AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBakken Investment: North Dakota leaders are advancing phase two of Crack the Code, a roughly $400 million effort to test enhanced oil recovery across entire fields. Officials hope the technology can boost production and extend the Bakken’s life, though the work faces delays and may require more state funding. Data Center Debate: Grand Forks-area candidates differ on how tightly to regulate data centers, with Democrats urging stronger safeguards and Republicans emphasizing caution and local control. Energy Projects: The Public Service Commission will hear public comment Oct. 23 on Geronimo Power’s proposed 200-megawatt battery storage project near Casselton; a separate data center planned nearby is not part of that hearing. Founder Community: A guest columnist credits the Prairie Capital Summit’s investor introductions and founder network with helping persuade her family to move to West Fargo and build a business here. Infrastructure: The Red River Valley & Western Railroad received $23.6 million for upgrades, supporting freight infrastructure across the region.
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