Friday, April 10, 2026

Alison's Quick Connects -- April 10, 2026

Locator: 50494B.

The quick connects:

Lawsuit contends ND utilities, regulators mishandled powerline case -- North Dakota Monitor
Regulators seek input for massive Montana-Wyoming pipeline proposal -- Bismarck Tribune
Several people injured in oil rig incident north of Watford City -- McKenzie County Farmer
Bakken oil traded at the Clearbrook hub shot up to US$18 premium -- EnergyNow.com
How North Dakota rewrote the pipeline integrity playbook -- Environmentenergyleader.com
North Dakota's oil and gas industry makes up more than 30% of state's economy every year -- KFYR-TV
Chris Olson submits signatures to run in June primary for Public Service Commission -- Bismarck Tribune
North Dakota sees more contested races for 2026 legislative elections -- North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota Supreme Court hears arguments in lawsuit which challenges term limits -- Dickinson Press
As filing deadline passes, some ND candidates for statewide offices already certified -- Dickinson Press
Incumbents moving forward with campaigns after NDGOP votes to strip party name -- Dickinson Press
North Dakota Republican Convention to former governor Doug Burgum: Don't run for president -- E&E News
Senators from North Dakota and Minnesota respond to President Trump's threats against Iran -- InForum
Much of ND under abnormally dry conditions, has sustained or been threatened with fires -- KFYR-TV
City of Williston retires nearly $2 million in debt thanks to recent legislation -- KX News
North Dakota to lead nation in USDA push to improve farm technology and research -- North Dakota Monitor
Watford City attorney to challenge Tufte's bid for North Dakota Supreme Court seat -- North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota State Water Commission approves more than $20 million for several projects -- KX News
Passenger numbers at state's airports have leveled off after record-breaking 2025 -- Bismarck Tribune
North Dakota lawmaker speaks on decision to call for 25th Amendment, removal of Pres. Trump -- KFYR-TV
North Dakota Legislative Council seeking feedback about child care in new survey -- Dickinson Press
Port: The school meals ballot measure has collected an astounding number of signatures -- Williston Herald
Tioga 6th graders move into new classrooms with completion of construction project -- Minot Daily News
Armstrong opens applications for Governor's Band/Orchestra and Choral programs -- Office of the Governor
Seeking more practice space, Divide County School District considers gymnasium addition -- The Journal
North Dakota's large school districts dealing with budget deficits and reductions -- Dickinson Press
Montana educator Jason Butcher named new director of Williston CTE Center -- Williston Herald
57K signatures for free school meals ballot measure submitted to ND Secretary of State -- KFYR-TV
Findings show no apparent missing money as investigation into Dickinson State continues -- KFYR-TV
Bachmeier appeals to North Dakotans to apply for upcoming seats on Board of Higher Ed -- Hazen Star
The director behind Dickinson's engineering and development efforts, Joshua Skluzacek -- Dickinson Press
Crews expected to stripe Williston roads this week near Williston Square after unknown delay -- KFYR-TV
Divide County residents have until April 19 to comment on proposed gas plant north of Alamo -- The Journal
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development awards $9.4M to North Dakota communities -- Kevin Cramer
Improvements ahead as Highway 85 four-lane project gets underway this spring -- McKenzie County Farmer
Legislative Districts 3 and 5 could see contests on Republican ticket in June 9 primary -- Minot Daily News
Former North Dakota state senator Judy Estenson campaigning outside her district -- North Dakota Monitor
Two construction projects officially kicked off March 30 south of Watford City -- McKenzie County Farmer
Buffalo Gap Road Project to improve land access in Billings, Golden Valley -- McKenzie County Farmer
Variety of incumbents and newcomers file for upcoming city, county, and school elections -- The Journal
Mayor Jantzer asks Minot community to pledge its commitment in State of City address -- Minot Daily News
Pro football team eyes Dickinson expansion, but questions and concern follow ownership -- Dickinson Press
Minot City Council takes action that could help airport secure federal funding to repair runway -- KFYR-TV
The Williston Chamber of Commerce will be holding candidate forums in the month of May -- KFYR-TV
A behind-the-scenes peek at the long-awaited Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library -- WDAY/Facebook
Theodore Roosevelt Nature & History Association begins annual photo contest -- Dickinson Press
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as war drives price surge -- Minot Daily News
Trump wants the world to buy more US oil but might regret the offer if it raises gasoline prices. -- E&E News
We have unwound the past year of accumulated oil market oversupply in just a matter of weeks -- MSN
Bridger's Canada-Wyoming crude line seen costing $2 billion, topping 1 million bpd capacity -- Reuters
Minnesota Democrats target the oil industry with a "climate superfund" cash grab -- RealClearEnergy
US oil premiums hit record high as world scramble for crude still trapped in Strait of Hormuz -- Oil Price
Minnesota and Illinois AGs sue over federal orders to keep coal plants in operation -- The Center Square
EPA undertakes early step in significant rollback of Biden-era rule restricting methane emissions -- The Hill
Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war levels within a week if Strait of Hormuz reopens -- Reuters
UK convenes 41 countries as world leaders bypass Trump to tackle Strait of Hormuz crisis -- The Hill
Exxon Mobil signals $2.9B Q1 earnings bump on higher oil prices triggered by conflict in Iran -- Oil Price
President Trump's Iran peace plan is getting pushback from one key constituency: the oil industry -- Politico
Trump administration proposes to make regulations on disposal of coal toxic waste more flexible -- The Hill
Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again, less than 24 hours after agreeing to ceasefire deal -- Oil Price
Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" turns 20: How it politicized climate science forever -- The Honest Broker