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Williams County cracks down on crew camps where homicides occurred
WILLISTON, N.D. Oilfield crew camps where two homicides and a stabbing have occurred need to beef up security or be forced to shut down, according to Williams County officials. The Williams County P...
Posted on 5/24/13 at 9:16 AM
Vegetarian Broccoli Cheese Soup
I have a teensy tiny confession to make. I, um, miscalculated the amount of cheese needed for this recipe and ended up doubling what the recipe calls for. It was really oooey-gooey cheesy good though....
Posted on 5/5/13 at 4:29 PM
Managing the Kids While Your Husband is Away
How many times has someone told you, "I don't know how you do it!" and you just laugh it off and say it's not that bad. What they don't know is that you are quite possibly on the verge of a breakdow...
Posted on 3/21/13 at 7:21 AM
Real Oilfield Wives and more new blogs!
It's been awhile since I've given you my recommendations for new blogs to check out here on Areavoices. But three new blogs have crossed my path and I felt compelled to share them. The first is calle...
Posted on 3/13/13 at 4:01 PM
Sand mining debate fractures
By Don Davis Sand mined in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin opens up cracks between rocks so oil and gas can be removed from the ground in places such as North Dakota. But mining the s...
Posted on 2/19/13 at 6:17 PM
Oklahomans witness tornado from North Dakota oil patch
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — People from Moore, Okla., who were working in the North Dakota oil patch when a tornado devastated their city say waiting for word on whether their families were safe was a stressful time.May 22, 2013
Amtrak considering Culbertson stop for oil patch workers
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Amtrak plans to study the feasibility of adding a stop in Culbertson for people traveling to the Baaken region for work.May 22, 2013
Tioga crew camp resident airlifted after stabbing
TIOGA, N.D. – A resident of the Capital Lodge crew camp near here was the victim of a stabbing and airlifted to Trinity Hospital in Minot, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office said.By Forum News Service, INFORUM , May 21, 2013
Radioactive waste is found in a trash can in Williston
Williston, ND (WDAY TV) -- About 100 filter socks used in the oilfields, containing radioactive materials have been found near Williston, hidden in a city garbage can.By WDAY Staff Reports , May 19, 2013
North Dakota delegation opposes proposed fracking rule
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's congressional delegation doesn't like a proposed new rule that would require energy companies on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.May 17, 2013
Interior issues new drilling rule on public land
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said Thursday it will require companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations. The new "fracking" rule replaces a draft proposed last year that was withdrawn amid industry complaints that federal regulation could hinder an ongoing boom in natural gas production.By MATTHEW DALY,Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Bankrupt Oregon ethanol plant now exports North Dakota crude
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An ethanol plant on the Columbia River that was built with the help of $36 million in Oregon state loans and tax credits is now being used to store and ship crude oil from North Dakota.May 14, 2013
Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Turns out that cutting was the easy part. Now Republicans who control a majority of the state capitols in the United States face a far greater philosophical dilemma — what to do with all the money when an improving economy suddenly creates a surplus in revenues?By DAVID A. LIEB,Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Crackdown targets unqualified North Dakota oil patch drivers
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a three-day crackdown on unqualified truck drivers in the western oil patch resulted in more than 100 citations and 35 drivers being placed out of service.May 13, 2013
BLM lease sale nets $644K on acres in Montana, North Dakota
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal auction of oil and gas leases in Montana and North Dakota brought in $644,000 from the sale of 32 parcels in Montana and North Dakota.May 09, 2013
Ground broken for oil refinery on North Dakota reservation
MAKOTI, N.D. (AP) — The Three Affiliated Tribes have broken ground for a $450 million oil refinery on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in northwestern North Dakota.May 09, 2013
Oil pipeline in North Dakota and Minnesota restarted after leaks
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Enbridge Inc. has resumed shipping crude oil through a pipeline between western North Dakota and northern Minnesota after leaks forced it to be shut down twice within a week.By BLAKE NICHOLSON,Associated Press , May 08, 2013
Legislators vote to close tax loophole
By WDAY Staff Reports , May 04, 2013
Williston Basin oilmen have horse in the Kentucky Derby
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Two Williston Basin oilmen say they expect Frac Daddy — the horse they have running in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday — to be a favorite of oil field workers everywhere.May 03, 2013
North Dakota Legislature approves $1.1B oil-impact measure
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Lawmakers agreed Thursday to provide more than $1.1 billion in state aid to help western North Dakota communities deal with exploding energy development in the region.By JAMES MacPHERSON,Associated Press , May 02, 2013
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