AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater Quality & Public Health: East Medicine Lake beach in Plymouth is closed after high E. coli was found, while both Lake Nokomis beaches face blue-green algae advisories due to microcystin—officials warn people and pets to avoid the water and algae. Materials Science: U of Minnesota researchers report a new way to tune metal electronics by engineering the interface between materials, using interfacial polarization to shift ruthenium dioxide’s surface properties. Higher Ed & Research Infrastructure: Rochester City Council approved up to $3M to expand UMR lab space as enrollment grows, aiming to strengthen the Med City’s science and startup ecosystem. STEM Education & Community Science: New Ulm Area Foundation funded Friends of Minnesota Valley’s student river sampling program with trainers, testing equipment, and transport for water quality checks. Cyber/Tech & Security: Federal prosecutors arrested Jamshid Ghomi, accused of helping Iran obtain restricted U.S. networking and encryption equipment for years. Policy & Tech Governance: Minnesota passed a law limiting kids’ social media use and banning some addictive features, with implementation starting in July 2027. Climate/Environment Monitoring: A federal judge blocked Trump administration SNAP funding conditions, while separate reporting warns ocean monitoring cuts could leave the world “flying blind.”
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