The number of rigs actively exploring for or producing oil or natural gas in North Dakota is at a historic low, state data for Monday show. Data from the North Dakota Industrial Commission show a rig count of 62 for Monday , down two from last week. The former historical low of 63 was set officially in November 2009. North Dakota is the No. 2 oil producer in the nation, behind Texas. Lower crude oil prices means less capital to invest in exploration and production, a trend reflected by declining rig counts. Oil field services company Baker Hughes reported the rig count for North Dakota dropped below 60 at one point this month. The total U.S. […]