AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWNBA—Minnesota Lynx surge: Kayla McBride hit six 3-pointers and scored 33, rookie Olivia Miles added 32 (with 8 rebounds and 8 assists), and the Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 105-102 for their sixth straight win. Weather & health—heat and smoke risk: A Heat Advisory runs noon to 6 p.m. across much of central and southern Minnesota, with heat index values in the mid-90s, while wildfire smoke may ease briefly after recent rains. Road safety—fatal crash in construction zone: Two people died and one was critically injured in a three-vehicle I-94 crash in Grant County when a car crossed into oncoming traffic in a work zone. Cost of living—gas prices up: AAA says Minnesota’s average gas price is $3.87 a gallon, up 12 cents from last week. Lottery—big Minnesota jackpot: A $34.12 million Lotto America ticket was sold at a Holiday Stationstore in Coon Rapids. Local culture—world’s tallest nutcracker: Luverne unveiled “Verne the Patriot,” a nutcracker over 65 feet tall, built with donations and grants. Sports—Twins take a hit in Cleveland: The Guardians crushed Minnesota 13-4, blasting seven homers, while Joe Ryan allowed a franchise record six.
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