AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (Medora) Opens: North Dakota’s Badlands are getting a major new conservation-minded landmark as the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library prepares for its public opening July 4, with a 96,000-square-foot museum on a 93-acre campus near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The design is pitched as highly sustainable, aiming for “Four Zeros” (zero energy, zero carbon, zero water, zero waste) and using geothermal wells plus mass-timber and rammed-earth elements. Rural Health Tech Funding: North Dakota HHS launched a new funding opportunity to help rural providers modernize electronic medical record systems, including support for tools that improve care coordination and outcomes. I-94 Upgrade (Bismarck Area): The state received $24 million in federal support for a “State of Good Repair” project upgrading a 20-mile stretch of I-94 east of Bismarck. Airport Improvements: FAA grants totaling nearly $32 million will fund runway, terminal, and safety upgrades at multiple North Dakota airports. Lead Water Pipe Hunt: Cities including Mandan are working to identify hazardous lead water service lines, using engineering support to narrow down unknowns. Drought & Forage Pressure: NDSU Extension says drought and dry conditions are cutting forage growth, with guidance for supplemental forage planning for ranchers. Heat & Summer Risks: Coverage also flags rising summer heat impacts, including higher electricity costs to keep cool and increased risk of harmful cyanobacteria during hot weather.
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