North Dakota State Capitol Celebrates 2025

As 2024 ends, Northstate reflects on heartwarming stories, including 8-year-old Dexter Bezayiff receiving a holiday visit from Santa and the CHP while battling cancer, and a 16-year-old girl, Camila Schweyer, rescued after spending a night in freezing conditions. Another notable incident involved Mike Lawrence, who revived Rich Novelli with CPR after his heart stopped. Meanwhile, North Dakota's political landscape is poised for significant discussions as unresolved issues from 2024, including property tax reforms and abortion legislation, resurface with the upcoming legislative session. Governor Doug Burgum's departure and the election of Kelly Armstrong as the new governor mark a transition in leadership. The North Dakota State Capitol celebrated the new year with a display of '2025'. The state's political dynamics will be closely watched as Governor Armstrong outlines his administration's priorities and the Senate confirmation hearing for Burgum as Secretary of the Interior approaches.