Doug Burgum announces engagement on Facebook

2759287+0B6NQBzkycuE2QjgyNWZMUFBvV2s.jpg — Doug Burgum, the Republican's candidate in the North Dakota governor's race, recently asked Kathryn Helgaas of Fargo for her hand in marriage. Special to Forum News Services

By David Olson

August 19, 2016 at 11:54 PM

FARGO-Fargo businessman and Republican North Dakota gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum recently became engaged to Kathryn Helgaas of Fargo.

Burgum announced the engagement on his Facebook page Friday, Aug. 19, and a photo of the couple was also posted on Facebook.

"Excited to share the news that I surprised Kathryn with an engagement proposal last weekend, and she said yes!" Burgum wrote on the Facebook posting.

"We are grateful for all the friends and family that have shared their love and support and we are both very excited about the journey ahead," he added.

Burgum defeated North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem in the Republican primary for governor.

Other candidates on the ballot in the race for governor in the Nov. 8 general election are Democrat Marvin Nelson, of Rolla, and Libertarian Party candidate Marty Riske, of Fargo.

By David Olson

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Doug Burgum announces engagement on Facebook

FARGO--Fargo businessman and Republican North Dakota gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum recently became engaged to Kathryn Helgaas of Fargo. Burgum announced the engagement on his Facebook page Friday, Aug. 19, and a photo of the couple was also...