AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoPFAS Cleanup: 3M agreed to pay up to $7.35 billion over nine years to settle claims from as many as 120,000 people alleging groundwater contamination harmed them. The company did not admit liability. Data Centers: Opposition to proposed facilities shaped Minnesota local races, with critics winning in Pine Island and Hermantown. The results put energy demand and community oversight in focus. Minnesota Research: Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 in five specialties in Newsweek’s global hospital rankings, while Hormel Institute researchers say they identified a protein that drives skin-cancer growth. STEM Pathways: The Alworth Memorial Fund increased scholarships for northeastern Minnesota students pursuing math, science, engineering or medicine to $28,000. Applications are due Jan. 15. Field Science: Minnesotans are invited to help track ticks found on pets, livestock and wildlife, contributing to a statewide research effort.
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