AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFed independence: Former Fed chair Jerome Powell used the JFK Profile in Courage Award to warn that politicizing the central bank would erode public trust and credibility. Minnesota health care finance: A rushed Medicaid revalidation left thousands of Minnesota care providers suddenly cut off from funding, threatening services and jobs. Local transportation & small business: The Lyndale Avenue South redesign debate in Minneapolis is pitting business owners worried about parking against bicyclists pushing for safer bike lanes. Food safety: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued a consumer advisory for certain Milkjam Creamery ice cream and non-dairy frozen desserts due to possible metal fragments. Mining & capital markets: Mesabi Metallics agreed to sell half its royalty interest for $265 million, backing its Minnesota iron ore production ramp-up. Disaster lending: SBA reminded eligible Minnesota businesses and private nonprofits to apply by June 30 for low-interest disaster loans tied to 2025 storms and flooding. Community commerce: New Ulm’s 2026 farmers market and car & bike “Roll-In” series return this summer, with vendor and event details.
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