Serving the People of North Dakota
Lt. Gov. Strinden will join state leaders for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the State Lab
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
State Lab - Capitol Grounds - Bismarck, ND
The Governor appoints to over 150 Boards and Commissions representing a wide variety of industries.
To be considered for an appointment candidates are invited to complete an application.
To request an appearance by Gov. Armstrong, First Lady Kjersti or Lt. Gov Strinden please follow the link below or click the drop down menu above under Requests and Nominations.
Induction of Terry Steiner & Troy Steiner
Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to national champion wrestlers and legendary wrestling coaches Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner on Thursday, Oct. 1 during a ceremony at the Capitol in Bismarck.
Watch the 2026 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service, presented on October 9, 2026.
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The Office of the First Lady is inviting members of the public to submit handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol starting with a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 29.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong are honoring a long-standing tradition by inviting Halloween trick-or-treaters to the Governor’s Residence.
State leaders gathered today on the Capitol grounds to celebrate the official opening of the new North Dakota State Laboratory, a modern facility that strengthens the state’s ability to monitor public health and environmental quality.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden presented the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, celebrating teams across state government for their outstanding service to North Dakota citizens during the last year.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to twin brothers Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner, lauding the wrestlers and wrestling coaches for their immeasurable impact on their sport and for bringing honor to their home state.
