AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration Funding Fight: U.S. Sen. Tina Smith used the Senate floor to oppose a new push for ICE and Border Patrol funding, arguing Minnesota paid a “cost” after Operation Metro Surge and warning the enforcement approach still harms communities. Higher Ed Costs: Minnesota’s tuition picture is getting pricier too—Minnesota State trustees approved systemwide tuition increases for 2027, with Southwest Minnesota State University’s hike set at 6.14%. Retirement Gap: New research says the racial wealth gap is widening, driven largely by unequal retirement savings; Minnesota’s auto-IRA program is cited as one effort to help close it. Local Sports & Health: The Twins reassessed Byron Buxton’s shoulder after a wall collision, while the Lynx host the Storm at Target Center. Community Life: New Ulm’s Flandrau swim pond reopened for the weekend, and the Concord Singers kicked off Music in the Park.
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