AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorthern Lights Watch: NOAA issued a strong geomagnetic storm alert for June 4–5, with aurora visibility potentially reaching as far south as 23 states, including North Dakota. Higher Ed & Research: UND is moving ahead on its 2025–26 momentum, including a campus master plan workshop (June 23–24) and a Governor’s School STEM cohort at NDSU with 50 scholars statewide. Uncrewed Aviation: UND Aerospace and Modern Technology Solutions Inc. agreed to transfer three RATS aircraft to the university, strengthening North Dakota’s drone and workforce pipeline. AI Politics: A new report maps where AI-exposed workers live and how that connects to voting patterns, adding fuel to the AI “techlash” ahead of November. Agritech Funding: Fargo’s 701x raised $10M+ to expand its cattle operating system, including GPS/satellite smart ear tags and herd management tools. Farm Tech: North Dakota farmers can start using an updated crop acreage reporting system that lets them scan maps into a computer for submissions. Cyber & Water Security: A Minot ransomware incident and broader water-system security warnings keep SCADA protection in the spotlight. Local Governance: Stark County discussed a deputy assault, storm shelter reimbursement, and a potential armory property purchase.
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