AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNHL Draft (ND ties): The Pittsburgh Penguins made a feel-good story out of the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting UND-bound twin brothers Liam Ruck (No. 22) and Markus Ruck (No. 39), fulfilling their wish to stay together. Local Sports (ND): UND’s Keaton Verhoeff was also a first-round pick in the draft, adding more North Dakota talent to the mix. Health Care (regional): Essentia Health announced four new members to its board of directors, including Marc Adams, Marci Knight, Dr. Josh Honeyman and Sister Jeanne Ann Weber. Banking (ND): Security State Bank in Hibbings named Bernie Knutson as its new president, succeeding Mark Gardeski. Energy/Infrastructure (regional): Minnesota Power is pushing a major $900 million grid upgrade, including a new converter station tied to the HVDC line that brings wind power from central North Dakota. Politics/Policy (ND): North Dakota is among 17 Republican-led states suing California over its plastics packaging law, arguing it violates state sovereignty and could raise costs nationwide. Business/Local growth (ND): Farmers Fuel Coffee Co. is expanding from a family farm in Minnesota, a reminder of how regional agriculture brands keep growing.
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