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No. Dakota Boomtown Struggles Trying to Keep Up with Demand

Clip: 8/7/2012 | 9m 41s

North Dakota Boomtown Suffers Growing Pains Trying to Keep Up with Demand

As domestic oil production increases, towns like Williston, N.D., struggle to meet demand for workers, housing and improved infrastructure. For some communities experiencing the benefits of an energy boom, rapid expansion comes with serious trade-offs. Ray Suarez reports.

08/07/2012

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