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North Dakota governor calls for total ban on kratom

Gov. Kelly Armstrong is pushing to ban kratom in North Dakota, citing safety risks and recent overdose deaths.

Aberdeen News · September 7, 2026

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has called for a legislative ban on kratom in all its forms. The governor cited overdose deaths and a lack of regulation as reasons for immediate action. Since 2021, kratom has been linked as a primary cause in 23 de

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