and as the renewable energy sector grows, so does the amount of energy used locally from its generation. Right now, the figure stands at about 20% of the electricity used in North Dakota. Learn more from the Dickinson Press

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DSU chemistry lab professor recovers after explosion

A chemistry demonstration gone awry earlier this month at Dickinson State has university and safety officials taking a closer look at safety procedures to see if improvements can be made.

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Land Board: State not trying to Claim Sakakawea Minerals

Governor Dalrymple acting through the Land Board helped clarify the State’s position on mineral leasing practices under the Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea. Presently, the state Land Board leases minerals under the river, but not under the lake. This policy was affirmed Tuesday.

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Dickinson Mayor Wants Unlimited Liquor Licenses

The Mayor of Dickinson, Scott Decker, is advocating the City do away with quotas on liquor licenses and set a price on acquiring a license. The reason is “to attract more businesses to the area, especially downtown”. It’s a topic relevant to Minot as we’re in the process of considering a similar revision.

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Managing the Herd: Bison Round up in Teddy Roosevelt NP

More than a hundred animals were gently rounded up Tuesday morning at the North Unit of Teddy Roosevelt National Park and put through a barrage of tests to confirm their health. The animals are set to be relocated around the country including to several Native American tribes; in part to help ensure genetic diversity among smaller herds.

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Post-oil boom, drug prices fall as gang trafficking increases

The oil boom is gone, but the less desirable elements that came with it have stuck around. Prices for illegal drugs like meth have fallen dramatically, but the gangs that traffic them are still in North Dakota operating.

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ND considers new oil, gas rules, Regulations aim to reduce spills

The percentage of oil field spills that are contained on the drilling pad is heading in the wrong direction. That and other trends like the transition of ownership of saltwater gathering systems from operators to hedge funds has the Industrial Commission looking at new regulations.

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Bond Failure in Rural Williston Sends Officials Back to Drawing Board

  The effort was for a new K-8 school in Williston’s rural District 8. The message from the voters will send school board officials back to the table to find a home for students of the soon-to-be-eliminated Stoney Creek Middle School.

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Dickinson Chamber Hosts City Wide ‘State of Education’ Event

The Dickinson Chamber of Commerce was the sponsoring organization behind the community’s recent ‘State of Education’ event. A gathering that included all the education stakeholders such as public, private, and higher education interests.

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Recreation of Elkhorn Ranch Cabin Planned

Teddy Roosevelts Elkhorn Ranch is in the news again, but this time, there’s no controversy. A replica of the ranch building is planned on the campus of Dickinson State University and supporters hope construction starts this summer.

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2015 a banner year for bison industry

With customer demand growing and historically growing and recently stable prices, now is the best time ever to be in the bison production business.

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