AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAdvanced Manufacturing: Alexandria Technical & Community College won a $2.47 million federal grant to build a regional pathway linking high schools, college programs and employers in advanced manufacturing. Data Centers: A poll finds widespread opposition as Monticello weighs a proposed facility, reflecting growing local concern about the infrastructure needed to power AI. Energy Storage: A Minnesota-made iron battery is being developed to run for 100 hours—about 10 times longer than typical grid-scale lithium batteries. Tech Workforce: Dakota County Technical College received a $250,000 Meta grant to help train workers for Minnesota’s process technology industry. Schools and Health: A University of Minnesota report warns of AI risks to learning, while groundwater standards for PFAS advance in Minnesota.
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