This post was inspired by Chris Scott of Minneapolis, who wrote asking for more information on the Bakken.

With the Bakken oil formation so much in the news here in ND, it’s bound to draw attention from people looking for steady, good-paying jobs, ways to invest in new technology and the oil industry, or people hoping to push an agenda that includes freeing the U.S. from its dependence on foreign oil. 

The following is a short list of resources for people seeking more information on the Bakken and oil development in North Dakota.  Some of the towns with significant development due to the Bakken are included, as well as some real estate information.  The town sites should have contact information for people wanting to learn more about the bakken, local oil jobs or housing in the area.

• Department of Mineral Resources Geological Survey
• North Dakota Petroleum Council
• Bakken Blog
• Tremendous Job Opportunities In North Dakota’s Oil Fields
• NDOilJobs.com (read more about it here)
• Shale Shock!
• Williston, ND
• Tioga, ND
• Minot, ND
• Dickinson, ND
• Great Plains Energy Park
• Fredricksen Real Estate (Williston)
• Coldwell Banker (Minot)
• Everett Real Estate (Dickinson)