AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoImmigration Enforcement Fight: U.S. Sen. Tina Smith used her final days in office to oppose a new $70B Senate package for ICE and Border Patrol, arguing Minnesota’s “Operation Metro Surge” reforms were ignored as the bill passed with few safeguards. Local Arts & Culture: In New Ulm, Mexican American printmaker Nancy Ariza just finished a residency at The Grand’s Cellar Press, and The Grand’s John Kellen is spotlighting “Mní Wičóni” (“Water is Life”) with a Dakota blessing and indigenous foods. Community Outdoors & Food: New Ulm Area Foundation backed Friends of Minnesota Valley’s student river sampling program, and Concord Singers kicked off Music in the Park with German-language performances. Religion & Public Life: Bishop Chad Zielinski will lead a Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession through New Ulm on Sunday, with adoration and a free barbecue. Education & Costs: Minnesota State trustees approved a systemwide tuition increase averaging 6.25%. Health & Safety Advocacy: A mother behind Kayla’s Hope Act is pushing suicide-prevention bridge requirements statewide. LGBTQ+ Snapshot: A new poll finds declining support for LGBTQ+ issues, driven largely by falling Republican acceptance. Sports: Minnesota Lynx’s Nia Coffey hit a season-high 20 points in Chicago. Arts Calendar: Minneapolis will light up purple for Prince Celebration Week on June 6.
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