AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMinnesota Politics: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the DFL U.S. Senate primary, beating Rep. Angie Craig 59%–39%, setting up a November matchup after a night that also saw GOP House Speaker Lisa Demuth win the governor primary and knock out Trump-backed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell. Local Law Enforcement & Privacy: Winona police say they won’t replace stolen Flock license-plate cameras, even as Rochester-area coverage raises fresh questions about what data these systems collect and how it’s handled. Public Input: The Minnesota Department of Revenue is holding listening sessions in St. Paul (and online) to simplify the state’s property tax system and make it more understandable. Education: A small slice of science testing at Willow Lane Elementary involved 45 fifth-graders, with 11% showing proficiency in 2024–25. Courts & Safety: A former Mounds View teacher was federally indicted for allegedly grooming an underage student. Business & Jobs: Revol Greens says it may close Minnesota and Texas greenhouses Oct. 4 unless it finds a buyer or financing, with about 89 Minnesota layoffs expected. Weather & Travel: Southbound Highway 100 in Bloomington reopened after a fatal crash; an I-35 crash in Albert Lea killed an Iowa man.
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