North Dakota Lawmakers Navigate Special Session Proposals on Military Museum and Kratom

Armstrong urges kratom ban in State of the State address

Gov. Kelly Armstrong asks North Dakota lawmakers in a special session to ban kratom, citing emergency actions, DEA and FDA concerns, and reported deaths.

North Dakota lawmakers navigate special session proposals on military museum and kratom

North Dakota State Representative Mike Nathe’s interview on The Flag’s What’s On Your Mind [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2026/09/02143847/nathe-9-2-26.mp3"] BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota State Representative Mike Nathe offered an inside look at the opening day of the legislative special session, covering ongoing debates over military museum funding, proposed kratom regulations, and early legislati…

What else could have been discussed during special session? Grand Forks legislators have differing opinions

While some are satisfied with what's on the docket and believe other issues should be given more thought through the regular session, others had specific bills in mind they wanted to see included.

Grand Forks legislators look toward kratom concerns during special session

The session begins on Wednesday.