AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCatholic Church in North Dakota: The Vatican excommunicated the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, including two SSPX churches in North Dakota—St. Michael’s in Mandan and Our Lady of Good Success in Dickinson—after the group ordained bishops without papal approval. State Capitol: North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley will hold a media availability Tuesday, July 7, to discuss 2025 North Dakota crime statistics. Local public safety: Bismarck police are investigating a June 30 burglary at Bell Pawn where multiple handguns were stolen and are asking for tips tied to Case #26-9997. Business in the Bakken: Dorchester Minerals says it agreed to acquire mineral and royalty interests totaling about 3,100 net royalty acres in five Williston Basin counties, with a planned July 31 closing. Economic development: Grand Forks Region EDC released a 2026-2029 strategic plan targeting 600 net new jobs, higher primary-sector wages, and expanded industry partnerships. Agriculture: The Williston Research Extension Center will host its annual Field Day Friday, July 10, with dryland and horticulture tours. Sports: Team Vermont’s roster was announced for the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, running July 10-18.
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