Reaction To Nick Spaeth’s Death

Sen. Hedi Heitkamp (D) North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today released the following statement on the passing of former North Dakota Attorney General Nick Spaeth.

“I became friends with Nick in the 1980s when we were both rookie campaigners. We had a great time on the campaign trail. Throughout his life, Nick had a passion for serving the people of North Dakota. Because of his great intellect and steadfast commitment to moving our state forward, Nick successfully took on the very challenging job of Attorney General. He did an excellent job modernizing the operations in the Attorney General’s office, which helped us all be more effective in representing the state. My thoughts and prayers go out to Nick’s family and friends.”

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple, First Lady Betsy Dalrymple and Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley today said they are saddened by the passing of former North Dakota Attorney General Nicholas Spaeth. Dalrymple served in the North Dakota Legislature during Spaeth’s tenure as attorney general from 1985 to 1992.

“We are very saddened that Nicholas Spaeth has passed away,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “He served the state of North Dakota faithfully as attorney general for two full terms. Our prayers are with his family and friends.”