FACES OF THE BOOM
Faces of the Boom: Dickinson native proud of oil field business
NEW TOWN — Erin Wanner grew up in a family that owned an oil service company, but she never thought about the industry as a career option for herself.
By Amy Dalrymple , June 16, 2013
Williston Rally Ride: Motorcycle enthusiast plans city's first rally
WILLISTON — As soon as last year’s Rockin’ the Bakken motorcycle fun run ended, people asked organizer Roger Stout when he’d have the next one planned. That’s when Stout knew the growing oil boom town had enough motorcycle enthusiasts to support a bigger event. He’s planning the first Williston motorcycle rally for June 22.
By Amy Dalrymple , June 09, 2013
Faces of the Boom: Busy barber finds a new home in Williston
WILLISTON — During the first four minutes of his workday Friday, Williston barber Jason Johnson had five walk-in customers. It was just a typical day for Jason’s Barber Shop, one of two traditional barber shops in the rapidly growing oil town.
By Amy Dalrymple , June 02, 2013
N.D. sees more out-of-state road crews: Oil Patch will have record road construction season
RAY – Some say roads in the Oil Patch have potholes so big they could swallow your car. This could be true on U.S. Highway 2 in Ray, but a crew working to replace underground utilities fills the same potholes practically every day.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 05, 2013
Faces of the Boom: ND is math instructor's solution
WILLISTON — Amanda Davis was struggling financially as an adjunct professor in Texas when a CNN story caught her attention. The news story talked about how much money North Dakota has, prompting her to immediately Google “colleges in Williston.”
By Amy Dalrymple , April 28, 2013
Faces of the Boom: 'Almost like family'; Minn.-based contractor gets excited about coming to ND
WILLISTON — As a general contractor, Tony Godlewski likes to hear the sound of hammers seven days a week.
By Amy Dalrymple , April 21, 2013
Faces of the Boom: The 400-mile commuter; Photographer finds niche making rigs her focus
WILLISTON — North Dakota’s oil boom is allowing a Fargo woman to make a living doing what she loves.
By Amy Dalrymple , April 14, 2013
Faces of the Boom: New director puts passion toward Williston builders group"
WILLISTON — Jessica Taylor spent three months trying to find the right job in Williston. Instead, she found a career.
By Amy Dalrymple , April 07, 2013
FOTB: Missing rural North Dakota; Leaders of landowner group active at Capitol
BISMARCK - Farmers Myron Hanson and Troy Coons miss the rural North Dakota they used to know. That’s why they’re volunteering their time at the state Capitol this legislative session to advocate for farmers and ranchers who are being significantly affected by the oil boom.
By Amy Dalrymple , March 31, 2013
FOTB: Meet the FRACN8R
WILLISTON — Monte Besler’s job can be summed up in his license plate: FRACN8R.
By Amy Dalrymple , March 24, 2013
FOTB: Hey, Taxi!; 2 Alaska women launch ND cab businesses
WILLISTON — Mr. Kab Taxi owner Sheila Taranto apologizes if she’s short on the phone with customers.
By Amy Dalrymple , March 17, 2013
FOTB: Family back together in Watford City
WATFORD CITY — Jake Walters spent about half of 2012 commuting from southern California to Watford City, sleeping on the floor of an RV and video chatting with his young family back home.
By Amy Dalrymple , March 10, 2013
FOTB: New career: Woman creates own business, finds new family
WILLISTON — Isabella Dangelo traded in her business suits and high heels for Carhartt and steel-toed boots.
By Amy Dalrymple , March 03, 2013
FOTB: Living the boom ... again
WILLISTON — The experiences of oil boom workers moving to Williston are familiar to Terri Sorenson.
By Amy Dalrymple , February 24, 2013
FOTB: Living la vida locomotive; North Dakota puts man's life back on the rails
EPPING — Scott Steskal hitched rides on freight trains to get to North Dakota’s oil boom.
By Amy Dalrymple , February 17, 2013
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