North Dakota

Lt. Governor Tammy Miller discusses run for governor; Armstrong responds

Published

2 years ago

February 15, 2024

Lt. Governor Tammy Miller discusses run for governor; Armstrong responds

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Lt. Governor Tammy Miller is now a candidate for Governor of North Dakota after making her announcement on Thursday. There’s been a lot of speculation about this run. Lt. Governor Miller, R-North Dakota, said she is looking to continue with some Burgum administration policy issues.

Miller has served as North Dakota’s 39th Lt. Governor since 2022 after taking over for then Lt. Governor Brent Sanford when he left office. Prior to that, she served as Chief Operating Officer in the Governor’s office. Before entering public service, she worked in the private sector at Border States Electric.

“Worked there for a number of years and then became the CEO. I was the CEO for 14 years and during that time, grew the company dramatically,” said Miller.

Miller said she thought now was the right time to run for Governor as she has worked with Governor Burgum for many years and sees the great momentum they have going in the state from growing the economy to the progress they’ve made on eliminating income tax.

“I want to take the state to the next level, and I think being Governor is a great way to do that, and I think being a business leader makes me well qualified for the job,” said Miller.

Miller enters an already growing field as she faces Democrat Travis Hipsher, Independent Michael Coachman and Republican Kelly Armstrong. Miller said there is plenty of time to talk about the differences between her and Armstrong.

For his part, Armstrong said: “In my time in office, I have devoted myself to defending the interests of North Dakotans, including our property rights, energy resources, borders, liberties, innocent lives and the 2nd Amendment. I am proud to compare my conservative record with that of any Republican or Democrat opponent.”

As far as her platform, Miller is running on an extensive list of issues. However, there are two that are most important to her.

“Continue to diversify the economy, and let’s push back on the regulations that are coming out of the Biden Administration,” said Miller.

Since she has worked with Governor Burgum, the question becomes whether he will endorse her. Burgum is also close friends with Kelly Armstrong.

“I have had lots of conversations with the governor; he has provided lots of good advice. I haven’t asked him for an endorsement, but I would be elated if I got an endorsement from Governor Burgum,” said Miller.

If she is elected, she said she’ll be ready on day one.

“I would certainly hit the ground running because I have worked in the Governor’s office for four years. I know all of the state agencies, all of the leadership,” said Miller.

Miller said her next step is to travel the state, meeting with as many North Dakotans as possible.

Miller said one thing that many voters wouldn’t know about her is her small-town roots as she grew up in a community of 34 people. She said she believes in strong family values, giving back to her community and hard work.

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Griggs County officials investigate laser incident that endangered aircraft

Published

8 hours ago

February 1, 2026

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Griggs County officials investigate laser incident that endangered aircraft

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. — The Griggs County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which someone aimed a laser pointer at an airplane as it was flying over a field northwest of Binford on Friday evening, Jan. 30.

Department officials posted an advisory on its Facebook page, reminding residents that doing so is a federal crime and can potentially blind the pilot. The offense is punishable by FAA fines of up to $32,000, up to five years in federal prison or both.

“Thankfully, no harm came to those operating the plane or the plane itself,” the post read. “The culprit was not found, but if anyone has info regarding this matter please notify us.”

Authorities posted a photo of what a laser pointer looks like from the pilot’s vantage point, accompanied by an explanation of why lasers are so dangerous to aircraft: “Lasers expand at distance and can engulf the cockpit in a ’flashbulb effect’ similar to a camera flash. This can temporarily blind pilots, if not permanently damage their eyes.”

Anyone with information on the incident can contact the Griggs County sheriff at

sheriff@griggscountynd.gov

or 701-797-2202.

Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of “staff.” Often, the “staff” byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story.

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No additional time for Grand Forks man’s federal methamphetamine charge

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21 hours ago

February 1, 2026

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GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man will serve no additional time for a federal methamphetamine charge.

Jeremie Richard Castoreno, 43, was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 29, to 12 years for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute a controlled substance.

He was involved in a drug conspiracy where he possessed more than 1,000 grams of a mixture that contained methamphetamine, according to the information filed in the case.

Castoreno’s sentence will run concurrently with the

12 years he is already serving

for a Grand Forks County case in which he pleaded guilty to Class A felony delivery of a controlled substance inside a correctional facility.

The federal sentence then adds no additional time to his prison term.

Conditions of his federal sentence include that Castoreno be placed at the lowest-level security facility as close to Grand Forks as possible, so he can be near family, and that he serve his time at a facility that allows participation in substance abuse treatment, including the 500-hour Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program.

He should also be allowed to participate in educational and vocational opportunities, as well as any mental health treatment that’s deemed appropriate by the Bureau of Prisons.

After serving his time, Castoreno will be on supervised release for five years. Special conditions of his release include abstaining from the use of alcohol or illegal drugs, submitting to drug/alcohol screening and searches and participating in any relevant treatment.

Sav Kelly joined the Grand Forks Herald in August 2022.

Kelly covers public safety, including regional crime and the courts system.

Readers can reach Kelly at (701) 780-1102 or skelly@gfherald.com.

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Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published Jan. 31, 2026

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1 day ago

January 31, 2026

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Filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court

North Dakota

AnnMarie Klorgba Blamoh, also known as Annmarie Blamoh Bereuter, Fargo, Chapter 7

Justin Bradley Olivieri and Amy Lynn Olivieri, formerly known as Amy Lynn Holmberg, West Fargo, Chapter 13

Jamie L. Taylor, Grand Forks, Chapter 7

Jennifer Ernst, Horace, Chapter 13

Joseph Edwin Earl Denault and Kjersten Autumn Timm, Fargo,, Chapter 7

Shawn R. Parsley, Fargo, Chapter 13

Stephen Curtis Kelly, Fargo, Chapter 7

Kevin Jon Noyes and Nicole Ann Noyes, formerly known as Nicole Lawson, Grand Forks, Chapter 7

Lacey Jae Christianson, Cavalier, Chapter 7

Arlene Carrie Arrayan, Minot, Chapter 7

Troy Aaron Gerlach, Jamestown, Chaper 7

Vincent Michael Castleman, Horace, Chapter 7

William Benjamin Moon, Grand Forks, Chapter 7

James Robert Wilson and Sara Jean Wilson, formerly known as Sara Blaufuss, Wahpeton, Chapter 7

Michael Samuelson, Fargo, Chapter 7

Benjamin J. and Samantha W. Buck, Grand Forks, Chapter 7

Minnesota

Bankruptcy filings from the following counties: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin.

Katelyn Patricia Kohls, Osakis, Chapter 7

Luke Daniel Walvatne, Fergus Falls, Chapter 7

Tyler David Benjamin, East Grand Forks, Minn., Chapter 7

Brittni Nicole Hatlestad, Sabin, Chapter 7

Krista Agnes Ross, Henning, Chapter 7

Damien Saul Abdo, Waubun, Chapter 7

Stormi Le’ Amber LaCombe, Park Rapids, Chapter 7

Chapter 7 is a petition to liquidate assets and discharge debts.

Chapter 11 is a petition for protection from creditors and to reorganize.

Chapter 12 is a petition for family farmers to reorganize.

Chapter 13 is a petition for wage earners to readjust debts.

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