Brigham Exploration to Present at Upcoming Conferences

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - November 14, 2008) - Members of Brigham Exploration Company's (NASDAQ: BEXP) management team will be presenting at the Houston Energy Financial Forum on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 9:40 AM CST and at the Bank of America 2008 Credit Conference on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST. Details are as follows:

Conference:    Houston Energy Financial Forum

Date & Time:   Tuesday, November 18, 2008
               9:40 AM CST

Presenter:     Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr. - Executive Vice President & CFO

Address for    http://www.omeda.com/cgi-win/ogfj.cgi?t=forum
 Live Webcast
 & Replay:

Venue:         The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
               111 North Post Oak Lane
               Houston, TX  77024


Conference:    Bank of America 2008 Credit Conference

Date & Time:   Friday, November 21, 2008
               11:10 AM EST

Presenter:     Robert M. Roosa - Finance Manager

Address for    www.bexp3d.com
 Live Webcast  or
 & Replay:     http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/credit08/id51206304.cfm

Venue:         Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
               6300 Hollywood Way
               Orlando, FL  32819

ABOUT BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY

Brigham Exploration Company is a leading independent exploration and production company that applies 3-D seismic imaging and other advanced technologies to systematically explore for and develop onshore domestic oil and natural gas reserves. For more information about Brigham Exploration, please visit our website at www.bexp3d.com or contact Investor Relations at 512-427-3444.