New fracking technologies keeping gas prices down
Interviews: Dr. Joseph Smith, Missouri University of Science and Technology Talks about new fracking technologies and how they are keeping gas prices down.
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New technologies in the workplace
Interview: Jake Joraanstad, CEO, Myriad Mobile Talks about the future of Apps and what kind of learning curve people experience with new technologies in the workplace.
Hemp farming takes off in North Dakota
Interviews: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring Talks about the first hemp crop harvest in North Dakota. Hemp farming in North Dakota is currently being conducted through an oversight program by the state and six farmers.
More accountability in North Dakota economic development?
Interviews: Representative Jason Dockter, District 7 ND Shares his thoughts on the lack of accountability in government Angel Funds and tax incentives.
Doctor talks about VegFest, GEICO and super-foods
Interview: Dr. Neal Barnard, physician and author, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Bernard gives an update on Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s health care study with GEICO’s cafeteria. He also talks about his soon-to-be released book, The Cheese Trap.
Crosby, Divide County expecting a youth movement
Interviews: Kaycee Lindsay, Economic Development, Divide County Gives an update on the economic activity in Divide County (ND) and how their city is preparing for a youth movement.
Tech company offers a myriad of mobile options
Interview: Jake Joraanstad, CEO, Myriad Mobile Talks about the genesis of his company, who their customers are and how they have adapted in today’s ever-changing technical industry. He also talks about his “start up” during the college years.
Watford City continues to build in the Bakken
Interview: Chad Larson, Kraus-Anderson Construction Talks about the newest project completed in Watford City, the Bakken oil fields’ hot zone of economic activity.
Bakken real estate values declining amidst downturn
Interview: Bill Murphy, owner, Remax Bakken Realty, Williston Gives an update on Bakken real estate and hotel vacancies. http://www.mbienergyservices.com
Law maker says economic development programs are abused
Interview: Jason Dockter, House Representative Talks about how economic development programs and angel funds do not have any oversight and are being abused.
Professor explains why gas prices are low
Interview: Dr. Joseph Smith, Missouri University of Science and Technology Talks about new technologies in fracking and how that is keeping gas prices low.
Ag Commission calls protesters “thugs”
Interview: Doug Goehring, ND Agriculture Commissioner and Industrial Commissioner Talks about the Dakota Pipeline protest and how the protestors are causing issue with harvest season.
Simulating a terrorist attack in the Bakken
Interview: John Springsteen, Simtronics, Houston, TX Talks about how their simulation product is used in oil and gas and preparing them for a number of accidents, incidents and potential terror attacks.
Author, publisher visits the Dakota Pipeline Protest
Interview: Tony Bender, author, columnist and publisher of the Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star Talks about the pipeline protest involving authorities and the Standing Rock Native Americans.
Montana towns feeling Bakken downturn
Interview: Rick Norby, Mayor, Sidney, MT Talks about how the Bakken has impacted Sidney’s commerce, housing and city.
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer weigh in on the Dakota Pipeline Protest
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven, US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and US Congressman Kevin Cramer Each comment on the Dakota Pipeline Protest in the Bakken oil fields.
Start ups, entrepreneurs looking to the Black Hills
Interview: Jeffrey Wehrung, Director of Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Black Hills State University Talks about how the Black Hills has become a hot bed for entrepreneurs and start ups.
Feds chime in on pipeline safety
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven, US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and US Congressman Kevin Cramer Talk about public safety and how Federal authorities may be called in to assist in the Bakken oil Fields with the pipeline protest.
Bakken downturn felt in Sidney
Interviews: Rick Norby, Mayor, Sidney, MT Talks about how the Bakken has impacted their city, what their future looks like and the potential consequences to the community if the Little Yellowstone dam is removed.
First hand account of the Dakota Pipeline Protest
Interviews: Tony Bender, author, columnist, publisher Wishek Star and Ashley Tribune Describes from a first hand account what happened at the Dakota Pipeline Protest in the Bakken oil fields.
Minnesota company still doing business in the Bakken
Interview: Jeremy Van Der Schaegen, Minnesota Limited Gives an update on their Bakken business and how they entered the shale play and have maintained them.
The ever increasing Governor’s budget
Interview: Andy Black, President, CEO, National Association of Pipelines and Doug Burgum, entrepreneur Black discusses the Dakota Pipeline protest, water safety and the importance of pipelines. Burgum discusses how government budgets have increased significantly over the past 15 years.
Pipeline safety, technology and water issues
Interview: Andy Black, President, CEO, National Association of Pipelines Talks about pipeline safety and how technology has increased within pipeline construction and monitoring.
Watford City looking at livable communities
Interview: Gene Veeder, McKenzie County Economic Development Gives an update from “hot zone” of the Bakken, the McKenzie County and Watford City.
Growing during a recession
Interviews: Tom Shorma, CEO, WCCO Belting, Wahpeton, ND Talks about how their company grew during the 2009 recession and how to capture capital from the Import/Export Bank.
ND Lawmaker says state economic programs lack oversight
Interview: Representative Jason Dockter, District 7 ND Talks about how the economic development programs in ND (and nation) do not have accountability and are abusing tax dollars due to lack of oversight and cronyism.
Sidney has bigger concerns that low oil prices
Interviews: Rick Norby, Mayor, Sidney, MT Talks about their dam/diversion and how the US Army Corp’s potential to remove it would spell disaster for a large portion of Eastern MT.
Sanford Underground Lab becoming major employer in the Black Hills
Interview: Jeffrey Wehrung, Director of Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Black Hills State University Talks about how the Sanford Underground Research Facility, funded by Denny Sanford in Lead, SD, is becoming a major employer and how Black Hills has become a hot bed for entrepreneurs and start ups.
Bender’s Dakota Pipeline Protest interview part two
Tony Bender sees this protest as more than oil and sacred sites, rather having complex layers to it. Layers that are not easily understood in this instant oatmeal society. “We totally do not understand the reverence, spirituality and importance of the land of every tribe,” Bender said. “It is easy […]
Bender shares his pipeline protest experience
Over the past month or so, there have been numerous media reports from a variety of outlets regarding the Dakota Pipeline protest. Mixed narratives and stories documenting this historic event. After calling several state and industry officials, most had not been to the site or spoken with the protesters. So […]
Crestwood donates $1M despite downturn in energy economy
Interview: Robbie McDonough, VP Government and Land Relations, Crestwood LP Gives the details about their $1 million dollar capital seed donation for a new Head Start building in Mandaree. Click here to read the article in the Bismarck Tribune’s Bakken Breakout Weekly
The reality of rehiring oil and gas workers
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Talks about the reality and how difficult it would be to re-hire the energy workers if and when the oil industry bounces back.
New post office coming to Watford City
Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Tribal Leader for MHA Nation Explains why the tribe is now a player in the oil and gas industry. Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about the new Post Office coming to Watford City and rail safety […]
Davis Refinery leaps latest hurdle
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives details of the new Davis Refinery now that their latest permit hurdle is done.
Scouting fields with drones
Interviews: Adam Spelhaug, Peterson Farm Seed Talks about agriculture from scouting fields to the combines to the drones.