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    First Lady invites public to submit ornaments for State Christmas Tree; lighting ceremony scheduled for Dec. 2
Monday, November 3, 2025 at 03:45 pm
The Office of the First Lady is inviting members of the public to submit handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol starting with a tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 2.
Armstrong waives hours of service for haulers of fertilizer to help farmers facing delays
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 03:03 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer and anhydrous ammonia.
Armstrong directs state funds to ND food programs during shutdown, urges donations to food pantries
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced he has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs during the ongoing federal government shutdown, while also urging North Dakota residents to consider donating food or money to their local food pantries to help meet the needs of those losing federal food assistance.
Armstrong, Strinden visit Spirit Lake Nation in ongoing commitment to strengthen state-tribal partnerships
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, Cabinet leaders and other state agency representatives visited the Spirit Lake Nation, meeting with Chairwoman Lonna Jackson-Street, state legislators and other tribal leaders and members to share perspectives and ideas on various challenges and opportunities facing the tribe and state.
President Trump approves Armstrong's request for major disaster declaration for Aug. 7-8 storm damage
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 09:26 am
For the second time in as many months, President Donald Trump has granted Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration, with the latest declaration covering impacts from severe storms in August that caused significant damage, mostly to electrical infrastructure.