North Dakota oil continues to flow. In March, the average was almost 1.4 million barrels per day. But on the downside, flaring was also up as producers used exemptions in order to capture larger oil production. Natural gas capture infrastructure is expected to improve by the end of the year; it’s expected this will trim
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Rehearsals are underway for one of North Dakota’s great traditions of summer — the Medora Musical. Check out the article from KX News and Tim Olson that includes a video interview with cast members and teases some of the changes in this years show.
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Should we be able to sell food we make in our own kitchen? Over the past two legislative sessions, passionate supporters successfully pushed back against regulations and won more freedom on this front, but the tug of war between state health officials and food freedom advocates continues. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the
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Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have big implications for North Dakota farmers. With that in mind, Senator Hoeven issued a statement through a news release yesterday. Read it below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the
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By the time the next legislative session roles around, we’ll have a new and improved entrance to our Capitol. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story on the makeover planned for the South entrance of Bismarck’s landmark building.
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The legal fight over NAWS — and its eminent conclusion — are paving the way for another Missouri River water supply project with cross-border implications. The Red River Water Supply Project got $30 million from the legislature. When completed, it will move water from the Missouri River to the Sheyenne River and is designed to
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At 1.4 million barrels per day, North Dakota’s oil production makes it the 18th biggest producer in word today — if we were a country. By 2030, that number is expected to grow to more than 2 million barrels per day. Patrick Springer with InForum has the full story on North Dakota’s macro trends and
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Over the past few years and since the legislature made an investment in supporting advanced placement instruction in high schools, North Dakota students have made fast advances on their AP test performance. Get the full good news education story from InForum.
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In a ranking of juvenile drug arrests, North Dakota had the 3rd highest total of 27 violations per 10,000 kids. Only South Dakota and Wyoming ranked worse. April Baumgarten with Inforum has the full story.
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North Dakota can be a tough subject to capture on camera, but if you think you’ve got what it takes to compose a take-your-breath-away moment, the Governor and the North Dakota Department of Tourism want to see it. Check out the article linked below from InForum on the details on for entering the Governor’s photo
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North Dakota’s nearly 20-year old election system will be getting an upgrade. In the recently close legislative session, lawmakers appropriated $12 million to upgrade to new equipment. Dave Thompson with Prairie Public News has the full story that probably won’t change much for most voters — the paper ballots will remain.
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Have you observed a movie in the making? For the big Hollywood films, it’s quite a production. Imagine moving a small town’s amount of people to a new location for a couple months. They need food, housing, occasional entertainment. In other words, if your town can land a movie production, it’s quite the economic boon.
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What does the future of farming look like? If you’re in the camp that believes the march of technology is unstoppable, than you’re probably willing to bet on automation. Testing that automation in a literal field is a first step to wider introduction. Check out this story from Inforum to see how Fargo is moving
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The 2019 legislative session wrapped up last week and there was no shortage of bills that impact North Dakota’s outdoor supporters and users. Check out the video below for a recap of the bills that matter to hunting, fishing, and getting outside.
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Dave Thompson with Prairie Public Radio has the story on Governor Burgum’s work to further leverage the state’s investment in the TR Library into additional investment and improvements by the National Park Service.
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Did you know it’s possible to kill a lake? It is; it happened to Lake Erie. And a scientist who studied that catastrophe sees a similar pattern repeating with Lake Winnipeg. Why does it matter in Minot? The culprit is nutrient loading — particularly phosphorous. If you’ve noticed algae blooms in Minot’s river, you know
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