MultiMedia Cafe Episode 51: Water Wars in ND

April 7, 2019 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Monday March 25, 2019 Duane Sand, North Star Water, and former candidate for U.S. House, discusses the water industry and how the state of North Dakota decided to get into the water business after the Bakken boom. Since the downturn in energy prices, […]

In the world of water, it’s wise to follow the money

May 18, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  There’s an old saying in journalism – “follow the money”.  That phrase inserted itself into America’s lexicon and popular culture during the movie “All the President’s Men”, a film portraying the events of Watergate.  Since then, that phrase has been taught or talked about in most basic media classes. […]

Government subsidies and private industry

May 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Duane Sand, North Star Water, Bismarck, ND Sand opines about government subsidies in the private marketplace and how the private water industry works.  He also discusses several water projects in North Dakota and how they are competing with private business.

The hurdles of the water business

April 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Duane Sand, president, North Star Water, Bismarck, ND Sand talks about the water industry and some of the hurdles within their particular industry to capture more market share.

The Rough Waters of Western North Dakota

March 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

A 5-part series on the controversial water industry of western North Dakota.     The state of North Dakota is now experiencing a serious crossroads situation regarding the Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA) and its future path.  Uncertainty is nothing new to WAWSA and its project as controversy, a questionable […]

Sand cites “mission creep” in ND

March 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Duane Sand, president and CEO, North Star Water, Bismarck, ND Talks about the water industry and how the government is slowly continuing their encroachment in the private sector and growing their marketshare through political mandates.

Full length interview: Sand talks water business

March 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Duane Sand, owner, North Star Water Sand talks about the water business and how it operates with the oil and gas industry.  He also discusses in detail the Western Authority Water Supply (WAWS) and how the government entity has become extremely intrusive in the private sector.