AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDaylight Saving Time Debate: A House-passed plan to make daylight saving time permanent is drawing pushback from religious groups, including Agudath Israel, which warns winter clock changes could disrupt morning prayers and work schedules. Health & Wellness: A new review in JAMA says medical cannabis may help some conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety, but the strongest support is limited and risks remain. Community & Culture: North Dakota Agri-Women and Women in Agribusiness are spotlighted as ways to help women in agriculture find peers, leadership, and professional support beyond the “farm wife” stereotype. Local Parks & Family Fun: Grand Forks is expanding Ryan Park with a new prairie trail and outdoor classroom, plus an ADA-accessible multi-use shelter opening in late August. Higher Ed Leadership: Lisa Karch says she’s returning to NDSCS for the people—faculty, staff, students, and community—while she reconnects and prepares for the next academic year. Sports & Pride: NDSU coach Tim Polasek says the big challenge is proving the Bison “belong” at the next level as the Mountain West era ramps up. Business & Accountability: Multistate attorneys general announce a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with possible compensation for eligible buyers. Public Safety: A longtime Langdon paramedic, Bob Klein, is laid to rest after nearly four decades in EMS.
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