AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEconomic Agenda: Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar says she’ll pursue growth by attracting more businesses and making state agencies more efficient, while keeping her pledge not to raise taxes. 3M Settlement: The Minnesota company agreed to pay $7.35 billion over nine years to resolve more than 100,000 claims tied to PFAS firefighting foam, easing a major source of uncertainty for investors. Utility Costs: Minnesota Power is seeking a 17.8% rate increase that could affect about 150,000 customers. Energy Deal: Marathon is selling its Minnesota oil refinery as part of a reported $4.2 billion transaction. Data Center Debate: Monticello residents are divided over a proposed 547-acre hyperscale data center, with a City Council hearing set for Nov. 9 and concerns ranging from power and water use to public transparency.
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