AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S. News Best States: North Dakota is again near the top, ranked No. 4 overall (Utah No. 1, South Dakota No. 2, Minnesota No. 3). The scores draw on education, health care, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, natural environment and crime/corrections. Local courts: Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Walsh County State’s Attorney Kelley Cole to the Northeast Judicial District bench, effective Aug. 17. Power grid watch: The DOE extended an emergency order for the western grid operator to add resources to reduce blackout risk across 17 states amid extreme heat. Agriculture: USDA crop progress shows a widening regional divide—North Dakota corn ratings sit around 50% good to excellent while some areas remain stronger. Community & business: Williston approved STAR Fund grants up to $454,500 for projects including a new truck stop, mini-golf and business expansions. Health & food safety: A report on cyclospora risk in shredded lettuce highlights how consumers can get sick from contaminated produce.
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