Craig assumed the Speaker's chair and began presiding over the House.
On January 11, 1933, Minnie D. Craig formally assumed her duties as Speaker of the North Dakota House of Representatives. From the speaker’s chair, she presided over legislative sessions, guiding debates and legislative processes. Her leadership role was both symbolic and practical, as it demonstrated that women could hold the highest positions in state legislative bodies, thereby inspiring women across the country to pursue leadership roles in government.