Former North Dakota governor Allen I. Olson passes away at 87

Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson dies at 87

Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson, who served one term from 1981 to 1984, died Friday, Dec. 26, at age 87. Olson, a Republican, served as the state’s attorney general from 1972 to 1980 before defeating Democratic incumbent Art Link in the 1980 election. Olson’s win over Link interrupted a 20-year run of Democratic governors in North Dakota. “Governor Olson served North Dakota with dignity and a steady hand as our state’s top law enforcement …

Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson dies at age 87

Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson, who served one term from 1981 to 1984, died Friday at age 87.

Former North Dakota Attorney General, Governor dies

BISMARCK, N.D. – A former North Dakota Attorney General and Governor has died. Governor Kelly Armstrong said North Dakota’s 28th Governor, Allen Olson, died Friday at the age of 87. Olson served as Attorney General from 1972 until 1980 and Governor from 1981 until 1984. “Governor Olson served North Dakota with dignity and a steady hand as our state’s top law enforcement officer and chief executive,” Armstrong said. “His dedication to the well-be…

Former North Dakota governor Allen I. Olson passes away at 87

Former North Dakota governor Allen I. Olson has passed away at the age of 87, Governor Kelly Armstrong's office announced today.

Armstrong releases statement on the passing of former North Dakota Gov. Allen I. Olson

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement regarding the passing of former North Dakota Gov. Allen I. Olson, who served as the 28th