North Dakota Oil Boom

Comments focus on North Dakota's rapid economic growth driven by the Bakken oil fields and fracking, including high production, job opportunities, infrastructure changes, harsh living conditions, and environmental concerns.

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Sample Comments

maxerickson May 8, 2013 View on HN

Any basis for implying North Dakota must be less functional than your locale?

catawbasam Jul 7, 2020 View on HN

I think North Dakota has something.

zoklet-enjoyer Dec 31, 2025 View on HN

They still do it in North Dakota

tptacek Mar 26, 2025 View on HN

That's what North Dakota is for.

EGreg Aug 8, 2017 View on HN

Sorry I meant North Dakota, nice catch :)

dromidas Apr 22, 2013 View on HN

Is this North Dakota after all the fracking?

Fargoan May 19, 2022 View on HN

We can probably up production here in North Dakota

blhack Mar 3, 2018 View on HN

As somebody who has lived in North Dakota: yes it does.

bitJericho Oct 31, 2015 View on HN

That's what's happened in western north Dakota! lol

kevin_thibedeau Apr 24, 2021 View on HN

The oil wells in North Dakota are rivaling all the major US metros.