AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanking Expansion: Watford City-based First International Bank & Trust plans to buy Dallas’ Dominion Bank, creating a $7 billion institution and adding three Texas branches. The deal is expected to close in early 2027. Business Deal: Lamar Advertising has acquired Newman Signs’ outdoor advertising division, including more than 2,250 billboard faces across four states. The deal makes Lamar the leading billboard operator in North Dakota. Data Center Debate: North Dakotans are weighing new projects against concerns about strain on power and water supplies. Harwood voters rejected proposed restrictions and backed an Applied Digital project, while state and local scrutiny grows. Rural Revival: In Sheyenne, farmer Joanna Larson opened a Main Street shop selling her produce and products from nearby growers, building on a roadside stand. Local Makers: About 150 North Dakota businesses will showcase homegrown products at the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase in Grand Forks this weekend. Workforce: A new study estimates 7.1% of North Dakota workers held multiple jobs in 2025, above the 5.4% national rate.
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