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points out that the state legislature, "a few years back," was di-
recting oil revenue tax money back to small rural Bakken dis-
tricts. "And we were very fortunate to receive the funds for the
sports facility. We share it with other local schools around the
region for sports and civic events." Gone now, though, are many
of the "man camps" that once housed thousands of workers who
constructed miles of access roads, drill pads and oil transfer sta-
tions. Today, Highway 200 passes by deserted man camps out-
side of Sidney as if they are the modern-day ghost towns.
Just about anywhere in Montana you can see ball caps and
T-shirts that say "406". They refer to Montana's unique tele-
phone area code that covers the whole state, a point of deep
pride to its residents. Similarly, you will find bumper stickers,
coffee mugs, shirts and window decals that simply say "MT-
200"—and everyone knows the significance. Interstates? Sure,
if you want to whiz by the real Montana. Otherwise, take the
journey.
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