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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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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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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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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The price of oil may be down, but you wouldn’t know it by the number of babies being delivered. Zoe Peterson has the story from the Star Tribune on the challenges of growing an obstetrics department to meet demands of a growing community.
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The province of Manitoba is looking to kickstart the brewing and distilling industries. So much so, they’re starting a loan program to help new start-ups purchase equipment.
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The business plan for the Western Area Water Supply project (WAWS) that relied on the sale of water tot he oil industry is proving to be less than perfectly thought out. Some type of adjustment will need to made. Nick Smith has the story.
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These programs justify themselves under the shield of economic development, and there are examples where they are effective at generating redevelopment. But in Fargo, it seems the City Commission has been stretching framework to fit project.
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With all the dire news on the price of oil, there are still many who are bullish on the future of North Dakota oil. So much so, one company is moving forward with pipeline investment that will cost more than $3 billion.
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As oil prices continue to drop and the downturn starts to feel more like near-term reality versus cyclical period, there are real financial consequences for those working and speculating in the oil industry. Reuters provides an in-depth look at what may be ahead.
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As international sanctions against Iran come off the books, the country as upped its oil output. Prices have hit their lowest point since 2003 as the market prepares for a significant new supply source.
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From here forward, when the State Industrial Commission reduces fines levied for oil and saltwater spills they’ll have to provide a written explanation of terms and conditions imposed on the offending company.
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Another year of record earnings at the Bank of North Dakota triggered some legislatively endorsed spending including the construction of a new financial center. Nick Smith with the Bismarck Tribune has the story.
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State legislators are going to take a look at long-standing tax incentive policies to see if the laws are being used and delivering the intended results. Opinion: Well done! It’s good to take a look back once in a while to see how things are working.
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