AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDakota Access Pipeline: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted final approval for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe, ending a long environmental review tied to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s lawsuit. The permit comes with added safety conditions and follows a 464-page impact report released in December. Energy & jobs: North Dakota’s farm incomes slipped again in early 2026 as crop prices stayed soft while fuel and fertilizer costs rose. Tribal strategy: The MHA Nation says it’s shifting from oil toward natural gas and data centers to build long-term self-sufficiency. Politics & power: In North Dakota’s PSC race, candidates spar over whether the commission has done enough to keep energy affordable, while one challenger calls for a data-center moratorium. Local life: Minot mayoral and council candidates traded views on budgets and staffing at a forum, as Memorial Day events roll out across the region.
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