North Dakota Governor's Office
Recent News About North Dakota Governor's Office
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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.
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Governor Armstrong honors military heroes on Memorial Day
Gov. Kelly Armstrong delivered a statement today in honor of Memorial Day, recognizing the sacrifices made by military personnel at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery near Mandan.
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Flags lowered in honor of late Rep. Schreiber-Beck
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has ordered all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 29, in honor of state Rep. Cynthia "Cindy" Schreiber-Beck, who will be laid to rest that day.
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Flags ordered half-staff in North Dakota for Memorial Day observance
In Bismarck, North Dakota, Governor Kelly Armstrong has issued a directive for all government agencies to lower the United States and North Dakota flags to half-staff on Monday, May 26.
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North Dakota mourns loss of Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has expressed his condolences following the passing of State Representative Cynthia "Cindy" Schreiber-Beck of Wahpeton.
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Armstrong concludes bill signings with selective vetoes
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has concluded the signing of bills from North Dakota's 2025 legislative session, applying his line-item veto authority to portions of six bills.
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Flags lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day in North Dakota
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has instructed all government agencies in North Dakota to lower the United States and state flags to half-staff on Thursday, May 15.
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St. Mary's Central, Davies High selected as Governor's Band & Chorus
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong have announced the selection of St. Mary's Central High School Wind Orchestra from Bismarck and Davies High School Vivace choir from Fargo as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra...
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Pat Traynor named interim head of ND Health and Human Services
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed J. Patrick "Pat" Traynor as the interim commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), effective June 2.
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North Dakota governor meets EPA administrator, discusses energy and agriculture issues
Governor Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota recently met with Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in Washington, D.C. The discussion centered on collaboration between North Dakota and the federal...
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North Dakota legislature passes major property tax relief bill
North Dakota lawmakers have approved significant property tax relief and reform for homeowners, delivering a critical legislative achievement for Governor Kelly Armstrong.