AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Care: More than one in four Minnesota hospitals lost money on operations in 2024, and rising costs are pushing some—especially rural facilities—to cut services, a new Minnesota Hospital Association report warns. Politics: Midterm results give Democrats full control of state government, with Amy Klobuchar elected governor and Peggy Flanagan to the U.S. Senate. Minnesota also set a midterm turnout record, and voters approved a school-funding amendment. Environment: 3M agreed to pay more than $7 billion to settle claims tied to “forever chemical” contamination. Wild: Tampa Bay rallied from a two-goal deficit in the final six minutes, then beat Minnesota 4-3 in overtime in St. Paul. The Wild extended their points streak to eight games. Gophers: No. 8 UCLA handed Minnesota a 34-20 loss, breaking open a close game with two 75-yard touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Coach P.J. Fleck’s decision to punt late drew fan criticism. High School Sports: Winona won its first boys soccer state title, beating Cretin-Derham Hall 3-2 in Class 2A.
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