AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFed Independence: Former Fed chair Jerome Powell used a major JFK Profile in Courage appearance to warn that letting a president fire central bank officials over policy fights would destroy the Fed’s credibility. Minnesota Politics: Minnesota Republicans held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at their Duluth convention, drawing fresh backlash as community leaders and activists push back on the gesture. Medicaid Crackdown: Minnesota hit a deadline to revalidate thousands of “high-risk” Medicaid providers after CMS withheld up to $2 billion over fraud concerns, with hundreds approved and many still incomplete or disenrolled. Twins Injury Update: Minnesota placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation as the pitching injury pileup continues. Local Sports: The Pirates completed a 9-3 sweep of the Twins behind Braxton Ashcraft’s 11 strikeouts and homers from Ryan O’Hearn and Nick Gonzales. Arts & Culture: The McKnight Book Artist Fellows named Christopher Selleck and Brooks Turner for 2026, awarding $25,000 each to deepen their book arts work. Wildlife Watch: A black bear was spotted on camera in an Edina neighborhood, adding to a run of recent Twin Cities sightings.
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