AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat Risk: Meteorologists warn a major heat dome will push triple-digit temperatures across the northern Plains and Midwest this weekend, including forecasts around 108°F in Bismarck, raising heat-illness and wildfire concerns. Utilities & Rates: Montana-Dakota Utilities has filed with the North Dakota Public Service Commission for a 14.5% electric rate increase, citing higher operating costs and system upgrades. AI & Data Centers: North Dakota’s new AI/data-center committee released its agenda for its first meeting in Bismarck, including how other states regulate AI and a session on the link between data centers and energy. Payments Enforcement: Multistate attorneys general announced a $45 million settlement with Block over Cash App deceptive practices and fraud protections, with Illinois receiving more than $1.1 million. Economic Development: North American Iron secured additional funding for engineering and permitting for a proposed Minot pig-iron plant using reclaimed ore, targeting about 650 jobs. Workforce: The North Dakota Department of Commerce opened registration for the 2026 Global Talent Summit in Bismarck on Sept. 3. Aerospace Industry: Ad Monkeys, Inc. joined the North Dakota UAS Council to help translate unmanned aircraft growth into business messaging and stakeholder education. Local Business/Community: Dickinson officials provided updates on a large Woody’s Feed & Grain structure fire, with the State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating the cause.
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