Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced he has appointed Minot entrepreneur Kevin Black and Grand Forks physician and healthcare administrator Dr. Joshua Deere to four-year terms on the State Board of Higher Education, along with Mayville State University student Kelby Azure to a one-year term as the board’s student member.

Categories: Flag Directives

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who passed away Saturday, July 11.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department Director Cody Schulz is leaving the agency next month to assume the role of chief financial officer in the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, effective Aug. 17.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong submitted a request for a presidential major disaster declaration for severe storms that occurred June 7-9, causing damage estimated at more than $4.6 million. 

Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden celebrated the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora with local, state and federal officials, praising the new facility for bringing Roosevelt’s impactful legacy to life for current and future generations of Americans.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined President Donald Trump and former North Dakota governor and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Medora for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, launching another historic chapter in the state’s relationship and connection with the nation’s 26th president. 

Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide disaster for severe storms in early June that caused an estimated $4.6 million in damage to electrical infrastructure and also damaged homes, farms and businesses in North Dakota.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong will welcome President Donald Trump to North Dakota on Wednesday for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora. The governor also will participate in several library-related events this week, culminating with the grand opening ceremony on Saturday.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement after North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, Rep. Mike Nathe and other legislators announced the formation of an interim Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee, which also will involve citizen members.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will present the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to national champion wrestlers and legendary wrestling coaches Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner on Oct. 1 during a ceremony at the Capitol in Bismarck.