AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRural & Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention: ND Thrives is pushing to weave suicide prevention into everyday life for rural and tribal youth, partnering with NORC and Northland Health Centers as it heads into its next funding cycle. Local Education & Sports: Grand Forks Public Schools is weighing a cost-neutral girls JV hockey team to expand opportunities and reduce the “cultural divide” between varsity and Parks District 15U players. Healthcare Training in North Dakota: Lake Region State College’s first surgical technology cohort has graduated after passing certification exams, with an apprenticeship model through Altru. Community Arts Loss: Fargo-area artist and educator Catherine Esmond Mulligan has died at 92, with local artists and former students reflecting on her lasting impact. Public Health Watch: North Dakota officials are moving to address kratom concerns after 23 deaths linked to kratom-related compounds since 2019, with a potential special session on the table. Culture & Travel: A North Dakota RV/camping feature spotlights Devils Lake and Grahams Island State Park as a comfort-first way to enjoy the outdoors. Statewide Lifestyle Context: U.S. News ranks North Dakota among the top states overall for 2026, placing it in the top five.
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