Faces of the Oil Patch | Nathan Jermison (Tioga)

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energy development oil boom Tioga North Dakota population changes towns communities economic growth exploitation housing Nathan Jermison
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History-Social Science STEAM
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Faces of the Oil Patch | Nathan Jermison (Tioga)

"This oil industry is running 250 miles per hour, and all the towns around us are running about 25,"explains Tioga, North Dakota, mayor Nathan Jermison. The people of Tioga once wanted to attract people to the small town, but the oil industry has brought too many too quickly, causing a strain on utilities and services.
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