AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSchool Funding Vote: Minnesota voters are set to decide on a constitutional amendment that would modernize the Permanent School Fund and boost education dollars without new taxpayer costs, with supporters urging a “yes” to get “millions” to students. Immigration & Census: A new Census Bureau proposal would reshape how race/ethnicity questions and “usual residence” are handled, raising alarms about how noncitizens could be counted for apportionment and federal funding. Local Education & Facilities: Little Falls Community Schools got state approval for a narrowed $17.5M indoor air-quality and mechanical upgrade after voters rejected a bigger facilities plan. Community Growth: Morrison County’s population rose modestly from 2020–2025, with most gains coming from townships rather than cities. Energy & Schools: Little Falls also installed a solar array at the high school, aiming for long-term savings through a Solar for Schools grant. Culture & Travel: The Mary Tyler Moore House in Minneapolis is now a bookable rental for weddings and overnight stays, turning a TV landmark into a real visitor experience. Arts & Heritage: “Nordic Echoes” opens at Vesterheim, spotlighting contemporary Nordic folk traditions across the Upper Midwest. Tech & Safety: A report warns cyberattacks targeting U.S. water systems are rising, with Minnesota readers urged to take municipal network security seriously.
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