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Job Service ND Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli to retire in June; Armstrong thanks him for service

Gov. Kelly Armstrong thanked Job Service North Dakota Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli for his leadership of the agency over the past four years after Bertagnolli announced his retirement effective June 12.

Armstrong selects wrestling legends Troy and Terry Steiner for North Dakota Rough Rider Award

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced national champion wrestlers, legendary wrestling coaches and twin brothers Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the highest commendation bestowed upon the state’s citizens.

Armstrong statement on joint U.S-Israeli strikes in Iran

Gov. Kelly Armstrong thanked U.S. service members and prayed they remain safe throughout the military operations.

Emergency Commission approves funding to expand GPS monitoring to all ND transitional facility residents

The North Dakota Emergency Commission, chaired by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, unanimously approved funding to expand the use of GPS monitoring bracelets to all residents of transitional facilities to enable real-time supervision and enhance public safety.

Armstrong statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address

Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.

Armstrong to attend NGA Winter Meeting, White House business session, panel on permitting reform

Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong will attend the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced the appointment of longtime Fargo attorney Mark Friese to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective March 9.

Armstrong rolls out statewide program to improve North Dakota’s soil health and wildlife habitat

Gov. Kelly Armstrong rolled out the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program, a cooperative effort to improve soil health and wildlife habitat on marginally productive cropland across North Dakota’s rural landscape.

Armstrong statements on House Majority Leader Lefor, appropriations chair Vigesaa retiring from Legislature

Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued statements after North Dakota House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson and House Appropriations Chair Don Vigesaa of Cooperstown both announced they will not seek another term in the state Legislature in November.

Armstrong: North Dakota’s growth continues with record population estimate of nearly 800,000

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota’s population grew for the fourth consecutive year to a record high of 799,358 people as of July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates. State Demographer Nigel Haarstad said the state has likely since surpassed the 800,000 mark for the first time, based on current growth rates.

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