Podcasts about Bakken

How does Sen. John Hoeven defined sucess? Before he recorded this interview with us at the Blue Rider Bar in downtown Minot, he'd been touring projects in the city, including what he described as a nearly culminated, decades-long effort to turn a former landfill and Superfund site into something useful for the community. "We're up here today talking about how we basically, this summer now, are going to get approval after 30 years for that landfill and we're going to turn it into a recreation site and it's going to start this summer,"He said. "But that was 30 years in the making and it didn't just happen on its own." "To me, that's that's what this business is all about," he continued. He sees the "Crack the Code 2.0" effort similarly. The original "crack the code" initiative began back when he was governor, and it was aimed at fostering horizontal drilling and fracking technology to unlock North Dakota's oil reserves. That preciptated the Bakken oil boom. The 2.0 initiative is about enhanced oil recovery, to unlock the 80 to 85% of oil in a typical well in North Dakota that's left behind. This is vital, because currently North Dakota's oil fields are in their decline phase. "We've already declined 400,000 barrels a day," Hoeven said. "And we can't punch enough holes anymore to stay at that level. We're going to continue to decline unless we use enhanced oil recovery techniques." But that's going to require carbon, and carbon pipelines, and right now those things are deeply unpopular with many landowners who need to sign on to make them possible. The opposition been so fierce, that a long-planned carbon pipeline from Summit Carbon Solutions that was to bring carbon to North Dakota is now going to Wyoming. "You got to win the hearts and minds, guys," Hoeven said of the Summit project, "and that's what didn't happen there." Speaking of which, Hoeven, a former governor, also weighed in on the accusations against current Gov. Kelly Armstrong which suggest he's doing something illegal by supporting his preferred legislative candidates. Hoeven says Armstrong is "doing what he's entitled to do." Sen. Hoeven also discussed the ongoing war in Iran, his efforts to stablize the agriculture economy amid trade wars and soaring input costs, and his reaction to President Donald Trump essentially ending Texas Sen. John Cornyn's career in Congress by endorsing his opponent Ken Paxton (Hoeven had been backing Cornyn). Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I talk about next week's June primary. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

How does Sen. John Hoeven defined sucess? Before he recorded this interview with us at the Blue Rider Bar in downtown Minot, he'd been touring projects in the city, including what he described as a nearly culminated, decades-long effort to turn a former landfill and Superfund site into something useful for the community. "We're up here today talking about how we basically, this summer now, are going to get approval after 30 years for that landfill and we're going to turn it into a recreation site and it's going to start this summer,"He said. "But that was 30 years in the making and it didn't just happen on its own." "To me, that's that's what this business is all about," he continued. He sees the "Crack the Code 2.0" effort similarly. The original "crack the code" initiative began back when he was governor, and it was aimed at fostering horizontal drilling and fracking technology to unlock North Dakota's oil reserves. That preciptated the Bakken oil boom. The 2.0 initiative is about enhanced oil recovery, to unlock the 80 to 85% of oil in a typical well in North Dakota that's left behind. This is vital, because currently North Dakota's oil fields are in their decline phase. "We've already declined 400,000 barrels a day," Hoeven said. "And we can't punch enough holes anymore to stay at that level. We're going to continue to decline unless we use enhanced oil recovery techniques." But that's going to require carbon, and carbon pipelines, and right now those things are deeply unpopular with many landowners who need to sign on to make them possible. The opposition been so fierce, that a long-planned carbon pipeline from Summit Carbon Solutions that was to bring carbon to North Dakota is now going to Wyoming. "You got to win the hearts and minds, guys," Hoeven said of the Summit project, "and that's what didn't happen there." Speaking of which, Hoeven, a former governor, also weighed in on the accusations against current Gov. Kelly Armstrong which suggest he's doing something illegal by supporting his preferred legislative candidates. Hoeven says Armstrong is "doing what he's entitled to do." Sen. Hoeven also discussed the ongoing war in Iran, his efforts to stablize the agriculture economy amid trade wars and soaring input costs, and his reaction to President Donald Trump essentially ending Texas Sen. John Cornyn's career in Congress by endorsing his opponent Ken Paxton (Hoeven had been backing Cornyn). Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I talk about next week's June primary. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Misschien kwam het door het zeer warme weer dat we deze week een verhit debat in de plenaire zaal zagen. Anders kwam het waarschijnlijk door de ernst van het onderwerp. Een debat dat vooraf werd aangekondigd als een debat van moddergooien, werd juist door die modder toch een heel verhelderend debat. Hier gaat de analogie met moddergooien dus mank.Het onderwerp? De normalisering van geweld in politiek en maatschappij. Om het geweld van de eigen achterban toch iets milder te beoordelen dan dat van de tegenstander, waren er heel wat jij-bakken nodig. En al die bakken waren tot het randje gevuld met, toch weer, modder. Ondertussen botst de regering met de vakbonden over bezuinigingen op WW- en WIA-uitkeringen. De versnelde verhoging van de pensioenleeftijd is van tafel. De bijbehorende bezuiniging nog niet, oordelen de bonden naar het lezen van een brief van het kabinet. En dus gooien zij de deur dicht voor verdere gesprekken. Premier Jetten ziet dat de deur altijd open staat. Verder kort over de parlementaire enquêtecommissie Corona die van start gegaan is. Over de aanstaande stikstofplannen. En waarom het verstandig is dat Leendert razendsnel een nieuwe smartwatch heeft gekocht. Wil je reageren? Mail dan naar studiodenhaag@bnr.nl.Deze aflevering is gemaakt door Leendert Beekman, Michiel Jurrjens en Mark Beekhuis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We host Olympian and Norwegian-method innovator Marius Bakken and talk bout the history and principles behind double-threshold training, lactate testing, and “muscle tone” as a key limiter of recovery and performance. Bakken contrasts lessons from coaches like Joe Newton, Peter Coe, and others, emphasizing long-term progression and balancing load with precision rather than uncontrolled intensity.…

