AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInvasive Species & Prairie Habitat: UND and NDSU students joined agency and conservation partners for a Woody Encroachment Workshop near Grand Forks, learning hands-on ways to curb invasive trees and brush that choke prairie wildlife habitat. Wetlands Rule Pressure: Sen. Kevin Cramer says talks with the Interior Department and North Dakota farmers may loosen a wetlands setback rule that’s been tightening limits for landowners—an issue that also affects hunting access. Youth Hunting Weekend: North Dakota’s youth pheasant weekend runs Oct. 3-4, with licensed hunters 15 and younger able to hunt statewide under specific rules and supervision. Local Economy & Jobs: Rugby leaders say population decline is reshaping the workforce, and the Job Development Authority is focusing on employer support plus housing and daycare to help people stay and work. Outdoor Recreation: A guide highlights North Dakota lakes with beaches, boating, and swimming—timed for fall travel. Missouri River Protection: Governors including North Dakota’s Kelly Armstrong urged Congress to remove a Missouri River diversion/export provision that would require unanimous state approval. Energy & Infrastructure: Applied Digital says it added 75 MW of AI data-center power in North Dakota, bringing Polaris Forge 1 to 250 MW operational critical IT load. Transportation Upgrade: Oriska Rest Area reopened on I-94 after a $10 million rebuild with expanded truck parking and accessibility features.
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