EX-23.1 13 a2106364zex-23_1.htm EXHIBIT 23.1
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Exhibit 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-85435 and 333-37558) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-56961 and 333-70137) of Brigham Exploration Company of our report dated March 27, 2003 relating to the financial statements, which appears in this Form 10-K.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Dallas, Texas
March 27, 2003



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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS