Published July 30, 2012, 12:00 AM

Robert Peeler


Robert Peeler of California is working as a mechanic in Williston, N.D., to save his house and his family ranch. Peeler hopes his family can join him in North Dakota this fall. (Amy Dalrymple / Forum Communications Co. )
Read the article: Land of opportunity: Oil boom generates wide interest in moving to N.D.