AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNorth Dakota Hospital Lawsuit: Two men say DNA tests proved they were switched at birth at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, accusing the hospital of robbing them of their lives and alleging missing records. Housing Affordability: A new Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis analysis suggests the headline U.S. homeownership rate may overstate who actually owns their homes, with about 14% of adults living in owner-occupied homes but not personally owning them. Local Government & Development: Stanley Township must redo three zoning votes after a public notice error, including a rezoning tied to a proposed concrete plant. Public Health Access: Fargo and Minnesota are seeing a surge in 988 calls, with FirstLink reporting a six-fold increase since the national hotline launched. County Finance: Cass County may need nearly 10% more pay to stay competitive, as it weighs 2027 budget raises against inflation. Energy Transition: Xcel Energy completed Sherco Solar Phase 3 near Becker, adding 710 MW and setting up a larger buildout. Trade Watch: North Dakota’s cross-border exposure is in focus as the U.S. threatens new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with economists calling it “more bluster than bite” but still painful for businesses.
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