Armstrong Sworn In; Wilke Heads Health Department

Kelly Armstrong has been sworn in as the 34th governor of North Dakota, succeeding Governor Doug Burgum, who has been nominated as the next Interior Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. Armstrong, alongside Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinden, has promptly begun his term by appointing Dirk Wilke as the interim head of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. Wilke, previously the executive director of public health, replaces Wayne Salter, who decided not to continue in his role. Armstrong aims to ensure a smooth transition and maintain high-quality services, emphasizing Wilke's proven track record in public health administration. The new administration is set to hold its first full cabinet meeting, marking the beginning of Armstrong's governance with a focus on collaboration and strategic planning.