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4th of July Observed - State Agencies Closed

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 08:00 am - 05:00 pm

The Department of Trust Lands will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of the holiday.

Upcoming Oil & Gas Lease Auction

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Categories: Minerals

The next 2025 Oil & Gas Lease Auction

The next Department of Trust Lands oil & gas lease auction is expected to be held in the fall or winter of this year (2025).

Auction dates and the nomination deadline are to be determined, but nominations can be submitted now at https://www.land.nd.gov/Minerals/LeaseSearch.

Please check our website again for further updates.

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4th of July Observed - State Agencies Closed

Upcoming Oil & Gas Lease Auction