Report highlights need for well inspections
January 29, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WILLISTON A report released Tuesday criticizes state and federal agencies for falling behind with regulating oil and gas activity, but says North Dakota is doing better than other western states. Continue Reading
305 Mitchell visits since early 2011 yield 8 failing scores.
The inspection fee will increase from 80 cents to 90 cents per head in September, while a legislative committee also will take a closer look at the Brand Board’s books.
Minnesota law does not require local fire officials to regularly inspect B&Bs — and in seven of nine cities contacted by the Star Tribune, fire marshals and inspectors don’t. One of the exceptions is New Ulm, where fire killed six people at a bed-and-breakfast. 
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