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For nearly a decade, the Bakken formation has produced record amounts of oil across North Dakota. The oil created a boom that brought people from across the country in search of high-paying jobs, and dramatically shaped small towns that suddenly had New York City-sized rents and more people than they new what to do with. 

But in 2015, the boom has lost steam. Oil prices have dropped, as well as production. How is that affecting the broader economy in North Dakota?

Annie Baxter

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Todd Melby

Oil prices have dropped, as well as production. How is that affecting the broader economy in North Dakota?

For nearly a decade, the Bakken formation has produced record amounts of oil across North Dakota - creating a boom that brought people from across the country in search of high-paying jobs, and dramatically shaped small towns. But in 2015, it looks like the boom may be heading to a bust. Oil prices have dropped, as well as production. So what happens when a state is suddenly transformed by a boom - and then hit with a quick bust? GUESTS: Todd Melby of Black Gold Boom project and Annie Baxter of MPR News and Marketplace.

What if ND oil boom goes bust?

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