AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Arts & Books: New Ulm’s The Grand opened Luke Johnson’s “Close and Distant Reading,” turning letterpress tools into big, time-worn artworks, while Lykke Books drew a sold-out crowd for Kate DiCamillo’s reader Q&A. Faith in Public Life: The Diocese of New Ulm held a Corpus Christi Eucharist procession through downtown streets, and Minnesota’s church community continues to draw attention amid broader national debates. Indigenous Culture & Storytelling: Arrow Broken Poetry Collective welcomes Anton Treuer to an open mic in Marine on June 12, spotlighting Ojibwe language and education. Community Learning: Hudson middle schoolers tried a hands-on financial simulation to practice budgeting and career choices. Education & Youth: Rochester’s Middle School Summer Career Academy maps out career pathways with local employers, and Minnesota libraries kick off summer reading with “Plant a Seed, Read.” Civic Tensions: A House Oversight report alleges Minnesota officials mishandled fraud warnings in federal social services, and JD Vance says the matter is headed to DOJ—while Minneapolis residents weigh special assessments tied to George Floyd Square reconstruction. Health & Outdoors: A “Good Question” explainer traces how tick awareness in Minnesota rose with Lyme disease and changing tick patterns.
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