AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire smoke + heat: Minnesota air quality stayed hazardous as Canadian and northern Minnesota fires kept pushing smoke south, with MPCA alerts running through Monday and health officials urging people to limit exposure—especially kids, older adults, and anyone with asthma or heart/respiratory issues. ICE scrutiny: A new report says ICE agents aren’t following safety protocols during traffic stops, raising alarm after deadly ICE shootings, including a Minnesota case involving Renee Good. Northern Minnesota recreation: The Roseau River Wildlife Management Area dike will open for limited drives July 18–26 (plus Aug. 1–2 and 8–9), giving rare vehicle access for wildlife viewing. Local housing: Cook County’s workforce housing project in Grand Marais is moving forward again after the HRA secured a new developer, Vision Inc., with funding tied to a 2028 deadline. Community + environment: Rice County approved a fifth straight year of Minnesota GreenCorps support for reuse, food rescue, and sustainability outreach. Sports (Twin Cities): The Twins host the Cubs at Wrigley on Saturday, and the Junior Gold bowling championships continue in Minneapolis.
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