AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Care Merger: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison approved the Sanford Health–North Memorial Health merger under a 10-year oversight deal, including a $600 million commitment for upgrades and expansions. Public Safety & Rural Care: The University of Minnesota launched an Austere Medicine Program to train prolonged casualty-care skills for situations where help can’t arrive quickly. Civil Rights: Minnesota civil rights leaders said they’re continuing a Target boycott after the retailer pulled an offensive Halloween costume tied to racist minstrel caricatures. Sports—Vikings QB Uncertainty: J.J. McCarthy sat out the Vikings’ preseason finale vs. the Broncos with an ankle injury, fueling fresh speculation about his future. Sports—Twins Move: The Twins designated Go Woo-suk for assignment after a short MLB stint. State Fair Spotlight: The Minnesota State Fair’s Fish Pond is celebrating 35 years, and “Studio: Here” is giving Park Point artist Natalija Walbridge a residency to create new work. Agriculture: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture updated efforts to slow emerald ash borer spread, including using tiny wasp species. Local Crime: A Shorewood man pleaded guilty to stealing about $4 million from his employer over more than five years.
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