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Black Gold Boom -- 'no rest'

By Todd Melby

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/ndpr/local-ndpr-1009625.mp3

Williston, ND – Roughnecks and other oil field workers make big money. But that money doesn't come without sacrifice. Many workers are separated from families. The Job can be dangerous. And the long hours can mess up a person's life. As part of the "Black Gold Boom" series, reporter Todd Melby tells us how one oil worker copes with a lack of sleep.