AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGeologic Mapping: USGS aircraft will make low-level flights over southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa in November and December, using airborne instruments to map geology and mineral resources and improve knowledge of groundwater and natural hazards. Forest Resilience: The Minnesota DNR planted 58,800 seedlings of four tree species in north-central forests to help wetland forests withstand emerald ash borer, which threatens an estimated one billion ash trees statewide. Data Center Pushback: Data center development emerged as a local election issue, especially in rural Minnesota, where voters raised concerns about energy costs and pressure on natural resources. Nationwide, voters approved 43 of 44 ballot measures seeking restrictions. PFAS Settlement: Minnesota-based 3M agreed to pay up to $7.35 billion over nine years to settle groundwater contamination claims from as many as 120,000 people; the company did not admit liability.
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