AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAmeriCorps Fight: Minnesota AG Nick Brown and a coalition of states reached a settlement blocking the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning, protecting FY 2026 funding and participants after earlier reinstatements of nearly $400M and releases of $184M. Mining & Water Protection: Talon Metals’ proposed copper-nickel sulfide mine in Tamarack is moving through Minnesota’s DNR review, with a public comment period running through Sept. 14 as critics warn sulfide mining can contaminate water. Energy & Infrastructure: Plymouth approved a 12-month moratorium on large data centers over 50,000 square feet, while MnDOT work continues on Highway 23/7 in Clara City with an all-way stop project expected to finish in October. Workforce & Community Tech: The Works Museum in Bloomington is recruiting volunteers for Xcel Energy’s Day of Service, highlighting hands-on engineering learning and the nonprofit’s reliance on community support. Legal/Finance: UnitedHealth asked a Minnesota federal court for a quick appeal in a 401(k) forfeiture dispute. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reported diesel at $5.19/gal in Redwood County (week ending Sept. 5), with statewide diesel averaging $5.62.
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