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The stories:
• North Dakota oil output fully restored, nationwide outages dropping -- EnergyNow.com
• Ron Ness talks tough economic environment for state's oil and gas developers -- InForum
• Energy board votes down $40M loan extension for Cerilon gas plant -- Bismarck Tribune
• Public Service Commission to seal mine entrance next to Cartwright Tunnel -- KFYR-TV
• Since 2007, North Dakota has invested $4.5 billion in water projects using oil extraction taxes -- BEK TV
• North Dakota board recommends $40M loans, $3.4M grants for battery, mineral projects -- Bismarck Tribune
• ND town serves as an example of the promise and perils of data centers for SD -- South Dakota Searchlight
• New energy, new industries: landowners prepare for North Dakota's next development boom -- KX News
• South Dakota advances 'bossly bill' aimed at preventing land survey abuses -- South Dakota Searchlight
• Iowa advances bill that would create severance tax for pipeline-transported CO2 -- North Dakota Monitor
• Update provided on planned multi-billion dollar Cerilon gas-to-liquid plant in Williams County -- KFYR-TV
• Lawyers Scott Porsborg and Brian Schmidt to represent state legislature in term limits lawsuit -- KFYR-TV
• Former Dem-NPL state lawmaker Vern Thompson launches campaign for US House -- North Dakota Monitor
• Heating assistance available for North Dakotans this winter through state LIHEAP program -- KX News
• ND Health and Human Services confirms state's first case of measles for 2026 in William County -- KVRR
• Discussion criticizes lawmakers' proposed changes to initiated measure process, term limits -- KSJB AM 600
• Trio of candidates announces run for North Dakota state legislature, including Sen. Axtman -- KX News
• Produced water spill reported 10 miles southwest of Alamo; 1,200 gallons spilled and recovered -- KX News
• Williams County issues moratorium on solar farms, battery storage sites through end of year -- KFYR-TV
• Williston City Commissioner Gjovig not seeking full term in June following appointment last year -- KFYR-TV
• Two-year effort yields a path forward for North Dakota's strained local newspapers -- Dickinson Press
• Dickinson construction company sues Federal Government for $6.3M in unpaid border wall work -- KFYR-TV
• After 16 years, Senator Randy Burckhard announced that he will not seek reelection -- Minot Daily News
• Williston STAR Fund awards $50,000 across 25 community enhancement projects -- Williston Herald
• Williston Park Board member Shawn Roness announces run for mayor, bringing field to five -- KFYR-TV
• Williston Area Chamber of Commerce announces Mitch Melberg as new president, CEO -- Williston Herald
• Acro Stars Gymnastics announces receipt of generous $35,000 donation from Chevron -- Williston Herald
• From associate to bachelor's: new Degree Bridge Program keeps Williston students local -- KX News
• ND colleges can develop reduced-credit bachelor's degrees but with limitations -- North Dakota Monitor
• Departing NDSU President David Cook sets stage for interim president Rick Berg -- Dickinson Press
• US HHS awards over $3.1M to Cankdeska Cikana Community College for Head Start -- Kevin Cramer
• Standing on principle: why "universal" school meals isn't the answer for ND -- McKenzie County Farmer
• Legislators conflicted on funding school meals; District 2 reps oppose ballot initiative petition -- The Journal
• School board gets tour of DCHS heating renovations; frustrations voiced over cold classrooms -- The Journal
• Dickinson High School junior uses state student council position to promote inclusion -- KFYR-TV
• Number of North Dakota homeschooled students increased 756% from 2007 to 2025 -- Grand Forks Herald
• Commerce Department's career fairs aim to keep talented graduating students in North Dakota -- InForum
• 2026-2027 calendar for Beulah Public Schools is complete according to school officials -- The Beacon
• Trump announces that US will develop $12 billion stockpile of minerals considered to be critical -- The Hill
• AI power needs may turn expected LNG surplus into a gap by 2030, says Qatar Energy CEO -- Reuters
• Devon and Coterra announce definitive agreement to merge, create premier shale operator -- Oil Price
• Interior Secretary Doug Burgum highlights national security risk posed by wind farms -- Fox Business News
• Global oversupply set to override geopolitical flare-ups, keeping oil prices close to $60 per barrel -- Oil Price
• Trump says he's reached a trade deal with India after Modi commits not to buy Russian oil -- The Hill
• US government soon to issue general license for oil production in Venezuela, sources say -- Reuters
• Taxpayers predicted to reap fewer dollars after royalty rate slashed for onshore production -- E&E News
• Oil refiners on US Gulf Coast are struggling to absorb a rapid surge in Venezuelan crude shipments -- KFGO
• DOE taps Mark Lewis and Mike Howard to be new members for National Petroleum Council -- E&E News
• EIA projects US to produce almost a quarter of the world's petroleum in 2026 in short term outlook -- Rigzone
• When it comes to climate and fossil energy, let's retire the politics of fear -- The Empowerment Alliance
• Crudely put: Oil is everywhere and almost as vital to human survival as oxygen & H2O -- RealClearEnergy
• David Blackmon: Higher electric bills are being driven by political ideology in blue states -- Daily Caller
• Fox News Digital report spurs 22 AGs to urge House probe into alleged judicial climate bias -- Fox News
• Watchdog warns that over-reliance on wind and solar is making winter blackouts likely -- Just The News
• Climate alarmism is distracting the world's attention from true environmental threats -- The Center Square
• Back to Energy Reality: A Message to Leaders Finally Recognizing What Works -- RealClearEnergy