AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing & Growth: Realtor.com’s 2026 housing report cards say Midwest and Southern states lead on homebuyer affordability and new construction, with Indiana topping the list (A grade) as median prices and income ratios stay comparatively workable. Food & Agriculture: Minnesota’s Department of Ag is expanding its Farm to School program, aiming to boost local purchasing and add economic activity around school meals. Nonprofits & Mental Health: The St. Croix Valley Foundation awarded a record $304,765 to 43 nonprofits through its Vibrant Communities Mental Health Grant Program, reflecting rising demand for local support. Local Business Development: Hastings’ HEDRA approved a 2027 budget priorities plan and ended an industrial park marketing agreement as it pushes forward on development and community engagement. Corporate & Consumer Watch: Target is adding Isaac Mizrahi as a newly created “creative director at large” role to refresh design and partnerships. Public Health: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to Class I after potential Salmonella contamination, affecting 41 states. Workforce & Community: Monticello’s school board ratified a new two-year teachers contract, ending a long labor dispute.
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