Site work begins for opposed oil refinery near national park

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Meridian Energy Group said Tuesday that it has begun site work for an oil refinery about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota, though the project still faces hurdles, including a lawsuit by environmental groups. Meridian said it hired St. Paul, Minnesota-based SEH Design/Build Inc. […]