Building the Bakken: Oil Patch Accidents

August 31, 2015 jasonspiess 0

Building the Bakken Episode 109 Segment 2 – Community Development Interviews:  Mary relives an oil patch accident her family was in. Her five children were in the car and suffered minor injuries, but Hodell broke nearly every bone in her body and was in a wheelchair for months.  She also […]

Building the Bakken: STEM Education

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Building the Bakken Episode 109 Segment 1 – Kids and Capitalism Interview:  US Senator John Hoeven (ND-R)  and US Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN-D) Klobuchar and Hoeven talks about how STEM education can help young entrepreneurs and capitalists.

Coffee & Capitalism: Make A Wish Cena Style

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Coffee & Capitalism Episode 32 Segment 4 – Community Development Interviews: Kelly Braun, Board of Directors, Make A Wish North Dakota Braun talks about Make A Wish ND and shares an experience with WWE Superstar John Cena.

Coffee & Capitalism: Milk and Money

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Coffee and Capitalism Episode 32 Segment 3 –  On the Farm Interview: JW Schroeder, dairy specialist, North Dakota State Univeristy Schroeder talks about the economics of dairy farming and the importance of foraging.  Schroeder cites Duratech/Haybusters from Jamestown as an example of a success story in agriculture foraging.

Coffee & Capitalism: Dinosaur Business

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Coffee and Capitalism Episode 32 Segment 2 – Shop Talk Interview:  Amanda Person, paleontologist, Beaver Creak Archeology Person talks about everything that predates humans and how companies and communities work together to preserve a piece of prehistoric culture.

MonDak OilField Review: August 27

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Thursday 8/27 Interview:  Travis Jordan, president, MT Rig Mat, Charlo, MT Jordan compares the old rigs with the walking rigs and how oilfield matting works with the new generation of oil.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 25

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Tuesday 8/25 Interview:   US Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) Cramer opines on the US Crude Oil Export Ban. He believes lifting the ban would create new economic activity in the borders of the US while positioning the US as a player in the global energy marketplace.

MonDak OilField Review: August 24

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Monday 8/24 Interview: Kyle Shobe, 2010 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, PRCA Rodeo Announcer, Lewistown, MT Shobe reflects on the changes in the people and landscape in the Bakken and specifically New Town, his father’s hometown.

MonDak OilField Review: August 20

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Thursday 8/20 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting, Tioga, ND Neset and host Jason Spiess talk about the media coverage of the Bakken and the facts of the shale play.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 17

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Monday 8/17 Interview: Michael Houge, real estate broker, MPS & Williston. Houge gives an update on the light commercial industry in the Bakken.  From sushi restaurants to steak houses to high end specialty shops.  Houge also talks about the importance of knowing whether the worker is planting roots in the […]

MonDak OilField Review: August 13

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Thursday 8/13 Interview: Steve Heins, Energy and regulatory Consultant Heins shares his views on how government is one of the biggest obstacles for energy plays today.  He contends their regulation creates uncertainty in the marketplace.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 12

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  Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, MHA Nation & Three Affiliated Tribes Williams explains how a young professional can carve out their life path and dreams by committing yourself to several years of hard work in oil and gas.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 11

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  Tuesday 8/11 Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, MHA Nation & Three Affiliated Tribes Williams talks about how working in oil and gas through his high school and college years shaped who he is today and how it helps fuel his desire to give back.

MonDak OilField Review: August 10

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Monday 8/10 Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp (ND-D). Heitkamp discusses her disappointment with the latest EPA ruling and what North Dakota’s future options are in energy generation.

MonDak OilField Review: August 6

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  Thursday 8/6 Interview: Neil Amondson, founder, Hunter Light, Williston, ND. Talks about the genesis of Hunter Light and their unique business strategy in the oil patch.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 4

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Tuesday 8/4 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting Services, Tioga, ND Gives her opinion on the crude oil export ban and how Congress should approach the issue.

MonDak OilField Review: July 31

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  Friday 7/31 Interview:  Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent ND Depart Public Instruction Baesler talks about a new piece of legislation that may partner schools with daycares in the Bakken.

MonDak OilField Review: July 23

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  Thursday 7/23 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Gives his opinion on where the global LNG market is heading and how oil and foriegn countries will impact LNG.  

MonDak OilField Review: July 22

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  Wednesday 7/22 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Talks about the M&A rumors and how low oil prices may impact energy M&As for 2016.