Live from the final day of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, host Scotty brings you an all-star lineup from the epicenter of the American energy boom. This episode dives deep into the jaw-dropping evolution of the oil and gas industry, exploring how North Dakota is positioning itself as a global powerhouse by pairing its massive energy reserves with the soaring, insatiable demands of artificial intelligence data centers. Hear the legendary, inspiring American success story of billionaire Harold Hamm, founder of Continental Resources, who rose from poverty as the son of sharecroppers to reshape global energy. Continental's current board chair, Shelly Lambert, also stops by to discuss the future of the company, the lifting of the export ban, and building long-term community roots. Then, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins the show for an exclusive, wide-ranging conversation. He reveals a first look at the library project's stunning "AI Teddy Roosevelt" model, exposes the foreign propaganda driving the public hysteria against local data centers, and explains why the next great manufacturing revolution isn't about physical goods—it's about manufacturing intelligence. Plus, Chord Energy CEO Danny Brown breaks down the technical magic of four- and five-mile horizontal drilling laterals and the regulatory hurdles of unlocking another 10 billion barrels of oil. Finally, Landmark Gold's David Fisher sounds a factual, urgent alarm on the latest CPI and PPI reports, warning listeners how devastating 1970s-style stagflation could threaten their retirement portfolios if they aren't properly diversified. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:25] The Sharecropper's Son Who Cracked the Code: Scotty shares the incredible backstory of Harold Hamm, from wearing hand-me-downs to finding his true passion at a high school pottery wheel demo and building an empire. [00:04:00] Strictly Horizontal: Oil champion Harold Hamm reminisces about pioneering the world's very first strictly horizontal oil field at Cedar Hills and outlines the next frontier of enhanced oil recovery. [00:06:55] Choosing the Freedom of Going Private: Harold Hamm explains why he bucked the Wall Street trend and took Continental Resources private after the market stopped appreciating public energy sectors post-COVID. [00:09:50] Tearing Up the Permits: Shelly Lambert shares what it's like working alongside her father and discusses how a pragmatically aligned administration is cutting red tape to secure the Western Hemisphere's energy future. [00:11:00] Having a Conversation with Teddy Roosevelt: Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum gives an exclusive inside look at "AI Teddy"—a closed, highly sophisticated large language…

"It's hard to do enhanced oil recovery," Charles Gorecki said during a Plain Talk podcast interview from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. Gorecki is the head of the Energy & Environmental Research Center at the Univeresity of North Dakota. That organization conducts exploratory research explicitly driven by North Dakota's industrial and environmental needs. Stuff like how to reduce flaring, how to build safer pipelines and how to enhance oil recovery. The theme of the conference, which brings together all the major players in North Dakota's oil and gas industry, was "cracking the code," which is a reference to on-going efforts for enhanced oil recovery. Something that could perhaps set off a second oil boom, and prolong the oil and gas industry's prodigious contributions to North Dakota's economic prosperity and tax revenues. Gorecki said there are many promising paths to enhanced oil recovery, but using captured carbon emissions to unlock more oil from wells is one of the most promising. The problem? We don't have enough of it. "I've talked about CO2 being the thing that we need in massive quantities, hundreds of billions of tons to really unlock the Bakken," he told us. "For context, our coal fire power plants in the state of North Dakota produce annually about 30 million tons of CO2," he continued. "So it would take all the coal fire power plant CO2 emissions captured times three or more to really enhance that recovery to have what we would consider basically volumetrically a second boom in the Bakken." But getting that carbon to North Dakota has proven politically fraught. Opposition to a carbon pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions has caused that project to be rerouted to Wyoming, and while some of that outcome had to do with Summit's aggressive and ham-handed approach to landowners, there's no question that there's a noisy and organized movement against carbon pipelines in general. Gorecki told us "there's a lot of misinformation" about the issue. "We transport things in a number of different ways in this country. We transport them by truck, by train, by pipeline," he said. "And by far the safest way to transport large amounts of of liquids and gases is in pipelines." Also on this episode, me and guest co-host Alison Ritter talked about the controversies around data centers, and carbon pipelines, and whether too many in the public are taking North Dakota's economic prosperity for granted. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

