The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is still raising money—and how it does that is now part of the story. A recent fundraiser at the Dallas home of billionaire donor Harlan Crow has drawn scrutiny, tying the North Dakota project to a national[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt library takes ‘calculated risk’ with remote North Dakota site
High atop a butte overlooking the Badlands, a new chapter of American history is taking shape. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, set to open in Medora in 2026, will honor the president who found his strength—and his purpose—in North Dakota’s rugged landscape.[...]
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North Dakota’s Badlands named one of National Geographic’s Best of the World: Where to Go in 2026
WASHINGTON–Oct. 21, 2025 – National Geographic today unveiled its annual list of the 25 most awe-inspiring, meaningful and immersive travel experiences for the upcoming year. From Rwandan safaris to the Moroccan oases, this year’s edition of BEST OF THE WORLD encourages readers[...]
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Medora prepares for ‘presidential’ transformation with hope and some anxiety
Medora is preparing for a transformation. Construction crews are busy reshaping roads and infrastructure ahead of next summer’s opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library — a project expected to turn the small Badlands town into a year-round destination. The July 4,[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library using $70M Bank of North Dakota line of credit
The dream of a presidential library in the Badlands is taking shape—but not without a little help from the state bank. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation has tapped $53 million of a $70 million line of credit from the Bank of[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library launches virtual event series
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora may not open to the public until July 4, 2026, but the education and virtual learning events for the 26th president begin next week. The library is hosting a virtual programming series featuring book talks,[...]
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TR Library project hits 65% milestone with one year to go
Set against the rugged backdrop of the Badlands, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is racing toward a historic debut on July 4, 2026 — perfectly timed with the nation’s 250th birthday. With two-thirds of the construction complete and $286 million in private[...]
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A ‘showstopper’ wall rises in Medora, putting the Badlands’ true colors on display
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library rising from the North Dakota Badlands isn’t just another presidential monument—it’s a bold architectural statement that literally embodies the rugged landscape TR loved. At its heart stands a 30-foot-tall, 240-foot-long rammed-earth wall that looks like it was[...]
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North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will redefine what a presidential library can be
Theodore Roosevelt came to North Dakota to grieve—and left with a renewed sense of purpose. Now, that same landscape will offer the rest of us a chance to reconnect. Opening next July in Medora, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library isn’t just a[...]
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Commerce budget bill passes with no funding for presidential library
North Dakota’s state commerce budget is heading to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk with one major change — no funding for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Lawmakers struck the funding after Senate negotiators deemed it a dealbreaker, opting instead to revisit the issue[...]
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Lawmakers ask for $50 million for Theodore Roosevelt library
Lawmakers in North Dakota’s House are weighing in on a request for an extra $50 million to support the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library’s long-term operations. The ask is part of the broader commerce budget, and while the library continues rising in the[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Launches “Rangers Wanted” Augmented Reality App
Teddy Roosevelt’s legacy just got a high-tech upgrade. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library has teamed up with top tech innovators to launch Rangers Wanted, an augmented reality app that turns the natural world into an interactive adventure. Designed to get kids off[...]