AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMinnesota Supreme Court: The court rejected Mike Lindell’s bid to recount the GOP governor primary, putting the dispute to bed and ending another round of election litigation. State politics: Sen. Amy Klobuchar is defending her record and challenging Lisa Demuth in Minnesota’s governor’s race, with the Boundary Waters mining ban and fraud claims from the Walz era front and center. Elections & voting rules: A federal judge temporarily blocked new USPS mail-ballot rules, adding uncertainty for the November election while states and election officials keep litigating. Immigration enforcement: The fight over an ICE agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting continues after Texas courts rejected Minnesota’s extradition request, keeping the case tied up in a broader legal battle. Public safety: Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety honored DWI Enforcement All-Stars for 2025, highlighting thousands of impaired-driving arrests. Health care spending: New Medicaid billing figures show sharp local swings—Austin’s Vision Services jumped 39.1% in 2024, while Mendota Heights Dental Services rose 204% and Burnsville Dental Services climbed 81.2%. Local community needs: KOOTASCA Community Action is asking for help as food assistance demand rises in Itasca and Koochiching counties.
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