While it seems like the oil slowdown may actually be a good thing in some ways — everyone gets a chance to catch their breath, there’s no doubt everyone would prefer prices just a little higher than they are. And that’s what market forecasters are betting money on.
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An official announcement will be made Friday that Canada and the U.S. have found common ground in how to manage the additional crude oil that is being shipped by rail.
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Williams County Commissioners gave the go-ahead on a proposed $500 million dollar mixed-use retail, commercial, and residential development.
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A San Francisco company that has come up with a less expensive technology to convert natural gas to gasoline, diesel and other liquids. It is exciting technology, but it has yet to be deployed on a commercial scale.
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As oil prices fall, the need to diversify the local economy becomes more apparent, and nowhere more so than Williston. And business leaders in the western part of the state are taking action. Full story from Ernest Scheyder writing for Reuters.
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Two Ferguson police officers were shot overnight at a protest. Their injuries are described as ‘serious’ with one being shot in the face and the other in the shoulder. More from Reuters.
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It’s nice to see the progress being made at Minot Airforce Base, and it’s equally nice to a see a national media source acknowledging the accomplishments.
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You know that low-level radioactive waste left over from oil production, the stuff that’s been in the news recently? It turns out that if we allow it to be disposed of in-state, an enormous amount of money would be saved — some estimates count it at $120 million.
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It was the death of Saudi King Abudullah that got most of the headlines, but there is a bigger story coming from the Middle East — the seeming collapse of the Yemeni government.
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Four senior officials will be removed, another has opted to retire following a string of high-profile security lapses from the agency tasked with protecting the President.
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The latest national media attention comes from this article from Reuters which focuses on the nuances of drilling near Crosby — outside the sweet spot, and the effects of the dropping oil prices.
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The quote from Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi, “The best thing for everybody is to let the most efficient producers produce.” As the world’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia’s actions are a significant contributor to global oil prices.
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The small S.E. North Dakota town is taking on the railroad giant in court. The issue, trains stopped on the tracks that make getting around in the town of 900 a daily hassle. It’s a David vs. Goliath case with big implications.
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The executive action eases the threat of deportation for 4.7 million undocumented people living in the United States. The action is expected to spark a political fight with Republicans.
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