AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEducation & Community: University of Mary is expanding its tuition-free academy model with 65 new full scholarships for high-achieving students, aiming to grow talent in nursing, education, business, engineering, healthcare and the humanities. Local Schools & Faith: Lustre High School has a new chief administrator, Evan Cummins, who also plans to teach Bible class and coach cross country as the school year starts Aug. 17. Public Health & Tech Debate: Rural residents and health leaders are weighing AI’s promise in healthcare, with skepticism rising over whether it truly improves access and outcomes. State Policy Watch: North Dakota lawmakers are shaping a plan for kratom restrictions after testimony, as Gov. Kelly Armstrong previously lifted a TikTok ban on state devices. Culture & Music: The North Dakota Music Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, honoring six inductees across generations and genres. Workforce & STEM: Grand Forks/East Grand Forks is partnering to connect students with employers, while a new North STAR robotics center opened in Bemidji to expand hands-on STEM access for northern Minnesota and western North Dakota. Sports & Small-Town Life: Kids’ Day at Kinnick is set for Aug. 15, and a Fulda teen’s decade in 4-H swine showing is culminating at the Murray County Fair.
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