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The Promises and Pitfalls of a Modern-Day Boomtown A decade ago, Williston, N.D., became a magnet for desperate men, thanks to oil in the Bakken Formation. In an interview, author Michael Smith talks about life in an oil patch and the human cost of fueling the nation. Clay S. Jenkinson, Editor-at-Large   |   April 2, 2021   |  Features You can listen to the companion audio version of this and other essays in the series using the player belo...