AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildlife Disease Control: The Minnesota DNR expanded its deer feeding and attractant ban by adding Becker, Clearwater, Grant, McLeod and Meeker counties after chronic wasting disease detections in new wild deer areas. The ban now covers 37 counties, aiming to reduce deer congregation and lower CWD spread. PFAS & Public Health Scrutiny: Advocates are challenging Minneapolis waste facility PFAS limits, arguing regulators may be missing longer-term health risks. Water & Invasive Species Enforcement: In northwest Minnesota, DNR conservation officers reported ongoing angling and watercraft enforcement, including citations tied to illegal-length fish and an angler transporting zebra mussels. Community & Conservation Support: West Central Initiative launched the West Central Minnesota Weaver Awards, offering grants to people and nonprofits building trust and belonging across rural counties. Local Nature Access: A Minneapolis riverfront planning update highlights upcoming trail and access improvements in North Minneapolis, expanding how residents can reach and enjoy the Mississippi River. Rural Health: Glacial Ridge Health System was named among Becker’s 100 Critical Access Hospitals to Know for 2026.
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