Name: Governor Kelly Armstrong and Karl Rove in Conversation
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-09

North Dakota might surprise you—and that’s the point. For many, Bismarck-Mandan is a first-time destination, and it delivers far more than just another box to check. Here, you’ll find one-of-a-kind attractions and off-site venues that take events and meetings beyond the fields, courses and four walls and into unforgettable experiences.

Plenty of cities have facilities. What sets us apart? The extra. From history, culture and arts to outdoor adventure, dining and shopping, Bismarck-Mandan has it all—right on the Missouri River and surrounded by rolling hills.

As North Dakota’s capital, we combine professional infrastructure with authentic hospitality and a central location that’s easy to reach by road or air. Add in access to key industry sites, walkable downtowns and built-in pre- and post-conference adventures and you’ve got a destination that works hard—and plays even harder.

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

How does national political strategy translate into the practical work of governing a state? Governor Kelly Armstrong and Karl Rove join Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Executive Director Robbie Lauf for a wide-ranging public conversation on strategy, leadership, and turning ideas into action. Tickets $27.30 at trlibrary.com/calendar. Presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Governor Kelly Armstrong and Karl Rove in Conversation

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