Facts and myths about the DAPL
Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven Talks about the Dakota Access Pipeline, existing pipelines, energy markets, facts and myths about crude oil transportation.
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The commodity of gold, silver and Pokemon
Interview: Chris Olson, owner, Treasure Island Coins First jobs, gold, silver, Pokemon Cards and metal detectors are discussed in this week’s Kids and Capitalism KidCast.
The state and growing marijuana
Interviews: Doug Goehring, ND Agriculture Commissioner Gives an update on the Compassionate Care Act and how the state will oversee the growing of cannabis. From permits to seeds to harvest, many topics are discussed.
UAS industry to have an economic ripple
Interview: Nicholas Flom, executive director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about how the region is gearing up for a UAS/Drone Renaissance, including the University System. Flom also explains what industries would benefit from the emerging industry.
Bakken communities building for tomorrow
Interviews: Vicky Steiner, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an update on some Bakken communities and their major infrastructure projects. She also talks about the tax formula for the local municipalities.
North Dakota creates medicinal cannabis laws
Interview: Arvy Smith, Deputy State Health Officer, ND Dept of Health Gives an overview of how the medical marijuana laws in North Dakota will work and what businesses will be needed for the new industry.
BLM auctions going online due to protests
Interview: Kathleen Sgamma, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, Western Energy Alliance Talks about the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, as well as some others, and how it is shifting BLM mineral auctions to go online with their oil and gas auctions.
Energy communities continue to build despite low oil prices
Interviews: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakotas Energy Association Talks about the investment into oil and gas producing counties in the Dakotas as well as how some cities are leveraged to the point where they are exploring new revenue centers.
Journalist covering DAPL protest shot by rubber bullets
Interviews: Erin Schrode, freelance journalist Talks about going to North Dakota to cover a story on the pipeline protest and getting shot by law enforcement officers while filming an interview.
New director of drones in North Dakota
Interview: Nicolas Flom, executive director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about the integration of drones and UAS into the Upper Midwest’s airspace. He also talks about the diverse marketplace opportunities for drones.
More drones coming to the northern skies
Interviews: Doug Burgum, entrepreneur and politician Talks about the potential for UAS in the northern skies. He also talks about the investment potential in the UAS marketplace as well.
Why auctions are now international
Interview: Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction, Bowman, ND and owner, Buffalo Creek Saloon, Scranton, ND Talks about the international auction market and how Pifer’s has stayed up with certain technologies.
Health care and diets becoming a concern in the workplace
Interviews: Neal Barnard, physician, author and dietician, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Talks about the business of vegan and other comments on health and diets.
Items lining up for the Bakken Consignment Auction
Interview: Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction, Bowman, ND and owner, Buffalo Creek Saloon, Scranton, ND Talks about the deer hunting opener and how his saloon is bringing in a chef for steak nights during hunting season. He also talks about how they work with the other local business in town, American […]
Bakken BBQ still raising money
Interviews: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services, Dickinson, ND Share their thoughts on the community spirit in the Bakken with low oil prices and talk about the upcoming API Christmas Party and other holiday events.
Restructuring local and state budgets
Interview: Doug Burgum, entrepreneur and politician Talks about the idea of restructuring how local governments receive money from the state and how subsidized infrastructure is a major part of our economy right now.
Iron Eyes sees growth in Native Americans
Interviews: Chase Iron Eyes, Attorney, Standing Rock Reservation Talks about how the Dakotas are prime for growth, citing natural resources, agriculture and technology.
Oil and gas still impacting Williston
Interview: Steven Kjergaard, Airport Director, Sloulin International Airport, Williston, ND Talks about the logistics and costs of moving an airport the size of a small town. Only four airport relocations have occurred in the past 30 years.
Crownia tough as steel in this economy
Interviews: Herrick Lau, CEO, Crownia Holdings Ltd., Vancouver Talks about the steel market and how trading works with a volatile commodity.
Busting brothels in Deadwood
Interview: Mark Speirs, Commercial Painter, City Commissioner, Deadwood SD Talks about how difficult it has been historically making a living in the Black Hills. He also talks about the evolution of Deadwood and the federal brothel busts in the 1980’s. http://www.livefargomoorhead.com
New business rises out of the recession
Interviews: Travis Jordan, owner, MT Rig Mats, Charo, MT Talks about how their company got into making rig mats for oil and gas companies across the Unites States, Canada and Australia.
Trade mission opens commodity potentials
Interviews: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring Talks about the state’s recent trade mission and what commodities other countries are looking to import, export and potential services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]