AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Security: FBI and EPA issued a warning after cyberattacks hit municipal water and wastewater systems in at least seven states, including Minnesota, where attackers allegedly tampered with internet-connected control devices and briefly degraded operations; Minnesota IT Services says the statewide response is active and CISA urged utilities to remove internet-exposed PLCs and harden OT networks. Local Tech & Health: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby logged 100 robotic spine surgery cases using the VELYS platform, expanding access to advanced navigation-assisted care. Wildlife & Data Tools: Minnesota DNR launched new online resources for the 2025–2035 Wildlife Action Plan, adding interactive maps and a data viewer to help residents target habitat and at-risk species. Education Metrics: Aurora Charter School’s fourth-graders posted the second-highest math MCA participation in 2024–25, while Lake Marion Elementary’s third-graders led reading participation. Agriculture Innovation: UMN’s North Central Research and Outreach Center is modernizing its farm with drones plus electric and hybrid vehicles to boost precision agriculture research. Policy & Industry: Angie Craig and Andy Barr teamed up on a hemp regulation bill aimed at rolling back a looming November ban on many hemp products.
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