AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEducation & Testing: Minnesota Department of Education data spotlights MCA participation and proficiency at individual schools, including Liberty Ridge Elementary’s fifth-graders taking science (45% proficient), Gage Elementary’s third-graders in reading (16% proficient), and Community School of Excellence–Middle School’s grade 6 math participation (15% proficient). Food Insecurity: KOOTASCA Community Action is asking for help through its Neighbors Helping Neighbors Campaign as pantry demand rises in Itasca and Koochiching counties. Health & Community Support: Duluth’s Harm Reduction Sisters held its seventh annual Overdose Awareness Day with free resources like Narcan, plus education and remembrance. Local Culture & Outdoors: A native shoreline project in Scandia is already boosting habitat on Big Marine Lake, with wildlife returning and erosion protection in place. Arts Funding: Region 2 Arts Council is accepting Season/Series Arts Support Grant applications due Sept. 15. State Fair Buzz: Minnesota State Fair Day 4 highlights include Indigenous Peoples Day programming and disc dog demos.
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