AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRobocall Crackdown: North Dakota AG Anne Lopez joined 48 attorneys general urging the FCC to tighten rules that block scammers from using real phone numbers, after Americans lost nearly $2 billion to scam calls and texts last year. Heat & Power Reliability: A dangerous heat wave pushed eastern North Dakota near 100 degrees, while Otter Tail Power reported outages in Washburn and Surrey affecting nearly 100 customers, with restoration updates rolling in. Energy Permitting Risk: A report says a Trump administration freeze on wind energy national security reviews could stall Minnesota projects—highlighting how federal process changes can ripple into regional jobs and investment. Fiber Expansion: Bluepeak hit a major milestone, passing 500,000 homes and businesses across six states, underscoring continued private investment in rural broadband. Local Business Watch: The Owosso Big Boy restaurant closed without explanation, a reminder that even established chains can still churn in local markets. Livestock Health: NDSU Extension warns producers to watch for cyanobacteria in late-summer water sources as hot, dry conditions increase toxin risk. Wealth & Investing Trends: New data finds ESG adoption among independent RIAs is low nationwide, with North Dakota showing zero active ESG concentration in the dataset. North Dakota Spotlight: Forbes ranked Fargo billionaire Gary Tharaldson among its “250 Greatest Self-Made Americans.”
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