"It's hard to do enhanced oil recovery," Charles Gorecki said during a Plain Talk podcast interview from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. Gorecki is the head of the Energy & Environmental Research Center at the Univeresity of North Dakota. That organization conducts exploratory research explicitly driven by North Dakota's industrial and environmental needs. Stuff like how to reduce flaring, how to build safer pipelines and how to enhance oil recovery. The theme of the conference, which brings together all the major players in North Dakota's oil and gas industry, was "cracking the code," which is a reference to on-going efforts for enhanced oil recovery. Something that could perhaps set off a second oil boom, and prolong the oil and gas industry's prodigious contributions to North Dakota's economic prosperity and tax revenues. Gorecki said there are many promising paths to enhanced oil recovery, but using captured carbon emissions to unlock more oil from wells is one of the most promising. The problem? We don't have enough of it. "I've talked about CO2 being the thing that we need in massive quantities, hundreds of billions of tons to really unlock the Bakken," he told us. "For context, our coal fire power plants in the state of North Dakota produce annually about 30 million tons of CO2," he continued. "So it would take all the coal fire power plant CO2 emissions captured times three or more to really enhance that recovery to have what we would consider basically volumetrically a second boom in the Bakken." But getting that carbon to North Dakota has proven politically fraught. Opposition to a carbon pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions has caused that project to be rerouted to Wyoming, and while some of that outcome had to do with Summit's aggressive and ham-handed approach to landowners, there's no question that there's a noisy and organized movement against carbon pipelines in general. Gorecki told us "there's a lot of misinformation" about the issue. "We transport things in a number of different ways in this country. We transport them by truck, by train, by pipeline," he said. "And by far the safest way to transport large amounts of of liquids and gases is in pipelines." Also on this episode, me and guest co-host Alison Ritter talked about the controversies around data centers, and carbon pipelines, and whether too many in the public are taking North Dakota's economic prosperity for granted. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Live from the floor of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, North Dakota, this episode dives into the massive transformation hitting the energy sector. We explore "Crack the Code 2.0," a frenetic $100 million research effort aimed at unlocking the 85% of oil currently left in the Bakken rock. But this isn't just a traditional oil show. We connect the dots between North Dakota's world-class energy reserves and the exploding demand for Artificial Intelligence, mapping out how the state is uniquely positioned to power the nation's next-generation "intelligence factories." Featuring exclusive interviews with policymakers, regulatory watchdogs, and cutting-edge tech founders, we discuss everything from state infrastructure battles to global technological dominance. Key Moments & Timestamps [00:01:24] – The Front Porch of Innovation An overview of North Dakota's unique regulatory environment and how unprecedented access to lawmakers keeps global giants like Chevron and ConocoPhillips investing in the state. [00:02:31] – Unlocking Bakken 2.0 A deep dive into the conference's core theme: the $100 million collaborative research push to re-energize older wells and extract the massive amounts of oil currently left underground. [00:03:52] – When Energy Meets AI State Representative Todd Porter stops by to explain why a data center is simply a "value-added" project for local electricity, and addresses the growing pains and misconceptions surrounding local hyperscale facilities. [00:04:14] – Navigating the Public Service Frontier Sherry Huggenhopper of the North Dakota Public Service Commission outlines how the agency balances a massive uptick in power demand while fiercely protecting utility rates for everyday consumers. [00:04:24] – Winning the Global AI Race John Hinderaker, CEO of the Center of the American Experiment, draws parallels between the rise of computers and the evolution of AI, tackling the economic opportunities and social media misinformation campaigns surrounding the tech. [00:04:54] – A Conversation with Governor Kelly Armstrong The Governor joins the program to talk about the importance of pragmatic, pro-growth policies, the reality of political competition under new term limits, and why North Dakota cannot afford to say "no" to critical infrastructure. [00:07:00] – AI in a Box: Redefining the Edge Dan Wright, co-founder and CEO of Armada, explains how his company is deploying mobile, megawatt-scale modular AI factories to turn raw energy dominance into global AI dominance. [00:09:11] – Paving the Corridor: The Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Cal Cluen breaks down the multi-million-dollar logistical battle to expand US Highway 85 into a safe, four-lane divided…

Live from the exhibit floor of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in beautiful Bismarck, North Dakota, this episode kicks off a massive three-day broadcast celebrating 75 years of the historic Bakken play. Host Scott Hennen balances his jet lag from a recent trip to Norway with full-throttle interviews featuring the absolute heaviest hitters in global energy, aerospace technology, and state legislation.   First, Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron details the multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Hess and breaks down how cutting-edge "chemical EOR" literally washes subterranean rock to maximize American energy prosperity. Then, legendary local public servant Lynn Helms uses a pizza analogy to explain why the U.S. is barely on "first base" when it comes to oil recovery. State Representative Mike Nathy takes us inside the legislative trenches to expose the real economic data surrounding data centers and look ahead to a critical upcoming Republican primary. Finally, we talk to UND aviation graduate Grayson Miller about real-world life-and-death drone warfare, tracking how elite Ukrainian "Spider Web" drone swarms managed to set the Russian military back by multiple decades.   Standout Moments & Timestamps [43:00] Squeezing the Shale: Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron explains the global integrated brand's massive production footprint, moving four million barrels of oil a day around the world.   [43:42] Washing the Subterranean Stone: Bourgeois delivers a fascinating technical breakdown of Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), detailing how specialized solvents act just like hand soap to alter rock characteristics and make oil more "slippery".   [44:11] Unconventional Permeability: A masterclass in geology as Bernie describes tight rock unconventional formations, explaining that the microscopic pore spaces in shale are less permeable than a kitchen granite countertop.   [44:31] The Emerging Argentine Frontier: Chevron's shale general manager maps out the world's top shale assets, crowning West Texas's Permian Basin a behemoth while identifying Argentina as the next massive global resource destination.   [45:34] Seven Slices of Pizza: Former Director of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms stuns the hosts by revealing that current technology has only extracted a meager 15% of the oil trapped in the Bakken and Three Forks formations—declaring that nobody would buy a pizza, eat one slice, and throw the rest away.   [45:54] Geological Records vs. Extinction Climate: Helms cuts through standard political rhetoric to discuss real geological history, noting that the Earth's climate has constantly shifted across millennia and tracking how special interest groups managed to weaponize the education…

Velkommen til en rykende fersk episode av Ukrainapodden. I denne oppdateringen ser vi nærmere på den voldsomme eskaleringen i luftkrigen og de siste strategiske endringene langs frontlinjen. Mellom 12. og 14. mai ble krigen i Ukraina preget av det største koordinerte luftangrepet noensinne, der Russland avfyrte over 1600 langtrekkende droner og missiler. Selv om det ukrainske luftvernet skjøt ned 94 % av dronene og 73 % av missilene, understreker angrepene Ukrainas konstante og kritiske mangel på amerikanskproduserte Pac 3-missiler til Patriot-systemet for å avverge sivile tap. Ukraina sitter imidlertid ikke stille. Natt til 17. mai slo de ukrainske styrkene tilbake med en historisk stor dronekampanje. Nærmere 600 droner ble sendt mot mål dypt inne på russisk territorium. Angrepene har rammet kritisk russisk oljeinfrastruktur, forsvarsindustri og militære mål opptil 1500 kilometer fra grensen – inkludert en pumpestasjon i Moskva oblast, en marinebase i Dagestan og en viktig kjemikaliefabrikk. Serhij Sternenko lover dessuten at mer er i vente for selve Moskva by. Den suksessfulle kampanjen mot russisk luftvern gjør det nå umulig for Russland å beskytte sitt enorme geografiske område. Vi gir deg også en grundig frontoppdatering basert på rapporter fra ISW. Situasjonen i Sumy forblir dynamisk med ukrainske motangrep. I Kharkiv fylke holdes den russiske offensiven i sjakk, og Ukraina har frigjort landsbyen Odradne. Det meldes også om mindre ukrainske fremskritt rundt Kostjantynivka, Slovjansk og Huljajpole, mens Russlands mest aktive fremrykk ved Pokrovsk omsider har stanset opp, eller i alle fall tatt en pause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex was a gold medal winning member of the Revolver Team at the 2025 Handgun World Shoot. He is also the current ICORE President. He is very passionate about shooting revolvers. This is a 4.5 hour conversation broken into three parts. This is the conclusion. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/revoshooter/ If you want to take a Mental Management class with Steve Anderson, follow the link below and use CSP10 for 10% off. https://www.andersonshooting.com/training ps://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast

