Background
Brian Kroshus earned a B.S. from North Dakota State University in 1986. Kroshus' career experience includes working as the publisher of the Bismarck Tribune, the group publisher of Lee Agri-Media, an executive team member and division leader with Lee Enterprises, and the state operations manager with Forum Communications. He has served on the board of trustees with the Missouri Slope Areawide United Way, Bismarck State College, and the Sanford Health Foundation.[2][3]
- Bachelor's:
- North Dakota State University, 1986
Campaign themes
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During his campaign announcement, Kroshus highlighted his time in the private sector, particularly his time as publisher of the Bismarck Tribune. He said,
I've been through the ups and down, the different business cycles that you experience, and you learn ... how to do things more efficiently.[5]
—Brian Kroshus, [2]
He also said,
When state revenue forecasts trend downward, government must be increasingly more efficient. Government must always look for ways to stretch tax dollars farther and be good stewards of public funds.[5]
—Brian Kroshus, [2]
Endorsements
North Dakota Treasurer Kelly Schmidt and Lieutenant Governor Drew Wrigley attended Kroshus' campaign announcement.[2]
On the 2026 ballot
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