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Bill targets out-of-state speeders: Tioga legislator seeks incentive for Oil Patch workers to slow down

BISMARCK — Tioga Rep. Bob Skarphol is tired of seeing the same out-of-state license plates on vehicles driven by new western North Dakota workers.

By Amy Dalrymple , January 16, 2013

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Wanted: Flaring reduction: Lawmakers mull tax exemption for natural gas

Wanted: Flaring reduction: Lawmakers mull tax exemption for natural gas BISMARCK — The amount of natural gas wasted as a byproduct of oil production in North Dakota could be significantly cut under legislation that would give energy companies a tax exemption if they capture and utilize the gas, a state regulator said Tuesday.

By James MacPherson , January 16, 2013

Postal Service out to 'restore faith' of Oil Patch

Postal Service out to 'restore faith' of Oil Patch WILLISTON — The U.S. Postal Service has carriers working into the night — delivering mail at 8 p.m. or later — as it has struggled to keep up with North Dakota’s oil boom, but an official visiting the area this week says that’s going to change.

By Amy Dalrymple , January 10, 2013

Oil Patch movie theaters not showing 'Promised Land' - for now

FARGO — Though “Promised Land,” the new film starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski and Francis McDormand that takes on the controversial process of “fracking,” opens in wide release across the country today, moviegoers in North Dakota’s Oil Patch won’t be able to see it anytime soon.

By Sam Benshoof , January 04, 2013

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ND’s population loss, brain drain, have been reversed

FARGO – Jill Wilkey doesn’t have to endure the tedious wisecracks about North Dakota that once were routine when she attends conferences for college placement centers.

January 01, 2013

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ND Legislature's agenda includes focus on western ND

BISMARCK — Adding more manpower to respond to rapid growth in North Dakota’s oil country will be a major focus of this year’s legislative session.

By Amy Dalrymple , December 29, 2012

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Concealed weapon permits up in metro, Oil Patch

FARGO — Cass and Clay counties experienced a big jump this year in the number of people asking for permits to carry concealed weapons, though increases in the metro region pale in comparison to how permits have skyrocketed in North Dakota’s Oil Patch.

By Dave Olson , December 20, 2012

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Water supply project allows Oil Patch towns to grow

WILLISTON — Crosby Mayor Les Bakken sums up the appearance of his city’s water like this: “It looks like you need to flush the toilet all the time.” The yellowish tint to the city’s water is something residents have been accustomed to, he said.

By Amy Dalrymple , December 18, 2012

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Study: Williston population 44K by 2017

WILLISTON — Williston’s booming population could be as high as nearly 44,000 people in 2017, according to a North Dakota State University study.

By Amy Dalrymple , December 13, 2012

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Housing fund coming up short in ND oil country

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Contributions are lagging for a fund aimed at building affordable housing in North Dakota's booming Oil Patch.

December 11, 2012

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Faces of the Boom: Former North Carolina resident plans to make North Dakota his home

Faces of the Boom: Former North Carolina resident plans to make North Dakota his home WILLISTON — Before coming to North Dakota, Eric Bozeman lost his car, was about to be evicted from his apartment and had to search for pocket change to buy food.

By Amy Dalrymple , December 09, 2012

Casting a Bakken production: Oil Patch could be focus of reality TV show

Casting a Bakken production: Oil Patch could be focus of reality TV show Although rumors of a North Dakota oil boom-based reality show have persisted for some time, it looks like something concrete is finally in the works and could be airing as soon as next year.

By Bryan Horwath , December 08, 2012

Breaking into the Bakken: Companies in Oil Patch find there is no business as usual

GRAND FORKS — Dick Edgar said western North Dakota oil development has kept his Grand Forks concrete plant in operation and offers millions of dollars in opportunities for other companies, if only they can find a way in.

By Christopher Bjorke , December 07, 2012

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Tracking Bakken oil movement: 40 percent of SW North Dakota crude leaves via railway

Tracking Bakken oil movement: 40 percent of SW North Dakota crude leaves via railway While some in Dickinson — particularly on the south side of town — might only notice a passing train when it’s holding up traffic at a crossing or when its horn is alerting motorists and pedestrians, the railroad is actually a key logistic component of the Bakken oil play.

By Bryan Horwath , December 01, 2012

'No place to camp': Where do Dickinson's homeless go when they're evicted from 'home'?

'No place to camp': Where do Dickinson's homeless go when they're evicted from 'home'? Like many others in recent months, Anthony Gonzales came to western North Dakota looking for work.

By Bryan Horwath , November 28, 2012

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