AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Safety: Two men were injured by suspected gunfire near the University of Minnesota in Dinkytown early Sunday, and police detained an 18-year-old with a handgun without a permit as classes begin. Water & Weather: With drought lowering lake levels, the DNR warned boaters about shallow ramps and hidden hazards, and two juveniles were hurt in a watercraft crash on Big Kandiyohi Lake. Cybersecurity: Winona County paid about $128,000 to ransomware attackers in January, then—11 weeks later—a different gang hit again and stole more than two million files. State Finance: Minnesota’s public utilities sales tax collections fell 1.7% in 2024, dropping to $86 million. Local Government: Minneapolis school board will consider a three-year contract extension for superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams. Transportation: MnDOT starts Hiawatha Avenue (Hwy. 55) safety upgrades Sept. 8, with single-lane traffic and pedestrian improvements. Sports: Javon Tracy earned Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after two punt-return TDs in Minnesota’s 59-7 opener; and the Detroit Tigers beat the Twins 5-4 in the series opener.
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