AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoState Fair Security: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi won court agreements and injunctions to keep two rival gangs from attending this year’s Minnesota State Fair after online threats of a “fight,” with several people barred from the fairgrounds or restricted from entering security zones. Minimum Wage: Minnesota confirmed the 2027 minimum wage will rise to $11.87 an hour statewide (with the under-20 training wage increasing too). Public Safety: A motorcyclist died near Leech Lake after a crash involving a semi on Highway 371, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Health & Food Safety: Minnesota health officials warned residents not to eat certain alfalfa sprouts tied to a multi-state outbreak involving Salmonella and E. coli, urging people to check refrigerators and discard affected products. Education: Greenleaf Elementary’s 2024-25 science MCA testing included only fifth-graders, with 33% meeting proficiency. Business & Culture: Minnesota small press Coffee House Press landed a Booker Prize longlist for “Helen of Nowhere,” boosting the nonprofit publisher’s visibility. Sports: Vikings preseason at noon vs. the Ravens; Wild tickets go on sale today; Lynx host the Mystics in Washington.
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