Published October 15, 2012, 12:00 AM

ND gravel mine


Rancher Dallas Moore, of Blaisdell, N.D., has a large gravel mine on his property. The material is in high demand in northwest North Dakota for building roads and infrastructure, as well as for oil well pads. (Amy Dalrymple/Forum Communications)


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