AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Education & Equity: New data shows Cass County’s six-year bachelor’s completion rate for Black or African American students (entering 2018) was 45.7% by 2024, while Grand Forks County’s rate for two or more races hit 66.2% and for Asian students at UND was 68.6%—all measured through 2024. School Finance: Grand Forks Public Schools leaders say North Dakota’s 3% property tax increase cap could mean about $300,000 less revenue for the district, squeezing budgets as costs rise. Career & Community Pride: Grand Forks aviation instructor Leslie Martin was named North Dakota Air Force Association Teacher of the Year. Culture & Travel: A California winery, Hook and Ladder, donated wine to the Medora Foundation, with proceeds supporting Medora’s programs. Agriculture Spotlight: The Big Iron Farm and Construction Show returns Sept. 15–17 in West Fargo, with free entry, hundreds of exhibitors, and field demos. Sports (Regional Flavor): Prairie Business named 2026’s 50 Best Places to Work across the region, highlighting workplace culture and growth.
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