Counting the ballots…
Counting the ballots…
North Dakota's ballot was built for a long winter. Knoephla Soup is a blizzard meal and Hotdish is a state of mind. The German-Russian side brings Fleischkuechle and the Bismarck Pastry; the Scandinavian side brings Lefse and Krumkake rolled off a waffle iron. Caramel Rolls anchor every cafe and truck stop before dawn. The Bison Burger comes off the Badlands, the Walleye Sandwich off the lake, and Sour Cream Raisin Pie is quietly disappearing. What North Dakota is famous for is hot, heavy, and pinched by hand. So what is North Dakota's official state dish? Voting closes November 1, 2026.