AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiesel Shock: Minnesota truckers say record-high diesel prices are squeezing every load, with AAA putting fuel at over $6 a gallon and drivers feeling the hit as costs rise. Road Work & Detours: MnDOT pushed back a Highway 52 closure near I-90 to Sept. 28-30, with detours and overnight shutdowns while crews finish bridge and paving work. Public Transit: MVTA is taking comments on a Shakopee service plan that would replace Routes 497/499 with a new Route 429 starting in December. Water & Health: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the DNR kicked off PFAS Awareness Week, highlighting Minnesota’s regional push for clean drinking water; meanwhile, a new Minnesota Department of Health study finds arsenic in nearly half of newer private wells. Environment: Emerald ash borer was confirmed in Lincoln and Pipestone counties for the first time, triggering emergency quarantines. Education: Minnesota teachers have a Sept. 30 deadline to opt out of Education Minnesota union membership while keeping district pay and benefits. Sports: The Vikings beat the Bears 9-3 in Chicago, while the Twins shut out the Angels 8-0 and head to San Francisco.
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