The Bakken is booming. New US Census Bureau population estimates indicate that 7 out of the dozen fastest growing counties in the United States over the last four years are in the Bakken region of North Dakota and Montana. Yes, large metro counties (Harris County, Texas; Los Angeles County, California; Maricopa County, Arizona) gained the greatest […]
Savannah Stopover Music Festival—March 5-7, 2015
For some reason, Pvt. Orrin Brown neglected his diary on 20 January 1865. Or perhaps, my ancestor who transcribed his quill to typewriter inadvertently skipped the day. Either way, a break from the Civil War today. I’ve never myself been to Savannah, Georgia, nor to either Carolina. One college friend lives in South Carolina, and […]
Diary of Orrin Brown—Oct 23, 1864
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Railroads Rebuked for Failing Freight Service
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Development Professional Available
UPDATED: At the time I wrote this, I was looking for a new job. I’ve moved a couple times since then, but I am available to help you get your job done. As a seasoned Development Professional, I am considering opportunities in Community and Economic Development, primarily across the Mountain West and Upper Midwest states. […]
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