The public comment period for the proposed rule changes regarding the disposal of TENORM (low-level radioactive waste produced in oil exploration) has been extended. The period for public comment will remain open until March 2. More more details visit the ND Department of Health Website linked below.
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Less oil went into the river than originally believed, that’s the good news. The bad news — very little of the oil that was spilled has been recovered.
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It’s simpler than you might imagine, and it can be done with a simple piece of modern yet intentionally antiquated technology. Meet Vexbox, the router that slows your connection to circa 1999 speeds. Your kids will be so bored waiting, they’ll quit the Internet.
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Though current signs from Mother Nature point to a less active flood season, the reservoirs above Minot are at their winter operating levels and ready to handle the spring melt. The first official flood forecast for 2015 will be released February 1st.
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The pipe that broke and spilled lots of brine (70,000 barrels) into Blacktail Creek and the Little Muddy River was installed last summer; it wasn’t inspected during the process.
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If you make it to Fargo in the near future and you have an interest in the oil boom, you should make a point to stop by the Plains Art Museum. Details from John Lamb of the Fargo Forum.
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Hess Corporation announced their capital and exploratory budget for 2015. The full news release is linked here, but some of the key points and excerpts that relate to the Bakken are included below. Here’s the overall message, Hess will be spending less in the Bakken this year, and they will be reducing their active rig count,
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We all know the old saying, “You can’t buy happiness,” isn’t entirely true. The best part of this article — it’s not wealth dependent — the good advice applies no matter how much you have.
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— Official News Release, NDSU Extension Services — ND Genesis seems adapted to all parts of North Dakota and adjacent areas of Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota. The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station has released ND Genesis, a two-rowed barley line, according to Rich Horsley, North Dakota State University Department of Plant Sciences chair. “The
Read & ShareBurlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company announced more details about the major capital projects it plans to complete in 2015 to maintain and grow its rail network. The full news release is linked here. Below you’ll find improvements scheduled for our area. BNSF plans to invest approximately $700 million in the North Region to expand
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West Fargo may need to build new elementary schools and a third high school in the next five years to accommodate enrollment growth, despite opening a new elementary school each year for the past four years and a second high school this year.
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Senator Heitkamp announced more than $2 million in funding for organizations that fight against homeless causes. The full news release follows, but here’s the quick breakdown by city: Fargo – $1,176,967, Bismarck – $686,170, Grand Forks – $242,755, Dickinson – $37,599, Minot – $30,000. — Official News Release, Senator Heitkamp — U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today announced more
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Minot Police collected evidence and arrested a man on multiple charges including Gross Sexual Imposition. Full story from KMOT News.
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It was a weekend of entrepreneurship and making Bismarck better for participants involved in the first Start-Up weekend in Bismarck. The goal, pitch, build, and launch a business before the weekend ends.
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North Dakota counties are high up in the list that counts the number of declared federal disasters. And to no one’s surprise, a lot of those have to do with flooding. More details and some interactive graphics from The Washington Post.
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It’s no secret, one of the big challenges in Western North Dakota is dealing with the growing and changing nature of crime. This AP piece has some of the usual big media slants, but the topic is too important to ignore.
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