Author: kkbold

March 25, 2022 Request: Does the Board of University & School Lands (“Board”) have authority to lease previously unleased lands through a subsequent public auction and if so, must this subsequent auction be held at the county seat? Conclusion:   The Board may lease previously unleased lands at...

February 9, 2022 BISMARCK, ND -  Drew H. Wrigley was appointed as the state’s 30th Attorney General by Governor Doug Burgum, to serve the remainder of the term of office after the unexpected death of Wayne Stenehjem. Attorney General Wrigley was sworn in on February 9, 2022....

January 28, 2022 BISMARCK, ND – It is with the utmost sadness that the Office of Attorney General announces that Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 28, 2022. He was 68. We know Wayne was a widely respected and well-known public figure, but...

January 19, 2022 Request:  Did the Stark County Commission violate the open records laws by failing to respond to a request within a reasonable time and by improperly denying a record request? Conclusion:   At the time Stark County received the request for records relating to finalist applications...

January 19, 2022 Request: Did Hettinger Public School violate the open meetings laws by failing to properly describe the subject matter and legal authority before entering an executive session and by holding an unauthorized executive session? Conclusion: At its regular meeting, the Hettinger School Board received a letter from...