May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO (AP) More than two-thirds of North Dakota’s public school districts failed to meet annual federal education standards, and one superintendent says it’s bound to get worse. Continue Reading
May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
The 2013 legislative session is now over, with the traditional closing words “Sine Die.” With this Legislature, that could easily be interpreted as “good riddance.” Continue Reading
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
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
May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country. Continue Reading
May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Folks looking to catch a jet plane this summer will be able to do so from the Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport, which could increase passenger numbers. Continue Reading
May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota’s expense, and some politicians east of the Red River are not happy about it. Continue Reading
May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
WASHINGTON Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country.
The Labor Department said Friday that unemployment rates increased in only three states: Louisiana, Tennessee and North Dakota. Rates were unchanged in seven states. Continue Reading
May 16, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
The T-Rex Conoco station in Dickinson may have lucked out when the digital sign it uses to advertise gas prices went out recently. Although customers still had to pay the $3.99 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas Thursday, at least they didn’t have to see what they were paying in big red numbers. Continue Reading
May 16, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
BISMARCK Donations from the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association have boosted reward funds for information leading to convictions in two high-profile cattle-killing cases on opposite sides of the state. Continue Reading
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