Tourism Conference

The Southwest North Dakota Tourism conference is slatted for Tuesday, January 29th, 2008. The conference, to be held at the Dickinson Days Inn, is $15 to pre-register, and $18 at the door. Not too bad for a meal, opportunity to network, and a seat at some interesting sessions. Click here for the PDF brochure and registration form.

Oil Boom

This article from the New York Times features the oil boom currently impacting the state. The oil industry has a long and interesting history in the region that continues to have a large impact on both the history and the economy of Southwest North Dakota.