February 13, 2026
 Students give Gov. Armstrong tour of new Williston Basin Career and Technical Education Center
Gov. Kelly Armstrong visited the Williston Basin Career and Technical Education Center (WBCTEC) this week for a tour of the new facility with students.
During the showcase, students showed the governor what they were working on and the various skills they obtained through CTE courses such as aviation, welding, firefighting, EMT, culinary arts and construction.
"North Dakota's greatest resource is our young people, and CTE opens many doors for them to have a bright future," Armstrong said. "These opportunities will continue to move us closer to our goal of making North Dakota the best place to live, work and raise a family."
The WBCTEC was one of 13 career academies approved for $88 million in matching funding by the Legislature and the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education in 2021.
Armstrong holds roundtable discussion on health care with business and community leaders
During his visit to Williston, Gov. Armstrong also visited with business and community leaders from northwestern North Dakota to discuss improving rural health care.
Armstrong signed legislation in January that allows North Dakota to launch its Rural Health Transformation Program, with nearly $200 million in federal funding appropriated for the first year of the five-year initiative.
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is actively promoting the program’s upcoming grant opportunities to support rural health priorities and encourage broad participation across the state.
The Rural Health Transformation Program, part of the federal Working Families Tax Cut Act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump, focuses on four strategic initiatives:
- Strengthening and stabilizing the rural health workforce.
- Making North Dakota healthy again with preventive care and healthy eating.
- Bringing high-quality health care closer to home.
- Connecting technology, data and providers for a stronger North Dakota.
 Students: Test your knowledge with the 'Impossible Test' at Presidential1776Award.org
Attention high school students: This year marks America’s 250th birthday, and we're excited to share how you can be part of this historic celebration.
The Presidential 1776 Award is a national civics and American history challenge. You’re invited to test your knowledge of our nation’s founding, its core principles and civic traditions, starting with the “Impossible Test.”
Sign up for the Impossible Test at presidential1776award.org. There, you can complete the test and demonstrate your understanding of American history and civics.
Students who score the highest on the Impossible Test will be invited to the live 1776 Award challenge, with the final competition being held in the nation’s capital.
Take the challenge today!
IN OTHER NEWS
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Gov. Armstrong congratulated this year's first graduating class at the North Dakota State Penitentiary, who took the initiative to better themselves for a brighter future by obtaining their high school diploma or GED. |
Gov. Armstrong congratulated Judge Ashley Samuelson during her investiture to a Northeast Judicial District judgeship in Devils Lake.
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Gov. Armstrong thanked volunteers for their dedication to the State Historical Society during a recognition luncheon at the Heritage Center.
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Gov. Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti showed their support during a special Giving Hearts Day celebration in Fargo. This year, GHD raised more than $30 million for nonprofits throughout the state.
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Gov. Armstrong received the 104th annual Report to the State from the Northern Lights Council of Scouting America.
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Gov. Armstrong addressed the NDAREC annual meeting, highlighting the importance of rural electric co-ops in our state's success and high quality of life. |
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