Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library nears completion in the Badlands
MEDORA, N.D. - The dream of a Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library rising from the rugged bluffs of the North Dakota Badlands is quickly becoming a reality. With construction well underway and an opening date set for July 2026, this ambitious project - an official America 250 event - promises to be one of the nation’s most distinctive cultural landmarks.
North Dakota’s own Doug Burgum, a native of Arthur who found business success with Great Plains Software before selling to Microsoft, then served as governor and now as U.S. Secretary of the Interior, has long championed the library project in Medora. His vision of honoring Roosevelt in the landscape that shaped the 26th president is being realized. Burgum has hosted an impressive gathering of guests interested in seeing and supporting the project. This past weekend included renowned entrepreneur Kimball Musk, brother of Elon Musk, who has served on the boards of Tesla and Space X. It was Musk’s first trip to the Badlands. Also in attendance were Dan Wright, CEO/Founder of Armada, one of several artificial intelligence firms exploring opportunities in North Dakota, and famed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the foremost experts on Roosevelt’s life.
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