North Dakota statewide kratom ban now in effect; Medical expert raises fentanyl risk concern

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1. Fri, 7 August 2026

   2 reports
   • valleynewslive.com02:14first to report
     North Dakota statewide kratom ban now in effect; Medical expert raises fentanyl risk concern

     Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order Tuesday also classifying 7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH, as a Schedule 1 controlled substance.

   • wahpetondailynews.com17:31
     North Dakota lawmakers call for regulation of kratom over 'flat-out ban'

     All kratom products are banned ahead of a special session slated for Sept. 2. Legislators on Friday suggested regulation over prohibition.

2. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • wahpetondailynews.com09:30
     What is kratom, and why are some concerned about North Dakota banning it with little notice?

     North Dakota's governor banned kratom products effective 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. While experts agreed regulation is needed, some wonder if the quick prohibition will cause withdrawals.

3. Sun, 9 August 2026

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   • wahpetondailynews.com14:59
     Port: North Dakota's kratom crisis is very real, and very big

     "Those suggesting that a special session of the legislature to address the drug isn't necessary are being foolish," Rob Port writes.

4. Wed, 12 August 2026

   2 reports
   • kfyrtv.com22:37
     Working group meets at the Capitol to discuss upcoming legislation on kratom

     Many different advocacy groups and organizations gathered to present research and opinions on kratom and 7-OH, the potent opioid alkaloid found in the substance.

   • thedickinsonpress.com23:36
     Bills deadline for North Dakota special session approaches as more testify on kratom ban

     Some say kratom saved their lives, while one mother said the substance was found in the body of her son when he died from an overdose.

5. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • kfgo.com12:07
     North Dakota lawmakers’ kratom group leans toward synthetics ban, ponders natural products

     BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota lawmakers are grappling with how to restrict kratom and r...

6. Thu, 20 August 2026

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   • kfyrtv.com23:59removed by the outlet
     Health care providers warn of kratom withdrawal after ban

     There is no set treatment for patients who are going through withdrawal, and medical experts are still determining how to treat the symptoms.

7. Sun, 23 August 2026

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   • inforum.com10:01
     Second special session expected to cost North Dakota more than $200K. Is it worth it?

     Gov. Kelly Armstrong called the special session to address a lack of kratom regulations. It's the first time North Dakota will have more than one special session between regular sessions.

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     • jamestownsun.com23 Aug, 10:01their copy
8. Tue, 25 August 2026

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   • kfyrtv.com01:07
     Kratom ban raises concerns over withdrawal & overdose risks

     After Gov. Armstrong banned kratom; professionals in health care have expressed concerns about users going through withdrawal and people addicted to the substance who may be at risk for overdosing.

9. Fri, 28 August 2026

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   • dglobe.com22:30
     Despite overall decline in overdoses, increasing kratom use a concern in Minnesota

     Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that's legally sold in capsules, powders, gummies and drinks as energy boosters or pain relievers in gas stations and smoke shops across the state.

10. Sat, 29 August 2026

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    • minotdailynews.com09:00
      Governor to deliver State of the State address

      BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will deliver a State of the State address to a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the House of Representatives chamber of the North Dakota Capitol, Bismarck. The address will begin at about 10 a.m. and will be livestreamed on the Legislature’s website. The […]

11. Mon, 31 August 2026

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    • phillyvoice.com22:01
      DAs in Bucks and Chester counties urge Pa. officials to declare emergency ban on kratom products

      The prosecutors asked the state's health secretary to immediately schedule the supplement as a controlled substance.

12. Tue, 1 September 2026

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    • willistonherald.com19:51
      Port: Is it worth all this new government to keep a version of kratom legal?

      A fiscal note from Attorney General Drew Wrigley's office makes it clear that attempting to regulate even so-called "natural" kratom would be very complicated and very expensive.

13. Thu, 3 September 2026

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    • cbs6albany.com03:12
      Rensselaer County kratom ban proposal draws backlash after Albany County action

      A proposal to ban the sale and distribution of kratom in Rensselaer County is drawing strong reaction as county lawmakers consider restrictions that would inclu

    • prairiepublic.org20:19
      Kratom bills advance, including a permanent full ban in North Dakota

      North Dakota Legislation advanced Wednesday to permanently ban all kratom and synthetic products in North Dakota, hours after the governor urged the Legislature to ban kratom “in all its forms.”

    • krcrtv.com22:04
      Northstate clinic seeing dangers of 7-OH products among community members

      Leaders with a Redding medical clinic say community members are having negative results from using harmful kratom-related products.

14. Fri, 4 September 2026

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    • thedickinsonpress.com17:11
      Port: North Dakota lawmakers (sort of) keep natural kratom legal

      The political divides in the North Dakota Republican Party may have played a role in lawmakers failing to pass the total, permanent ban on kratom that Gov. Kelly Armstrong wanted.