AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCritical Minerals Push: Trump announced $3B in critical-minerals projects and funding tied to batteries, scandium, magnets, and mining education, including a Minnesota rare-earth-free magnet investment and workforce grants. Water Cybersecurity: Federal and state reporting continues to show malicious cyber activity hitting drinking-water systems across multiple states, with Minnesota utilities among those affected and calls for stronger protection for operational technology. Local Cyber Defense: Rice County approved a three-year cybersecurity monitoring contract to upgrade its security information and event management platform, aiming to meet insurance and CJIS needs. Public Safety Tech Debate: Minnesota and other cities are grappling with Flock-style license plate reader cameras—how long data is kept, who can access it, and what oversight should look like. Health Research: A small first-of-its-kind trial found some adults with severe peanut allergy could tolerate more peanut protein after fecal microbiota transplant capsules, with effects lasting months. Climate Resilience: A Minnesota-focused piece highlights how changing heat and wildfire smoke are outpacing building designs based on older historical weather data. Agriculture & Soil: Farmfest celebrated Minnesota farm leaders, while other coverage points to nutrient management field days and regenerative practices.
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