AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity & Water Systems: Federal agencies say malicious hackers remotely tampered with internet-connected controls at water and wastewater systems in at least seven states, after Minnesota reported disruptions at 30+ community water systems; intelligence officials have suggested an Iranian-linked group may be behind it, while Trump publicly blamed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz instead. State Policy: Minnesota’s ban on AI “nudification” apps took effect after a judge refused to pause it; xAI is still fighting the law, and a longer injunction hearing is set for Aug. 19. Public Safety & Infrastructure: The U.S. Department of Energy authorized extra backup power dispatch during extreme heat for the Southwest Power Pool, including Minnesota, through Aug. 3. Sports (Twin Cities): The Lynx host the Fever Sunday at Target Center, with Cheryl Reeve defending inclusion amid renewed Sophie Cunningham rally controversy; elsewhere, the Twins and Mariners play a rubber match Sunday after Saturday’s 4-3 Mariners walk-off. Roads & Weather: MnDOT starts Highway 6 construction between Outing and Remer Aug. 3; a cold front brings shower and possible severe storm risk Monday night into Tuesday. Environment: DNR announced $1.7M in community grants to fight emerald ash borer impacts, and launched new online tools for the 2025–2035 Wildlife Action Plan.
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