AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure: CISA says more than 100 internet-exposed water and wastewater systems were hit in July, with Minnesota reporting coordinated PLC attacks that locked operators out and triggered boil-water notices risk—raising alarms about how fast utilities can detect and recover. Public Safety Tech: ICE moved forward on a $16.7M no-bid deal to buy 6,000 electric shock gloves, despite civil-rights backlash over pain-capable devices for field use. Local Tech & Governance: Isanti City Council cut its data center moratorium from 30 months to 12, citing staffing and water constraints as it drafts an ordinance. STEM in Schools: Minnesota’s Community School of Excellence Elementary posted strong math MCA participation (third grade among the top groups), while Cirrus and STARBASE packed hands-on STEM kits for 5th graders across the state. Environment & Conservation: The Poweshiek skipperling recovery shows dramatic gains—down to 9 wild individuals in 2022, then 1,300+ released in 2025, with hundreds now seen at recovery sites. Climate Science: A new Science study finds El Niño events have grown nearly 40% stronger over the last 40 years versus the pre-industrial era. Education Recognition: Gideon Pond Elementary in Burnsville earned 2026 Minnesota School of Excellence status.
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