The number of rigs active in North Dakota is holding steady the past few months and production is still above a million barrels per day, but there’s a worker shortage in the fracking industry that’s delaying completion of many already-drilled wells. There’s[...]
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First tech, now financing: U.S. shale firms get creative to pump more oil
Necessity is the mother of invention, and we’ve experienced that first hand here in the North Dakota oil patch. The necessity was to survive an OPEC supply assault intended to force shale operators out of the market with lower prices. The invention[...]
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What a Reinvented College Looks Like: 4 Alternative Higher-Ed Models
In the article below, you’ll find a call from an influential North Dakota blogger to close some of North Dakota’s higher education institutions. It’s a sign that it’s time to challenge conventional thinking when it comes to education. To that end, this[...]
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The Time Is Right for a Debate About Closing Down Some of North Dakota’s Universities
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog comments on a growing group of people talking about the need to reform and reevaluate the way and where of how North Dakota does higher education. His reform concept — close down a few of the[...]
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Lake Audubon drought Plan draws Red River Valley commentary
A proposed Corp of Engineers plan to reduce the operating elevation of Lake Audubon during periods of extended drought has caught the attention of those in the Eastern part of the state. Back in 2005, the operating elevations between Lake Audubon and[...]
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A focus on graduation, not enrollment, is the right direction for UND
Rob Port has been among the most outspoken critics of the state’s university system, but the language coming from UND President Mark Kennedy is getting his attention. Moving forward, Mr. Kennedy will focus UND’s efforts on graduation and providing value for students.[...]
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ND coal studying supply of valuable rare earth elements
The same geological history that produced North Dakota’s coal history may hold additional value in the form of rare earth elements essential to the electronics and defense industries. Extracting those elements is the challenge, but investment from several government agencies is refining[...]
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Burgum appointees bring private sector experience to government jobs
Governor Burgum ran his campaign for the office on the idea that his experience in the private sector and the software would position him well for implementing government reform. A few months removed from the close of the legislative session, we’re now[...]
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North Dakota continues sampling for larval zebra mussels in Red River
With people and boats moving around for the holiday weekend, here’s a reminder that we have some hard-to-see invaders that we’re trying to keep out of North Dakota waters. Zebra mussels are great hitchhikers, and the fact that there’s now worry and[...]
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Finland has a migration crisis, too: Smart, young professionals are moving out
“They leave Finland because of poor employment opportunities and future prospects. This has been happening for a long time… The difference with today’s migrants is they are better educated and leaving a welfare state that ranks as one of the best places[...]
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Western governors back Endangered Species Act, with changes
The Western Governors Association, an association of 22-western Governors, met in Montana recently. Among the topics of business, a discussion and ultimately a resolution in support of the Endangered Species Act with a few caveats. Some of the concerns are that states[...]
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No raises for North Dakota college presidents, chancellor
The tough budget times are being felt across all levels of government, and the Board of Higher Education has caught wind of the belt-tightening sentiment. At a meeting in Fargo on Tuesday, the Board voted to freeze wages for all the state’s[...]
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If you release fish, here are some tips on how to do it well!
I’ve always preferred simple tackle for fishing – bobbers, jigs, spoons and hooks – though I’m not categorically against using the latest legal tools and technology. I call it low impact angling. Some call it bobbers and worms. Whatever you declare, it’s[...]
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Burgum declares statewide fire, drought emergency
Governor Burgum declared a statewide drought emergency; the action allows the National Guard to be activated if necessary. “These conditions present a serious threat to the health and safety of local area citizens and their personal property,” Burgum said in a statement.[...]
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Health Department warns of cyanotoxin in North Dakota waters, animal deaths reported
The hotter-than-usual weather combined with little rain has sped up mother nature’s clock when it comes to creating ripe conditions for blue-green algae development. The blue-green algae release cyanotoxins into water sources that can be fatal if ingested. Several cattle deaths have[...]
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The Strange Tale of North Dakota’s Midnight Rider: Serial Killer Eugene Butler
From the macabre category and Troy Larson with the Ghosts of North Dakota comes, we rediscover the story of a North Dakota serial killer. [...]Read More... from The Strange Tale of North Dakota’s Midnight Rider: Serial Killer Eugene Butler