AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNorth Dakota Agriculture: The state’s farm economy is taking hits on multiple fronts, with Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring calling it “death by a thousand paper cuts” as costs rise and cropland value erodes. Community & Culture: Bismarck and Mandan are gearing up for America’s 250th anniversary with July 4 events, including a drone light show and a long-running Fourth of July parade. Education & Workforce: Minot State University is moving toward a new innovation engineering program after a $500,000 MAGIC Fund-backed push, aiming to launch this fall. Local Governance: A guest column is urging more civility in North Dakota local government as threats and resignations make it harder to serve. Health & Food Costs: A new study flags fresh produce as increasingly unaffordable, with North Dakota families reporting the biggest extra monthly spend. Indigenous Arts: The American Indian College Fund received a $2.4 million grant to expand Native arts programming at tribal colleges. Sports & Hometown Pride: Nodak Speedway’s Championship Night is set for June 21, with multiple classes still tight in the standings. Public Health: The CDC measles tracker shows 2026 cases remain high, with outbreaks still active across dozens of jurisdictions.
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