AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMining & Permitting: The Minnesota DNR is asking for public comments on scoping documents for the proposed Tamarack Mining Project in Aitkin County, an underground nickel-copper mine by Talon Nickel USA that would ship ore by rail to processing sites in North Dakota and Michigan. Healthcare Ops: Minnesota Oncology pharmacists say ctDNA MRD testing in bladder cancer is slowed by uneven payer coverage (only about 40%-50% coverage in many cases) and a lack of standardized surveillance testing protocols. Construction & Local Government: Ely School District will cut its lobbying firm contract with the Costin Group in half for 2026-27, after the firm helped secure major state funding for school building upgrades. Outdoors & Tourism: Voyageur Canoe Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail says BWCAW wildfire closures have emptied its reservation book in days, with smoke still affecting operations. Energy & Clean Tech: Wolf River Electric in Isanti was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company for support of service members, including solar and battery/EV installation work. Public Health & Consumer Safety: Target recalled 200,000+ Cat & Jack children’s raffia sandals nationwide due to choking hazards. Air Quality Disruption: Wildfire smoke continues to disrupt travel and daily life across the Midwest and Northeast, with some improvement expected as storms move in.
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