From the 1980s Bust to Today's Shale Revolution

How did McKenzie County keep the lights on in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s after the oil bust? Season 2, Episode 23 of the Living in McKenzie County podcast features community leaders Tim Taylor, Steve Stenehjem, and Neal Shipman discussing how McKenzie County has endured historic hardships, and what we can learn about resilience and community as we look to the future.

Watch Cowboys and Crude: The McKenzie County Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_T8eMoOjg

00:00 Welcome

01:40 Introductions

12:45 Getting Involved on Boards

24:16 Community Growth

31:22 Communication and Transparency

36:08 Paying Down Debt

44:08 Black Friday

54:04 Keeping the Lights On

01:01:41 Local Programs

01:04:11 Renaissance Zone Project