Bismarck, North Dakota the capital of the Dakota Territory, and in 1889 as the state capital of the new state of North Dakota. Bismarck is at (46.813343, −100.779004). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which, is land and is water. The city has developed around downtown Bismarck, the center of historic development. It is distinctive because the city's major shopping center, Kirkwood Mall, is in the center city rather than in the suburbs. Several other major retail stores are in the vicinity of Kirkwood Mall, which was developed near the Bismarck Civic Center. The
Adjutant General of North Dakota Adjutant General of North Dakota The Adjutant General of North Dakota is the highest-ranking military official in the State of North Dakota and is subordinate to the Governor of North Dakota. The Adjutant General is a member of the Governor's Cabinet and advises the Governor on military and emergency management matters. The Adjutant General is in charge of the North Dakota Army National Guard, North Dakota Air National Guard, the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (Homeland Security and State Radio), and the North Dakota Civil Air Patrol. The current Adjutant General of North Dakota is Major General Alan S.