AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSevere Weather: High winds and hail ripped through western North Dakota over the weekend, with reports of 70–98 mph gusts and 2-inch hail; preliminary tornado reports were issued near Bowbells and Berthold, and the storm threat is expected to linger into the work week. Primary Election Prep: North Dakota voters head to Tuesday’s primary with a key warning from Secretary of State Michael Howe: in the partisan ballot columns, you must stay in one party’s column or the tabulator may reject your ballot. Early Voting Surge: Cass County is driving turnout, with nearly 50,000 ballots already submitted statewide before polls open, including thousands of early in-person votes tied to the Fargo mayoral race. Data Centers & Community Impact: A new push to limit SNAP purchases is also landing in North Dakota, while separate reporting highlights growing local concerns about data centers and the debate over whether critics are being dismissed. Health Access: KFF data says nearly 50 Planned Parenthood clinics have closed this year, threatening reproductive healthcare for Medicaid enrollees. Education Leadership: North Dakota Superintendent Levi Bachmeier appointed Amanda Peterson as deputy superintendent.
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