Tag: Doug Burgum

Casselton Soybean Crush Plant Ribbon-Cutting Wednesday

CASSELTON, ND—North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is among those who will take part in a ribbon-cutting at the North Dakota Soybean Processors’ new Soybean Crush Plant in Casselton Wednesday.  The new facility has a 125,000 bushel per day capacity and will produce soybean oil, soybean meal and soyhull pellets.  It’s estimated the plant will produce…
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August 6, 2024 0

ND Lt. Gov. Miller To Visit Hillsboro

North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller will be in Hillsboro on Saturday.  Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese has details. Miller is seeking the Republican nomination for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who’s not running for a third term. Reese says Miller’s visit isn’t necessarily a campaign stop. Saturday’s town hall starts at 3:30 at…
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March 15, 2024 0

Burgum Endorses Lt. Governor Miller for Governor 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced that he is endorsing Lt. Governor Tammy Miller in her run for governor of North Dakota. Burgum said in a statement on Wednesday Tammy Miller has his “complete and total endorsement to her.” and that “Both he and President Donald Trump believe Miller is a political outsider and conservative…
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February 21, 2024 0

Burgum’s presidential major disaster declaration request approved by Biden 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced on Wednesday that President Joe Biden has approved his request for a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm and straight-line winds that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday. The disaster declaration for the December 25-27 storm was approved for…
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February 21, 2024 0

Burgum requests presidential major disaster declaration for December Ice Storm 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday. The request follows an executive order Burgum issued Dec. 29 declaring a statewide emergency for infrastructure damage. In a letter to President Joe Biden…
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January 31, 2024 0

Doug Burgum not seeking re-election 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced this morning that he will not be seeking a third term as governor of North Dakota highlighting the progress made during his two terms in office.  In the announcement Burgum said “We’ve made incredible progress these past seven years, from record tax relief and historic investments in infrastructure, education…
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January 22, 2024 0

Burgum appoints new judge for the Northeast Central District 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Grand Forks attorney Theodore Sandberg to a judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District, which comprises Grand Forks and Nelson counties. Sandberg has practiced law for over 25 years, and currently is a senior partner at the firm, concentrating on criminal defense and general litigation. He previously worked…
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January 12, 2024 0

Burgum appoints new Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation director 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum appointed Colby Braun as the new interim director for the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Braun will replace current director Dave Krabbenhoft, who is retiring on December 31.  Braun has previously served as warden of North Dakota State Penitentiary, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation director of transitional facilities…
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December 28, 2023 0

Burgum Suspends Presidential Campaign 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced earlier today that he will be suspending his campaign for United States President. In a release Burgum said that “We are deeply grateful for each and every person who supported us with their ideas, prayers, advocacy, encouragement and enthusiasm,” and that, “Kathryn and I will always remain committed to…
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December 4, 2023 0

Doug Burgum not participating in 3rd Republican Debate 

Five Presidential hopefuls will take the podium tonight in Miami for the 3rd Republican Presidential Debate and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will not be one of them. Despite meeting the requirements of having at least 70,000 unique donors with at least 200 donors in at least 20 states, and signing a pledge that promises…
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November 8, 2023 0