Serving the People of North Dakota
Join us for the 2026 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service
presented on Friday, October 6, 2026.
Livestream will be available at governor.nd.gov on the day of the event.
The Governor appoints to over 150 Boards and Commissions representing a wide variety of industries.
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Induction of Terry Steiner & Troy Steiner
Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to national champion wrestlers and legendary wrestling coaches Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner on Thursday, Oct. 1 during a ceremony at the Capitol in Bismarck.
Join us for the 2026 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service presented on Friday, October 6, 2026.
Livestream will be available at governor.nd.gov on the day of the event.
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Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to twin brothers Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner, lauding the wrestlers and wrestling coaches for their immeasurable impact on their sport and for bringing honor to their home state.
The North Dakota Children’s Cabinet will embark on a statewide “road show” Friday to share its findings, celebrate regional successes, gather additional stakeholder feedback and build awareness of its priorities and overarching goal of a seamless network of services and supports that meets the needs of every child and family.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a state of emergency in North Dakota for conditions affecting the supply and availability of diesel fuel and took action to provide temporary relief for farmers by expanding the permitted uses of red-dyed diesel fuel to allow for on-highway use.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Minot attorney Christene Reierson to an open judgeship in the North Central Judicial District, effective Nov. 16.
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and the governors of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming sent a joint letter to Congress today opposing an attempt to restrict their authority to use Missouri River water in their states.
