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Interview:  Dean Bangsund, NDSU research scientist

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 51 Segment 1:  Bakken Economy

Bangsund discusses well density and how it could increase Bakken activity.

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Interview:  Jeremy Dockter, Expansion Energy; Brad Crabtree, Great Plains Institute; Patrick Hughes, Dakota LNG

Great Plains Institute Brad Crabtree (left) being interviewed by Building the Bakken host Jason Spiess. Photo by Paul Flessland

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 51 Segment 3: Bakken Energy

The coexistence and relationship of agriculture and energy is explored.

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Interview:  Lorin Bakken, last living descendant of the famous Bakken family, Tioga, ND.

Lorin Bakken waves after being acknowledged at the Million Barrel Million Thanks Celebration in Tioga, ND. Photo by Paul Flessland

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 51 Segment 2:  Bakken Community

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Interview: Todd Reisenauer, Dickinson, ND, native and candidate for North Dakota Public Service Commissioner

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 51 Segment 1: Bakken Government

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Interview: Brent Bogar, Jadestone Consulting, Williston & Bismarck, ND

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 51 Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken

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Interview: Jay Derenthal, CEO, BakkenLocator.com

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 50: Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken

Derenthal talks about his relocation from the east coast to North Dakota due to the economy.  Derenthal also shares his views on technology in the Bakken.

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Interviews: Brian Lash, CEO and founder, Target Logistics; Andy Peterson, CEO, Greater North Dakota Chamber; Sean Hannity, Fox News; Ronnie Thomas, Capital Lodge

Media personality Sean Hannity answers a question at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND. Photo by Paul Flessland/Crude Life Photography

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 50 Segment 3: Bakken Jobs

Swapping the sun and palm trees for snow and wind has become a legitimate conversation at dinner tables for many young adults in Las Vegas. And the question becomes quite simple – whether to go to college, go into the military or go to the Bakken.

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Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council; Tony Straqadine, Alliance Pipeline; North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple

Ron Ness, president North Dakota Petroleum Council, at the Million Barrels Million Thanks celebration in Tioga, ND. Photo by Paul Flessland/Crude Life Photography

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 50 Segment 2: Bakken Environment

Ness talks about how important reclamation is in the Bakken as well as how front end work can make the process easier.  Straqadine stresses relationships and transparency while Gov. Dalrymple issues a warning to those looking to take advantage of North Dakotans.

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Interviews: Niles Hushka, CEO, KLJ and Kevin Burdick, VP, ONEOK

Kevin Burdick, Vice President, ONEOK. Photo by Paul Flessland

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 50 Segment 1:  Bakken Investing

Huska talks about the Bakken’s investment risk level and how the pipelines fit in the overall picture.   Burdick talks about investing specifics in the natural gas field.

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David Borlaug, president, Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation. Photo by Paul Flessland

Interview:  David Borlaug, president, Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 49 Segment 4: Bakken Community

Borlaug talks about how having a North Dakota DOT rest area on premise is an interesting mix for the Foundation.  He also talks about working with oil companies, growing up in ND and how the city of Washburn is doing on the edge of the Bakken.

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