AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMinot Leadership Moves: Minot Public Schools named James Swegarden as principal of McKinley Alternative Learning Center and Brian Aufforth as 10-month assistant principal at Minot North High School, with both roles set to start after board approval. Local Elections, Real Money: At Minot forums, mayoral and council candidates sparred over staffing, property taxes, and how to fund priorities like flood protection, water projects, housing, and public safety. Community Input on Parks: Hollidaysburg Borough held a parks open house to shape long-term upgrades for Mattern Orchard Park and Sweet Cherry Court Park, with residents weighing what’s worth the cost. Food Safety Win: Kwik Trip earned the 2026 Black Pearl Award for corporate excellence in food protection. Gas Watch for Memorial Day: AAA reports North Dakota gas averaging about $4.23/gal, and experts say some travelers may delay or combine trips. Statewide Education Highlights: Ten ND students were named U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists, and UND planted four new trees for Arbor Day near Merrifield Hall. Voting Rights Legal Twist: The U.S. Supreme Court sent a Native American Voting Rights Act case back for reconsideration, reshaping how lower courts handle enforcement.
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