AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMinnesota Politics: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the DFL Senate primary, beating Rep. Angie Craig with about 59% of the vote, setting up a November matchup after a race framed around immigration, fraud, oversight, and Israel-Gaza. GOP Governor Race: House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican governor primary, defeating Trump-backed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell and clearing the way to face Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November. Election Process: Minnesota election officials reported more than 206,000 absentee and mail ballots accepted ahead of Tuesday’s primary, the highest total for a non-presidential primary year. Public Safety & Privacy: Rochester-area coverage highlights how license plate cameras are expanding across Minnesota—and raises questions about what happens to the data they collect. Local Crime Case: A former Mounds View teacher was federally indicted for allegedly grooming an underage student, with DOJ saying texts and alleged coercion occurred over 2025. Agriculture & Jobs: Revol Greens says it may close Minnesota and Texas greenhouses in October unless it finds a buyer or financing, with WARN notices tied to about 89 Minnesota layoffs. Sports: The Vikings named Kyler Murray QB1, pushing J.J. McCarthy to the No. 2 role.
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