AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNDSU Football & Rivalry: North Dakota State and Wyoming officially launch “Battle of the Basins,” a new traveling trophy tied to the petroleum industry, with the first matchup Saturday at the Fargodome. Local Sports Poll: Devils Lake is ranked No. 2 in Division AA after a 26-18 road win over Jamestown, while Minot North and Dickinson fell in the latest AP rankings. Education Watch: North Dakota K-12 Superintendent Levi Bachmeier visits four Grand Forks schools Wednesday as part of a statewide listening tour. State Water Policy: Gov. Kelly Armstrong and other governors oppose a House provision that would restrict Missouri River water diversions without unanimous approval. Justice Update: A Grand Forks man accused of attempted murder was found not criminally responsible and ordered to treatment at the state hospital while the case remains open. Business & Media: Lee Enterprises takes over the Watertown Public Opinion, and Butler Machinery opens its first Cat Compact and Butler Cat Rentals location in Bismarck. Ag/Biofuels: EPA renewable volume obligation changes are credited with reviving bio-based diesel demand and boosting feedstock pressure, including soybeans.
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