Longtime North Dakota lawmaker, House Appropriations chair announces retirement

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 476

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A longstanding North Dakota lawmaker and chair of the House Appropriations Committee is not seeking reelection.

Rep. Don Vigesaa, R-Cooperstown, announced his plans to retire after 23 years of service. He will continue to represent District 29 in central North Dakota until his term ends Nov. 30.

“I’m 73 next month,” Vigesaa said in an interview Tuesday. “I just thought, I’ve got three children and eight grandchildren that are starting to be involved in athletics …

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