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Smithsonian Channel’s “Boomtowners” chronicles life in the Bakken (video)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by davidjkatz

Interesting viewing today, courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel, which has developed a multi-part series on life in the Bakken. From the web site: “Boomtowners” plunges into a modern-day “gold rush” that’s attracting thousands of people from all over the country … Continue reading →

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Who booms and who busts when drilling expands along the Beartooth front?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by davidjkatz

You may have seen the recent study that showed that rents in the Bakken are higher than anywhere else in the country. It’s amazing to see what a one-bedroom apartment costs, with Williston and Dickinson way ahead of Boston, New … Continue reading →

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