AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBirth-Switch Lawsuit: Two men say a North Dakota hospital sent them home with the wrong families 38 years ago, after DNA tests confirmed they were swapped at Unity Medical Center in Grafton; the hospital says there’s no proof staff caused the mix-up, but the plaintiffs are suing for damages. Ag & Community Tensions: A new push for “Right to Farm” protections argues expanding housing near working fields is driving noise and dust complaints that leave primary producers exposed to regulatory and planning uncertainty. Mining Permitting Watch: Minnesota’s DNR is taking public comments on scoping for the Tamarack nickel project, with ore planned to be shipped by rail to processing facilities in Mercer County, North Dakota. Grain Payments Modernization: Fargo-based Bushel rolled out a lien protection program aimed at speeding grain settlement payments by reducing reliance on paper checks and manual lien handling. Local Business Growth: Hatton is hosting a July 21 ribbon-cutting for two expanded food manufacturers, including a pizza operation moving into a much larger facility. Safety on ND Roads: Two separate motorcycle crashes sent riders to hospitals, including a life-threatening injury west of Kensal and serious injuries on Highway 66 west of St. Thomas.
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