AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunity Leadership: Monticello’s 2026-27 Royal Ambassador candidates were announced, with seven students set to be crowned July 12 after months of service, leadership, and public speaking. Public Health & Community Care: Jim and Teri Johnson’s Heart Strong Monticello nonprofit is highlighted for its mission after a cardiac arrest inspired them to fund AED access and teach lifesaving CPR. Sports & Coaching: Meet Chloe Schwalbe, Monticello’s new volleyball coach, bringing a club-and-high-school coaching path and a fresh focus on teaching the game. Local Environment & Growth: La Crosse County approved a temporary data center ban while it builds an educational committee to address environmental and community concerns. Immigration Courts Under Strain: A Los Angeles immigration court faces chaos and long lines, with missed hearings contributing to default deportation orders. Minnesota Politics & Culture Clash: Minnesota’s social media warning label law is paused as tech companies sue, delaying enforcement. Arts & Making: New Ulm’s Cellar Press hosts an artist-in-residence turning letterpress type into sculptural printmaking. Health History: Hanley Falls volunteers help preserve Dr. Kathleen Jordan’s legacy, credited with administering about 2 million TB tests across rural Minnesota. Education Leadership: College of St. Scholastica welcomes Dr. Brenda Kelly as its new president. Community Service Recognition: CAER Food Shelf’s Heather Kliewer is named a 2026 Good Neighbor Honoree for steady, dignified hunger relief in Elk River.
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