AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGrid & Data Centers: MISO filed with FERC to set new reliability rules for “large loads” over 50 MW, including “computational loads” tied to IT equipment, aiming to improve how the grid plans for big power users across Minnesota and beyond. Food Safety: The DOJ (for the FDA) sued Minneapolis-based Gold Star Distribution seeking a permanent injunction over alleged long-running unsanitary warehouse conditions, including rodent and bird contamination tied to products like infant formula and common household goods. Education (MCA snapshot): Minnesota’s Report Card continues to show weaker participation and proficiency trends post-pandemic, with multiple local results highlighted—Longfellow 45-15 (5th-grade reading participation), St. Paul School of Northern Lights (3rd-grade math), Quantum STEAM Academy (8th-grade math participation but no proficiency), and several counties reporting high failure rates in math or science. Community Tech Oversight: The University of Minnesota agreed to remove a Flock Safety camera after Cedar-Riverside neighbors raised concerns about surveillance tech. Public Health (ticks): A policy op-ed urges stronger research, prevention, and education as tick-borne illnesses like Lyme keep rising.
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