AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Sports & Community: The GRIND mountain bike race returns for its 11th year at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, with four events including the 35-mile Long Grind and shorter races for juniors and kids. Immigration Enforcement & Civil Liberties: Newly unsealed Minnesota federal filings allege DHS/HSI ran “Operation Puppet Master,” infiltrating meetings and subpoenaing union and climate-group records during anti-ICE protest crackdowns—raising alarms about surveillance of protected organizing. Policy & Rights: The DNC is moving toward a formal “abolish ICE” resolution, while critics warn about ICE’s planned electric-shock gloves and potential abuse. Culture & Arts: MinnPost Festival 2026 adds talks on voting and trust, a USAID whistleblower conversation, and a live protest-song hootenanny. Tech & Health: A new report highlights how more people are asking AI for health advice—sometimes helping, sometimes risking delays or privacy issues. Weekend Picks: Twin Cities weekend events spotlight Uptown Porchfest, an indoor art fair, and IndiaFest. Arts Spotlight: A Minnesota connection shows up in the Crazy Horse Memorial’s student-built model, tying local college work to the South Dakota landmark.
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