AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUtilities & Rates: The North Dakota Public Service Commission approved a temporary electric rate increase for Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU) starting Sept. 1, adding about $13 a month (nearly 11%) for the average residential customer, while MDU’s larger 14% permanent request moves into a full review expected to run into 2027. State Policy & Health: Lawmakers are preparing for a second special session this year in Bismarck, focused on restricting kratom and also tackling other items they say can’t wait until January. Healthcare Access & Small Business: Fargo-area startup Bison Imaging is rolling out mobile X-ray services to bring diagnostics to patients in Fargo, West Fargo, Horace and nearby communities, targeting facilities where transport is hard. Local Economy & Community: New Town is gearing up for its 75th anniversary celebration, including a parade, tournament, vendor market and new city buildings. Budget Watch: A new report argues North Dakota is running a “structured deficit,” spending more than it collects in the general fund and relying on reserves to mask the gap. Agriculture & Markets: Cattle prices and CME trading are swinging amid news of added imports, border reopening and meat plant closures, adding pressure to producers.
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