The Crude Life Interview: Josh Swanson, Vogel Law

March 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Wilkinson vs. Board of University and School Lands involving mineral rights and payments in the Bakken and Lake Sakakawea. Swanson reiterates how the mineral owners have won court cases in the past, yet the state continues to appeal and argue. Swanson […]

Population projections change in the Bakken

May 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Bangsund shares information on the recent study performed on the Bakken oil fields and how the downturn has impacted population projections in western North Dakota and revenue for the state.

How the Bakken’s downturn has impacted business

May 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses a new study on the Bakken impact and what the new projected revenues are.  The revenues are less than what was projected two years ago, but not as low as the projections were five years ago.

NDSU president sees the Bakken as a long term resource play

May 20, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Tiffany Steiner & Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services, Dickinson, ND Gives the details for the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ in June and talks about Pick Up the Patch and other community driver events. Interview: Dean Bresciani, president, North Dakota State University Talks about his time in Texas and shares […]

NDSU President Dean Bresciani (Part 1 of 4)

February 12, 2016 jasonspiess 0

In this episode, Dean Bresciani and Jason Spiess discuss the Bakken Oil Field’s impact on the University system and economy.  Bresciani goes into detail about the economics and introduction of technology and research as new centers of innovation. Dr. Dean L. Bresciani was named the 14th president of North Dakota […]

Community Development Sound Bytes of 2015

January 16, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Through the process of capitalism fueled by energy development, communities are built, upgraded and sustained.  Here is a look back at some of the best sound bytes from 2015 on developing communities in the Bakken oil fields. On Community Development “I cannot thank everyone enough for participating in the 3rd […]