A Federal judge has denied a conservation group’s request for an injunction that would have stopped a gravel mining operation near the site of Teddy Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch. The gravel operation is allowed to open five-acre tracts at a time.
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A court case in Iowa may set an important precedent for landowners. An appeals court ruled that a farmer leasing land has the right to sue a pipeline operator; the farmer believes the pipeline creates heat which drys the soil and reduces production.
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A new outbreak of bird flu on an Indiana poultry farm has farmers, health officials, and veterinarians on high alert. An outbreak last year led to the death of more than 48 million chickens and turkeys.
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With the announcement former Ag Commissioner Sara Vogel will not be running for Governor on the Democratic ticket, it seems more likely that the race for the state’s top office will be decided at the June primary election.
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When it comes to wind energy, Nebraska has laws and regulations that make it tough for developers. As a result, they take their business to Oklahoma and Kansas.
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The cattle market is likely to see a shakeup soon as an online auction intended to reduce volatility in the cash and futures market is implemented. Reuters has the story on a change that will likely affect producers and consumers.
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Google’s betting there will be big revenue from providing Internet and data service over mobile devices; they’re working on a 5th generation delivery system that would use solar powered drones to beam high-speed service to mobile devices.
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The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has a new program for farmers and ranchers interested in transitioning their operations to meet ‘organic’ guidelines. KMOT News has the story.
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A landowner in Grand Forks County has filed an appeal to prevent Enbridge’s Sandpiper pipeline from crossing their land. John Hageman has the details on the latest holdup for the beleaguered pipeline project.
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Construction on Williston’s new high school is approximately 50% complete. They’re at the stage where lot’s of little decisions about how the school will live are being made. The building will be complete in time for the 2016-17 school year.
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The renaissance of downtown Fargo has not been without its hiccups. Downtown residents gathered recently to discuss the rise in crime and vandalism, a problem many associated with alcohol. It’s a story worth reading as we set forth on revitalizing Minot’s downtown.
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Next month will mark the 49th anniversary of the Apollo 1 tragedy in which the lives of three astronauts were lost. It was a pivotal moment for the space program and one from which many valuable lessons were learned. Get the story from Fionna McDonald writing at Science Alert.
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Minot State President Steven Shirley has applied for the job leading the University of North Dakota. More from the Grand Forks Herald.
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The Minot Park District has teamed up with the Minot Area Community Foundation and the City of Minot’s Recreation department to create a new winter time activity center. The Minot Fun Zone will be open in the February 1st from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Monday and Wednesday mornings. It’s located in the Armory, the
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What happens to the land after an oil or saltwater spill? What happens when it’s time to give the land back to nature or the farmer? Remediation and reclamation are big issues in the oil patch these days, and a February conference in Dickinson will provide interested parties an opportunity to learn more. The full
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State officials are launching a review process of the criminal justice system with the hopes that it will lead to cost reductions and less recidivism. Nick Smith with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story.
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