AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Care & Business Banking: Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp is expanding its business-banking team beyond its footprint, adding roles in Florida and Georgia and accelerating growth in Texas and Arizona, aiming to deepen cross-sell with wealth management and commercial real estate. Infrastructure: Groundbreaking is underway for the Blatnik Bridge replacement in Duluth/Superior, a $1.8 billion project funded by $400 million each from Minnesota and Wisconsin plus $1.05 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with the current bridge staying open until 2027 and a new opening targeted for fall 2031. Consumer Protection: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison announced a $100,000 settlement with Midwest Car Search over alleged deceptive practices targeting Spanish speakers, including claims about “certified” used cars and added service contracts. Local Economy & Food Access: Sioux Falls relaunched its Mobile Market to fight food insecurity, using neighborhood stops and a partnership that keeps prices low. Regulation Watch: The federal crackdown on commercial driving schools for English-proficiency compliance did not include Minnesota for now, though some local schools have faced closer scrutiny. State Fair Business Buzz: The Fresh French Fries booth at the Minnesota State Fair switched back to Minnesota-grown potatoes after early complaints. Sports Front Office: The Twins plan to select Ben Ross’s contract as roster expands, and the Wild’s Bill Guerin reiterated efforts to extend Quinn Hughes.
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