Headline Story for North Dakota in the New York Times -- Bakken, North Dakota, USA

Link here.

This was sent to me a few days ago but I am only now getting caught up.

Of all the states, North Dakota’s economy grew fastest in 2010. The biggest decline was in Wyoming, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

As for North Dakota and Wyoming, how can two states so similar in shape and population density have such different fates?

The key seems to be mining.

Go to the link for the rest of the story.