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Tom, an oil company representative, tracks down descendants of North Dakota residents who unknowingly own oil-rich property.
The Land Man Tom, an oil company representative, tracks down descendants of North Dakota residents who unknowingly own oil-rich property. Boomtown 02:08 February 09, 2011 9963 -
It seemed that the oil drilling would be great for the town of Parshall, but the impact that drilling would have on the land was not something they bargained for.
Oil's Impact on the Land It seemed that the oil drilling would be great for the town of Parshall, but the impact that drilling would have on the land was not something they bargained for. Boomtown 02:25 February 04, 2011 7469 -
After receiving their town well checks, Parshall residents now look toward rebuilding. Unfortunately, some residents are not excited about what the future may have in store.
Discarding Memories After receiving their town well checks, Parshall residents now look toward rebuilding. Unfortunately, some residents are not excited about what the future may have in store. Boomtown 02:06 February 04, 2011 4003 -
Parshall, ND residents are expecting their first town well checks, and many are excited by what they receive.
Payday Parshall, ND residents are expecting their first town well checks, and many are excited by what they receive. Boomtown 01:59 February 04, 2011 3627 -
See a town transformed by the oil industry -- some were transported to wealth, while others were ruined. Don't miss their stories premiere Saturday, January 29 at 10 pm.
Boomtown: Oil Boom or Bust? See a town transformed by the oil industry -- some were transported to wealth, while others were ruined. Don't miss their stories premiere Saturday, January 29 at 10 pm. Planet Green Promos 00:30 January 10, 2011 19449 -
The landowners hold a meeting to discuss to future of the community. It evolves into an old school vs. new school discussion with some believing that oil is the future, while others believe it could be the end of the town.
Old School vs. New School The landowners hold a meeting to discuss to future of the community. It evolves into an old school vs. new school discussion with some believing that oil is the future, while others believe it could be the end of the town. Boomtown Webisodes 01:49 January 20, 2011 10568 -
Agnes Hoffman is 101 years old and is just getting her first oil check. She remembers the first Christmas she had in town and how far the community has come since then.
First Oil Check Agnes Hoffman is 101 years old and is just getting her first oil check. She remembers the first Christmas she had in town and how far the community has come since then. Boomtown Webisodes 01:23 January 20, 2011 10681 -
While the oil has brought prosperity to the area for some, for others there are casualties of drilling. Since the pipelines run across cattle fields, many cows nibble on lines and die due to gas leaks.
The Price of Drilling: Having No Rights While the oil has brought prosperity to the area for some, for others there are casualties of drilling. Since the pipelines run across cattle fields, many cows nibble on lines and die due to gas leaks. Boomtown Webisodes 01:45 January 20, 2011 7154 -
Drilling for oil in the US is the only thing keeping this family together. If the drilling stops the family will be forced to contract in Afghanistan to make enough money to survive. That means brushing up on target practice.
Drill in the US or Afghanistan Drilling for oil in the US is the only thing keeping this family together. If the drilling stops the family will be forced to contract in Afghanistan to make enough money to survive. That means brushing up on target practice. Boomtown Webisodes 02:27 January 20, 2011 6091 -
Some farmers refuse to rely on an oil income to survive. For others, when the oil dries up, they will be left with nothing.
Yes or No to an Oil Income? Some farmers refuse to rely on an oil income to survive. For others, when the oil dries up, they will be left with nothing. Boomtown Webisodes 01:24 January 20, 2011 7506
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