North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum took office as the 33rd governor of North Dakota on December 15, 2016.  Doug brings a business leader’s approach to diversifying the economy, creating 21st century jobs, and revitalizing our main streets. Burgum’s small-town upbringing and agricultural roots laid the foundation for his shared values of respect for the past, gratitude for the present and inspiration for the future.

This page features highlights from the Governor's speeches and other events, including the inaugural Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education, held in Bismarck, ND on June 8. The Summit featured innovative education experts Ted Dintersmith, Ken Key, Susie Wise and Marcus Lingenfelter. The nationally recognized speakers were joined by local innovators, legislators, Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and hundreds of teachers and students who are looking at how we can transform education to help students succeed in a rapidly changing 21st century economy.