What if endurance performance is not so much about VO2max, lactate threshold, or running economy… but more about the muscular system itself?In this episode, Dr Marius Bakken shares the thinking behind his latest book The Norwegian Method Applied and the decades of experimentation that shaped his approach to endurance training. From double threshold training and lactate controlled intensity to muscle tone, elasticity, and stiffness, this conversation explores performance through a very different lens.The discussion unpacks why sub-threshold training became foundational within the Norwegian system, how muscular state may influence performance and fatigue more than most athletes realize, and why recovery is often misunderstood in modern endurance training.Marius also reflects on his experiences training in Kenya, his observations of elite African runners, and how balancing training load may matter more than any other factor.This episode challenges conventional thinking around endurance performance and opens up a broader discussion about what truly limits adaptation, recovery, and race day performance.Today's speakers:Prof Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/Dr Marius Bakken  https://www.mariusbakken.com/The Norwegian Method Applied Book: http://geni.us/norwegianmethod

Alex was a gold medal winning member of the Revolver Team at the 2025 Handgun World Shoot. He is also the current ICORE President. He is very passionate about shooting revolvers. This is a 4.5 hour conversation broken into three parts. This is part two. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/revoshooter/ If you want to take a Mental Management class with Steve Anderson, follow the link below and use CSP10 for 10% off. https://www.andersonshooting.com/training ps://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast  

Alex was a gold medal winning member of the Revolver Team at the 2025 Handgun World Shoot. He is also the current ICORE President. He is very passionate about shooting revolvers. This is a 4.5 hour conversation broken into three parts. This is part one. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/revoshooter/ If you want to take a Mental Management class with Steve Anderson, follow the link below and use CSP10 for 10% off. https://www.andersonshooting.com/training ps://lbr8.link/@Casualshooterpodcast  

#353: Gut genug und trotzdem kaum Chancen!

With host Scott Hennen still "frolicking" through Norway, North Dakota District 27 Representative Greg Steeman wraps up his three-day guest hosting stint with a heavy-hitting finale. This episode serves as a masterclass in state governance, featuring a rare "trifecta" of North Dakota leadership: Governor Kelly Armstrong, Higher Education Commissioner Brent Sanford, and State Treasurer Thomas Beadle. The conversation moves from the "unhinged" state of modern political discourse to the nuts and bolts of North Dakota's financial future. Governor Armstrong calls in from the site of the new Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora to discuss responsible budgeting and the state's "sovereign wealth." Meanwhile, we dive into the future of the workforce with Brent Sanford, explore the transparency of the State Treasurer's office with Thomas Beadle, and get a reality check on the global economy and precious metals from landmark expert David Fisher. It's a mix of pragmatic policy, Bob Seger birthday tributes, and the truth about why North Dakota is preparing for the "retirement" of its oil boom.

I år ville Danmarks største revynavn være fyldt 100 år.I to korte podcast taler jeg uformelt med Bente Askjær om både Dirch Passer og hendes eget spændende liv.Bente Askjær var kæreste med Dirch de sidste seks år af hans liv, men sad også i sufflørkassen den aften i Tivoli Revyen, hvor Dirch Passer den 3. september 1980 faldt om på scenen og senere samme aften gik bort.Parret skulle have været gift 14 dage senere - og både kjole og bryllupsrejse var bestilt.Vi taler selvfølgelig meget om Dirch Passer, men runder også Bentes eget liv, der har budt på møder og samarbejde med mange af de største navne i revy- og teaterverdenen.Ulf Pilgaard, Morten Grunwald, John Price, Kim Larsen og ikke mindst Grethe Sønck er blot nogle af dem, der har krydset Bentes vej.Senere bliver hun i øvrigt gift i 2010 med hele Danmarks Lykkehjuls-bestyrer Bengt Burg.Lyt, lyt, lyt og vær glad.

