From the left, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, former Gov. Jack Dalrymple, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and former Gov. Ed Schafer speak during a panel discussion featuring five North Dakota governors at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on July 3, 2026, in Medora. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library)
MEDORA – The leaders of North Dakota’s government for the last 34 years made history Friday by gathering in Medora to celebrate the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
Five governors of North Dakota in one place is a rare occurrence. In attendance were former Govs. Ed Schafer, 1992-2000; John Hoeven, 20002010; Jack Dalrymple, 2010-2016; Doug Burgum, 2016-2024; and Gov. Kelly Arm…