AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health Alert: North Dakota health officials say two bats tested positive for rabies in Bismarck after dogs had contact with them; no human exposures have been reported, but residents are urged to avoid bat contact, watch for unusual daytime behavior, and report dead bats for testing. Kratom Crackdown: Gov. Kelly Armstrong and lawmakers kicked off a special session focused on kratom; Armstrong is calling for a total ban “in all its forms,” and bills advancing would prohibit synthetic kratom and expand restrictions on natural kratom and derivatives. Healthcare Access: The Fargo VA Health Care System is building a larger clinic in north Bismarck, about three times the current size, adding imaging, ultrasound, audiology, physical therapy, and expanded mental health services, with completion targeted for July 2027. Food Safety Investigation: NDHHS, UND, and Grand Forks Public Health are investigating possible food poisoning cases tied to UND’s Wilkerson Dining Center (Aug. 22–24). Road Safety: A fiery south Fargo crash has claimed a second life, and separate reports include a serious motorcycle rear-end crash and other injury crashes across the region. Emergency Preparedness: NDHHS says it was recognized by a federal partner, ASPR, for strengthening medical readiness through the state’s medical cache system.
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