# From the 1980s Bust to Today's Shale Revolution

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Podcast: [Living in McKenzie County](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430)
Published: 2026-07-07T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 01:07:32 2010s Oil Boom 01:10:50 Watford City Municipal Airport 01:13:44 The Boom As a Journalist 01:18:47 Expanding Opportunities 01:20:55 Bank Diversification 01:24:49 Leadership and Industry 01:30:11 Value Added Natural Gas 01:35:28 Looking Ahead

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