AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHigher Education Appointments: Gov. Kelly Armstrong named Minot entrepreneur Kevin Black and Grand Forks physician Dr. Joshua Deere to the State Board of Higher Education, plus Mayville State student Kelby Azure as student member—shaping policy for North Dakota’s university system. Scandinavian Festival Update: Minot’s Fjord Folk Fest is set for Aug. 21-22, with the Uffda Foundation stepping in after Norsk Hostfest ended its 47-year run, keeping traditions while giving the event a fresh start. State Fair Safety: The North Dakota State Patrol will run a sobriety checkpoint in Ward County on July 18, followed by saturation patrols, as alcohol-related crashes remain a concern. Outdoor & Community Fun: Jamestown officials broke ground on Bison Bend Mini Golf at Frontier Village, aiming for a June 1, 2027 opening with holes tied to local history. Trail Preservation: The Northern Region Pack Train returned to the Maah Daah Hey Trail to replace missing markers using horses and mules—“History in Motion” for hikers and riders. Culture & Faith: A new UND spring 2026 graduation roundup highlights more than 1,800 graduates, while local education news includes construction progress on St. Carlo Acutis Middle School in Grand Forks.
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