AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCybersecurity & Water: A coordinated wave of cyberattacks has hit Minnesota municipal water systems and spread to other states, renewing calls for stronger defenses and faster upgrades. Energy & Data Centers: Texas’s pause on new data center grid interconnections is putting about 20% of the U.S. data center pipeline at risk, with potential multi-billion-dollar delays. Space Science: The Aug. 12 solar eclipse is set for a partial view across parts of the northern U.S., while totality will be visible in places like Spain and Iceland—here’s how to watch safely. STEM Education (MN): Willow Lane Elementary’s fifth-graders took the science MCA in 2024–25; only 11% hit proficiency, highlighting ongoing test-score pressure. Privacy & Surveillance: License plate reading cameras are expanding across Minnesota, but communities are questioning what happens to the data they collect—especially after camera thefts. Healthcare Workforce: Doctors are leaving the U.S. for remote coastal B.C. communities, pointing to strain in access and insurance coverage. Infrastructure Skills: Corrosion and coatings pros will meet in Saint Paul Sept. 28–30 to share practical ways to protect critical infrastructure.
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