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N.D. sees more out-of-state road crews: Oil Patch will have record road construction season

May 5, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

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. Continue Reading

Faces of the Boom: ND is math instructor’s solution

April 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

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.” Continue Reading

Faces of the Boom: ‘Almost like family’; Minn.-based contractor gets excited about coming to ND

April 20, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON As a general contractor, Tony Godlewski likes to hear the sound of hammers seven days a week. Continue Reading

Faces of the Boom: The 400-mile commuter; Photographer finds niche making rigs her focus

April 13, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON North Dakota’s oil boom is allowing a Fargo woman to make a living doing what she loves. Continue Reading

Faces of the Boom: New director puts passion toward Williston builders group”

April 6, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON Jessica Taylor spent three months trying to find the right job in Williston. Instead, she found a career. Continue Reading

FOTB: Missing rural North Dakota; Leaders of landowner group active at Capitol

March 30, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

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. Continue Reading

FOTB: Meet the FRACN8R

March 23, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON Monte Besler’s job can be summed up in his license plate: FRACN8R. Continue Reading

FOTB: Hey, Taxi!; 2 Alaska women launch ND cab businesses

March 16, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON Mr. Kab Taxi owner Sheila Taranto apologizes if she’s short on the phone with customers. Continue Reading

FOTB: Family back together in Watford City

March 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

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. Continue Reading

FOTB: New career: Woman creates own business, finds new family

March 2, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON Isabella Dangelo traded in her business suits and high heels for Carhartt and steel-toed boots. Continue Reading