Merle Boucher: A Legacy of Service

North Dakota lost a true pillar of public service with the passing of former House Minority Leader Merle Boucher at age seventy-nine. A rancher-turned-legislator who served District Nine from 1991 to 2011, Boucher led the Democratic minority for fifteen years and left an indelible mark through his compassion, environmental advocacy, and bipartisan respect. Before politics, he taught and farmed, and later served ten years as a Rolette County Commissioner, plus roles with local care centers and PATH. Colleagues remember him as a humble mentor who championed the vulnerable and never lost sight of what mattered most: people. His Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, June 19, at 11 AM in Rolette. His legacy? A lifetime of servant leadership rooted in care for community and earth. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a41ac83038ff5dc1