ND resumes record monthly oil production, on pace for record year despite predicted slumpOctober 20th, 2009 ND defies predictions with record oil productionBISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is again setting monthly oil production records and may be on pace to set a record for the year, state and industry officials said Tuesday.
North Dakota State University's president resigns amid controversies, says 'It just isn't fun'October 14th, 2009 NDSU president resigns, saying 'It just isn't fun'FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman, stung by criticism of the ballooning cost of his new home and a $22,000 trip to President Barack Obama's inauguration for himself and his family, announced Wednesday that he is resigning.
ND State University president resigns amid spending controversies, says 'It just isn't fun'October 14th, 2009 ND State president quits amid spending questionsFARGO, N.D. — The president of North Dakota State University — stung by criticism over the ballooning cost of his new home and a $22,000 trip to President Barack Obama's inauguration for himself and his family — says he is stepping down.
North Dakota golfer sinks two hole-in-one in the same round; odds estimated at 67 million to 1September 30th, 2009 North Dakota golfer sinks 2 aces in same roundFARGO, N.D. — A golfer in North Dakota achieved the nearly unthinkable — sinking two holes-in-one in the same round.
ND audit: Blue Cross used insurance premiums for $15 million in bonuses, $35,000 partySeptember 8th, 2009 ND audit: $35K party, $15M bonuses at Blue CrossBISMARCK, N.D. — Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota used premium payments to fund $15 million in employee bonuses, cover $35,000 for a retirement party and pay for other questionable expenses, according to a state audit released Tuesday.
Austen Arnaud throws for 227 yards, 2 TDs as Iowa St. beats North Dakota St. 34-17September 3rd, 2009 Iowa St. beats N. Dakota St. 34-17AMES, Iowa — Austen Arnaud threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, both to Marquis Hamilton, and Iowa State beat North Dakota State 34-17 Thursday night to make coach Paul Rhoads a winner in his debut. Alexander Robinson added 83 yards rushing and a touchdown for the Cyclones (1-0), who snapped a 10-game losing streak.
ND oil field burns off enough natural gas to heat homes in the state through 2 wintersAugust 20th, 2009 ND burns off natural gas due to lack of pipelinesBISMARCK, N.D. — Enough natural gas to heat every home in North Dakota through at least two brutal winters was burned off as an unmarketable byproduct in the state's oil patch in 2008, records obtained by The Associated Press show.
Planned Parenthood says South Dakota has authority to close abortion clinic within a few daysAugust 19th, 2009 Planned Parenthood worries SD clinic may shut downSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Planned Parenthood is raising red flags that the state could close the only abortion clinic in South Dakota in a matter of days, according to the latest filing in a court battle over a 2005 law that requires doctors to tell women an abortion ends a human life.
Rail car maker moves corporate home to North DakotaJuly 1st, 2009 Rail car maker moves corporate home to NDBISMARCK, N.D. — A rail car manufacturer has filed the paperwork needed to move its corporate home to North Dakota and take advantage of a state law that gives more power to company shareholders.
North Dakota woman accused of breast-feeding child while drunk pleads guilty to neglect chargeJune 24th, 2009 Woman pleads guilty in drunken breast-feeding caseGRAND FORKS, N.D. — A North Dakota woman accused of breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby while drunk has pleaded guilty to child neglect.
Investors not rushing to incorporate in North Dakota despite 'shareholder friendly' lawJune 12th, 2009 Investors not buying ND law for shareholdersBISMARCK, N.D. — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has found a new corporate home for a railroad car manufacturer he controls — in North Dakota.
ND regulators seek change in federal rules on wind power cost sharingJune 4th, 2009 ND regulators seek rule change on wind power costsBISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota's wind development boom may force utility customers to pay higher electric bills unless rules on sharing transmission costs are changed, state regulators say.
Journalist Roxana Saberi says she wants to return to North Dakota, write a bookMay 29th, 2009 Freed journalist says she wants to write bookBISMARCK, N.D. — Journalist Roxana Saberi, freed earlier this month from an Iranian prison, says she wants to return to North Dakota and write a book.
Relief at last: Residents of North Dakota city long harried by flooding get to flush againApril 30th, 2009 After flooding ordeal, ND city gets its flush backBISMARCK, N.D. — An eastern North Dakota city that has suffered from flooding problems for much of the month has taken a step toward normalcy — residents are allowed to flush their toilets again.
North Dakota seeks companies to move incorporation, some airlines taking the offerApril 28th, 2009 North Dakota seeks companies to move incorporationDALLAS — Shareholders at a small but growing number of companies will be voting on proposals to ditch Delaware or other states and incorporate in North Dakota. Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp., Continental Airlines Inc.
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