The Obama administration not only enabled but in fact encouraged unlawful DAPL protests by failing to evict protestors from Army Corps of Engineers’ land – instead playing politics with a legally permitted pipeline that has now been operating for almost a decade without incident. This final $27.8M settlement is long overdue and goes a long way toward making North Dakota whole, on top of the $10 million previously paid by the DOJ to the state for protest-related costs. We’re thankful for the efforts of the Attorney General’s Office and other attorneys who worked on the state’s behalf to secure a favorable ruling in U.S. District Court and ultimately reach a settlement that removes the financial burden from North Dakota taxpayers and places it on the shoulders of the federal government where it belongs. bismarcktribune.com/news/sta…

Yesterday, the North Dakota State Water Commission approved more than $10.25M in funding for flood control, water supply and other water infrastructure projects across the state. Two significant projects include adding a new pump station and transmission line in Bottineau County and a new water storage reservoir project in Bowman.

He is right. But there needs to be a salary floor as well.

When duty calls, our @NDNationalGuard soldiers and airmen have to be ready to go — both physically and mentally. The new climate-controlled fitness facility at Camp Grafton ensures our Guard members have access to the space and equipment they need to stay physically fit. Thanks to our legislature for appropriating funds and our congressional delegation for understanding the importance of projects like this, helping get it to the finish line.

We appreciate the partnerships we've built on mutual respect, communication and collaboration with all of North Dakota’s tribal nations and tribal leaders across the state. The Government-to-Government Conference allows us to strengthen those relationships and work together on issues that affect all North Dakotans. Special thanks to our keynote speaker, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland, for his continued partnership.

Workplace safety is strongest when it becomes a part of everyday decisions-making. It’s especially important in North Dakota, where our two biggest industries, agriculture and energy, are two of the most dangerous according the NSC. We’ve proclaimed today, June 1, as Get Home Safe Day in ND. We can continue building a North Dakota where workplace safety is expected, valued and lived every day. Thank you to our team at WSI for continuing to lead this important initiative.

Great meeting with @USDA Under Secretary Fordyce today in Mapleton to share the early success of our Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program and discuss how the federal government can be a force multiplier to benefit landowners and sportsmen alike. We also appreciate the partnership of the farm and wildlife groups, soil conservation districts, ND Game and Fish, and private sector partners like ConocoPhillips and the ND Petroleum Foundation who will be helping us make the case to the Legislature to scale up this initiative.

Great to kickoff the summer baseball season with the @bismarcklarks last night. Good luck to our players across North Dakota from softball to legion, from t-ball to semi-pro, and everyone in between.

On Memorial Day – and every day – we honor our heroes and remember our solemn obligation to support our veterans, care for military families and teach the next generation what service, courage and patriotism truly mean.

This week, we recognize Emergency Medical Services Week in North Dakota and thank the men and women who answer the call every hour of every day to keep our communities safe. From EMTs and paramedics to dispatchers, firefighters, nurses, law enforcement and volunteers, these dedicated professionals provide lifesaving care when North Dakotans need it most. Whether responding to emergencies in our largest cities or our most rural communities, our first responders serve with courage, professionalism and compassion.

It’s always fun to welcome @SecretaryBurgum back to North Dakota, and it’s even better when he brings good news like this. Thanks, Doug! governor.nd.gov/news/armstro…

North Dakota’s future is bright, and despite domestic and global challenges, so is our oil & gas industry's. We have what the world needs, and that demand isn’t going away anytime soon. Today at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, we encouraged the industry to keep innovating and finding better, faster, cleaner, safer and more efficient ways of producing oil & gas as we look ahead to the next 75 years of partnership.

Great to kickoff the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck discussing 75 years of oil history in North Dakota with Ron Ness and Kathy Neset. Also a huge thanks to @NDPetroleum Foundation and @conocophillips for contributing to the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program to advance conservation efforts across our state.

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of @ndscswildcats. We’re excited to see where your degrees take you in your many in-demand career fields. And while we hope it’s somewhere in our state, just remember: You’ll always have a home in North Dakota. 🎓

Today we announced that Workforce Service Director Phil Davis will serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota when current Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli retires June 12. Full release: governor.nd.gov/news/armstro…

On the east side of the Capitol, 69 names are etched in stone on a monument for fallen peace officers. Those 69 individuals swore to protect and serve their communities – up to and including laying down their lives in the line of duty. Tonight we honored their ultimate sacrifice with the North Dakota Peace Officers Memorial Service and recommitted ourselves to supporting the men and women in uniform who safeguard our communities and our citizens – not only during Police Week and on national Peace Officers Memorial Day tomorrow, but every day.

Fun tour with @GovArmstrong and First Lady Kjersti at the Explorer Academy - North Dakota’s first K-8 special education day school that serves the Fargo public school system.   They are driven by the belief that if you give kids the right supports, they can continue to be successful academically, socially and behaviorally. Their educational approach is tailored to meet students where they are, find skills to help them succeed and participate in less restrictive environment.

Great visit with @exxonmobil at the H&P 429 rig on the Apollo Pad in western North Dakota. As technology advances, it's incredible to see how efficiently these electric drilling rigs run.