AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPFAS Cleanup Funding: Minnesota DNR and MPCA selected 26 projects totaling $20 million to restore habitat and outdoor recreation harmed by 3M PFAS releases, focusing on Mississippi and St. Croix downstream areas and Twin Cities east metro impacts. Waterway Safety: The Minnesota DNR urged everyone to share waterways responsibly for the Fourth of July—wear life jackets, avoid alcohol, and reduce shoreline erosion and wildlife harm by staying well back from shore and other boaters. Upper Mississippi Refuge Rules: Fireworks are banned on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, with patrols enforcing the rule to protect nesting birds and prevent debris hazards. Severe Weather Alert: A “Ring of Fire” pattern is setting up dangerous heat and storms that could bring tornadoes from southern Minnesota into Wisconsin, with multiple days of threats. Line 5 Spill Update: Enbridge Line 5 reroute construction saw drilling fluid spill into a wetland on the Bad River Band reservation, reigniting concerns as litigation continues. Local Tobacco Policy: Sherburne County’s updated tobacco ordinance takes effect July 1, raising retailer rules to curb youth access and flavored vape sales. Northern Lights Forecast: NOAA says minor geomagnetic storms may boost aurora visibility across northern Minnesota and nearby states. Boating Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced temporary Upper Mississippi River lock closures for maintenance at Lock and Dam 9.
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