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Published on May 6, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

Armstrong, other leaders provide updates on Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening and summer events in Medora

MEDORA, N.D. – State, federal and community leaders gathered in Medora today to outline preparations for one of North Dakota’s most significant tourism seasons, including the July 4, 2026, opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and ND250 …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

Armstrong waives hours of service for haulers of fertilizer to help farmers facing delays

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry and liquid fertilizer, anhydrous …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 14:52 GMT

Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Rep. Liz Conmy

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk Friday, May 1, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of state Rep …

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Published on April 26, 2026 - 01:17 GMT

Armstrong issues statement on passing of Rep. Liz Conmy; flags to fly at half-staff on day of interment

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today regarding the passing of state Rep. Liz Conmy of Fargo. Conmy had represented District 11 in the North Dakota House of Representatives since 2022. “Liz served her state and …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 23:17 GMT

Glatt to retire from ND Department of Environmental Quality; Armstrong thanks him for 43 years of service

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today thanked North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director Dave Glatt for his 43 years of service to the state as Glatt announced his retirement as the first – and only – director of DEQ since it …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 04:58 GMT

Armstrong directs flags flown at half-staff as mark of respect for U.S. Rep. David Scott

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, until sunset Thursday, April 23, in honor …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Armstrong presents budget guidelines, calls for closing gap between ongoing revenues, expenses

CLICK HERE FOR SLIDES BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today presented his executive budget guidelines for next biennium, calling on some agencies to prepare hold-even budgets and others to reduce their budgets as part of a long-term strategy to …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 20:45 GMT

Armstrong directs state resources to be ready for America 250, TR Presidential Library celebrations

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order directing state agencies to have personnel and resources ready to assist and respond as needed to the America 250 celebrations over the July 4th holiday, including the grand opening of …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Armstrong opens application period for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the opening of the application period for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota to apply to serve as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today 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. “Pat brought an …

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Published on March 5, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

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

Terry Steiner (left) and Troy Steiner celebrate with Adeline Maria Gray after she won the final match of women's wrestling 76 kg in the 2019 Senior Wrestling World Championships on Sept. 19, 2019, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. By finishing in the top six …

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Published on March 1, 2026 - 02:01 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today released the following statement on the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes in Iran. “The Trump administration gave the Iranian regime every opportunity to agree to terms for their nuclear program. Instead, …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 21:51 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Emergency Commission, chaired by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, unanimously approved funding today to expand the use of GPS monitoring bracelets to all residents of transitional facilities to enable real-time supervision and …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 06:48 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today regarding President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. “From border security and tax relief to cutting costs for consumers and energizing the economy, President Trump made …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 06:22 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of longtime Fargo attorney Mark Friese to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective March 9. Friese succeeds Justice Daniel Crothers, who on Nov. 26 announced his retirement from the …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 06:22 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong will attend the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting this week in Washington, D.C. On Saturday, Armstrong will participate in an NGA panel discussion on energy and …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 18:34 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today 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. Joining …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today issued the following 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 …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

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

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today 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 …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

Armstrong: ND to participate in federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota will participate in a new federal program that offers a tax credit for certain donations to organizations that provide K-12 education scholarships and services, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced today. The tax credit applies to …

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