North Dakota
Reflecting on North Dakotas past Veterans Day’s
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says that after the Armistice of World War I, a cease-fire went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Now Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11.
When Sarah Walker flips through some old newspapers, they showcase some of North Dakota’s earlier Veterans Days, along with personal accounts of those who served.
“So this is a way to preserve that memory and to see in their accounts, sometimes, what they have done, and to be able to remember that. So these historic documents that we have are very important for this kind of celebration,” said Walker, Head of Reference Services at the North Dakota State Archives.
She says some of the early celebrations included speeches and parades.
“The fact that it was finally complete and that everything was done was cause for a celebration. And so people were celebrating Armistice Day for many, many years. Eventually, it became Veterans Day to encompass all of the veterans from more and continuing military actions,” said Walker.
The holiday was proclaimed in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson and became a legal federal holiday in 1938.
“As an anniversary, it was not an official holiday. Many people did celebrate it. Not all states celebrate it as an official holiday. North Dakota did pretty early on,” said Walker.
She says for North Dakotans throughout history it has been common for people to want to celebrate veterans all the time. North Dakotan’s love for veterans is apparent in the large collections at the State Historical Society.
“We have many collections honoring men and women who served in all of the military actions that have occurred since we’ve become a state. We have journals and diaries. We have the Veterans History Collection, which is an oral history collection of about 1700-1800 files,” said Walker.
She says the letters veterans sent home makeup one of their great World War I collections.
Walker adds that looking into history is a great way to honor veterans this holiday. The archives are available by appointment or by accessing the database.
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North Dakota
Armstrong directs flags at half-staff Thursday in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Thursday, May 14, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in observance of national Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The governor’s directive is in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, who also proclaimed May 10-16 as national Police Week.
Armstrong will join North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Supreme Court Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers in delivering remarks during a North Dakota Peace Officers Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Hall of the State Capitol. North Dakota’s 69 fallen peace officers will be remembered and honored during the service, and the Capitol windows will be lit to display a “Thin Blue Line” as a mark of respect for all law enforcement officers, past and present.
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Todd Cresap, who has served as a North Dakota district judge since 2009, announced he will retire in July.
Cresap wrote a letter to Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-ND, he would retire effective July 17.
In the letter, Cresap said he had ‘mixed emotions’ over the decision, calling it an ‘honor’ to serve, but said it was time for someone ‘with a new perspective’ to serve.
A Valley City native, Cresap studied at Minot State University and the University of North Dakota.
Then-Gov. John Hoeven appointed Cresap to fill a judgeship in the Northwest Judicial District in 2009 that was created by the legislature. He served in that district until 2014, when it was split into Northwest and North Central.
Voters elected Cresap to the bench in 2012, 2016, and 2022. He served as a lawyer in private practice before his appointment as judge.
Armstrong can appoint a replacement to fill Cresap’s remaining term from a nominating committee’s list, ask the committee for new candidates, or call a special election.
The North Central District covers Ward, Mountrail, and Burke Counties.
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STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A 22-year-old woman was killed May 11 in a single-vehicle rollover crash on a rural road in Stutsman County.
The crash was reported about 8:06 p.m. on 77th Avenue SE, roughly 6 miles west of Kensal.
Troopers said a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was heading south on the gravel road when it left the roadway, the driver overcorrected and the vehicle rolled.
The Carrington woman, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene, authorities said. Her name has not yet been released.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.
Copyright 2026 KVLY. All rights reserved.
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