The Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award is an award presented by the

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of the state of

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to prominent North Dakotans. The award "recognizes present and former North Dakotans who have been influenced by the state in achieving national recognition in their fields of endeavor, thereby reflecting credit and honor upon North Dakota and its citizens.""Burgum presents 50th Rough Rider Award to SCHEELS chairman emeritus Steve D. Scheel in Fargo"
North Dakota Office of the Governor It has been awarded to 50 North Dakotans since its establishment in 1961 under Governor William L. Guy.

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