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On this day in 2017: Former Gov. Burgum called to ‘ensure a smooth transition’ as Highway 1806 reopened post-protests
On this day in 2017, Doug Burgum, the former Governor of North Dakota, said that reopening Highway 1806 after the Dakota Access Pipeline protests was essential for ensuring a smooth transition and restoring normalcy.
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On this day in 2017: Former Gov. Burgum ordered protest camp evacuation due to ‘significant health and public safety risks’
On this day in 2017, former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum ordered the evacuation of the Oceti Sakowin camp by February 22, citing significant risks to health, safety, and the Missouri River due to flooding. The order was issued via an executive directive on February 15, 2017.