AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora: North Dakota’s new Roosevelt Presidential Library is set to open to the public Saturday after a donor soft opening, with a 96,000-square-foot museum on a 93-acre Badlands campus and immersive exhibits aimed at bringing Roosevelt’s story to life. Local Health Care Deal Watch: Altru Health System’s board voted to keep pursuing acquisition of three central North Dakota hospitals, including St. Alexius Health Medical Center in Bismarck, with details still not public. Bismarck Hospital Timeline Unclear: Altru says it’s still in due diligence, and community leaders are pressing for updates on what an affiliation could mean for care in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison. Bakken East Gas Line Update: Proposed Bakken East natural gas pipeline plans in eastern North Dakota have been revised with larger pipe sizes for more capacity, boosting optimism for long-term growth in the Red River Valley. Jamestown Sales Tax Lift: Jamestown reported a 9% jump in first-quarter taxable sales and purchases versus last year, driven largely by construction activity tied to major projects. SNAP Error-Rate Fix: North Dakota is working to reduce its SNAP payment error rate as new federal cost-share rules take effect for states at or above a 6% error threshold. Heat and July 4 Plans: Record-breaking heat forced some major cities to cancel Fourth of July parades, underscoring safety concerns heading into the holiday weekend.
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