AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S. Senate Remembrance: North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer ordered flags at half-staff and paid tribute after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, calling him a longtime defense and judiciary leader. North Dakota State Fair: The North Dakota State Fair opens in Minot July 17-25 with a big America’s 250th theme, plus food, exhibits and attractions drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. Local Health Care: Sanford’s Hankinson Clinic is set to open July 15, adding primary care, lab, physical and occupational therapy, with behavioral health planned later. Data Center Debate: Oliver County approved a building permit for an Applied Digital data center, with conditions aimed at addressing water and wastewater concerns. Extreme Heat & Fire Risk: A dangerous heat wave continues across parts of the region, with extreme temperatures and fire danger prompting warnings. Livestock & Rural Health: NDSU Extension warns livestock producers to watch for cyanobacteria in hot, nutrient-rich water sources. SNAP Costs in ND: A new report says nearly 1 in 10 SNAP approvals in North Dakota in 2025 had payment errors, which could cost the state millions if the rate stays high. Broadband Milestone: Bluepeak says it has passed 500,000 homes and businesses with fiber service across multiple states, including North Dakota.
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