NorthWestern fires up natural gas plant at Aberdeen
May 20, 2013 in The Daily Republic
The $55 million, 60-megawatt facility can produce enough electricity to power about 18,000 homes.
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Gas prices on pace for all-time highs in ND, SD
May 19, 2013 in The Daily Republic
An AAA report shows South Dakota’s highest statewide average to be $4.09 per gallon, which was set July 18, 2008. The average price in the state Friday was $3.89. Continue Reading
In lawsuit, feds argue coal industry can legally give to regulators’ campaigns
May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO Federal lawyers concede that thousands of dollars of campaign donations from coal-mining interests to members of the North Dakota Public Service Commission “risk creating an appearance of impropriety.” Continue Reading
Faces of the Boom: Safely to school we go
May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WILLISTON Tana Turcotte has figured out a way she can make sure her kids get safely to school in the Oil Patch. She volunteered to drive the school bus. Continue Reading
Dust in the wind: Southwest ND counties at work to contain irritant
May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
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In 1978, Kansas sang “all we are is dust in the wind.” For residents of southwestern North Dakota in 2013 caught in a dust storm on a windy day, that lyric can certainly ring true. Continue Reading
ND air quality receives ‘A’ grade
May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
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The Peace Garden State continues to receive high marks for air quality, despite dust issues plaguing the western part of the state. “North Dakota is one of a handful of states that meet all clean air standards,” Jim Semerad, North Dakota Department of Health’s Division of Air Quality Permitting and Compliance manager. “Newer air quality regulations that are in place and enforced and our low population all play into it.” Continue Reading
Mitchell’s gas prices skyrocket above $4.
May 18, 2013 in The Daily Republic
Memorial Day holiday likely culprit causing hike.
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North Dakota feeling a draft
May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
The Department of the Interior released an updated draft of rules on hydraulic fracturing Thursday, but it appears those on both sides of the fracking issue are unhappy with the proposal. Continue Reading
Radioactive waste on the radar: New group worried about improper disposal of oil field material
May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WILLISTON Landfill employees here discovered at least two “hot loads” this week, illustrating why a group of North Dakota citizens is worried about the proper disposal of radioactive waste that comes with oil production. Continue Reading
Feds to require fracking details from drillers
May 17, 2013 in The Daily Republic
Department of Interior issues new drilling rule for public lands.
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