Hva gjør mosjonister ofte, som toppidrettsutøvere sjelden gjør?De fleste av oss trener enten for hardt, for lite – eller får skader som gjør det vanskelig å fortsette. Marius Bakken har brukt store deler av livet på å forstå hva som faktisk fungerer, både som OL-løper og som lege.I denne episoden snakker vi om hvordan du trener på en måte som gir mer energi, bedre helse og holder deg skadefri og sterk – år etter år.I denne episoden dykker vi inn i:Hvorfor de fleste mosjonister trener i feil intensitetssone – og hva de bør gjøre i stedetHvilke treningsformer som er best for helsen.Hva “komfortabelt hardt” betyr, og hvordan du bruker det i praksis.Hvordan du kan unngå å falle av etter skade eller avbrekk.Hva som er den vanligste feilen mosjonister gjør.Trening tilpasset hormoner – syklus, overgangsalder og testosteronHvordan få mest mulig ut av treningen når livet er fulltFor mer fra Marius Bakken:Boken: Løping! - raskere og skadefrimariusbakken.comTusen takk til ukens sponsor Csoaps! Du får nå 20 prosent rabatt på nettbutikken ved å bruke rabatt koden legeromlivet20 på csoaps.comØnsker deg en nydelig uke!AnnetteFølg meg gjerne på:Instagram.com/dr.annettedraglandFacebook.com/drannettedraglandhttps://youtube.com/@drannetteDisclaimer: Innholdet i podcasten og på denne nettsiden er ikke ment å utgjøre eller være en erstatning for profesjonell medisinsk rådgivning, diagnose eller behandling. Søk alltid råd fra legen din eller annet kvalifisert helsepersonell hvis du har spørsmål angående en medisinsk tilstand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chrtis Holman welcomes back Ben Bakken, CFP®, CEPA®, Senior VP, Lansing Market Director, Tri-Star Trust Bank, Lansing, MI. This is Segment 2 [Ben launching his show, by MBN tradition turns the tables and interviews Chris for his mini-series]: Welcome, Chris. So, now that you've heard the topic, where was the business community regarding this issue back in the 1980s? What changes have you seen in the issue over the years? In 2026, based on your experience, where are things going and trending to? Is the business community focused closely enough on this topic? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes back Ben Bakken, CFP®, CEPA®, Senior VP, Lansing Market Director, Tri-Star Trust Bank, Lansing, MI. Segment 1 [Chris welcomes Ben for his mini-series (The Owner's Game Plan)]: Welcome back, Ben. Remind us about Tri-Star Trust Bank. Could you share about your career path? So, you will be hosting an upcoming mini-series for Michigan Business Network. Tell us about that? Why is it crucial for the business community to understand this topic better in 2026? Any guests or core subtopics you can let us in on at this point? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Andrew Richard, CEO and Co-Founder of Automated Rig Technologies, flies in from Calgary to break down why the oilfield spent 70 years optimizing brute force instead of rethinking the process. He gets into the jointed pipe injector that strips 97% of operator input out, what rig hands call the "barbecue basket," why everyone in oil and gas wants to be first to be second, and the IKEA chatbot that accidentally solved the automation jobs debate.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Calgary, metaverse throwbacks, and meet Andrew02:20 - What Automated Rig Technologies actually does05:50 - Starting in the basement in 200907:44 - The jointed pipe injector breakdown09:13 - Red zone risk and the barbecue basket17:05 - From Energy Tech Night pitch to the Bakken trial20:22 - How 15 people get in front of major operators24:14 - Marketing, trust, and selling the sizzle30:30 - The automation jobs debate, ATMs and IKEA36:03 - The dangerous jobs that shouldn't exist38:11 - Change management and first to be second42:15 - Bad data is a platform problem44:59 - What's next with AI and datahttps://twitter.com/collide_aihttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/collide-ai.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division's April 2026 Director's Cut features February 2026 production information and market updates from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director, Nathan Anderson, and Justin J. Kringstad, Director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority.

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Host Scott Hennen returns to the studio after an Easter break in New York City to a world in flux. From the "incredible effort" of the U.S. military in Iran to a massive milestone at home, this episode explores how global security is inextricably linked to North Dakota soil. As President Trump's Operation Epic Fury nears a critical pivot point with a two-week ceasefire, General Dan Kane joins the program to provide a startling laundry list of the Iranian regime's dismantled capabilities—including 150 ships now sitting at the bottom of the ocean. Back on the home front, the team celebrates the 75th anniversary of the discovery of oil in North Dakota. Industry legends Ron Ness, Kathy Neset, and Lynn Helms join the show to look back at the 1951 Clarence Iverson discovery and explain how "cracking the code" in the Bakken transformed oil from a local resource into a global weapon of peace. Plus, a deep dive into the "glass break" federal budget crisis with David Fisher and a preview of the upcoming Landowner Association battle against "swamp monster" federal easements. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:02:18] The Epilogue of Epic Fury – General Dan Kane details the decimation of Iran's military, reporting that 90% of their regular fleet and 80% of their nuclear industrial base have been destroyed in just 38 days. [00:07:35] The $85 Sweet Spot – Ron Ness of the ND Petroleum Council breaks down why oil retailers hate high gas prices and where the "stable" price per barrel needs to settle for the Bakken to thrive. [00:11:45] Bakken 2.0 & Reclaiming the 85% – A technical look at the future of extraction; Ron Ness explains the $145 million effort to supercharge existing wells and recover the massive oil reserves still left in the rock. [00:15:55] From Jersey to the Oil Patch – Kathy Neset, the "Godmother of the Bakken," shares the history of the 1951 discovery and the evolution from vertical wells to 4-mile "U-shaped" horizontal bores. [00:22:15] The Dagwood Sandwich of Geology – Lynn Helms uses a brilliant sandwich analogy to explain core sampling and how North Dakota's 1% dry-hole rate today compares to the risky "wildcatter" days of the 50s. [00:26:45] The Moral High Ground – White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt shuts down a reporter's question regarding the President's rhetoric on "destroying Iranian civilization." [00:30:45] The "Glass Break" Report – David Fisher of Landmark…

Marius Bakken var världslöparen (13.06 på 5000m) som till stor del var med och utvecklade den norska metoden som idag är en av de mest brukade träningsfilosofierna inom löpning. I takt med att Marius gjorde övergången från medeldistans upp till 5000m så började han också att laborera med laktatmätning och att hitta specifika zoner för att kunna samla stor mängd relativt snabb löpning utan ett för stort slitage. Med hjälp av laktatmätningen, pulsen och något som han benämner som muskeltonus så lyckades han ta sin löpning till nästa nivå och nå finaler i de stora globala mästerskapen. Marius som är läkare till yrke har sedan fortsatt efter karriären att göra tester på såväl motionärer som elitlöpare och har nu samlat sin kunskap i den nya boken "The Norwegian Method Applied: Threshold Training and Intensity Control for Faster, More Durable Running at Every Level". En lexikon för alla som vill lära sig mer om löpning och träning och få insikt i hur stora delar av världens elitlöpare numera tränar samt applicera det på en själv - Länk till Marius bok Missa inte veckans intervju som lyfter den norska metoden från en av upphovsmännen.  Manne har kört på och reviderat ett av nyckelpassen i jakt på pricka formen till Hannover Marathon. John har slagit följe med pappa Anders för ett av de sista passen.  Veckans Sponsorer - Nomio. Missa inte Nomio 10K i samband med Bålsta Stadslopp den 26/4.  Löplabbet - Nya raceskoguiden Skoguide Race

On this episode of Mitten Money, Will & Kevin sit down with special guest Ben Bakken to talk through one of the most important, yet often overlooked, parts of running a business: succession and exit planning.They break down why planning ahead can create more flexibility and opportunity, and how understanding your business's value goes beyond just revenue and profit. From building a strong team to creating systems that support long-term success, this episode highlights the key factors that can strengthen your business over time.Have questions regarding your business? Reach out to Ben at ben.bakken@tristartrust.comComments made are not to be considered endorsements of Tri-Star Trust or its employees. All viewpoints expressed herein belong solely to the commentators, whether or not they are employees or clients, and remain uninfluenced and uncompensated by Tri-Star Trust or any of its affiliates.

