AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Debate: Monticello’s council voted to prepare approval documents for a proposed 547-acre data center, but postponed its decision until Nov. 30. The divided vote followed hours of public testimony; no construction is authorized yet. Minnesota Innovation: Mountain Iron-based Heliene and California’s Caelux say their high-efficiency perovskite-silicon solar modules have entered commercial-scale production in Minnesota. Minneapolis-based Nortech Systems also won two patents for optical connections designed for MRI and aerospace settings. STEM Education: A $2.5 million federal grant will help the Science Museum of Minnesota open five regional educator resource centers, extending classroom materials and training to more than 87 rural school districts. Research and Training: The University of Minnesota Rochester is moving ahead with a $10.38 million lab, classroom and office expansion, aiming to open the new space in fall 2027. Rochester-area experts also see promise in xenotransplantation as research advances toward using animal organs for human transplants. Environment: A Minnesota study links changing seasons and everyday products to air pollution, highlighting how routine activities and seasonal conditions can affect air quality.
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