AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation Leadership: Minot Public Schools named James Swegarden as principal of McKinley Alternative Learning Center and Brian Aufforth as assistant principal at Minot North High School, both starting with board approval. Rangelands & Ranching: The U.S. House and Senate backed resolutions making 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, spotlighting grazing as land stewardship and ecosystem support. Urban Forestry: UND planted four new trees near Merrifield Hall for its Arbor Day tradition, part of its Tree Campus Higher Education commitment. Community Safety (Local Idea): Lincoln’s Police Department is exploring a “Safety Village” to teach kids bike and pedestrian safety, traffic laws, and emergency services through hands-on learning. Wildlife Watch: Minot Parks warned residents about aggressive wild moose in the Oak Park area—keep distance. Climate Policy Elsewhere: Louisiana lawmakers rejected parish-level carbon capture bans, keeping local control off the table.
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