In this episode of the Williston Works Podcast, host Anna Nelson sits down with Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, to discuss the evolution of the oil and gas industry and what's next for the Bakken.From workforce needs and new technologies to “Bakken 2.0” and long-term economic impact, Ron shares how the industry continues to drive growth, innovation, and opportunity across North Dakota.Learn more about the North Dakota Petroleum Council:https://www.ndpetroleum.orgLearn more about Williston Economic Development:https://www.willistondevelopment.com

This weekend's episode is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.Chances are, you're gearing up for a race yourself, but how dialled in is your race nutrition? Precision Fuel & Hydration makes it simple with a free online planner. Visit precisionhydration.com and while you are there, place your first order and get 15% off when you use the code "IRP2026". In a rare, English-speaking interview, Crokes interviews Marius Bakken. Marius finished 9th at the 2001 World Championships in the 5,000m. During his career, he held Norwegian records at 2000, 3000 and 5000m, which stood for over 20 years. He competed at two Olympic Games and has a 5km PB of 13:06. Despite having a successful career on the track, he's probably better known for being the pioneer of The Norwegian Method and Double Threshold training. Check out his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8269471100 Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of My Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com

The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division's March 2026 Director's Cut features January 2026 production information and market updates from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Senior Field Operations Manager, David Tabor, and Justin J. Kringstad, Director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority.

Watford City Mayor Phil Riely discusses infrastructure, growth and the city's future beyond the Bakken boom. Plus, Dr. Bassim Kobrossy on advances in colorectal cancer care.

Recording Date: February 18, 2026 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) This month's event featured Ben Bakken - Senior VP, Lansing Market Director at Tri-Star Trust Bank, Lansing, MI. He discussed “The Succession Playbook: Driving Value, Exit Options, and Building Your Team”. He will speak about the long game of business ownership—preparing today for the outcomes you want tomorrow. From a trust bank perspective, succession isn't just about an eventual exit; it's about structuring the business in ways that protect value, reduce risk, and create flexibility for owners and stakeholders. This session frames succession as a strategic playbook: strengthening leadership teams, aligning financial and governance structures, and keeping multiple exit paths open—whether that's family transition, management buyout, or sale. The goal is continuity, confidence, and control—so when the time comes, the business is ready and the owner has real choices. Ben Bakken is an experienced and knowledgeable financial professional who understands the ‘ins and outs' of strategy, analysis, relationship building, and leadership. Ben brings more than a decade of experience in the banking industry, in addition to nearly 5 years of experience in C-Suite roles responsible for finance, operations, accounting, real estate, information technology, business development, and human resources. He acquired his MBA from Northwood University and has a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. Community involvement and volunteerism are pillars of what motivates Ben. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee, Board Member for the Lansing Regional SmartZone / Local Development Financing Authority, co-founder and organizer for 5 Minutes Tops student shark-tank contest, Treasurer for the Holt Education Foundation, member of the Lansing Promise Business Council, Vice Chairperson for the Lansing Community College Foundation, and President for Holt Junior Rams Basketball. He also enjoys fundraising for Special Olympics Michigan's Polar Plunge, Women Working Wonders / Sparrow Foundation's Dapper Dads, Carefree Medical's Dancing with the Local Stars, and Children's Ballet Theatre Nutcracker performance as ‘Mother Ginger'. Ben was the HEF recipient of the 2022 Community Person of the Year award, as well as the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 2011 '10 Over The Next Ten' award. For information about Ben Bakken go to: https://www.tristartrust.com/team/ » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Watford City's Mayor Phil Riely discusses the city's path beyond the Bakken boom. Plus: St. Patrick's Day at Fargo's Blarney Stone & North Dakota's push for sober rides.

Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, devastates countless lives worldwide, including in rural areas like North Dakota. The 31:8 Project is at the forefront of combating this issue by raising awareness, educating communities, and supporting survivors. Founded by Stacy Schaffer, the 31:8 Project aims to illuminate the realities of [...]

Recording Date: February 18, 2026 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Ben Bakken - Senior VP, Lansing Market Director at Tri-Star Trust Ben Bakken is an experienced and knowledgeable financial professional who understands the ‘ins and outs' of strategy, analysis, relationship building, and leadership. Ben brings more than a decade of experience in the banking industry, in addition to nearly 5 years of experience in C-Suite roles responsible for finance, operations, accounting, real estate, information technology, business development, and human resources. He acquired his MBA from Northwood University and has a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. Community involvement and volunteerism are pillars of what motivates Ben. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee, Board Member for the Lansing Regional SmartZone / Local Development Financing Authority, co-founder and organizer for 5 Minutes Tops student shark-tank contest, Treasurer for the Holt Education Foundation, member of the Lansing Promise Business Council, Vice Chairperson for the Lansing Community College Foundation, and President for Holt Junior Rams Basketball. He also enjoys fundraising for Special Olympics Michigan's Polar Plunge, Women Working Wonders / Sparrow Foundation's Dapper Dads, Carefree Medical's Dancing with the Local Stars, and Children's Ballet Theatre Nutcracker performance as ‘Mother Ginger'. Ben was the HEF recipient of the 2022 Community Person of the Year award, as well as the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 2011 '10 Over The Next Ten' award. For information about Ben Bakken go to: https://www.tristartrust.com/team/ » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Chris Holman welcomes back Benjamin Bakken, CFP®, CEPA®. Senior Vice President, Lansing Market Director, Tri-Star Trust Bank, who is joined by Dewey Doyle, CFP®, Vice President, Investment Manager also with Tri-Star Trust Bank, Lansing, MI. Welcome back Ben, remind the Michigan business community about Tri-Star Trust Bank. What were some highlights for Tri-Star Trust Bank in 2025? You recently attended the Mid-Michigan 2026 Economic Forecast Breakfast, what were your takeaways? What are your projects or goals for Tri-Star Trust Bank in 2026? Before we go, Ben, you are the upcoming presenter at the next MBN Speakers Series event, give us a quick preview of what folks will learn later this month? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division's February 2026 Director's Cut features December 2025 production information and market updates from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director, Nathan Anderson and Justin J. Kringstad, Director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority.

