AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense & Infrastructure: The Air Force’s B-52J modernization locks in Minot’s role in conventional strike and nuclear deterrence through the 2050s, extending the bomber mission with new engines and radar. AI & Data Centers: Armada unveiled a transportable “AI in a box” mobile modular data center at Grand Sky near Grand Forks, aiming to process mission data locally while the state weighs rising energy demands from data centers. Health Tech: NDSU and Sanford are adding cardiology exams for athletes, using EKG readings to screen for cardiovascular risk earlier. Ag Tech & Payments: Fargo-based Bushel launched digital lien protection for grain settlement payments, reducing paper checks and lien-related delays. Public Health & Policy: A new federal funding round backs North Dakota opioid response and biomedical research, plus mental health and suicide prevention support. Community Tech & STEM: NDSU’s July 21 gardening event highlights plant science and local food research, with seminars and outdoor garden tours. Local Tech in Action: Grand Forks’ Ray Richards Golf Course redevelopment is back in focus with major plan changes ahead of a near-term vote.
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