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Williston's population could soar to 50,000 by 2017 -- NDSU study. Before the boom, the population was somewhere between 8,000 and 12,000 depending on any number of factors, including the source of the information.

Six leading energy companies joined together: Energy Outreach Williston, to manage the boom impacts on Williston in a positive manner: Baker Huges, Halliburton, Nabors, Oasis, Schlumberger, and Statoil.

School building bond referendum went down in flames; only 28% voted for the $55 million bond issue. The money was to build new schools and repair existing schools. Looks like there is an opportunity for Energy Outreach Williston.