AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Center Development: Bowman County approved a seven-month pause on data center and battery-storage projects while it drafts zoning rules, as local debate over the facilities grows. State Fund Oversight: The North Dakota Development Fund’s chair and vice chair resigned, and the Ethics Commission launched an inquiry into the fund’s finances. Small-Business Support: A UND-led project with the Greater Grand Forks Chamber is exploring practical ways AI tools could help local businesses market themselves and connect with customers. Agriculture: A judge struck down the law giving selected groups preference in nominating Beef Commission members, but left the state’s beef checkoff in place. Housing Market: Grand Forks rents rose 3.2% year over year in the third quarter, among the fastest increases in the Midwest as apartment availability tightened. Business Financing: The Development Fund approved $6.3 million in third-quarter financing for business development and expansion.
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