Woman Sues Oil Firm, Alleges Gender Based Discrimination

The lawsuite filed by a Minneapolis law firm and plaintiff Cindy Marchello  against Houston-based oil company C & J Energy Services alleges her job at C & J Energy Services subjected her to “intolerable working conditions as to cause her to quit her job.”

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USDA Announces Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects

— Official News Release, USDA — WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. These efforts help farmers, ranchers and other small business owners save money on

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Ag Commissioner Goehring in DC Discussing Ag Issues

— Official News Release Washington, D.C. – The nation’s leading state agriculture officials gathered at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference this past week to discuss agriculture issues including pollinators, mediation, rail transportation, trade with Cuba, food safety, antimicrobial resistance and agriculture literacy. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring,

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Has the Shale Revolution Gotten us into Deep Water?

For every barrel of oil we produce, we generate 1.6 barrels of water that we have to deal with. Clearly, water technology has a big role to play in the Bakken. Writing for the Bismarck Tribune, Jason Spiess goes in-depth on the water issue.

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State Fair vs. Historical Society Conflict Heads to District Court & Legislature

The Ward County Historical society and the ND State Fair will be in court again soon with the State Fair hoping to evict the Historical Society from the fair grounds. Legislators will also hear about the debate this coming Thursday in committee. More details from KX News.

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Senator’s Hoeven & Heitkamp Reintroduce Bill to Cut Pipeline Permitting Red Tape

North Dakota Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp are among sponsors of legislation that would streamline the permitting and approval process of natural gas gathering lines that need to cross Federal or Tribal lands. The legislation is important because it would both reduce flaring and emissions and promote the capture and use of a valuable natural resource.

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Google Adds Fact-Checked Medical Information to Search

Google is always working to improve the results they deliver when users search, but one area that’s been in dire need of more oversight is getting an upgrade. Starting in a few days, Google will introduce fact-checked medical information on common health conditions.

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Saskatchewan Early Flood Forecast is Favorable

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency issue their February forecast for spring runoff. This is still an early forecast and late winter and spring weather systems have the potential to change this outlook significantly, but at this point, the threat of flooding along the Souris River is low. Here’s the excerpt on the Souris River… Rafferty

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Flu Deaths and Total Cases Hit Record High in ND

We’re in the middle of a record-breaking flu season. According to the NDDoH, Ward County has 528 confirmed cases. Wash your hands. If you’re sick, stay home. Get the rest of the story from WDAZ.

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Early Evidence Shows Common Antibiotics also Kill Cancer Cells

A simple idea from a little girl inspired a research trial to test low-cost, low-impact common antibiotics effects on cancer cells. The research is in the early stages, but the results so far are encouraging.

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The Drone that’s Designed to Crash, Crawl, Glide, Scoot, Bounce and Bump

Drones are going to change the world, I suspect less so in places like North Dakota where we’re inclined and capable of shooting them down, but whatever your thoughts on the subject, it’s hard not to see the practical applications of a tool that can do this:  

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Now We Really Know What the Other Side of the Moon Looks Like

For the bulk of humanities existence, the moon has been the subject of mythology, poetry, romance, and intrigue. But we only ever had half of the story. Want the scientific peak at the other side of the moon? Here it is.

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Anthem Data Security Breach: What You Need to Know

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm issued the below news release Q & A on the Anthem data breach. The general message is this: stay calm and pay attention. The full news release follows below. — Official News Release, ND Insurance Commissioner — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reported that it has been a victim

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ND Outdoors: – Mild Winters Good for Wildlife

We’re not the only one’s who love winter we’ve had. If the wildlife could talk, they’d probably be commenting on how nice it has been as well. And biologically, the soft conditions generally lead to stronger animals and better reproductive outcomes. We’ve got months to go, but things are looking good. Watch the video below.

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Fargo Parks Host Outdoor Hockey Tournament

The old-fashioned pond hockey tournament is hosted by the Fargo Park District and drew 28 teams to Edgewood Golf Course for the weekend long competition.    

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Minot Man Arrested for Massive Property Fire

The smell of smoke was in the air Sunday morning, and when it cleared, a Minot man was arrested for Endangerment by Fire. More details from KMOT.

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