AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Center Oversight: A settlement requires Minnesota regulators to review Google’s proposed Pine Island data center before construction can begin. Owatonna is also updating zoning rules to define data centers, while officials say the city’s power capacity is too limited for a large facility. Long-Duration Storage: A Minnesota battery project aims to store energy for up to 100 hours using iron, offering a potential alternative to lithium batteries for grid storage. AI in Schools: A University of Minnesota report warns of risks AI poses to learning, while Twin Cities panelists say AI and surveillance are advancing faster than local rules. Great Lakes Research: The research vessel Neil Armstrong is navigating the Great Lakes, including a stop in Duluth, to support neutrino detection work. Water Quality: Minnesota’s groundwater standards for PFAS are advancing, keeping attention on persistent contamination.
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