AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal Grant Politics: The Trump administration admitted canceling over $7.5 billion in grants last October based on whether projects were in Democratic states, including a $50 million Minnesota Power grant tied to a transmission line linking to central North Dakota—later reinstated after court filings. Wildlife & Hunting: North Dakota Game and Fish set the 2026 deer bow season to open Sept. 4 at noon, with nonresidents limited to private land at first; the agency also released 2026 small game, waterfowl and furbearer rules, including new waterfowl dates and changes for geese and river otter. Prairie Potholes Protection: After hunter and conservation backlash, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service backed off a proposed rule that would have allowed drain tiles near protected Prairie Potholes wetlands, a move critics said could hurt duck breeding habitat. Water Security: North Dakota officials say the state avoided recent cyberattacks that targeted water systems in parts of Minnesota and South Dakota, while Fargo-area utilities reported no impact. Drought & Soil Health: North Dakota activated its Hay Hotline as drought grips parts of the state, and a Menoken Farm field day in late September will focus on regenerative practices and soil health. Energy & Data Centers: A North Dakota senator is pushing a one-year pause on new data center approvals and a ban on NDAs with developers, citing water, cleanup, and electricity concerns.
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