Prabhdeep Sekhon, CEO of Eclipse Energy, breaks down the hydrogen rainbow and why it doesn't tell the whole story about cost, carbon intensity, and water use. From farm boy in Canada to petroleum engineer in the Bakken to clean tech founder, Prab explains how his team is using microbes to eat leftover oil in abandoned fields and produce hydrogen without water, turning billion-dollar liabilities into clean energy assets. He walks through their first-of-a-kind California project that hit 40% hydrogen production, the West Texas deployments coming next, and why co-locating data centers in oil fields solves both the molecule transport problem and the cooling water challenge. They discuss hitting $0.50 per kilogram hydrogen by 2028, why natural gas isn't going anywhere, and how oil and gas companies are actually paying them to figure out the future of their abandoned reservoirs.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Prab's journey from farm to petroleum engineer03:15 - Skills oil and gas taught him for clean tech08:26 - Energy pragmatism and decarbonization economics10:30 - Breaking down the hydrogen rainbow14:01 - Green hydrogen costs and water intensity15:53 - Gray and blue hydrogen trade-offs17:55 - Natural and geological hydrogen potential21:14 - Eclipse's approach to the problem24:17 - Eating oil with microbes for hydrogen26:20 - California first-of-a-kind project results28:41 - Field operations walkthrough32:10 - Hydrogen use cases and volumes36:01 - Cost parity with natural gas38:07 - Data centers solve the transport problem43:03 - Path to commercial scale by 2028https://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Recorded February 11, 2026, and November 5, 2025 https://youtu.be/3B23i_w-5ig Episode 150 of the PetroNerds podcast is a true PetroNerds special.  This 150th PetroNerds podcast is celebrated with a fresh market introduction covering oil prices hitting $65 a barrel on February 11th, 2026.  Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds, gets into the oil price moves, US and Iran negotiations, China's increased purchases of Russian crude oil, and rising US natural gas production in November 2025.  The body of the podcast is the panel discussion Trisha Curtis organized and moderated at the Denver Earth Resources Library on November 5th, 2025 when oil prices were $60 a barrel.  The panel discussion included Nathan Anderson with the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Tad True with True Companies and Bridger Pipeline, and Joe DeDominic with Anschutz Exploration.  All three executives bring a wealth of knowledge from their respective companies and oil plays.  Trisha covers $60 oil and "peak shale" with all panelists.  Trisha gets into the weeds on North Dakota and the Bakken with Nathan and asks Nathan to talk about the sustainability of production, the interest by private equity, and how much there is left to drill in the prolific Williston Basin.  She asks Joe to talk about Anschutz's position in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming as well as the Uinta in Utah.  Joe talks about their lower well costs and how they are positioning themselves at $60 oil.  Trisha and Tad discuss the midstream side of the business, and Tad's experience in North Dakota, the Uinta, and the Powder. 

02/09/26: Trygve Hammer is a retired Marine Corps officer and a veteran of the Global War on Terror. He also taught 7-12 grade science in a rural school, worked on oil rigs in the Bakken, as a freight rail conductor, and as a counselor for Job Corps in Minot. He joins Joel to give an update on his campaign, and share his take on the Farm Bill, the current Administration, property rights, and more. Learn more about Trygve's campaign at hammerfornd.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices cool the Bakken as Williston's mayor weighs impacts, travel writer Alicia Underlee Nelson shares spring tips, Plains Folk explores pie melons, and dairies adapt.

In this fast-paced Friday edition, host Scott Hennen dons his warmest wool gear to tackle a high-stakes "Talk Radio Town Hall" with Senator Kevin Cramer. The conversation spans from the strategic necessity of a "Golden Dome" missile defense system involving Greenland and North Dakota to the economic "roller coaster" currently hitting the Bakken oil patch. Later, Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth joins the show to discuss the escalating ICE standoff in the Twin Cities and the "distraction tactics" of the Walz administration. The episode wraps with a spirited debate over North Dakota's new black license plates and a moving reflection on the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Standout Moments [00:02:15] The Golden Dome & The Greenland Connection Senator Kevin Cramer explains the strategic necessity of the "Golden Dome"—a $175 billion missile defense initiative. He breaks down why looking at a globe instead of a map reveals Greenland and North Dakota as the ultimate front lines for Arctic security against Russia and China. [00:10:45] Rigs Down in the Bakken A sobering update on domestic energy: For the first time in 30 years, Continental Resources has shut down all drilling rigs in North Dakota. Cramer and Hennen debate the tension between President Trump's push for low gas prices and the economic survival of the North Dakota oil patch. [00:15:45] Is Amy Klobuchar Unbeatable? Lisa Demuth weighs in on the rumors of Senator Amy Klobuchar entering the Minnesota Governor's race. Demuth dismisses the "gold standard" narrative, labeling any Democrat run as a "Tim Walz third term" and citing GOP gains in deep-blue districts as proof that the winds are shifting. [00:21:30] Exploding Trees and Bomb Cyclones Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki debunks the viral "exploding trees" phenomenon. While the science of freezing sap is real, he warns that the actual danger is the -50°F wind chills and a major ice storm looming for the Southern Plains. [00:24:10] The Great Black License Plate Debate Scott tackles a local "pet peeve": the sudden proliferation of black-and-white license plates in North Dakota and Minnesota. Listeners flood the inbox with reasons ranging from "matching the car" to making it easier for traffic cameras to read. [00:30:45] Heated Exchange: "Dylan from Detroit Lakes" A confrontational caller challenges Scott on Trump's rhetoric and economic promises. The segment devolves into a viral-ready debate over inflation, Davos, and the fundamental differences between Democratic and Republican market policies. [00:39:15]…

The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division's January 2026 Director's Cut features November 2025 production information and market updates from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director, Nathan Anderson and Justin J. Kringstad, Director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority.

