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Gov. Kelly Armstrong today welcomed hundreds of attendees to the seventh Government-to-Government (G2G) Conference at the Bismarck Event Center, reaffirming the state’s commitment to strengthening relationships with the five tribal nations in North Dakota.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong took part in a signing ceremony to celebrate Talon Metals securing a site for its proposed Beulah Minerals Processing Facility on the former Westmoreland Mining coal mine near Beulah.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 29, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect as state Rep. Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck of Wahpeton is laid to rest.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong paid tribute to the nation’s military heroes during the Memorial Day ceremony at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery near Mandan.

In observance of Memorial Day, Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Monday, May 26, until noon, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong said state Rep. Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck of Wahpeton embodied what it means to be a public servant, a volunteer and someone who gives back to their community, their industry and their profession.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed the remaining bills from the 2025 legislative session while also using his line-item veto authority on portions of six bills.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced the appointment of Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) Executive Director J. Patrick “Pat” Traynor to serve as interim commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), effective June 2. 

Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong today announced that the St. Mary’s Central High School Wind Orchestra of Bismack and the Davies High School Vivace group of Fargo have been selected as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Thursday, May 15, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in observance of national Peace Officers Memorial Day.