COVID & Heart Health: A new study of nearly 4.1 million teens and young adults (16–25) found the highest recorded myocarditis/pericarditis and death rates among people who caught COVID without vaccination, while vaccinated people with no recorded infection had the lowest rates—an observational result that still matters for fall vaccine decisions. Minnesota Health Training: The University of Minnesota launched an Austere Medicine Program to train providers for prolonged, high-acuity care when evacuation and advanced resources aren’t available, partnering with simulation and trauma-care groups plus the Minnesota National Guard. State Fair Science & Research: UMN is ramping up its Minnesota State Fair presence for its 175th anniversary with new exhibits and historical artifacts. Agriculture Safety: Minnesota is pushing farm safety ahead of harvest, highlighting grants for grain bin/silo upgrades and rollover protection structures. Biosecurity & Bird Flu Tracking: Federal bird flu trackers went nearly a month without updates before new H5N1 detections appeared in dairy and poultry. Medical Devices Recall: Federal regulators posted recalls of specialized operating room tables made by IMRIS Imaging in Chaska, tied to a lock/mechanism failure that could allow unintended rotation during hybrid neurosurgery. Cybersecurity Push: More than 100 firms urged faster AI-enabled cyber defenses, warning that AI-driven attacks are accelerating. Right to Repair: “Right to Repair” laws keep spreading, but enforcement remains a problem. ICE Shock Gloves: ICE moved ahead with a $16.7M plan to buy electric-shock gloves, drawing renewed backlash over safety and use. Local Tech & Privacy: St. Louis County ended its Flock license-plate camera contract, citing public concern, cost, and lack of results.