End: Monday, August 18, 2025 - 04:00 pm
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will lead a groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown on Monday, Aug. 18, joined by state legislators, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) officials and community leaders.
The new state-of-the-art facility will provide 141 treatment beds to serve those most in need of acute mental health services. The state has budgeted $300 million for construction. Armstrong, HHS Commissioner Pat Traynor and State Hospital Superintendent Aaron Olson will be among those delivering remarks at the groundbreaking.
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for new North Dakota State Hospital
WHO: Gov. Armstrong, HHS Commissioner Pat Traynor, State Hospital Superintendent Aaron Olson, community leaders
WHEN: 3 p.m. CT Monday, Aug. 18
WHERE: North Dakota State Hospital, 2605 Circle Drive, Jamestown; the new site is located on the east side of 12th Ave. SE, watch for event signage.
The groundbreaking will be livestreamed on the governor’s Facebook page.