North Dakota Governor's Office
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Recent News About North Dakota Governor's Office
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Armstrong declares statewide disaster after August storms cause widespread utility damage
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared a statewide disaster in North Dakota following severe storms on August 7-8 that caused significant damage to electrical infrastructure, homes, businesses, and agriculture.
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Armstrong appoints Sherry Adams as new State Health Officer for North Dakota
Sherry Adams, currently the administrator and CEO of the Southwestern District Health Unit, has been appointed as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer by Governor Kelly Armstrong.
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Armstrong meets Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate leaders to strengthen state-tribal relations
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and members of his Cabinet met with leaders and members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate at the Dakota Magic Casino convention center near Hankinson, North Dakota.
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Armstrong orders flags lowered statewide after Minneapolis school shooting
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has ordered that all U.S. and North Dakota flags be flown at half-staff through August 31.
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Armstrong joins officials for groundbreaking of new North Dakota State Hospital
Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined state agency officials and local leaders in Jamestown to break ground on the new North Dakota State Hospital.
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North Dakota leaders discuss state’s role in advancing national energy goals
Governor Kelly Armstrong welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Grand Forks, North Dakota, on August 13, 2025.
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State marks progress on Red River reroute with focus on FM Area Diversion
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong participated in an event in Fargo to highlight the state’s $850 million contribution to the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project.
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Armstrong appoints Andrew Eyre as judge in Northeast Central Judicial District
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Andrew Eyre, a Grand Forks County Assistant State’s Attorney, to a judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District.
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North Dakota Governor requests federal disaster aid after severe June storms
Gov. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota has formally requested a presidential disaster declaration following severe storms on June 20-21 that caused significant damage across the state.
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Armstrong appoints Marina Spahr to South Central Judicial District judgeship
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Marina Spahr, a Bismarck attorney, to the South Central Judicial District judgeship.
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Governor Armstrong mourns passing of Lt. Gov.'s husband
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has expressed his condolences following the death of Dr. Tom Strinden, husband of Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden. Dr. Strinden passed away on Sunday, July 13, at their family lake home after a 17-month battle with brain cancer.
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Governor Armstrong meets Turtle Mountain officials to enhance state-tribal relations
Gov. Kelly Armstrong, along with representatives from over a dozen state agencies, visited the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in Belcourt, North Dakota.
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North Dakota Governor authorizes aerial support for Texas flood victim search
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has given the green light for the North Dakota National Guard to assist in the search for victims of severe flash flooding in central Texas.
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Governor Armstrong breaks ground on new Military Gallery at Heritage Center
Gov. Kelly Armstrong participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Military Gallery at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum.
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North Dakota governor commends storm response efforts amid widespread damage
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has commended local leaders, first responders, and community volunteers for their response to recent tornadoes and strong winds that affected North Dakota.
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Tornadoes cause devastation in North Dakota; disaster declared
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared a statewide disaster in North Dakota following severe weather that resulted in significant damage and three fatalities.
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North Dakota governor supports Altru Behavioral Health Center's expansion project
Gov. Kelly Armstrong participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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Steven Lautt appointed to North Central Judicial District judgeship
Governor Kelly Armstrong has appointed Steven Lautt, a Minot attorney, to fill an open judgeship in the North Central Judicial District.
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Armstrong opens G2G conference to strengthen state-tribal relations
Governor Kelly Armstrong has inaugurated the seventh Government-to-Government (G2G) Conference at the Bismarck Event Center, focusing on strengthening ties with North Dakota's five tribal nations.
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Talon Metals secures site for battery minerals facility at former coal mine
Gov. Kelly Armstrong participated in a signing ceremony celebrating Talon Metals' acquisition of a site for its proposed Beulah Minerals Processing Facility.