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Boom! Behind the Bakken

An introspective look at how the Bakken oil boom is affecting the towns surrounding it.

05/16/2012 | Rating NR

Boom! Behind the Bakken

Boom! Behind the Bakken

Special | 55m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

An introspective look at how the Bakken oil boom is affecting the towns surrounding it.

Because of new advanced technology, a second oil boom has hit Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. This Bakken formation has impacted more than just the oil industries. Towns around the Bakken oil formation are taking a hit due to the sudden growth in population. This program features those struggling with these new changes and those capitalizing on the oil boom.

05/16/2012 | Rating NR

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Boom! Behind the Bakken is a local public television program presented by Montana PBS

Boom! Behind the Bakken

Boom! Behind the Bakken

Special | 55m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Because of new advanced technology, a second oil boom has hit Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. This Bakken formation has impacted more than just the oil industries. Towns around the Bakken oil formation are taking a hit due to the sudden growth in population. This program features those struggling with these new changes and those capitalizing on the oil boom.

05/16/2012 | Rating NR

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