North Dakota comes alive in the summer with vibrant street fairs, festivals, car shows, powwows, and more. Celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage at ribfests, food fests, and farmers markets. Don’t miss the breathtaking sunflower fields that bloom from late July to mid-August.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, a former Republican primary opponent of Donald Trump, has sparked speculation about a potential vice presidential pick after joining the former president on a flight to New Jersey for a rally. At the rally, Burgum praised Trump and criticized Joe Biden, suggesting a potential alignment with the former president. While Trump has not explicitly mentioned Burgum as a potential VP choice, he has praised him as ‘incredible’ and indicated the possibility of ‘something’ significant in the future. Burgum himself has downplayed the speculation, emphasizing his focus on supporting Trump’s campaign.
A North Dakota judge has sentenced Republican Rep. Jason Dockter to community service and a fine after a jury convicted him of a misdemeanor related to a controversial state-leased building he has an ownership in. Dockter, 50, is a co-owner of companies that own and worked on the building leased by the late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem in 2020. The building drew scrutiny when Stenehjem’s successor, Attorney General Drew Wrigley, disclosed a construction cost overrun of over $1 million incurred under Stenehjem. Dockter denied any wrongdoing in the lease arrangement, but a jury convicted him of speculating or wagering on official action, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 360 days in jail and/or a $3,000 fine. The judge ordered Dockter to serve 250 hours of community service, pay a $2,500 fine, and undergo probation. She also granted him a deferred imposition, meaning the conviction will be taken off his record if he doesn’t violate probation. Dockter has not yet decided whether he will appeal or resign from his position in the state legislature.
Supporters of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota have welcomed new federal legislation that will provide $50 million in funding for its construction and preservation efforts. The library showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the life and legacy of the 26th president, who spent time hunting and ranching in North Dakota during his youth. The funding will primarily be used to establish museum spaces within the facility. Additionally, the legislation directs federal agencies to collaborate with the library to highlight Roosevelt-themed items in its museum collection.
Supporters of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota are celebrating the passage of new federal legislation that will provide $50 million to aid in the library’s construction and showcase artifacts of the former president’s time in the state. The Interior Department grant will primarily fund the creation of museum spaces within the facility. The bill also directs federal agencies to collaborate with library organizers to display Roosevelt-related items. The library project has received $240 million in private donations and is aiming for a grand opening on the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.