Bemidji March for Life - Hugh Brown from American Life League will be the main speaker

01/19/26: Trygve Hammer is a retired Marine Corps officer and a veteran of the Global War on Terror. In his civilian life, he taught 7-12 grade science in a rural school, worked on oil rigs in the Bakken, as a freight rail conductor, and as a counselor for Job Corps in Minot. In 2024, Hammer received 30% of the statewide vote while Fedorchak received 70%, and he announced with Joel that he will be running against Congresswoman Fedorchak again this year. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this "Feel Good Friday" edition of What's On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen navigates a jam-packed hour featuring breaking news from the White House, intense weather updates, and a deep dive into the shifting landscape of the American energy sector. The episode kicks off with Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki tracking a "clipper train" bringing brutal sub-zero temperatures to the region before pivoting to a live address from President Trump on the rollout of the "Great Health Care Plan." The conversation turns local as North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness discusses why rigs are pulling out of the Bakken and what $59 oil means for the state's tax revenue. Later, the show balances heavy political discourse regarding the "whistle guide" controversy in Minneapolis schools with a moving "Feel Good Friday" segment featuring a family battling childhood cancer and the mission of "The Preacher in the Patch." The hour concludes with a Talk Radio Town Hall featuring Senator Kevin Cramer, who weighs in on the strategic necessity of Greenland and the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:15] The Clipper Train Hits Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki warns of high wind warnings and a "clipper train" that will bring wind chills as low as 30 below zero, disrupting travel across the I-94 corridor through the weekend. [08:00] Rig Counts & Revenue Reality Ron Ness reveals that for the first time in 30 years, Continental Resources will not have an active rig in North Dakota, explaining the "harvest mode" mentality of the current oil market. [14:40] Breaking News: The Great Health Care Plan President Trump addresses the media before departing for Mar-a-Lago, detailing a plan to pay health care subsidies directly to patients rather than insurance companies and vowing to match the world's lowest prescription drug prices. [20:50] The Minneapolis Whistle Controversy Scott discusses reports of Minneapolis schools allegedly distributing "whistle guides" to students to alert the community and form crowds if ICE agents are spotted nearby. [28:40] The Insurrection Act Debate Senator Kevin Cramer discusses the "drip, drip, drip" of lawlessness in Minnesota and whether federal intervention is necessary to restore order in the Twin Cities. [34:10] Geopolitics: Greenland & Iran Senator Cramer breaks down why Greenland is a "strategic necessity" for national security and shares his stance on targeted military action versus cyber-warfare in Iran. [43:00] The Preacher in the Patch A heartwarming check-in with Ron…

Mixed bag of skiing and sports.

As 2025 draws to a close, host Kevin Flynn dives into the explosive daycare fraud scandal currently rocking Minnesota. This episode features an exclusive conversation with Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, who details her years-long struggle to implement basic oversight—only to be blocked by the majority. From "ghost" daycares with misspelled signs to the potential $9 billion price tag of state-wide grift, the team explores the "web of a mess" left behind by the Walz administration. Plus, a hard-hitting Trooper Talk segment on dangerous "raddiest" trucks in the Bakken and a deep dive into the global strategy of soybean and sugar beet markets. Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:03:15] National Bacon Day vs. Cultural Clashes Kevin discusses a bizarre supermarket incident in Dearborn and reflects on how "National Bacon Day" highlights the ongoing struggle for cultural assimilation in some American communities. [00:05:00] The $70 Billion Iceberg A look at the staggering fraud numbers across blue states, from $9 billion in Minnesota to a reported $70 billion in California, and why Scott Jennings argues that only jail time for elected officials will stop the cycle. [00:10:45] The Global "China Problem" Listener Jim Ball joins the show to discuss global strategist Peter Zeihan's predictions regarding China's aging population and why the Red River Valley remains the superior place to grow food. [00:15:30] Bakken Road Rage: "Bullet Holes and Duct Tape" A listener named Jerry confronts Captain Bryan Niewind about "raddy" sand trucks with bullet-ridden windshields and bald tires running rampant in North Dakota's oil country. [00:18:45] Speaker Lisa Demuth: The Whistleblower's Struggle Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth joins the show to explain how her 2019 bill requiring simple daycare attendance records was denied a hearing by Democrats. [00:20:15] "Quality Leering Center" and the Shredder Speaker Demuth reacts to the viral Nick Shirley video and reveals the shocking reality of "closed" centers that are still receiving state payments while document shredders hum in the background. [00:21:45] The "Committee Meeting" Bureaucracy Guest Mike Warner shares a story from the Obama administration about the "total incompetence" of a bureaucracy that only knows how to schedule the next meeting. [00:43:00] The "Dump Markets" of Sugar Mike Warner explains how European "dump markets" forced the U.S. to implement sugar tariffs to protect the $6 billion industry in the Red River Valley.

Three-quarters of the Bakken's top-tier well sites may have already been drilled and the remaining inventory may be less than stellar, but a new AI-based analysis suggests the quality of the rock held by the shale play's top producers varies widely.

A new analysis suggests about 75% of the Bakken's top-quartile locations have been drilled and only 6,100 well sites would generate a good return at the prices we've seen the past couple of years.

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is facing a lawsuit that claims it’s violating the First Amendment. The suit, filed by its own law professor, Tim Bakken, alleges that the academy is banning professors from expressing opinions in the classroom and demanding that they seek approval to speak publicly. Geoff Bennett sat down with Bakken to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy