Growing concerns prompt calls to address kratom substances in North Dakota

By: Jack Dura, Michael Achterling, Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 1,534

Last Updated: 2 days, 22 hours ago

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Twenty-three deaths in North Dakota since 2019 were linked to kratom and related compounds, part of a pattern that has worried officials and sparked talks of a special legislative session to do something about it.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s office said Friday that he and Attorney General Drew Wrigley will hold a press conference on Monday to announce actions aimed at addressing kratom substances “to protect public health and safety in North Dakota.”

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