Freezing Commodities Virtually every sector of agriculture, energy, and many financial markets were impacted or even demolished by an arctic blast that ran through the southwest. Temperatures throughout the region were as much as 35 degrees below average for several days. Fuels: The cold ...

My Virus Valentine You might not think of plants growing in distant lands when you’re wooing your Valentine, but farmers are likely thinking of you. The cacao tree is a robust crop for the Ivory Coast and Ghana. So strong that together, they produce about two-thirds of the world’s cocoa. ...

With cost pressures limiting the ability to invest in new wells, oil companies are looking for new ways to get the most from existing wells. A Minot company has partnered with a green technology firm to test a plant-based product's ability to enhance production in North Dakota's oil fields. In ...

Two physicians have joined Trinity Health in the specialties of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Rauf Subla is an interventional cardiologist, fellowship trained in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, critical care medicine, and heart failure/transplantation. He ...

Kelsey Bercier of Brokers 12 has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Residential Real Estate Council, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS. Agents who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional ...

Silver slashed after massive surge Silver prices began the week with the biggest single-day explosion in 10 years, only to tumble midweek as Wall Street and internet speculators on GameStop stock and options created massive swings and attention from regulators. GameStop ...