A new refinery in North Dakota, the first of its kind in the country in nearly 40 years, will help drive the state’s economy forward, MDU Resources said. MDU Resources and Calumet Specialty Products Partners announced its Dakota Prairie refinery started producing diesel fuel primarily for the state economy. “With more than two-thirds of North Dakota’s diesel fuel currently imported into the state, the Dakota Prairie refinery is well positioned to meet strong regional demand with additional, locally produced supplies of diesel fuel,” David Goodin, president and chief executive officer of MDU Resources, said in a statement. “Over time, we expect that this refinery has the potential to be an important contributor to the economic growth of the local and state economy.” North Dakota’s […]