AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMinnesota July 1 law changes: New rules kick in across the state, including school anonymous threat reporting, expanded teacher-notification requirements for serious charges, and mental-health warning labels on social media. Sustainable aviation fuel push: Minnesota’s SAF effort moves forward as a major blending facility at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend refinery prepares to commission—part of a broader plan to make the state a global SAF hub. Local infrastructure & environment: Friends of the Mississippi River is set to study the future of two Mississippi dams near St. Anthony Falls, while St. Anthony Falls Dam removal is also back under consideration. Public safety & weather: Another round of severe storms is forecast for Wednesday, with damaging wind, hail, and heavy rain risks. Science, health, and tech in Minnesota: A Minnesota-based team is highlighting how air conditioning use varies by household, and Minnesota’s rural pharmacy “desert” initiative is using tech and partnerships to expand access. Community STEM learning: North Minneapolis residents are shaping a STEAM Forward grant through community-designed priorities, aiming to strengthen local STEM opportunities for Black youth.
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