North Dakota Governor bans Kratom statewide, declares public health emergency

North Dakota health leader explains concerns over kratom

The North Dakota Public Health Association says concerns over kratom include regulation, addiction risks and possible health effects as a 30-day ban takes effect.

North Dakota cracks down on kratom following emergency ban

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley on The Flag’s What’s On Your Mind [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2026/08/04134138/wrigley-8-4-26.mp3"] BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota state officials are taking swift executive and regulatory action to address what top law enforcement leaders describe as an emerging public health emergency involving the unregulated substance kratom. Speaking on The Flag’s W…

North Dakota Governor bans Kratom statewide, declares public health emergency

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