North Dakota feeling a draft
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.The Dickinson Press, 05/18/2013
Theodore Roosevelt legacy in North Dakota growing
Less than a decade away from the 100-year anniversary of his death, Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy continues to expand. The newest example is the recently unveiled Theodore Roosevelt Trail project, an initiative born of Dickinson State University’s Theodore Roosevelt Center that highlights 15 sites around North Dakota related to the 26th U.S. president who is revered in the Peace Garden State and beyond.The Dickinson Press, 05/18/2013
ND gas prices rising rapidly; AAA says no relief in sight until after Memorial Day
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.The Dickinson Press, 05/17/2013
Age discrimination complaint under review at Dickinson State University
A Dickinson State University student who says he was discriminated against because of his age has filed an official complaint with the school.The Dickinson Press, 05/16/2013
Medora's trip through time: Preserve America funds help western ND town connect visitors with the past
MEDORA — Looking back at the rocky cliffs outlining the northern edge of town after glancing at an 1884 photo taken outside of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Chuck and Laurinda Warczak didn’t notice much difference.The Dickinson Press, 05/15/2013
Water use up, officials say rationing possible
Go ahead and water that lawn, while you can. With residential, city and industrial uses all requiring their share of the precious resource, the question of Dickinson residents facing a water rationing scenario as early as next year bubbles to the surface.The Dickinson Press, 05/12/2013
DSU grads celebrate spring commencement
A veteran of nearly two dozen theater productions during her time at Dickinson State University, Jordan Mork starred in a real-life drama Saturday and may have received her biggest ovation yet.The Dickinson Press, 05/12/2013
Mr. Helms goes to Washington
As the road to the Keystone XL pipeline’s approval or rejection trudges on, North Dakota Director of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms visited Washington, D.C., this week to tout the pipeline and the advantages it would present his state.The Dickinson Press, 05/11/2013
NDUS whistleblower files lawsuit
A North Dakota University System whistleblower who questioned her boss’ conduct before a legislative body earlier this year said she plans to file a defamation lawsuit against her employer.The Dickinson Press, 05/11/2013
2 prostitution cases in Dickinson settled
Two Bismarck men charged after a Dickinson Police Department prostitution sting in January have settled their cases — with very different results. In an agreement filed in Southwest District Court in Stark County on April 30, Bradley Balerud pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of offering to hire an individual to engage in sexual activities.The Dickinson Press, 05/09/2013
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