AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health: Gov. Tim Walz urged Minnesotans to get flu, COVID-19 and measles shots as the state reports 42 measles cases this year, including two recent outbreaks involving unvaccinated people. Jobs and Safety: 3M’s Fairmont plant is set to close Dec. 31, with 62 permanent layoffs beginning in December. A 79-year-old Pequot Lakes man died after his e-bike was struck by a semi on Highway 371; the crash is under investigation. Election 2026: Early voting is underway, and gubernatorial candidates Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth met for their first debate. Voters will also decide whether to change how Minnesota’s school trust fund can support districts. Health Care and Finances: Minnesota hospitals warn rising costs and federal changes could deepen a care crisis, while a new report says the state’s financial condition is worsening despite its $13.9 billion surplus. Sports: The Timberwolves open their season in Miami, while the Wild fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
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