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Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined state and local officials in inspecting the new Applied Digital data center expansion and a related housing project, both under construction in Ellendale. While there, Armstrong also signed legislation streamlining siting of on-site backup power generation at data centers and other businesses in North Dakota, ensuring they can continue to operate off-grid during emergency situations.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong released a statement after the Grand Forks County Commission approved a letter of intent to enter an agreement with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide custody and care of DOCR residents in unused space in the new expansion at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center.

A revised state revenue forecast supports significant investments in property tax relief and other priorities despite a downward adjustment in oil tax revenue, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said.

The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state’s economy, accounting for more than $48.8 billion in gross business volume and over 63,000 jobs in 2023, according to a study highlighted by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, a researcher from North Dakota State University and industry officials.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to exacerbate drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced the application period is now open 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 Choral Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will provide $20 million in state funding to expedite the completion of a long-planned railroad underpass project near the University of North Dakota campus, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced in a meeting with Grand Forks officials in Bismarck.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong released a statement after President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong released a statement regarding the passing of retired U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill, who received the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens, in November 2018. Hill died Friday at age 93.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, Feb. 28, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of state Rep. Josh Christy of Fargo. Christy died Tuesday, Feb. 18, at age 43.