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One trip to North Dakota and you'll understand why it's known as the friendliest and safest state to visit. In fact, from agricultural products to quality of life - North Dakota is often at the top of the charts.
Click here to learn some fun facts about North Dakota.
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Statehood
On March 2, 1861, President James Buchanan signed the bill creating the Dakota Territory, which originally included the area covered today by both Dakotas as well as Montana and Wyoming. The name was taken from that of the Dakota or Sioux Indian Tribe. Beginning in 1877, efforts were made to bring Dakota into the Union as both a single state and as two states. The latter was successful and on November 2, 1889, both North and South Dakota were admitted. President Benjamin Harrison went to great lengths to obscure the order in which the statehood proclamations were signed, so the exact order in which the two states entered is unknown. However, because of alphabetical position, North Dakota is often considered the 39th state. Dakota is derived from the Sioux Indian word for "friend."
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Governor
Jack Dalrymple was sworn in as the 32nd governor of the great state of North Dakota on December 7, 2010, during a joint session of the 62nd North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Drew Wrigley was also sworn in as North Dakota's lieutenant governor. More information will be added to this site soon, so please check back to learn more about Governor Dalrymple's policies, initiatives and exciting plans for continuing to grow and diversify North Dakota's economy.
Click here to learn more about Governor Jack Dalrymple.
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United States Senator
Senator KENT CONRAD has dedicated his life to serving the people of North Dakota, starting with his six years as North Dakota's Tax Commissioner before his successful 1986 bid for the U.S. Senate. North Dakotans have sent Senator Conrad to represent them in Washington, D.C. in five successive elections.
Click here to learn more about Senator Kent Conrad.
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United States Senator
Mikey and I appreciate all the support you've given us. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of North Dakota as your Governor and First Lady, and it will be an honor to serve you as your next United States Senator. Click here to learn more about Senator John Hoeven.
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United States Representative
From growing up in a small town in western North Dakota to his 25 years of experience in both private business and public service, Rick will take a unique set of experiences with him to the United States Congress. Click here to learn more about Representative Rick Berg.
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