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09.01.09

North Dakota moves into fifth place in oil production

North Dakota recently passed Oklahoma and now ranks fifth in the nation among oil producing states. Lynn Helms, director of the Oil and Gas Division of the North Dakota Industrial Commission, said late last year that the state’s western oil fields were producing about 188,000 barrels of oil a day. Texas is first in oil production, followed by Alaska, California and Louisiana.

(1) First Predator arrives at Grand Forks (ND) Air Force Base

The first Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle arrived at North Dakota’s Grand Forks Air Force Base in December. The unmanned aircraft, which will be housed at the base and may begin operational flights as early as this month, is the first Unmanned Aerial System to be based near the northern border of the U.S. The Predator will enhance border security efforts and support U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.

Minnehaha County, SD, named among best places to raise family

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North Dakota travel insurance - News

Prairie People - Prairie Business Prairie Business, ND - Jan 09, 2009 Prairie People North Dakota Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman was one of about 600 travel and tourism officials to attend the Travel Industry Association’s annual

BUSINESS CALENDAR: Uniting for early childhood day...Marketplace ... - Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks Herald, ND - Jan 10, 2009 BUSINESS CALENDAR: Uniting for early childhood dayMarketplace The workshop is free to all CERT trainers and coordinators in North Dakota. Travel and lodging expenses will be reimbursed. Watch for more information at

US Governors to pare back agendas - eGov monitor eGov monitor, UK - Jan 08, 2009 US Governors to pare back agendas John Hoeven of North Dakota Jan. 6 warned that even his state that has in the past seemed recession-proof could find this year tougher.

NORTH DAKOTA NEWS: Lawyer fund aids victims ... Fargo taxi robbery - Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks Herald, ND - Dec 29, 2008 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS: Lawyer fund aids victims Fargo taxi robbery Members of the North Dakota Bar Association each pay $16 a year to a client protection fund that serves an insurance policy against lawyers who steal from

Minot Accidents High for December | KXNet.com North Dakota News - Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck, ND - Dec 28, 2008 Minot Accidents High for December | KXNet.com North Dakota News Those same wintery conditions are also keeping another branch of the workforce busier than usual- insurance companies. Minot Police officials say they've