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Ethics Policy Being Drafted For North Dakota Governor

Spokesman Mike Nowatzki says the policy was being drafted before the Republican governor caught some criticism for watching Sunday's Super Bowl in Minneapolis in a stadium suite sponsored by Xcel Energy.

February 7, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ An ethics policy is being written for Gov. Doug Burgum and his staff. Spokesman Mike Nowatzki says the policy was being drafted before the Republican governor caught some criticism for watching Sunday’s Super Bowl in Minneapolis in a stadium suite sponsored by Xcel Energy. Nowatzki says the draft has been in preparation for months. He said…

Gov. Burgum Accepts Free Super Bowl Tickets From Xcel Energy

Burgum will use the opportunity to talk to the company about ``improving services and infrastructure for North Dakota.''

February 2, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Gov. Doug Burgum will watch the Super Bowl from the stadium suite of a Minneapolis-based utility. The 52nd Super Bowl will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday. Spokesman Mike Nowatzki says the governor and first lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum will watch from a suite provided at no cost by Xcel Energy. The…

Oral Arguments Set for ND Legislature’s Lawsuit Against Governor

The state's high court scheduled the arguments for March 19.

February 1, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Supreme Court has set oral arguments in the Legislature’s lawsuit against Gov. Doug Burgum challenging his veto powers. The state’s high court scheduled the arguments for March 19. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is defending Burgum in the lawsuit. Stenehjem says he will base his argument on a previous opinion he authored in June…

Governor Burgum Congratulates Bison

North Dakota State University Bison football team won a hard-fought 17-13 victory over James Madison University to capture the national title in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision.

January 6, 2018

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FRISCO, TX – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement today after the North Dakota State University Bison football team won a hard-fought 17-13 victory over James Madison University to capture the national title in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision. “Congratulations to NDSU’s players, coaches and fans on an exciting game, an amazing year and an incredible sixth national title…

Sen. John Hoeven Praises Governors Dayton, Burgum on FM Diversion Task Force

The recommendations of the task force will be forwarded to the FM Diversion Authority

December 12, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Senator John Hoeven is praising the work of Governors Doug Burgum and Mark Dayton on the FM Diversion Task Force. They recommended changes to the project to get the necessary permits from Minnesota for the work to continue. The senator spoke with both the Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…

Task Members Appointed to ND Governor’s Education Board

Task force members come from all across the state and all walks of life

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A professor, a business owner and a superintendent are among the 15 people selected for Governor Doug Burgum’s Innovative Education Task Force. It’s charged with creating a system of identification and support for schools to implement innovative practices. Members will provide direction on how state government can empower districts to adopt student-centric learning practices impacted by…

Drone Focus Conference 2017 Draws Pilots from Around the World

US Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, Was Among Many Guest Speakers at the Conference

May 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — This year’s Drone Focus Conference drew pilots from around the world, as well as a member of the Trump Administration. Drone Focus 2017 brings together drone developers, business owners and lawmakers who are all looking to expand the reach and rules for the use of drones. There was even talk of using the technology as a delivery device….

Governor Burgum: The Potential Protest Disaster and Trying to Forgo His Salary

Part 2 of 2: Our Interview With North Dakota's Republican Governor

February 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — We sat down with Governor Doug Burgum last Friday to talk about the issues of the day including DAPL, the budget and his efforts to forgo his salary. TJ Nelson: I did see something on social media where some papers were given to people out there to tell them the order has been issued? Governor Doug Burgum:…

North Dakota Governor Burgum Talks DAPL, Discrimination and About Those Jeans

Part I of II: The first-time political office holder is facing budget issues and a potential environmental disaster at the DAPL protest site

February 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has had a very busy first couple of months in office. The first-time political office holder is facing budget issues and a potential environmental disaster at the DAPL protest site. We sat down for an interview with the governor on Friday. Alison Voorhees: Governor Burgum, thank you for joining us to answer…