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 […]
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
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.
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 […]
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives details of the new Davis Refinery now that their latest permit hurdle is done.
Interviews: Adam Spelhaug, Peterson Farm Seed Talks about agriculture from scouting fields to the combines to the drones.
Interviews: Dean Gorder, director, North Dakota Trade Officer Talks agriculture, manufacturing and other trades with Kazakhstan and Columbia.
Interview: Robbie McDonough, VP of Land and Government Affairs, Crestwood EP Talks about their $1 million dollar gift to Mandaree (ND) Head Start and how it is important for energy companies to continue to build for the future in the Bakken oil fields.
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an overview of the jobs, permitting and local push for the Davis Oil Refinery being constructed outside of Belfield, ND.
Interview: Bruce Emmil, Associate VP, National Energy Center of Excellence, Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND Explains how the college is training workers and working with the energy industry.
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on the Energy East Pipeline near Trenton and crude by rail. Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about how to incentivize the development and use of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies which […]
Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Tribal Leader for MHA Nation Talks about how technology is being integrated onto the Reservation through oil and gas development.
Interview: Steve Link, Pifer’s Auction & Realty Talks about their growth during the oil boom and how they are working the downturn. Link also talks about land prices over the past decade and what to look for in the current marketplace.
Interview: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Executive Secretary of the MHA Nation Discusses the permitting process on the reservation versus private land. He also gives an overview of new shops and stores that have opened up on the reservation.
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Talks about the new world of fracking and how energy companies have been saving money while getting more production from the wells. Interview: Jesse Johnson, KLJ Explains how to BBQ a whole pig, how to cut it and how to prepare […]
Interviews: Brent Sanford, Mayor, Watford City Talks about the new growth in Watford City from main street to schools to water pipes. He even talks about how you can get a gyro in Watford City now. Interview: Shane Weber, Pioneer Wireline Gives tips on how to BBQ St. Louis style […]
Interview: Tony Spilde, Communications, MDU Energy Gives an overview of the Dakota Prairie Refinery sale to Tesoro. Interview: Josh Frankin, St. Alexis Hospital Gives BBQ tips on cuts of meat, time and temperature and how to cook tri-tip.
MultiMedia journalist Jason Spiess interviews William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, about the new Davis Refinery near Belfield, ND. Prentice has 37 years of experience in energy project development, finance, design-construction and operations, and in new venture formation in the energy and technology industries. Mr. Prentice is the President and […]
Interview: Thomas Williamson, president, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Explains how the consolidation in the energy industry has increased his business in the Bakken and adjacent oil fields.
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Talks about the natural gas market in the Bakken and how there are plans for “Gulf sized” plants being discussed in the near future. He also explains why ethane is the valuable gas in the Bakken and how there will be […]
Interviews: David Williams, Missouri River Resources Explains how Missouri River Resources is talking with other tribes in other shale plays across the US about energy exploration. Interview: Dennis Jared, Steffes Corporation Gives a recipe for a sweet and tangy apricot sauce for your BBQ.
Interview: Dan Parker, owner, AnyLabTestNow Gives an overview of the different drugs being tested for in the Bakken and what industries are starting to test more frequently.
Interviews: Chase Iron Eyes, attorney, Standing Rock Sioux Reservation Talks about his work in the Black Hills, North Dakota and what his heritage means to him and future Native Americans.
Interviews: John Nowatski, Extension Agricultural Machine Systems Specialist, North Dakota State University Talks about their new UAS/drone project happening this summer in North Dakota
Segment 2 – Mark J. Lindquist and Jared Bye, Breath is Limited Mark talks about his motivational speaking company and what Jared does as his business manager. Mark also shares his experiences as a national anthem singer for the NFL, NBA and other major events.
Interview: Dan Coleman, owner, Plan B Supply Talks about how his upbringing as a Mormon influenced him to start a business for preppers, outdoors enthusiasts and boy scout troops.
Interviews: Jason Pearson, RDO Integrated Controls Talks about precision agriculture and how more farmers are using drones in the field.
Interviews: Kelly Braun, Make A Wish Gives an overview of how regional energy companies came together for an event to raise money for Make A Wish. He also talks about several of the kids who have been battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Interview – Leonard the BBQ Cooker, […]
Interview: Dan Parker, owner, Any Lab Test Now and Vickie Schmidt, president, Schmidt and Associates Go over the different drugs workers are turning up positive for. They also talk about the DOT guidelines in workplace drug testing.
Interview: Gene Veeder, director, McKenzie County Economic Development Veeder gives an overview of how the economic activity in McKenzie County. Veeder also talks about how the oil workers are phasing out of the 2-week on 2-week off workers for year round workers. He also explains why Watford City is becoming […]
Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about how the North Dakota Petroleum Council is used as a political vehicle for the oil and gas industry in North Dakota. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Clarifies how the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources is […]
Interviews: Brent Sanford, Mayor, Watford City Gives an update on the Hot Zone in the Bakken from local businesses to housing to hotels. Interview: Luther Martinez, Production Systems, Gillette, WY Talks about how the downturn has impacted their business, causing them to adjust accordingly.
Interview: Joseph Nicolas, Pedigree Technology Talks about how the oil and gas industry is their main customer base, but have had to branch into South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado to diversify their business. He also talks about the switch to Big Data in oil and gas. Interview: Bram Lasster, BBQ […]
Interview: Louis Dardis, program manager, Succeed 2020 Explains what Succeed 2020 is and what Hess Corporation’s involvement is. In 2012, Hess Corp. made a $25 million grant to North Dakota in a new effort termed Succeed 2020. This is an initiative to improve the state’s education and workforce development systems […]
Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about the new normal and how it is a good sign that oil companies are still interested and active in the Bakken on some level rather than putting their resources in other shale plays. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of […]
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