A #NoDAPL protestor was arrested yesterday for pulling a revolver and firing it at police officers at the scene. No one was injured in this incident, but there was another firearms incident with an injury not involving law enforcement. All told, there were more than 130 arrests yesterday. Rob Port has the story.
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The cost of higher education has been rising sharply over the past two decades, and there are many ideas as to why and probably more than a few factors contributing. In terms of economics, education is an interesting study, and this article from NPR highlights some of the challenges.
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The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead took a close look at the full economic impact of new housing construction. Their finding: single family homes, in particular, provide good return on investment when weighed against infrastructure and added public service costs.
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The protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline had a notable advocate in North Dakota Tuesday. Actor Mark Ruffalo addressed a crowded room of supporters at Prairie Knights Casino on the bigger protest message that we need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
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It seems there is an escalation taking place in some factions of the #NoDAPL protest camps South of Mandan. Watch the Morton County news conference via the live Facebook feed below for a full accounting of the last couple days of activity. Image: Courtesy of Morton County Sheriff’s Department Facebook Page.
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Citing the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, protestors against the Dakota Access Pipeline relocated one of their camps to the private ranch land recently purchased by Dakota Access. Caroline Grueskin of the Bismarck Tribune has the full story.
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Documentary filmmakers for the movie ‘FrackNation’ called law enforcement in Morton County on Tuesday for assistance leaving one the #NoDAPL protest camps. The filmmakers allege they were prevented from leaving the camp after conducting an interview. Get the full story from the Bismarck Tribune.
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Two new state inspectors are now on the ground providing third-party oversight for the railway shipping system responsible for moving millions of barrels of oil and other goods out of North Dakota. Renee Jean with the Williston Herald has the story.
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Governor Dalrymple acting through the Land Board helped clarify the State’s position on mineral leasing practices under the Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea. Presently, the state Land Board leases minerals under the river, but not under the lake. This policy was affirmed Tuesday.
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In North Dakota, we’re an understandably oil-friendly state. And that’s a good thing because we need oil. But do we occasionally let the rhetoric of black or white political discourse on the topic shape our opinions and policy? Perhaps our discussions on the in-other-places-controversial industry could stand to embrace a bit more nuance. In the video below,
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If election years are good for nothing else, they are good for irony. Our Republican friends seem to be preaching that socialism is a threat to America. We could become “European” and as substandard as German cars, Swiss chocolates, and French wine. Meanwhile, here in North Dakota, every statewide elected office in Bismarck is held
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There already several pipelines under Lake Sakakawea and several more are in the planning and review stages. And the Corp of Engineers was in Garrison on Monday night to listen to the concerns of the public. Kim Fundingsland has the story.
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North Dakota oil interests are looking for cash infusions from financial hedge funds, and the trend has regulators concerned that new operators lack experience in the industry. Ernest Scheyde with Reuters has the story.
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Luke Geiver provides the recap on the monthly update provided by Mineral Resource director Lynn Helms. Of note, producers are still investing in technology to improve efficiency, and the price point required to see increased activity is $40-50 per barrel.
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A survey conducted by researchers at NDSU found that most oil-field workers do not want to stay in North Dakota. And for those who are interested, the cost of housing has been a major deterrent. The survey took place in 2014-2015.
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The percentage of oil field spills that are contained on the drilling pad is heading in the wrong direction. That and other trends like the transition of ownership of saltwater gathering systems from operators to hedge funds has the Industrial Commission looking at new regulations.
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