AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater Security: The FBI and EPA say hackers hit water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states, including Minnesota, where more than 30 community systems were targeted; CISA warned utilities to pull internet-exposed control devices off public access and route remote connections more securely. Politics & Accountability: President Trump publicly blamed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the attacks, but reporting and officials point to Iran as a suspect, while Minnesota leaders and federal agencies stress the investigation is ongoing. Heat Impacts: Minnesota DNR reports thousands of fish died during a mid-July heat wave, with more die-offs possible as hot stretches continue. Wild Rice & Water: Ojibwe speakers at the University of Minnesota Itasca Biological Station warned that manoomin (wild rice) is declining and tied the loss to changes in water and land. Mining & Water Protection: NewRange Copper Nickel submitted updated plans for the NorthMet project, including changes aimed at reducing water discharge, while legislators praised the environmental improvements and the next review steps. Education & Stewardship: Fond du Lac Tribal Community College received $900,000 in grants to expand STEM, hands-on research, and environmental stewardship.
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