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A Town’s Last Stand for Survival | Salt Lake City News
In the fading glow of a century-old oil boom, Petroleum County, Montana, clings to life with just 524 souls—resilient, resourceful, and fiercely attached to their roots. Once energized by black gold discoveries that even dipped cattle in crude, this rural heartland now battles depopulation as youth flee for urban opportunities, leaving behind an aging population and a vanishing way of life. Yet, community spirit thrives: neighbors serve as firefighters, city council members, and volunteers, bound by shared history and stubborn pride. A new community center, funded by a generous donation, now…
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