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Williston, Dickinson rank among fastest-growing 'micro areas'

WILLISTON, N.D. – Williston ranks as the fastest-growing micropolitan area in the country for the second year, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday.

Family back together in Watford City

Couple working to build housing so other families can reunite
WATFORD CITY, N.D. – Jake Walters spent about half of 2012 commuting from Southern California to Watford City, sleeping on the floor of an RV and video-chatting with his young family back home.

• Jake and Katie Walters and their children

Shortage of child care a real concern in Oil Patch

Some working parents, struggling to find child care, are frustrated at lack of action, support from the Legislature
WATFORD CITY, N.D. – Nikki Darrington has her dream job, working as a soil conservationist for the National Resources Conservation Service in Watford City.

• Nikki Darrington

Woman leaves corporate job, finds new career, new family in Oil Patch

WILLISTON, N.D. – Isabella Dangelo traded in her business suits and high heels for Carharts and steel-toed boots. And she’s never been happier.

• Isabella Dangelo

Companies develop plan to protect Lake Sakakawea

December oil well blowout too close a call for fans of lake
NEW TOWN, N.D. – A December oil well blowout east of here had minimal effect on Lake Sakakawea, but it was too close for comfort for those who love the lake.r>

• Oil activity along Lake Sakakawea
• Brett Gendreau demonstrates an oil-removal product

Williston's bond rating lowered

WILLISTON, N.D. – Wil-liston city leaders say they’re disappointed by a reduction in the city’s credit rating, but they’re committed to managing their debt responsibly and without putting the burden of the oil boom on local taxpayers.

Family that came to Williston in ’80s boom now welcomes others

WILLISTON, N.D. – The experiences of oil boom workers moving here are familiar to Terri Sorenson.

• Terri and Raef Sorenson

North Dakota puts man’s life back on the rails

EPPING, N.D. – Scott Steskal hitched rides on freight trains to get to North Dakota’s oil boom.

• Scott Steskal

North Dakota oil production ‘back on track’

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s oil production got “back on track” in December following a dip in November, and drilling activity is expected to ramp up again this spring, the Department of Mineral Resources said Friday.

N.D. oil production ‘back on track’ with 4.6 percent increase

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s oil production got “back on track” in December following a dip in November, and drilling activity is expected to ramp up again this spring, the Department of Mineral Resources said Friday.

• A train waits to be loaded with Bakken crude oil

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Higher Education Notebook: MSUM students work with city leaders

Students at Minnesota State University Moorhead are reaching out to city leaders.

Higher Education Notebook: People complying with new NDSU smoking ban

Campus leaders say the first month of a new smoking ban at North Dakota State University went well, but the education process will be ongoing.

Higher Education Notebook: MSUM to offer Swedish course

Minnesota State University Moorhead will offer a Swedish language and culture course this fall for the first time in about 20 years.

Higher Education Notebook: Former student body president to co-lead

A former North Dakota State University student body president who helped start the campus chapter of Students Today Leaders Forever will soon serve as one of the organization’s executive directors.

Higher Education Notebook: Two Moorhead campus projects included in bill

Moorhead campuses are pleased with a proposed bonding bill that includes support for two major building projects.

Higher Education Notebook: ND higher ed board seeking new members

North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education is accepting applications for new members.

Higher Education Notebook: Concordia launches interactive Web tour

Concordia College launched a new virtual tour last week that has already reached potential students in all 50 states and several foreign countries.

Higher Education Notebook: MSUM launches ‘lean’ initiative to cope with cuts

Minnesota State University Moorhead is getting lean.

MnSCU looks for board applicants to fill 3 seats

The board that governs Minnesota’s colleges and universities is seeking new members.

Higher Education Notebook: MSUM business school accredited

Minnesota State University Moorhead is now listed among the most prestigious business schools.