AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Merger: Sanford Health and North Memorial Health have signed a definitive deal to merge into one nonprofit system, with plans to invest about $600 million in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals—aimed at keeping care accessible as costs and financial pressure rise. Study Abroad Push: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Roger Wicker reintroduced the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act, expanding grants for underserved students to study abroad in nontraditional locations. Property Tax Relief: Nearly 165,000 North Dakota homeowners applied for the $1,600 Primary Residence Credit for 2025, with participation expected to reach about 98%. Deer Season Update: ND Game and Fish set the 2026 deer season with 39,100 gun licenses—down to the lowest in nearly 50 years as deer numbers lag. Northern Lights: NOAA says northern lights chances remain Saturday night into the weekend, with much of North Dakota included. Fire Weather: Stutsman County is under critical fire weather warnings, urging residents to avoid controlled burns.
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