AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail Expansion: L.L.Bean is opening a new 17,500-square-foot store in Maple Grove, adding a second Twin Cities-area location and bringing its four-season outdoor apparel and footwear to the metro. Food Safety & Supply Chain: Taylor Farms is recalling 20 jalapeño products tied to a Salmonella concern, with items distributed across 26 states to major retailers and restaurant chains including Chipotle, Target, Walmart, Kroger and Trader Joe’s. Public Policy (Food Waste): Minnesota’s new egg-donation law lets food shelves receive refrigerated eggs up to 30 days past the “sell by” date, with required labeling to reduce waste while expanding protein access. Cybersecurity: A Comparitech report finds ransomware attacks on U.S. K-12 schools dropped in the first half of 2026, while higher education attacks rose—still leaving many districts exposed. Business Growth Support: Central Lakes College’s North Central Small Business Development Center is launching a no-cost webinar series on growth planning and Minnesota Paid Leave for employers. Energy Prices: GasBuddy data shows midgrade prices varied across Minnesota counties in the week ending Aug. 1, with some stations hitting the lowest reported rates. Local Governance: Cass County commissioners approved an op-ed to warn residents about a property tax repayment risk tied to Enbridge pollution-control tax credits, potentially shifting costs to local governments.
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