AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Cost of Living: North Dakota’s electricity is still the cheapest in the U.S., but rising demand and aging infrastructure are pushing rate hikes nationwide, with MDU warning bills could jump as much as 19% for some customers. Agriculture & Weather: A heat wave is stressing wheat and soybeans during key growth stages, and farmers are watching for rain as prices climb amid Black Sea shipping worries. Public Health: The DEQ issued a harmful algae bloom advisory for Devils Lake, warning people and pets to stay out if water looks discolored or smells bad. Environment & Conservation: Audubon surpassed 20,000 acres of grassland restoration in North Dakota and is set to restore another 5,000 acres with a $2.5 million Outdoor Heritage Fund award. State Policy & Services: North Dakota’s SNAP error rate hit 9.89% in fiscal 2025, the highest in nearly three decades, raising questions about the software used to run the program. Local Government & Courts: The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld a Fargo woman’s felony theft conviction and a restitution order over $29,000. Wildlife: First-come, first-served deer gun licenses are available in unit 3F2 starting Aug. 12.
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