Young geologists in North Dakota are making waves by proposing the state’s first official rock: Knife River Flint. These spirited students, known as the Bottineau Rockhounds, took their enthusiasm to the state Capitol, urging lawmakers to embrace this cola-colored stone. Historically significant and unique to North Dakota, Knife River Flint has been treasured for its utility and has seen extensive use and trade across the continent. With unanimous House support, their dream now awaits Senate approval. Could a student-led initiative catalyze a state symbol? We’ll soon find out.
HB 1186
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the Knife River flint as the official state rock.
House Sponsors: D. Anderson (R, District 6)Vollmer (R, District 6)
Senate Sponsors: Thomas (R, District 6)