Smithsonian Channel to Air Docu-series about Bakken Oil Boom
The series is called ‘Boomtowners” and will air six one-hour episodes starting April 26th. It’s about the daily lives of people who work in the North Dakota oil patch.
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Commentary: It’s Time For Larry Skogen To Stop Making Excuses
If you follow Say Anything Blog at all, you know that one of Rob Port’s personal passions is reform within the state’s University System. And his consistent calls for change have brought attention to issue… if only officials within the system admitted there may be some problems.
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Commentary: Why The University System Needs To Lose Control Of Their Lawyers And Auditors
Part II of this morning’s commentary on the University System, a first-hand look at the inner workings of their office in the form of emails obtained through open records requests. Once again, we owe thanks to Rob Port at Say Anything for the continued oversight.
Read & Share sourced from: Say Anything Blog.comCitizens Crowd Dunn County Meeting to Reinstate Zoning Rule
Dunn County landowners spoke loudly, and county ordinances will likely be revised as a result. The goal, give landowners within a half-mile of proposed landfill a vote on whether to allow construction.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressHighway twinning plan affects southern neighbours
Saskatchewan officials are working to widen the Candian version of Highway 52, and their reaching out to North Dakota officials to see if there is support for the project on this side of the border. Widening in Canada and leaving North Dakota as is would likely lead to bottleneck traffic issues.
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Kylie Oversen Selected as North Dakota’s new Democratic chairwoman | Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks Represent Kylie Oversen has been selected as North Dakota’s Democratic Chairwoman. The selection has drawn extra attention because Oversen is in her first term as a legislator and is only 26 years old.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldBackers say Digital Driver’s Licenses Worth a Look
Most of us now carry a phone with us everywhere we go, and the technology to turn that device into digital personal identification is becoming a reality… so much so that lawmakers are pushing for a study to examine the idea for North Dakota.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressNorth Dakota is America’s Hardest-Working State — Again
This article has a bit of editorial concerning the future of oil-field jobs, but it also acknowledges the statistical reality that here in North Dakota we’re better at putting people to work than anywhere else in the country.
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New UND Nickname Committee Announced
The UND nickname committee has been announced. Get the details on the people who will have the most influence in the naming process from the Grand Forks Herald. The expected time frame for choosing a new nickname is 18-24 months.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldMissouri River an Underutilized Resource
Water is a valuable resource, and state and county water officials want to create a long-term water usage plan that protects the resources and our state’s water interests.
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneCanada-North Dakota Trade Corridor Will Need North Dakota Support
Saskatchewan is looking at four-laneing the highway between Regina and the border, but it will just create a bottle-neck here in North Dakota if we don’t follow suit. Canadian officials are hoping North Dakota officials get on board with the concept. Details from the Estevan Mercury.
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Rural Aviation: Flights are Heavily Subsidized
It turns out the U.S. government is spending a lot of money to keep air service active in places like Devils Lake and Jamestown. Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has the details on how full the flights are and some personal commentary on the issue as well.
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North Dakota has Around 145 Active Bald Eagle Nests.
Last week driving near the Fargodome in north Fargo, I was scanning the road ahead and I spotted a bald eagle. Then another. Then another. One of my kids noticed it, but the others in the car didn’t seem too interested. We didn’t stop. I didn’t turn down the radio, point, and begin a narrative
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Some strong language in an EPA report on North Dakota’s handling of pesticide inspections has Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring a bit bewildered. Full story from WDAZ.
Read & Share sourced from: WDAZNew Book Captures ND’s Women in Politics
In 1893 Laura Eisenhuth was elected North Dakota’s Superintendent of Public Instruction; she was the first woman to hold statewide office in the United States. Learn more about women in North Dakota politics in a new book by Susan Wefald.
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneNorth Dakota Oil and Gas Officials Request Corrections to Inside Energy Story
Inside Energy published an article recently that shined light on inconsistencies with reporting and transparency within the Department of Health and Department of Mineral Resources regarding oil and brine spills. State officials took exception to the article and requested corrections from Inside Energy on certain portions of the coverage. When the news itself becomes the news,
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