North Dakota

Police move through the camp of protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline near Cannon Ball, N.D., in February. Despite months of protests by Native American tribes and environmental groups, crude oil is now flowing through the pipeline.

Crude Oil Begins To Flow Through Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline

8:25pm June 01, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

"Just because the oil is flowing now doesn't mean that it can't be stopped," said Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault II. Tribes and environmental groups have fought against the pipeline.

Pumpjacks in North Dakota's Bakken oil patch extract oil from deep underground. Oil production has grown nationally in recent months to 9.3 million barrels of oil per day.

Boom Time Again For U.S. Oil Industry, Thanks To OPEC

9:39pm May 24, 2017

by Amy Sisk

The oil industry is coming out of a two-year slump after OPEC cut production. In oil-rich North Dakota, there are more energy jobs than available workers and local businesses are seeing a revival.

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In North Dakota, No Need For A Permit To Carry A Concealed Handgun

2:58pm March 24, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Critics of the legislation had argued that it was already easy to get a concealed-carry permit in North Dakota.

The dogs that race in the Iditarod are well-trained and competitive. And, you know, sometimes they're a bit derpy looking.

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NPR News Nuggets: This One's For The Dogs

8:03am March 11, 2017

by Wynne Davis

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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Demonstrators march from an encampment on the banks of the Cannonball River to a nearby construction site for the Dakota Access Pipeline to perform a daily prayer ceremony in September 2016.

Key Moments In The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight

5:02pm February 22, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

An overview of multiple legal challenges and protests since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considered approving a section of the pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota.

Protesters opposing the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in North Dakota. Lawmakers in the state have proposed bills that would increase penalties for protesters who block highways.

Bills Across The Country Could Increase Penalties For Protesters

4:40pm January 31, 2017

by Clay Masters

In North Dakota, a lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow motorists to run over and kill any protester obstructing a highway as long as the driver did not do it intentionally.

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Several hundred protesters remain camped on the North Dakota prairie in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. They have erected shelters from Army tents to teepees to wooden structures to stay warm this winter.

Dakota Pipeline Protesters, Nearby Residents Brace For 2017

9:15am January 04, 2017

by Amy Sisk

While some protesters are staying in North Dakota to fight the Dakota Access Pipeline, residents feel mixed about their new neighbors. One Bismarck resident says she just wants her "hometown back."

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Protesters head back to camp after an evening ceremony honoring the of veterans making their way to join the ranks. While some have been trickling in throughout the week, up to 2,000 are said to be expected to arrive this weekend.

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Despite Evacuation Orders, Pipeline Protesters Hunker Down For Winter

7:40am December 03, 2016

by Nicky Ouellet

Authorities have ordered the protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline to clear out — but those who have gathered to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe are preparing for a long stay.

Damin Radford of New Zealand overlooks the Oceti Sakowin camp on Tuesday, where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access pipeline near Cannon Ball, N.D.

Blocking Supplies To Pipeline Protesters Would Be 'Huge Mistake,' N.D. Governor Says

6:15pm November 30, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Wednesday his emergency evacuation order for areas near the route of the Dakota Access Pipeline did not authorize roadblocks or forcible removal of people.

A sculpture stands at an encampment where protesters of the Dakota Access oil pipeline have been gathered for months near Cannon Ball, N.D., on Saturday.

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North Dakota Governor Issues Evacuation Order For Pipeline Protest Area

8:26pm November 28, 2016

by Dana Farrington

Gov. Jack Dalrymple cited "harsh weather" in his order, noting that "emergency services probably will not be available under current winter conditions." Protesters have been camped out for months.